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One Clean 1-Ton LJ on 42s
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One Clean 1-Ton LJ on 42s

Verne Simons April 19, 2018

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Nuts & Bolts: Spicer 18 to Dana 300
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Nuts & Bolts: Spicer 18 to Dana 300

Trenton McGee April 19, 2018

Spicer 18 to Dana 300... » Read More

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Forget The Road Less Traveled; Take The Vehicle Less Traveled In
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Forget The Road Less Traveled; Take The Vehicle Less Traveled In

Christian Hazel April 19, 2018

Take the Vehicle Less Traveled In.... » Read More

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Whoops! Carnage on Kane Creek
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Whoops! Carnage on Kane Creek

Christian Hazel April 19, 2018

Winching a stuck CJ and a wasted Mitsubishi.... » Read More

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Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2018
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Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2018

Christian Hazel April 18, 2018

Easter Jeep Safari Remains Off-Road Mecca... » Read More

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Trailer Tech for Towing Your Trail Rig
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Trailer Tech for Towing Your Trail Rig

Verne Simons April 18, 2018

What You Need Tow Know... » Read More

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Breaking: Ultimate Adventure 2018 Application Deadline Extended!
Ultimate Adventure 2018

Breaking: Ultimate Adventure 2018 Application Deadline Extended!

4 Wheel & Off-Road Staff April 18, 2018

Quick, get your application in to be part of UA2018.... » Read More

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Cool New Products From Moab Easter Jeep Safari
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Cool New Products From Moab Easter Jeep Safari

Trenton McGee April 13, 2018

Cool New Products From the Easter Jeep Safari... » Read More

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This 1996 Ford Explorer Gives Jeeps a Run for Their Money
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This 1996 Ford Explorer Gives Jeeps a Run for Their Money

Harry Wagner April 6, 2018

Explorer Built to Explore... » Read More

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Tierra Del Sol’s 2018 Desert Safari
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Tierra Del Sol’s 2018 Desert Safari

Verne Simons April 6, 2018

Cool Rigs We Saw at TDS Desert Safari 2018... » Read More

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What’s Under the Hood of This 1966 Ford Bronco Will Shock You!
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What’s Under the Hood of This 1966 Ford Bronco Will Shock You!

Harry Wagner April 6, 2018

Diesel-Powered Early Bronco... » Read More

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2018 Easter Jeep Safari: Trail Report, Kane Creek With Cummins #EJS2018
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2018 Easter Jeep Safari: Trail Report, Kane Creek With Cummins #EJS2018

Verne Simons March 29, 2018

It’s a little ways outside town (up Kane Creek Road), and while it lacks a ton of slickrock... » Read More

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Spy Shots, JK Ultimate Dana 80 And Kingpin Ultimate Dana 60 Front #EJS2018
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Spy Shots, JK Ultimate Dana 80 And Kingpin Ultimate Dana 60 Front #EJS2018

Christian Hazel March 29, 2018

...what was staring back at us was what is obviously Dana’s long-awaited Ultimate Dana 80 rear... » Read More

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Modern-Era 1947 Dodge Power Wagon
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Modern-Era 1947 Dodge Power Wagon

Jay Kopycinski March 26, 2018

Vintage 1947 sheetmetal survives to crawl... » Read More

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What? A JL in Moab? Skyjacker's 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL #EJS2018
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What? A JL in Moab? Skyjacker's 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL #EJS2018

Verne Simons March 26, 2018

We can safely say that our favorite JL of EJS 2018—so far—is this black Rubicon owned (and... » Read More

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4xForward: The Jeep Police Are Out to Get Me
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4xForward: The Jeep Police Are Out to Get Me

Christian Hazel March 21, 2018

The Jeep FSJ is complete garbage yet still a great vehicle.... » Read More

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These Ice Chests Guarantee You Keep Your Cool
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These Ice Chests Guarantee You Keep Your Cool

Harry Wagner March 15, 2018

Cooler Options for Any Budget... » Read More

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Testing Yakima’s $1,000 Rooftop Tent: What’s the Money Get You?
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Testing Yakima’s $1,000 Rooftop Tent: What’s the Money Get You?

Christian Hazel March 15, 2018

Turn Your 4x4 Into an Instant Camper... » Read More

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Cool Outdoor Gear From Our Friends at Offroad Power Products
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Cool Outdoor Gear From Our Friends at Offroad Power Products

Verne Simons March 14, 2018

Cool Outdoor Gear That You (We) Need... » Read More

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Daystar’s Super-Easy Wet or Dry Cam Can Storage Solution
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Daystar’s Super-Easy Wet or Dry Cam Can Storage Solution

Christian Hazel March 13, 2018

Cam Can Super-Easy Wet or Dry Containers... » Read More

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About 4 Wheel & Off Road

Originally created as a special interest publication by the editors of Hot Rod, Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road has grown into the largest 4x4 enthusiast brand in the world. Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2013, Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road has become the biggest title in the 4x4 world by leaving the chrome behind and focusing on hardcore 4-wheeling. From informative and comprehensive technical stories, to coverage of trails and events around the globe, to sharing the latest creations from our readers, 4-Wheel & Off-Road is a wealth of knowledge each and every month.

In addition to 4x4 of the Year and Ultimate Adventure -- the brand's signature annual events–the eminently knowledgeable and passionate editors of 4-Wheel & Off-Road also extensively cover other major gatherings of the 4x4 faithful, feature amazing vehicle builds, serve up technical how-to advice, and wrench on project vehicles. Technical editor Fred Williams is also the star of Dirt Every Day, a fun and informative 4x4-themed series featured on the Motor Trend YouTube channel.

Ultimate Adventure dates back to 2000 and is one of the most aptly named events around, and is at the top of every self-respecting wheelers bucket list. Each year Editor-in-Chief Rick Péwé hand picks a small group of lucky readers and takes them on the trip of a lifetime along with the staff and a group of sponsors. A new destination is chosen each year and kept as a closely guarded secret, but regardless of where they are on the map the week-long off-road journey covers over 1,000 miles of mud, rock, sand, trees, and asphalt while camping through several states. The motto for UA is “No Whining”, and everyone has to be entirely self-sufficient and no trailers are allowed.

First awarded in 1983, the 4x4 of the Year trophy goes to the best new 4x4-capable truck or SUV, with requirements including a two-speed, low-range-equipped transfer case, and with more than 2,500 vehicles produced each year and that we can crawl under the vehicle while the tires are still on the ground to weed out the cute UTEs. Qualifying vehicles are then judged against six criteria – ride & drive impressions, empirical data, mechanical figures, 4-wheeling attributes, interior quality, and exterior quality, with a heavy emphasis on the 4-wheeling attributes.

In short, 4-Wheel & Off-Road offers up a wealth of knowledge, experience and entertainment designed to engage the most passionate 4x4 enthusiasts, those new to the trails, and everyone in-between.

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