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4xForward: I Like Almost Everything About the JL Wrangler Better Than the JK

Christian Hazel August 21, 2018

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No Matter the Weather, Bestop Has Us Covered

Harry Wagner August 21, 2018

Bestop Has Us Covered in Any Weather... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Warped Rotor Myth

Trenton McGee August 20, 2018

Reader seek tech advice and answers to their four-wheeling questions.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018- Part Two #UA2018

Harry Wagner August 20, 2018

We travel to the farthest corner of the United States to start Ultimate Adventure 2018.... » Read More

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Whoops! Premier Power to the Rescue!

Christian Hazel August 17, 2018

Busted Up Axleshaft trail fix.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Bent Crossmember

Trenton McGee August 16, 2018

Reader seek tech advice and answers to their four-wheeling questions.... » Read More

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Transmission & Drivetrain

Fusion Dana 60/44 Hybrid JK Front Axle

Mike Zoormajian August 15, 2018

JK Wrangler bolt-in axle upgrade.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 5 #UA2018

Verne Simons August 13, 2018

Part 5: Rollcage, Seats & Roof Over Our Heads... » Read More

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Verne & Trent’s Excellent Towventure

Trenton McGee August 9, 2018

Verne & Trent’s 5,000-Mile Cross-Country Ram 3500 Tow Test.... » Read More

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Wheels & Tires

Testing the Nexen Roadian MTX

Verne Simons August 8, 2018

The New Nexen Roadian MTX... » Read More

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News

Kirk Cessac’s 1985 Jeep CJ-7: BFGoodrich's WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING FOR? Contest Winner for July

August 3, 2018

Kirk’s willingness to share his wheeling passion dates to 1994, the year he bought his Jeep.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Staff of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner August 3, 2018

It’s a Tough Job, But Someone Has to Do It... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Cronies of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner August 2, 2018

Work All Day, Get No Pay. ’Tis the Life of a UA Crony.... » Read More

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Transmission & Drivetrain

At-Home AW-4 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Rebuild

Jay Kopycinski August 2, 2018

Fixing a Slipping Slushbox. AW-4 Transmission Revival.... » Read More

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Live Out of Your 4x4 With These Truck-Bed Products

Ben Battles July 30, 2018

Landing somewhere between glamping and rolling yourself up in a tarp on the ground like a... » Read More

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Toyotas Attend Texas-Sized Jamboree: 2018 Lone Star Toyota Jamboree

Jay Kopycinski July 28, 2018

Tons of Toyotas & Trails in Texas... » Read More

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Rock Junctions Lives Up to Its Name—It Rocked!

Harry Wagner July 26, 2018

From Scenic to Hardcore, This Place Has It All... » Read More

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Proffitt’s Resurrection Land Cruisers Makes What Might Be the Perfect Small Pickup

Harry Wagner July 26, 2018

Ultimate Long-Haul Toyota... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Invited Readers of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner July 23, 2018

The lucky readers who joined us on Ultimate Adventure 2018.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018, Part 1 #UA2018

Harry Wagner July 19, 2018

We travel to the furthest corner of the United States to start 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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