The difference between a good build and a great one?

The details.

The mounts that don’t fail.
The storage that actually works.
The accessories that make your ride cleaner, smarter, and more capable.

That’s exactly what Red Runner Designs brings to the table—and now they’re bringing it to the Rugged Radios DIRT EXPO Ventura.

ABOUT RED RUNNER DESIGNS

Red Runner Designs is a Southwest-based off-road brand specializing in precision-built accessories and fabrication solutions. Known for clean design, durability, and real-world functionality, Red Runner Designs creates products that enhance performance, organization, and overall capability for off-road vehicles.

Join us on August 29 & 30 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, to experience the excitement of the DIRT EXPO: Ventura.

🏁 WHO IS RED RUNNER DESIGNS?

Born out of the Southwest off-road scene, Red Runner Designs has built a reputation for creating purpose-driven accessories and fabrication solutions for serious off-roaders.

This isn’t mass-produced, one-size-fits-all gear.

This is:

• Precision-designed components built for real-world use
• Clean, functional solutions that integrate seamlessly into your rig
• Durable materials and craftsmanship that hold up in harsh desert environments

From desert trails to long overland routes, Red Runner Designs builds products that riders rely on when failure isn’t an option.

🔧 WHAT THEY MAKE — AND WHY IT MATTERS

When you stop by their booth at THE DIRT EXPO Ventura, you’ll find a lineup focused on making your vehicle more capable and organized:

• Mounting systems for radios, navigation, and accessories
• Interior upgrades that maximize space and usability
• Storage solutions designed for real off-road conditions
• Fabricated components that improve both form and function

These are the upgrades that don’t just look good in photos—
they make a difference every time you hit the dirt.

🌴 FROM THE DESERT TO THE COAST

There’s something powerful about bringing a Southwest-built brand like Red Runner Designs to the coast at the iconic Ventura County Fairgrounds.

Because this is where it all connects:

• Desert riders preparing for the season
• Sand enthusiasts gearing up for the dunes
• Overlanders dialing in their next long-distance builds

And brands like Red Runner Designs are right there—helping you build it right the first time.

With Rugged Radios leading as Title Sponsor and a growing lineup of respected brands, THE DIRT EXPO Ventura continues to deliver something bigger than a show:

A place where:

• You meet the people behind the products
• You get real answers from real builders
• You connect with the community that shares your passion

This is where knowledge gets passed down.
This is where builds come together.
This is where the season begins.

WHY YOU NEED TO BE HERE

If you’re serious about your build…
If you care about performance, reliability, and doing it right…

You need to meet brands like Red Runner Designs in person.

• See the craftsmanship up close
• Ask questions about your specific setup
• Get dialed in before the season starts

80% of success is just showing up.

And showing up at THE DIRT EXPO Ventura means putting yourself in the middle of the Off-Road community at the exact moment it matters most.

🚨 VENDOR REGISTRATION OPEN NOW

Join brands like Red Runner Designs and be part of the event that’s shaping the Off-Road and Sand Sports season.

👉 Register now at THEDIRTEXPO.com

Red Runner Designs

RedRunner Designs is a small American off-road parts company focused on adjustable sway bar links and related suspension components for Toyotas, trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. It serves the off-road, overland, and rock-crawling community, emphasizing durability, garage-built ingenuity, and U.S.-made fabrication.

Key facts

• Industry: Off-road fabrication and accessories 

• Founded: Around 2017, from a 1997 Toyota 4Runner project. Location: Simi Valley, California (local production in surrounding areas) 

• Core products: Adjustable / quick-disconnect sway bar links, sway bar brackets, off-road hardware 

• Sales model: Online-only shop; products also sold via partners like Opt Offroad 

Origins and background

RedRunner Designs grew out of a personal build: turning a humble 1997 Toyota 4Runner into a capable adventure rig. After repeatedly breaking factory sway bar links, founder Tym Kane fabricated stronger replacements from scrap metal. The design worked so well that friends and local wheelers wanted sets of their own, and demand quickly expanded via social media under the handle @RedRunner97. 

Products and specialization

The brand is best known for heavy-duty, adjustable, and quick-disconnect sway bar links designed to balance road manners with off-road articulation. Product lines cover multiple vehicle platforms—including Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Lexus GX, Jeep models, and various trucks/SUVs—plus complementary parts like sway bar support brackets and hardware kits.

Manufacturing and distribution

RedRunner Designs emphasizes “small shop” U.S. manufacturing: parts are produced locally in and around Simi Valley, California, then hand-assembled, packaged, and shipped by a small team. While it operates as an online-only brand with no retail storefront, its products are distributed both through its own website and marketplaces such as Opt Offroad, which highlights it alongside other niche fabrication brands. 

Community and events

The company is active in the Southern California off-road community, appearing at events like the DIRT EXPO Ventura, Off-Road Expo, Overland Expo, Yota Nights, and its own “Rigs & Relics” meets. Its parts commonly show up on customer builds featured by shops and influencers, especially for improved handling and articulation on trail-focused Toyotas and trucks.