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Engine-Driven Compressor - Belt Driven Blower
Extreme Outback Products’ ExtremeFlow compressor system is designed to mount on many of the current-model diesel engines and universal kits for whatever application you wish to make work.
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Whoops! Throw-Down - Our Annual Best Of Your Worst
The worst stucks and wheeling damage
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sponsored showcase
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Running The Secret Canyon
The canyon is a relatively well known destination on public land. In fact, 82 percent of the land in Nevada is owned by the public and used for such activities as mining, ranching, and recreation.
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Reseating a Tire On The Trail - Fill ’Er Up!
Many of us run low tire pressure to create a better footprint of the tire and to improve traction. However, without beadlock rims the tires can come off during certain maneuvers.
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Steel Cable Or Synthetic Winch Rope?
Which is better: steel cable or synthetic rope? What is really better actually boils down to what is best for you and your situation.
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Recovery Product Roundup
Here’s a look at some newer recovery products. We also inserted a few old favorites. ARB Recovery Bumper, Bubba Rope Wild-ize, Bushranger X-Jack, and more.
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2008 Jeep Wrangler JK - The Missing Link
A JK Without The Creature Comforts
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See Spot Run - Trail Communication
If you have ever watched rollover videos on YouTube, you might have noticed some pretty spotty spotting. You know, where people outside the vehicle are waving their arms frantically and yelling.
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Getting Unstuck - Winch or Walk?
"If you are too prepared you won't have any adventure" Recovery Tips and Trail Fixes April edition shows you how to use a winch properly.
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4-Wheel & Off-Road Staff Mishaps - Whoops!
In The Line Of Duty
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Building A Rollcage - Cage Match
When we add most mods to our rigs, we can’t wait to test them. A rollcage is the exception. It is a component that we hope we never need—but when you do, you want to be very confident in its abilities
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New 4Wheel Products - April 2014
Rock Rods 4 DVD, Trail-Gear 3-Link Kit for Tacoma, Dakota Digital Electronic Speedo Adapter, JRat Dropout Dana 60 Third Member, Pro Comp 2014 Chevy 4-Inch Kit, Airaid 2014 Chevy CAI
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Dirt Every Day: Episode 26 - Traveling the Country in an Off-Road Camper with Mans Best Friends
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road heads out on a road trip with his dogs Batman, Baxter and Lulu in a 2014 GMC Sierra Crew Cab that he borrowed from Rancho Suspension. Check out what it's like to live life in the backwoods in a truck camper while hitting a few trails.
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Wheeling Buzzard Canyon - Oklahoma Is OK
Right near Sayre, the land makes a subtle change from the pancake variety to some interesting knobs and mesas, all holding true treasures of 4-wheeling paradise.
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.]