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Tomfoolery Afoot

Christian Hazel July 18, 2018

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Nuts & Bolts: Bad Kitty

Trenton McGee July 18, 2018

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Whoops! Kenny’s Cummins K20

Christian Hazel July 17, 2018

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

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Sponsors of Ultimate Adventure 2018

Harry Wagner July 17, 2018

The Companies That Put the Ultimate in This Adventure.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 4

Verne Simons July 10, 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 4: The Ultimate T-Cases for Our Rover... » Read More

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News

The Marcus Family’s 1967 International Harvester: BFGoodrich's "What Are You Building For?" Contest Winner for June

July 3, 2018

You won’t encounter many International Harvesters in the wild. But when you do, you’re sure... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Day 7 of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner July 2, 2018

Closing out UA2018 at AOAA.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018: Day 6 Highlights #UA2018

Harry Wagner July 2, 2018

Adventuring in the Empire State.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018: Day 5 Highlights #UA2018

Harry Wagner June 29, 2018

Wheeling Connecticut then into New York.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Day 4 of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner June 28, 2018

New Hampshire to Vermont to Massachusetts... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Day 3 of Ultimate Adventure from New England #UA2018

Harry Wagner June 27, 2018

Climbing the walls of Jericho and sliding down Attitash.... » Read More

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Product Reviews

Traxxas Expands TRX-4 Lineup With Licensed Ford Bronco

Mark Houlahan June 26, 2018

Ford Fans Everywhere Are Digging on the Latest Radio Controlled Rig From Traxxas.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018: Day 2 Highlights #UA2018

Harry Wagner June 26, 2018

Wheeling in Maine on our road day to New Hampshire.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Day 1 of Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner June 25, 2018

Wheeling at Rocky Mountain Terrain Park... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Check In for Ultimate Adventure 2018 #UA2018

Harry Wagner June 25, 2018

Getting Ready for the Maine Event.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Rear Axle Beef

Trenton McGee June 22, 2018

Nuts & Bolts: Your 4x4 tech questions answered.... » Read More

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Wheels & Tires

Body-Chop Your FJ Cruiser to Fit Bigger Tires

Evan Perkins June 22, 2018

Body-Chop Your FJ Cruiser to Fit Bigger Tires... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Tips for Buying First 4x4

Trenton McGee June 22, 2018

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Military Vehicles Are the Purest Form of 4x4

Christian Hazel June 21, 2018

All go, no show 4x4s.... » Read More

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How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Alternator Upgrades for Winching

Trenton McGee June 21, 2018

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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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