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We Build A Lightweight Fuel-Efficient Daily Driver/Rockcrawler Chevy Tracker

Harry Wagner April 28, 2015

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Ballistic 1979 Ford Bronco - Part 2

Fred Williams March 31, 2015

Here in Part 2 of our Ballistic Bronco project, in conjunction with Recoil magazine, we are... » Read More

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Suspension Fabrication - Rosco P. Drivetrain: Part 2

Verne Simons March 26, 2015

This month we take things a bit further. We are fabbing up the basics for our front suspension... » Read More

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Polaris RZR XP 1000 - The #RZRdigger Trail Rig Build: Part 3

Ricky Berry March 19, 2015

Building this RZR to be the ultimate trail machine has many stages. First we upgraded the... » Read More

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Ballistic 1979 Ford Bronco - Part 1

Fred Williams March 11, 2015

When the guys at our sister mag Recoil approached us... » Read More

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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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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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RZR XP 1000 - The #RZRdigger Trail Rig Build: Part 1

Ricky Berry January 15, 2015

Like most trail rigs, the first upgrade needed would be improving the safety of the machine. The... » Read More

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1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee - A Grand For A Few Grand

Rob Peterson December 10, 2014

The goal for my build was simple: Get the 4WD working, lift the vehicle to fit the Falken tires,... » Read More

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1975 International Harvester 150 - Budget Buster

Verne Simons December 5, 2014

Should I start with a nonrunning, last-year-built, International Harvester heavy half-ton that... » Read More

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1993 Chevy S-10 - Cheap Truck S-10

Fred Williams December 3, 2014

I cut and chopped and welded and bolted the dime truck into a little off-roader, but would my... » Read More

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1989 Chevy Blazer - 14-Day Blazer: Part 2

Trenton McGee November 18, 2014

Last month we introduced the 14-Day Blazer, the mini-project we purchased shortly before... » Read More

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1997 Jeep Wrangler - Mayhem To Moab: Part 5

Fred Williams November 11, 2014

Our little TJ, Tube-Sock, is all done. It was built in just a few weeks and made it to Moab,... » Read More

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1990 Dodge Truck - Ultimate Tug-Truck: Part 6

Fred Williams November 6, 2014

This year’s UA truck started as a 2WD Dodge diesel airplane tug used as a military tractor to... » Read More

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1997 Jeep Wrangler - Mayhem To Moab: Part 4

Fred Williams October 10, 2014

Our TJ is all grown up, what with 37" Pit Bulls and a flexy low-slung suspension, but that's... » Read More

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1997 Jeep Wrangler - Mayhem To Moab: Part 3

Fred Williams September 30, 2014

In order to get ready for our annual trip to the Moab Easter Safari we stuffed 37-inch Pit Bull... » Read More

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1990 Dodge Truck - Ultimate Tug-Truck: Part 4

Fred Williams September 23, 2014

Our Ultimate Tug-Truck is a big anvil of a truck, heavy and tough, but that doesn’t mean it... » Read More

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Ultimate Super Dirty Gets Some Energy Suspension Upgrades

Agustin Jimenez September 19, 2014

Maintaining our Ultimate Adventure 2013 Project Rig... » Read More

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1997 Jeep Wrangler - Mayhem To Moab: Part 2

Fred Williams July 22, 2014

We are building Tube Sock low and wide, with mostly bolt-on parts. We started the build with... » Read More

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1990 Dodge Truck - Ultimate Tug-Truck: Part 3

Fred Williams July 10, 2014

Our burly Dodge Tug-Truck is getting closer to trail-ready after another month of work under its... » 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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