A New Chapter for Southern Style Offroad

Like many businesses that experience rapid growth, SSO encountered challenges theyweren’t fully equipped to tackle. This led to financial strains and the old owners filing for bankruptcy

Offroad Holdings, LLC, led by myself along with my two partners. We have spearheaded successful automotive aftermarket brands in Baton Rouge, LA, since 2001. Our portfolio, which includes recognized names like Hybrid Racing and DC Sports, is a testament to our expertise in brand development, engineering, and manufacturing. 

We genuinely understand the financial concerns surrounding previous orders. While we've taken ownership of the SSO brand and designs, we didn't assume its past debts. The funds from earlier orders are with the original company, which is dealing with bankruptcy proceedings. 

However, we're committed to providing viable options for our customers: you can wait for your original order or receive a gift card of equivalent value. 

Option 1 - Wait for Your Original Order: We're transitioning designs and production to our Ocala, Florida facility. We expect back orders to start shipping by the end of this year and aim to complete all open orders by March 2024. We may also present an option to upgrade your order at no charge if a different product comes into stock that will accomplish or exceed your original goals.  

Option 2 – Convert your order into a Gift Card: You can receive a gift card equal to your original order amount. This card can be used on our soon-to-be-launched website, where products will be restocked regularly. We'll send you the gift card as soon as the site is live. 

We are locating manufacturing from Baton Rouge to our manufacturer. We aim to begin shipping orders by the end of this year and anticipate all orders to be out by March 2024. Stay tuned; we'll share more specific updates as we move forward.

We genuinely understand the concerns and frustrations many have regarding refunds. To clarify, while we've taken ownership of the SSO brand and designs, we did not inherit its financial obligations or access to its previous revenues. Therefore, we cannot issue refunds directly from our resources. Our commitment to you is to fulfill backorders and provide quality products at our own cost. With this intervention, SSO customers will now receive compensation and products.  

We genuinely hope you understand our position and appreciate your continued patience and trust. We want to emphasize that the issues faced by SSO were beyond our control and before our involvement. Yet, we've taken on the challenge to set things right for you.  

Our commitment is to equal or surpass the original SSO quality. Despite changes in management and operations, we promise to ensure the products delivered under the SSO brand match, if not exceed, the quality and reputation that drew you to SSO in the first place. 

To ensure this promise: 

Our products will continue to be proudly made in the USA, aligning with the original vision of SSO. 

1. We have retained the original jigs and designers, ensuring the core craftsmanship and design principles remain intact. 
2. Every product undergoes rigorous quality checks before shipping, ensuring you receive precisely what you expect. 

While we have a clear roadmap for SSO's revival, we acknowledge that there may be challenges along the way. Some potential hurdles include the logistics of relocating manufacturing or unforeseen supply chain issues. Rest assured, with our extensive experience and resources, we're well-prepared to address these challenges head-on, ensuring minimal impact on our customers.

We understand that rumors and speculations can arise during times of change. However, we encourage our valued community to rely solely on the official email newsletter, website, and social media channels for accurate date information.  

Our official email newsletter will give you insights into lead times and offer a behind-the-scenes look at our manufacturing process through videos and images. We believe in transparent communication, and these updates aim to keep you informed every step of the way. 

No, we have no plans to transition to mass production methods for our bumper production. Instead, we employ batch production methods which enable us to simultaneously create multiple bumpers while upholding our commitment to quality. Batch production guarantees that each bumper is meticulously crafted to meet our stringent quality standards.

Yes, Our bumpers consistently maintain the same level of steel quality, regardless of how they are produced. We adhere to stringent standards when selecting steel to ensure both durability and safety. Our unwavering commitment to using high-quality materials remains unchanged.

No, When it comes to the coatings and appearance of our bumpers, we truly understand their importance. Every adjustment made during batch production is done with extreme care to maintain the bumper's unique coatings and appearance. Our goal is to ensure that the bumper retains its original look and finish, exceeding our customers' expectations.

When prioritizing orders, our main focus is on maximizing efficiency and minimizing customer lead times. We do this by giving priority to the parts that have the highest number of backorders. This ensures that we address the parts that have accumulated the most demand. Although we understand the concern about fulfilling the oldest orders first, this approach allows us to promptly fulfill orders for most of our customers. Prioritizing parts with just one backorder but considering their age could result in longer lead times for most customers.