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MagnaFlow Has the Answer to California’s Smog Problem
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MagnaFlow Has the Answer to California’s Smog Problem

Christian Hazel September 19, 2017

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Pugsley the Scout Gets New Floors
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Pugsley the Scout Gets New Floors

Trenton McGee September 18, 2017

Pugsley the Scout 80 gets new floors... » Read More

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1969 Ford Bronco Project
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1969 Ford Bronco Project

Verne Simons September 18, 2017

A 1969 Bronco With Magazine Cred... » Read More

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Dino the Dinosaur, Part 4: Interior Refresh
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Dino the Dinosaur, Part 4: Interior Refresh

Verne Simons September 15, 2017

Part 4: Interior Refresh & Daily Driver Prepping... » Read More

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Whoops! Blazing Toyota
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Whoops! Blazing Toyota

Tom Morr September 15, 2017

Reader In 4-Wheeling Predicament.... » Read More

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Winter Wheeling in June? Opening Holy Cross In Colorado’s High Country
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Winter Wheeling in June? Opening Holy Cross In Colorado’s High Country

Harry Wagner September 14, 2017

Wheeling Holy Cross.... » Read More

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1962 Toyota FJ40 with Modern Drivability in a Patina Package
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1962 Toyota FJ40 with Modern Drivability in a Patina Package

Brian Sumner September 14, 2017

Preserve, Modify or Restore? This 1962 FJ40 Makes a Case for All Three.... » Read More

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This 1974 International Scout II Works As Good As It Looks
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This 1974 International Scout II Works As Good As It Looks

Harry Wagner September 12, 2017

A Buggy Lurking Under Classic Binder Sheetmetal... » Read More

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We Do Hoodoo & End Up in Deep Doo-Doo
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We Do Hoodoo & End Up in Deep Doo-Doo

Harry Wagner August 28, 2017

Crawling Through Oregon.... » Read More

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Whoops! Done Deal
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Whoops! Done Deal

Tom Morr August 28, 2017

A reader shares his four-wheeling foulup.... » Read More

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Massive Gallery! Ultimate Adventure 2017
Ultimate Adventure 2017

Massive Gallery! Ultimate Adventure 2017

Harry Wagner August 28, 2017

Giant Pictorial of UA2017!... » Read More

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Rock Junction Is an Event You Won’t Want to Miss
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Rock Junction Is an Event You Won’t Want to Miss

Harry Wagner August 25, 2017

Those About to Rock, We Salute You... » Read More

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1970 Ford Bronco: One Bad Bronco Built to Rock
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1970 Ford Bronco: One Bad Bronco Built to Rock

Harry Wagner August 25, 2017

Most People Are Scared to Wheel an Early Bronco, but Not Grant Broughton... » Read More

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1990 Chevy Suburban: Hardcore Wheeling for the Whole Family
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1990 Chevy Suburban: Hardcore Wheeling for the Whole Family

Harry Wagner August 25, 2017

Hardcore Wheeling for the Whole Family... » Read More

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Whoops! Grand Wagoneer Goes Skating
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Whoops! Grand Wagoneer Goes Skating

Tom Morr August 23, 2017

A reader shares his four-wheeling foulup.... » Read More

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Old vs. New, Dumb vs. Smart
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Old vs. New, Dumb vs. Smart

Christian Hazel August 23, 2017

Christian Hazel 4-Wheel & Off-Road editorial... » Read More

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Build a Bombproof 4L80E Manual Valvebody Transmission
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Build a Bombproof 4L80E Manual Valvebody Transmission

John Cappa August 18, 2017

How to Build a Bombproof 4L80E Manual Valvebody Transmission... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017, Part 2
Ultimate Adventure 2017

Ultimate Adventure 2017, Part 2

Harry Wagner August 18, 2017

Part 2: North Into Utah Territory... » Read More

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NP205 Gearing Options From Offroad Design
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NP205 Gearing Options From Offroad Design

Jay Kopycinski August 15, 2017

Offroad Design Helps Your Fullsize Rig Crawl... » Read More

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Staff of Ultimate Adventure 2017
Ultimate Adventure 2017

Staff of Ultimate Adventure 2017

Harry Wagner August 15, 2017

All Work & No Play Makes Us Dull Boys... » 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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