Raffo Racing Races with Reid Racing HD Flat Top Dana 44 Knuckles

Arlington Hts., IL (November 9 2007) – Chris Raffo and his SCORE Class 3 Chevrolet Blazer have teamed up with Reid Racing to conquer the 2007 edition of Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. Reid Racing is a division of Dedenbear Products and has a stellar reputation for manufacturing “bulletproof” Dana axle knuckles for the rock crawling and off-road enthusiast.

“The class our Chevy Blazer competes in requires us to use factory production type driveline components,” commented team owner and driver, Chris Raffo. “The abuse our solid axle front end takes in Baja is unbelievable. The use of the orange Reid Racing steering knuckles ensures our Dana 44 axle equipped Blazer stays on the trail headed for Cabo San Lucas.” 

Chris Raffo and his all volunteer race support are in Ensenada, Baja California  preparing for the 40^th edition of the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. This year’s event is nearly 1300 miles in length. Instead of finishing in the traditional town of La Paz, the course continues on to Cabo San Lucas. Raffo Racing will have 53 hours to complete the trek that begins Tuesday morning, November 13. Over 450 entries are expected to compete at the 2007 edition of Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

Reid Racing, manufacturers of transmission cases and off-road products, located in Pleasant Hill, CA offers cutting technology in all their products, including transmission cases, tail shaft housings, steering knuckles, and racing oil pumps.

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Dana 44 Steering Knuckles race proven by Raffo Racing.

CHEVY Heavy Duty Flat Top Dana 44 Knuckles -  Model D44001CL (left)/D44001CR (right)

• Chevy/Jeep spindle bolt pattern accepts "outers" from all open knuckle Chevy and Jeep Dana 44, Dana 30, and 10-bolt front ends to 1986
• Cast from high strength ductile iron
• Beefed up with extra material and ribbing
• Flat tops machined and drilled for high steer arms
• 4th bolt hole for high steer arms increases clamping force and sheer strength
• 3 bolt high steer arms still fit
• 3/8" thickness added to flat top of the knuckle for high steer tie rod to leaf spring clearance
• Cast-in DUAL steering stops eliminate bent stop bolts that can cause u-joint and axle failures
• Tapered tie rod holes accept factory tie rod ends
• Tie rod holes can be drilled to accept 3/4" heim ends
• Powder coated bright orange for long lasting looks
• Interchangeable with all factory and aftermarket Dana 44 components
• Fully machined and ready for installation
• Machined to clear CTM u-joints without removing the grease fittings
• Tie rod hole is tapered from the top to the bottom.
• For more information visit www.reidracing.biz

Next Race: November 10-16 - Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.

Chris Raffo would like to thank his supporters including:
FIG Partners,
Hot Creek Capital,
DiMare Inc.,
D & L Performance,
Bilstein Shocks,
BFGoodrich Tires,

Reid Racing,
Powermaster,
High Angle Driveshaft,
Instant Mexican Auto Insurance,Phil’s Inc.,Rich’s Signs & Sunoco Race Fuels.

Raffo Racing has marketing opportunities available for the 2008 Desert Racing season.- www.rafforacing.com

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact: Mike Reusche (847) 869-2434 – mike@mt-graphics.com