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Nuts & Bolts: Another Leaky Axle

Trenton McGee March 19, 2019

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Nuts & Bolts: Another Leaky Axle

Trenton McGee March 19, 2019

Readers ask our resident tech expert their questions and seek good advice for four-wheeling.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Warn Is the Official Winch of Ultimate Adventure 2018

Harry Wagner March 19, 2019

Warn Is the Official Winch of Ultimate Adventure 2018.... » Read More

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Project 4x4s Are Getting Stupid-Expensive

Christian Hazel March 18, 2019

Project 4x4s Are Getting Stupid-Expensive.... » Read More

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body-chassis

Rollcage Fabrication Tips, Tricks & Cost

Verne Simons March 18, 2019

What it takes to build a rollcage in a trail rig and compare costs of buying tools to build it... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Off Road Design is the Official Transfer Case of Ultimate Adventure 2018

Harry Wagner March 18, 2019

Off Road Design is the Official Transfer Case of Ultimate Adventure 2018.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Computer Location

Trenton McGee March 18, 2019

Readers ask our resident tech expert their questions and seek good advice for four-wheeling.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Leaky Axle

Trenton McGee March 15, 2019

Readers ask our resident tech expert their questions and seek good advice for four-wheeling.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Skyjacker Is the Official Shock & Suspension of Ultimate Adventure 2018

Harry Wagner March 15, 2019

Skyjacker is the Official Shock and Suspension of Ultimate Adventure 2018.... » Read More

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events

57th Annual TDS Desert Safari

Verne Simons March 14, 2019

We show you some of the fun we had at the 57th annual Desert Safari, put on by the San Diego... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Old-School Jeep Mods

Trenton McGee March 14, 2019

Readers ask our resident tech expert their questions and seek good advice for four-wheeling.... » Read More

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body-chassis

Junkyard Seat Swap

Verne Simons March 14, 2019

We go over buying and modding a pair of junkyard fresh reclining bucket seats for use in our... » Read More

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features

Is This the Most Capable 2000 Nissan Xterra in the World?

Harry Wagner March 14, 2019

Roco4x4 builds Jeeps for their customers, but owner Ricardo Olavarrieta wanted to showcase they... » Read More

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electrical

Free Modification Makes Your TJ Rubicon More Capable on the Trail

Harry Wagner March 14, 2019

Modifying your TJ Rubicon’s wiring will allow you to use your lockers in high range on the... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Premier Power Welder Is the Official Onboard Welder of Ultimate Adventure 2018

Harry Wagner March 14, 2019

Premier Power Welder is the Official Onboard Welder of Ultimate Adventure 2018.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Rugged Radios Is the Official Communications of Ultimate Adventure 2018

Harry Wagner March 14, 2019

Rugged Radios is the Official Communications of Ultimate Adventure 2018.... » Read More

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This Diesel 1997 Ford F-250 Can Crawl As Well As It Hauls

Harry Wagner March 12, 2019

Rockcrawler? Prerunner? Tow rig? This Ford diesel is built to do it all!... » Read More

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engine

Clean Air Is Critical to Make Reliable Power

Harry Wagner March 12, 2019

Rock Hound Off Road shows us how to give our engine the clean, cool air that it needs to live a... » Read More

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body-chassis

JKS Control Arm Skidplates Peg the Bang-for-the-Buck Meter

Harry Wagner March 12, 2019

The control arm mounts are the lowest point on your coil sprung Jeep. Doesn’t it make sense to... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Offroad Power Products Is the Official Retailer of Ultimate Adventure 2018

Harry Wagner March 11, 2019

Offroad Power Products Is The Official Retailer of Ultimate Adventure 2018.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Falken Is the Official Tire of Ultimate Adventure 2018

Harry Wagner March 8, 2019

Falken is the Official Tire of Ultimate Adventure 2018.... » 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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