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Nuts & Bolts: Spicer 18 to Dana 300
4 Wheel & Off Road

Nuts & Bolts: Spicer 18 to Dana 300

Trenton McGee April 19, 2018

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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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DIY: Rebuild the New Process 242 Transfer Case
Transmission & Drivetrain

DIY: Rebuild the New Process 242 Transfer Case

Jay Kopycinski February 27, 2018

Restoring an NP242 Full/Part-Time T-Case With Yukon... » Read More

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Rebuild Your Dana 20 at Home
Transmission & Drivetrain

Rebuild Your Dana 20 at Home

Jay Kopycinski February 27, 2018

Fix Your Tired Dana 20 at Home... » Read More

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Carson Truck Trailer Rebuild
Transmission & Drivetrain

Carson Truck Trailer Rebuild

Fred Williams January 22, 2018

Our Redheaded Stepchild Gets a Makeover From Carson Trailer... » Read More

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Which 9-Inch components are right for you?
Transmission & Drivetrain

Which 9-Inch components are right for you?

Harry Wagner November 29, 2017

What to look for in a third member... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Dana 20 Woes
How-to Tech Q&A

Nuts & Bolts: Dana 20 Woes

Trenton McGee November 21, 2017

Reader asks for help with the Dana 20 axle he is rebuilding for his 2010 Chevy Colorado.... » Read More

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Ultimate Dana 60s for the Ultimate Adventure UACJ-6D Jeep Build
Ultimate Adventure 2017

Ultimate Dana 60s for the Ultimate Adventure UACJ-6D Jeep Build

Christian Hazel November 20, 2017

Pt 6: Ultimate Dana 60s for the Ultimate Adventure... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Slingers
Transmission & Drivetrain

Nuts & Bolts: Slingers

Trenton McGee November 16, 2017

Reader asks about dust shields on his Chevy’s original stub shafts.... » Read More

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Dino Gets Disc Brakes & Limited Slip Differentials
Suspension & Brakes

Dino Gets Disc Brakes & Limited Slip Differentials

Verne Simons November 9, 2017

Limited-Slip Differentials & Discs for Dino... » Read More

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Why Regear Your Axles When You Can Regear Your Tranny?
Transmission & Drivetrain

Why Regear Your Axles When You Can Regear Your Tranny?

Harry Wagner October 30, 2017

New Gears for an Old Transmission... » Read More

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A Gear for Any Occasion: 2017 Ultimate Adventure Vehicle CJ-6 Gets the Old 5-Shifter Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain

A Gear for Any Occasion: 2017 Ultimate Adventure Vehicle CJ-6 Gets the Old 5-Shifter Drivetrain

Christian Hazel October 24, 2017

Part 4: A Gear for Any (And We Mean Any) Occasion... » Read More

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NP205: Beefy Transfer Case Made Better
Transmission & Drivetrain

NP205: Beefy Transfer Case Made Better

Jay Kopycinski October 24, 2017

Specs, Tips & Modifications for the Iron Giant of T-Cases... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Overheating Transfer Case
Transmission & Drivetrain

Nuts & Bolts: Overheating Transfer Case

Trenton McGee October 23, 2017

Overheating Transfer Case... » Read More

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Build a Bombproof 4L80E Manual Valvebody Transmission
Transmission & Drivetrain

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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NP205 Gearing Options From Offroad Design
Transmission & Drivetrain

NP205 Gearing Options From Offroad Design

Jay Kopycinski August 15, 2017

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

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Building a Stronger Suzuki Samurai Transfer Case
Transmission & Drivetrain

Building a Stronger Suzuki Samurai Transfer Case

Jay Kopycinski July 27, 2017

Overbuilding a Samurai Transfer Case... » Read More

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Hydro Tap Toyota IFS Steering for More Power
Transmission & Drivetrain

Hydro Tap Toyota IFS Steering for More Power

Jay Kopycinski July 25, 2017

Tapping an IFS Power Steering Box... » Read More

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How to Make Your Tranny Live Behind Big Power
Transmission & Drivetrain

How to Make Your Tranny Live Behind Big Power

Harry Wagner July 25, 2017

Automatic Build Tips From BD Diesel... » Read More

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Adding German Overdrive to American Steel
Transmission & Drivetrain

Adding German Overdrive to American Steel

Harry Wagner July 18, 2017

Adding a ZF Five-Speed Behind Our 460.... » 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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