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Fixing CJ-7 Steering
4 Wheel & Off Road

Fixing CJ-7 Steering

Trenton McGee April 18, 2019

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Fixing CJ-7 Steering
Transmission & Drivetrain

Fixing CJ-7 Steering

Trenton McGee April 18, 2019

Despite new steering linkage and tie-rod ends, we wanted to improve the steering on our Jeep... » Read More

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Rebuilding Factory Axles on an M1028 Military Truck
Transmission & Drivetrain

Rebuilding Factory Axles on an M1028 Military Truck

Evan Perkins March 20, 2019

We dive into our factory Dana 60/14-bolt axle combo for a refresh and a re-gear.... » Read More

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T-Case Cradle for Our Sami
Transmission & Drivetrain

T-Case Cradle for Our Sami

Verne Simons February 8, 2019

We install a EOS Extreme Duty Transfer Case Cradle from Low Range Off-Road in our 1987 Suzuki... » Read More

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Swap Your Axle Gears in a Weekend
Transmission & Drivetrain

Swap Your Axle Gears in a Weekend

Evan Perkins January 9, 2019

How to Swap Your FJ Cruiser’s Ring-and-Pinion Gears in a Weekend... » Read More

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Backwoods Welding
How-to Tech Q&A

Backwoods Welding

Verne Simons January 8, 2019

We try a couple setups to weld using batteries and also fire up our Premier Power Welder to do... » Read More

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Gearing: Trans vs. T-Case for Off-Road
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Gearing: Trans vs. T-Case for Off-Road

Verne Simons December 5, 2018

We give our personal opinions on what’s better; gearing in the transmission or gearing in the... » Read More

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PSC Ram Assist Rebuild
Transmission & Drivetrain

PSC Ram Assist Rebuild

Jay Kopycinski November 19, 2018

Bench rebuild of a PSC hydraulic steering assist cylinder. Replacing a bent rod and installing a... » Read More

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We Add Saginaw Steering to Our Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
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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Shaving a 14-bolt Axle Gains More Clearance
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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Tough Trophy Shafts
Transmission & Drivetrain

Tough Trophy Shafts

Jerrod Jones August 23, 2018

The New Benchmark in Off-Road Driveshafts... » Read More

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Fusion Dana 60/44 Hybrid JK Front Axle
Transmission & Drivetrain

Fusion Dana 60/44 Hybrid JK Front Axle

Mike Zoormajian August 15, 2018

JK Wrangler bolt-in axle upgrade.... » Read More

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At-Home AW-4 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Rebuild
Transmission & Drivetrain

At-Home AW-4 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Rebuild

Jay Kopycinski August 2, 2018

Fixing a Slipping Slushbox. AW-4 Transmission Revival.... » Read More

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2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover, Part 4
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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How To Repair A TH400 Transmission With A Cracked Bellhousing
Transmission & Drivetrain

How To Repair A TH400 Transmission With A Cracked Bellhousing

Evan Perkins May 22, 2018

How to Repair a TH400 Transmission With a Cracked Bellhousing... » Read More

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Bulletproof One-Tons for Pugsley the Scout
Transmission & Drivetrain

Bulletproof One-Tons for Pugsley the Scout

Trenton McGee May 21, 2018

Big Axles for Break-Free Bashing... » Read More

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How to Rebuild Dana 60 Kingpins
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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Mix & Match Axle Build
Transmission & Drivetrain

Mix & Match Axle Build

Harry Wagner May 7, 2018

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

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Nuts & Bolts: Chief Axles
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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Nuts & Bolts: Spicer 18 to Dana 300
How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Spicer 18 to Dana 300

Trenton McGee April 19, 2018

Spicer 18 to Dana 300... » Read More

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How to Swap a U-joint
Transmission & Drivetrain

How to Swap a U-joint

Verne Simons March 12, 2018

Swapping a U-joint... » 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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