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Day Five of Ultimate Adventure 2017

Harry Wagner June 28, 2017

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Nuts & Bolts: Low-Buck Ranger

Trenton McGee June 28, 2017

A reader asks for advice building a Ford Ranger for mud and river wheeling on a budget.... » Read More

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Buy American, Even If Only in Moderation

Christian Hazel June 27, 2017

Blog entry (editorial) by Christian Hazel, 4-Wheel & Off-Road.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Day Four of Ultimate Adventure 2017

Harry Wagner June 27, 2017

Day 4- Pyeatt Draw... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Day Three of Ultimate Adventure 2017

Harry Wagner June 27, 2017

Day 3- Crown King to Payson.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Day Two of Ultimate Adventure 2017

Harry Wagner June 26, 2017

Ultimate Adventure 2017 Day 2- Crown King... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Ultimate Adventure 2017 Invited Reader: Nicholas LeBlanc – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans June 26, 2017

Ultimate Adventure 2017 Invited Reader: Nicholas LeBlanc.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Ultimate Adventure 2017 Invited Reader: Dan Strubbe – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans June 26, 2017

Ultimate Adventure 2017 Invited Reader: Dan Strubbe.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Dana: Official Crate Axle of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans June 26, 2017

Dana: Official Crate Axle of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Cummins: Official Turbodiesel of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans June 26, 2017

Cummins: Official Turbodiesel of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Diesel Power Products is the Official Retailer of Ultimate Adventure 2017 – #UA2017

Brett T. Evans June 26, 2017

Diesel Power Products is the Official Retailer of Ultimate Adventure 2017.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017

Day One of Ultimate Adventure 2017

Harry Wagner June 26, 2017

Ultimate Adventure 2017 Day 1- Table Mesa... » Read More

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Product Reviews

Hottest New Outdoor Camp Gear From 2017 Overland Expo

John Cappa June 23, 2017

The Hottest New Outdoor Camp Gear From the 2017 Overland Expo.... » Read More

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Dead Horse Canyon Lives Up to Its Name

Harry Wagner June 23, 2017

This Trail Lives Up to Its Name.... » Read More

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Top 10 Coolest Extreme-Duty 4x4 Campers at Overland Expo

John Cappa June 23, 2017

Top 10 Coolest Extreme-Duty 4x4 Campers at 2017 Overland Expo West.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Old-School Tire Combos

Trenton McGee June 23, 2017

A reader wants a retro tire combination for his 1985 Chevy K10.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Does Loctite Go Bad?

Trenton McGee June 22, 2017

Does Loctite Go Bad?... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

Latest Upgrades to Our 1977 F-150 to Take on Baja

Harry Wagner June 21, 2017

Part 2: Suspension Seats & Storage... » Read More

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Whoops! Podium Pounding

Tom Morr June 21, 2017

Reader shares his four-wheeling foul-up.... » Read More

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Product Reviews

Well-Behaved Yokohama Geolandar M/T

Jay Kopycinski June 20, 2017

There’s a New Choice in Mud Tires... » 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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