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Boondoggle Trail: Does Your Rig Have What It Takes to Get Through This Boulder-Strewn Canyon?

Harry Wagner July 27, 2017

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Building a Stronger Suzuki Samurai Transfer Case

Jay Kopycinski July 27, 2017

Overbuilding a Samurai Transfer Case... » Read More

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Hydro Tap Toyota IFS Steering for More Power

Jay Kopycinski July 25, 2017

Tapping an IFS Power Steering Box... » Read More

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How to Make Your Tranny Live Behind Big Power

Harry Wagner July 25, 2017

Automatic Build Tips From BD Diesel... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Chevy Suburban Rear Lift

Trenton McGee July 25, 2017

Readers ask for help with tech questions and advice.... » Read More

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Whoops! New Year’s Ball Drop

Tom Morr July 25, 2017

A reader shares his four-wheeling mistake.... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Rough Cherokee

Trenton McGee July 25, 2017

Readers ask for help with tech questions and advice.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Invited Readers of Ultimate Adventure 2017

Harry Wagner July 24, 2017

5 Lucky Drivers & Their Amazing Rigs.... » Read More

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Product Reviews

Ultimate Jeep Wrangler JK Parts Guide

Bruce W. Smith July 20, 2017

Inside Scoop on the Latest & Greatest Accessories for Jeep’s Most Popular Wrangler.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Biggest Tires for My 1967 CJ-5

Trenton McGee July 19, 2017

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Transmission & Drivetrain

Adding German Overdrive to American Steel

Harry Wagner July 18, 2017

Adding a ZF Five-Speed Behind Our 460.... » Read More

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Whoops! Side-Turtle

Tom Morr July 18, 2017

A reader from Duluth shares his four-wheeling mistake.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

VooDoo Offroad: Official Recovery Rope of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans July 13, 2017

VooDoo Offroad: Official Recovery Rope of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Warn: Official Winch of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans July 13, 2017

Warn: Official Winch of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Skyjacker: Official Suspension and Shock of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans July 13, 2017

Skyjacker: Official Suspension and Shock of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Rugged Radios: Official Communications of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans July 13, 2017

Rugged Radios: Official Communications of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Offroad Design: Official Transfer Case of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans July 13, 2017

Offroad Design: Official Transfer Case of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Magellan: Official GPS of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans July 13, 2017

Magellan: Official GPS of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Falken: Official Tire of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans July 13, 2017

Official Tire of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: High vs. Low Pinion

Trenton McGee July 11, 2017

A reader asks why high-pinion axles are said to be inherently stronger than low-pinion ones.... » Read More

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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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