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It’s Not Done Yet…but We’ve Got to Leave With the Ultimate Adventure Long Range Jeep #UA2020

Verne Simons September 28, 2020

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It’s Not Done Yet…but We’ve Got to Leave With the Ultimate Adventure Long Range Jeep #UA2020

Verne Simons September 28, 2020

Surprise! Getting things done ahead of schedule is something that 2020 just didn’t have in... » Read More

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The Hazel Ramcharger Rebuild

Christian Hazel May 12, 2020

Recently, I’ve been spending more time than usual creating fourwheeler.com content from my... » Read More

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4.0L Head Swap on a Jeep 258 4.2L Engine

Trenton McGee March 16, 2020

I’m having the 4.2L 258 in my 1985 Jeep CJ-7 rebuilt by a local machine shop. The shop just... » Read More

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10 Modifications to Make a Jeep CJ-6 Stand Out

Christian Hazel February 13, 2020

It’s no secret that almost every year the staff of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road builds a... » Read More

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Adding Longer Radius Arms to a 1994 Ford Bronco

Trenton McGee January 23, 2020

I have a 1994 Bronco with a TTB frontend. I acquired a set of extended radius arms for free. I... » Read More

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New 2021 Ford Bronco Off-Road Capability vs Jeep Wrangler

Christian Hazel January 16, 2020

The new 2021 Ford Bronco is one of the most highly anticipated 4x4s to be unveiled by any... » Read More

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We Install a Skyjacker 4-inch Lift System to Our First-Generation Chevy Colorado

Ryan Manson January 6, 2020

To properly lift our 2008 Chevy Colorado, we opted for a Skyjacker 4-inch lift system, which... » Read More

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Mule Expedition Outfitters Builds a Hemi-powered Ram 2500 Tradesman

Harry Wagner January 3, 2020

What is a Baja Runner? Designed to be a rolling showcase of the brands Mule Expedition... » Read More

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Mud Claims Smittybilt’s Jeep's U-joint on the Stampede Trail at Ultimate Adventure 2019

Harry Wagner January 1, 2020

Disjointed U-Joint U-joints are used on drivelines and front axleshafts in order to transfer... » Read More

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Jeep JL Wrangler Amp Research Powerstep Install on a 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL

Christian Hazel December 31, 2019

The four-door Wrangler Unlimited has been a smash hit from the day it entered the marketplace as... » Read More

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JK Wrangler Flex-A-Lite Direct Fit Transmission Cooler Installation

Verne Simons December 27, 2019

Heat is the enemy of any and all automatic transmission. We’ve been told that anything over... » Read More

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How to Add Quick & Easy Body Armor to a Jeep CJ-7

Trenton McGee December 19, 2019

Sheetmetal bumps and bruises are an off-road fact of life. Sooner or later you’re going to... » Read More

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Easy Jeep JK Wrangler Brake Upgrade

Verne Simons December 18, 2019

It’s a fact. Adding larger tires to any off-road 4×4 is one of the first things people do.... » Read More

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We Drive Our 1977 Big-Block Ford F-150 on 42s All the Way to Alaska for Ultimate Adventure

Harry Wagner December 5, 2019

Me: I’m going to drive my truck to Alaska this year for Ultimate Adventure! Editor Hazel:... » Read More

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Skyjacker’s RockLock Unlocking Swayber for Wranglers is Like Two Sway Bars in One

Harry Wagner December 2, 2019

For years we ran sway bar disconnects on our 2006 LJ Wrangler with 35-inch-tall tires. The... » Read More

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Don’t Race This Long Travel 2012 Toyota Tacoma to Camp. You Will Lose!

Harry Wagner December 1, 2019

In the past, desert racers and prerunners added long-travel suspension and bypass shocks to... » Read More

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3.0L EcoDiesel JL Diesel Wrangler First Drive Off Road

Verne Simons November 13, 2019

Two of the questions we most frequently get asked is: 1- When is Jeep going to build a Wrangler... » Read More

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Wrapping Up Loose Ends on Our 1969 Bronco Project

Verne Simons October 31, 2019

Christian Hazel peereth down from on high (no, not that kind of high, you silly potheads, but... » Read More

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This Vintage 1972 K5 Blazer Has All the Right Hardware

Harry Wagner October 25, 2019

Square-body Blazers are commonly spotted on the trail, and for good reason. They came from the... » Read More

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Project Double-Duty Ram: Adding More Diesel Capacity

Jay Kopycinski October 14, 2019

This 2018 Double-Duty Ram 3500 is being built to be a versatile pickup. It wheels, it camps, it... » 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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