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Nuts & Bolts: Toyota Pickup Regularly Breaks Locking Hub Studs

Trenton McGee September 20, 2016

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Nuts & Bolts: Chevy Gas Tank Skid?

Trenton McGee September 18, 2016

A readers ask about protecting the plastic fuel tank on his 1999-2006 Chevrolet/GMC 4x4.... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: AutoTrac Transfer Case Delete

Trenton McGee September 17, 2016

A reader with a 2006 Chevy 1500HD would like to replace the AutoTrac transfer case to one... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Cranky 9-Inch rear

Trenton McGee August 11, 2016

Cranky 9-inch!... » Read More

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Nuts & Bolts: Drivetrain Swap in a 1989 Range Rover

Trenton McGee October 22, 2015

Against all common sense I picked up a 1989 Range Rover. It won’t rev over 1,800 rpm. What I... » Read More

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Can You Install Your Own Gears at Home?

Harry Wagner July 17, 2015

To install new gears and differentials is one of those jobs that even skilled mechanics and... » Read More

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Mag-Hytec’s Insurance Policy For Your Transmission

Harry Wagner June 16, 2015

We couldn’t afford to have the truck down for repairs for long, but we always try to use... » Read More

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Suspension & Brakes

Adding EBC Brakes & a South Bend Clutch on a Daily Driven Cummins Diesel

Fred Williams May 7, 2015

Our big white 2010 Ram 3500 has been dragging trailers and cruising highways as well as bouncing... » Read More

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2012 Ram 2500 ATS Transmission Rebuild

Verne Simons March 6, 2015

For those reasons it’s a good idea to trust your tow rig’s transmission rebuild to the best.... » Read More

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1997 Jeep TJ Transfer Case Shifter Upgrade - T-Case Oh-Shift!

Fred Williams December 24, 2014

We got out of the rocks after a friend crawled under and shifted the case into low again, but we... » Read More

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Toyota Axle Swap - Won Ton Axle

Harry Wagner May 21, 2014

Toyota mini truck axles find their way under a lot of projects due to their light weight,... » Read More

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Teraflex Transfer Case Upgrade - Gearing Down

Jim Brightly May 12, 2014

Low range axle gears can provide the hill holding solution, but that also uses more fuel while... » Read More

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Building The Ultimate Dana 300 - Transfer Case Beef

Harry Wagner May 2, 2014

We did one-stop shopping with Advance Adapters to make our Dana 300 stronger and more... » Read More

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Offroad Design Doubler Build

Harry Wagner April 18, 2014

Not many upgrades provide more trail prowess than low gearing, and few gearing options can match... » Read More

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Sterling Reputation - Axle Upgrade Options

Harry Wagner November 20, 2013

When it came time to sling a 1-ton axle under the rear of our latest Ford project, everyone... » Read More

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80 Is The New 60 - Dynatrac Axle Upgrade

Fred Williams November 6, 2013

Dynatrac, the purveyors of some of the finest unsprung weight money can buy, has developed the... » Read More

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Borgwarner Transfer Case Build - Chain Gang

Tom Morr September 13, 2013

Like engine timing chains, transfer-case drive chains eventually stretch. The tipoff is often... » Read More

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Super Hydra 400 Build

Fred Williams August 1, 2013

The Chevy Turbo Hydramatic 400 is the quintessential three-speed automatic transmission. The... » Read More

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FZJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser Gearing - Crawl, Cruiser, Crawl!

Fred Williams June 26, 2013

The Toyota Land Cruiser has a long reputation as a great off-road vehicle, but over the years... » Read More

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Transfer Case Decisions - Gear Drive vs. Chain Drive

Harry Wagner June 21, 2013

Which One Is Right For You?... » 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.

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