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Dana is the Official Crate Axle of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner May 21, 2018

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1972 Chevy Blazer With a Few Tricks

Verne Simons May 18, 2018

A Round-Fender Blazer With Cards Up Its Sleeve... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Tall & Skinny

Trenton McGee May 18, 2018

Reader asks our opinion of the Cummins R2.8 and also for tire advice for his Toyota 4Runner.... » Read More

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Suspension & Brakes

Skyjacker & Toyo Make Our Land Cruiser Just Right

Harry Wagner May 17, 2018

Skyjacker Lifts Our Land Cruiser... » Read More

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Whoops! Mud Stuck Suck

Christian Hazel May 17, 2018

A Military K30 Chevy pickup stuck up to its doors in mud.... » Read More

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Trick-or-Treat 4x4 Style

Christian Hazel May 17, 2018

The cool (and disgusting) stuff you find in a vintage vehicle purchase.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Cummins is the Official Turbo Diesel of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner May 16, 2018

Leave the spark plugs at home.... » Read More

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Transmission & Drivetrain

How to Rebuild Dana 60 Kingpins

Evan Perkins May 16, 2018

Dana 60 Build, Part 1: Rebuilding & Reinstalling Kingpins... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Part 2: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover #UA2018

Verne Simons May 15, 2018

Part 2: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Build Gets Beefy Axles... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Falken is the Official Tire of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner May 14, 2018

Still Falken good tires... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Rugged Radios Returns As Official Communications of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner May 14, 2018

Can You Hear Me Now? Rugged Radios Returns.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Pumped Out

Trenton McGee May 10, 2018

Reader asks for fuel pump advice as he converts his 1978 Ford F-250 to fuel injection.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Offroad Power Products Is The Official Retailer of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner May 9, 2018

Offroad Power Products Returns as Official Retailer of Ultimate Adventure 2018... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Skyjacker is the Official Shock and Suspension of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner May 7, 2018

The sky is the imit with Skyjacker... » Read More

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Transmission & Drivetrain

Mix & Match Axle Build

Harry Wagner May 7, 2018

Building a Dana 44 on a Budget... » Read More

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Transmission & Drivetrain

Nuts & Bolts: Chief Axles

Trenton McGee May 4, 2018

Reader asks what donor vehicle supplied the 14-bolt rear axle for Cooper Rasmussen’s Jeep... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Warn is the Official Winch of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner May 4, 2018

Warn Returns as Official Winch of Ultimate Adventure 2018... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover

Verne Simons May 3, 2018

Part 1: The Derange Rover... » Read More

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Trail Tested Manufacturing’s Retro Repowered Wagoneer

Harry Wagner May 1, 2018

Retro Repowered Wagoneer... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Math Is Hard

Trenton McGee April 27, 2018

Reader asks for a mathematical formula for determining the serpentine belt length for his 1993... » 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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