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1982 GMC 2500 - The Truck GM Never Built: Part 1
This month, the engine compartment is going to see a bunch of new parts, and next time, the suspension and axles are going to be addressed. It should be one killer fullsize 4x4 when completed.
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Off-Road Project Vehicle Update
All of these trucks have become valued tools of our trade, and we wouldn’t have been able to do the job we did had it not been for these trucks.
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sponsored showcase
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Off-Road Storage - Kopycinski's Brain
There’s often food, water, camping supplies, tools, spare parts, extra fluids, and any number of other self-sufficiency items we carry that most ordinary motorists don’t.
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Clipboard - Off-Road News - May 2014
The Latest News & Long Term Updates
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2006 Ford F-150 - Project Fast-150: Part 2
We continue to work on our FAST-150 2WD Prerunner project. This month, we turned our attention to the tail of the truck. It was time to jettison the factory bumper and low-hanging receiver hitch.
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Watch the Replay of the TORC Opening Weekend
The Motor Trend Channel Partners with TORC Racing Series
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The How & Why Of Trailing Arms
Trailing arms are the most visually striking component of a linked rear suspension. In addition to connecting the chassis, rear axle, and shocks, they provide fabricators an opportunity for expression
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The History Of Off-Road Magazine
The last 46 years have been quite a ride. We were lucky enough to be there at some of the first Mexican 1000 races, and we’ve had the pleasure of watching off-road racing and enthusiast technology evolve to allow incredible feats.
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Off-Road Rides - May 2014
2002 Chevy Trailblazer, 1989 Ford Bronco, 1998 GMC Sierra 1500
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Bosman’s Soaring 1996 GMC Sonoma
It’s not too often you see a Sonoma—GMC’s S-10 counterpart—built with such quality and attention to detail that the caliber is comparable to a full-on race truck.
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Pro Comp’s L-Wrench - Tool Of The Month
Old-school lug wrenches don’t always work with today’s wheels. On top of that, old-school X-style lug wrenches tend to be unwieldy in use and awkward to store.
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46 Years Of Dirt! - Off-Road Rant
The magazine has survived since 1968, through company buyouts, periods of no full-time staff, recessions, and fuel crises.
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1991 GMC Jimmy - Radio Flyer
Built entirely out of chromoly by Juan Real and Jason Turner at Real Fabworkz, Dr. Sanchez’s 1991 GMC Jimmy is a true multi-day adventure truck.
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Rollover Recovery - Kopycinski’s Brain
Aside from the obvious injury that can occur to vehicle occupants, those helping with recovery may face danger as well while the vehicle sits, as rolled, or during recovery.
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Johnson Valley OHV Area - Off-Road Rant
The back-and-forth about the fate of Johnson Valley started several years ago, and it’s finally drawn to a conclusion.
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New Off-Road Products - April 2014
Bumpers, side steps, and chase racks from ADD, the new DV-6 carry-on winch from ComeUp USA, the 9-Inch Air Locker from ARB USA, and new tools from Snap-On.
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Mojave Road - 2013 Baja HID Excursion
Mojave Road is one of the coolest trails in the Southwestern United States, and it has a deep history behind it.
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Andy McMillin Dominates at 2014 General Tire Mint 400
A massive field of 57 Trick Trucks and 28 unlimited open-wheeled class 1500 cars took the green flag on race day this past weekend at the 2014 General Tire Mint 400. Check out who dominated this year's edition of American's Greatest Off-Road Race!
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EMF Rod Ends
EMF Rod Ends & Steering Components has been making numerous EMF rod end designs for over 10 years now, and they can easily take home the trophy for the strongest and most failure-resistant joints made
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BJ Baldwin Partners with Red Kap for General Tire Mint 400
Ballistic BJ Baldwin will be blasting across the desert at this weekend's General Tire Mint 400 race with the hopes of impressing a new found sponsor.
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2012 Ram 1500 - Coilover And Shock Replacement
King Off-Road Racing Shocks has taken all their professional real-world off-road experience and rolled it into their line of OEM replacement shocks and coilovers.
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Making Leaf Springs Work
Custom spring makers blueprint the leaf packs, designing them to match your vehicle’s weight and intended use.
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Clipboard -Off-Road News - April 2014
Clipboard. EVO suspension in our Long-Term Updates. News Blips: National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2014, and helpful information from Dear Off-Road section.
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55 Trophy Trucks to Lead The 2014 General Tire Mint 400
The Great American Off-Road Race will set a new world record with fifty-five trophy trucks when they roar to life at the 2014 General Tire Mint 400 this Saturday, March 15th, for the annual 400-mile off-road race across the Nevada desert.
Dirt Sports & Off-Road magazine is dedicated to delivering more of everything off-road enthusiasts of any stripe are looking for, honoring the rich heritage of the Dirt Sports and Off-Road brands. From deep dives of performance engines and drivetrains, to inside looks at fabrication, suspension and chassis design, from the latest trends in tire and wheel technology, to up-to-date information on new products for your rig, Dirt Sports & Off-Road has got it covered.
As the “Voice of Off-Road Motorsports and Performance” we pride ourselves as being the inside connection to the off-road community, representing the interests of the professional racer and builder, entry level fan, and high performance off-road enthusiast alike.
It takes a lot of technical know-how to get highly modified vehicles running at peak performance, and Dirt Sports & Off-Road’s tech stories and in-depth install features are designed to help everyone from the novice to the seasoned veteran get a leg up on the competition. There are also detailed product breakdowns to help guide enthusiasts in the right direction.
We also get out there in the dirt and travel to the world’s biggest off-road events in order to bring it to you straight from the track and trail.]