Transamerican Auto Parts Names Life is Better Off-Road Award Winner

Transamerican Auto Parts named the winner of their third annual Life is Better Off-Road Award at the show this year as chosen by an elite panel of off-road industry experts. The award goes to the best presented, truly off-road capable truck, Jeep or SUV on display at the show and the winner of this year’s award was Synergy Manufacturing’s 1971 Jeepster Commando which is built on a 2017 Jeep JK Unlimited chassis. The ceremony was held at the Pro Comp/Transamerican Auto Parts outdoor booth and was hosted by famour KROQ DJ Jay “Lightning” Tilles alongside the esteemed panel of judges. Transamerican Auto Parts President and CEO Greg Adler said “Synergy’s Jeepster Commando captures the essence of the Life is Better Off-Road Award of its on- and off-road capabilies and the perfect blend of modern 4×4 technology and vintage, attention grabbing style.” Dace Schlossberg of Synergy Manufacturing said that his team wanted to create a stock looking Jeep that remained 100% functional as an off-road vehicle while bringing the look of Jeeps of past. In order to mate the 1971 Jeepster Commando to the brand new Jeep JKU chassis, Schlossberg had to completely modify the frame and suspension. For more information or a list of semi-finalists, please visit www.sema.org.