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Verne Simons March 6, 2015

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Fredslist: A Craigslist Guide For The Low Buck Wheeler

Fred Williams March 5, 2015

Want to know about some of the coolest, weirdest and wildest 4x4's on craigslist? Fredslist is... » Read More

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A One-of-a-Kind 1958 Jeep Forward Control 150

Verne Simons March 5, 2015

It turns out that this FC, bought by Daystar CEO Mark Turner at one of those high-end classic... » Read More

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Using Common Hardware Store Parts To Make Your 4x4 Better

Harry Wagner March 4, 2015

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a 4-wheel-drive shop close to home, but nearly every town... » Read More

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1990 Ford Crown Victoria - Trophy LTD

Agustin Jimenez March 3, 2015

Now you might be asking yourself why anyone would even consider taking a ’90 Ford Crown... » Read More

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Bizarre Cars, Trar's & 4x4s - Unique Wheeling Rigs

Fred Williams March 2, 2015

Sometimes we get burned out on the same old same old. And other times we come across something... » Read More

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Parts For Your Unique 4x4

Harry Wagner February 27, 2015

If you drive something other than a Jeep or a Toyota, you might be discouraged by the lack of... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

2005 2WD Chevy Tahoe Solid Axle Swap - Rosco P. Drivetrain: Part 1

Verne Simons February 26, 2015

One vehicle having great potential is the 1999-2006 Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon. Sure, GM’s... » Read More

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Tread Lightly Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary

Agustin Jimenez February 25, 2015

A Quarter Century of Representing Outdoor Enthusiasts... » Read More

How-to Tech Q&A

On-Board Air Supply & Dodge Ram Death Wobble - Nuts & Bolts

Trenton McGee February 25, 2015

See how you can add on-board air to your rig for ARB air lockers and fix the death wobble on a... » Read More

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4-Wheel & Off-Road Staff Whoops! - Moab Memories

Fred Williams February 24, 2015

Our Off-Road Mishaps... » Read More

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April 2015 - Readers’ Rides

Tom Morr February 23, 2015

1946 Jeep CJ-2A, 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero and a 1970 Kaiser M818... » Read More

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4 Wheeling News - Drivelines

Drew Hardin February 20, 2015

The SEMA show, AEV Filson Jeep Wrangler, 2015 Ford F-150 and more!... » Read More

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The Freaks Will Rise - 4xForward

Fred Williams February 19, 2015

I like the weird stuff. I have a Jeep Forward Control crew cab because my dad had an FC150 when... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2015 Application

4 Wheel & Off-Road Staff February 19, 2015

So you want to go on Ultimate Adventure? Click here to learn how you too can apply for UA15!... » Read More

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Vehicle Reviews

2015 Honda Foreman Rubicon 4x4 ATV Review

Jaime Hernández February 18, 2015

Four-wheel fun comes in different sizes. ATV just happen to be one of them. We recently had the... » Read More

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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Grandicorn

Harry Wagner February 16, 2015

In the automotive world, unicorn refers to a vehicle that is so rare and desirable it is almost... » Read More

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Suspension & Brakes

What It Takes To Reliably Turn Big Tires - Steering You Straight

Harry Wagner February 13, 2015

If you have been paying attention, you know that here at 4-Wheel & Off-Road we like big tires. A... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

RZR XP 1000 - The #RZRdigger Trail Rig Build: Part 2

Ricky Berry February 11, 2015

The vehicle does have a few disadvantages that one must overcome in order to navigate the rocks... » Read More

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2015

Get Ready For The 2015 Ultimate Adventure

Fred Williams February 11, 2015

Ultimate Adventure is an opportunity to eat, sleep, and breath the off road lifestyle like... » 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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