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4Runners Make Great Wheeling Rigs, but No One Puts Much Effort Into the Bodywork—Until Now

Harry Wagner October 18, 2018

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Heat Control: LizardSkin Thermal Undercoating

Jay Kopycinski October 10, 2018

Lizardskin Keeps the Heat Away... » Read More

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Wheels & Tires

Bridgestone Dueler Revo 3 Tire Test

Alan Huber October 10, 2018

Tire test of the new Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3 all-terrain.... » Read More

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Overlander? Prerunner? Rockcrawler? Orie Harman’s Tacoma Is All Three

Harry Wagner October 10, 2018

One Truck to Rule Them All... » Read More

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Suspension & Brakes

Prevent Your FJ Cruiser From Bending a Spindle With a Total Chaos Fabrication Weld-In Gusset

Evan Perkins October 9, 2018

Installing a Total Chaos Fabrication Weld-In Spindle Gusset on an FJ Cruiser... » Read More

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electrical

Vision X’s ADV Light Cannons Light Our Path to Adventure

Brian Sumner October 9, 2018

Vision X’s Newest Adventure Series Lights... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Overdrive Square-Body

Trenton McGee October 7, 2018

Readers ask the editors of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road for answers and advice for their... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Solved! Jeep Grand Cherokee Bind

Trenton McGee October 6, 2018

Readers ask the editors of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road for answers and advice for their... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Episode 5! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 5, 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Video Week is Oct 1-5.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Rollcage vs. Sport Bar

Trenton McGee October 5, 2018

Readers ask the editors of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road for answers and advice for their... » Read More

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Transmission & Drivetrain

We Add Saginaw Steering to Our Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

Harry Wagner October 4, 2018

Adding Saginaw Power Steering to an FJ40... » Read More

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Whoops! Spicer Spares

Christian Hazel October 4, 2018

Fixing a busted axleshaft on the trail.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Winch Speed

Trenton McGee October 4, 2018

Readers ask the editors of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road for answers and advice for their... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Episode 4! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 4, 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Video Week is Oct 1-5.... » Read More

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Transmission & Drivetrain

Shaving a 14-bolt Axle Gains More Clearance

Jay Kopycinski October 3, 2018

Building a High-Clearance 14-Bolt Axle... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Episode 3! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 3, 2018

Wet & wild wheeling, wrenching, and way too much fun!... » Read More

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engine

BluePrint Engines 306ci Bronco Edition Crate Engine

Verne Simons October 2, 2018

My Boy Blue!... » Read More

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engine

Deleting AFM & Upping Power on a Gen IV 5.3L LS Engine

Trenton McGee October 2, 2018

Upgrading an LS engine & Righting the General’s Wrong... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Episode 2! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 2, 2018

This year there are no road days!... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Video Week is Here! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 1, 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Video Week is Oct 1-5.... » Read More

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About 4 Wheel & Off Road

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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