When Ford trotted out the all-new F-150 in 2004, the truck world sat up and took notice. The new F-150 was a radical departure from the version it replaced, from sheetmetal to interior. Sales were brisk, and so was the aftermarket response. As a matter of fact, even after four years the aftermarket continues to respond to the popular F-150 with new products designed to enhance its performance both on- and off-highway.

Cranking up IFS torsion bars to increase fenderwell clearance for taller tires is an old trick. Unfortunately, this "free" lift limits suspension travel and compromises ride quality.

We just returned from a couple of days in the West Texas hill country near San Antonio, where we wheeled Suzuki's newest incarnation of the Grand Vitara, as well as its new Equator pickup. Long story short: one behaved on the trail exactly as we expected, while the other was a pleasant surprise.

Towing your rockcrawler to the trailhead, pulling that big toy hauler to the dunes, or just out for a weekend of four-wheeling, there are two things you always need: fuel and tools. With skyrocketing fuel prices, it hurts to fill up, but being able to drive eight or nine hundred miles without having to look for a gas station can make having an auxiliary fuel tank a real advantage.

40 Years Ago

The year 2008 brought with it much innovation for the 4x4 community. So much, in fact, that it was difficult for us to squeeze the best of 'em in the following pages. It doesn't matter what type of rig you sport-chances are you either want to purchase, or already possess, something from this list. If not, take note because we've been salivating over them all year, and now it's your turn to see what products made the cut for Four Wheeler's annual year-end best list.

We just returned from a couple of days in the West Texas hill country near San Antonio, where we wheeled Suzuki's newest incarnation of the Grand Vitara, as well as its new Equator pickup. Long story short: one behaved on the trail exactly as we expected, while the other was a pleasant surprise.

If you're not familiar with the Xtreme Rock Racing Association (XRRA), you may be looking at these photos thinking that this type of racing looks, well, extreme. You'd be correct. It's what you'd get if you could throw traditional rockcrawling, Tough Truck racing, and desert racing into a blender. The result would be bold, tangy, and refreshing. Stick a little umbrella in it and enjoy.

The Titan Pro-4X King Cab has nestled into a comfortable and secure niche amongst our staff's varied lifestyles. Favored as a daily driver with utility to spare, testers comment on the 1/2-ton's ability to haul everything from race cars to camping essentials. Virtually any load we hook to the receiver hitch doesn't faze the powerful Endurance V-8. Thankfully, we haven't encountered a load that the 318 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque couldn't pull with ease. Around town, the crisp throttle response and sensitive tip-in allows the Titan clear and undisputed victories when pitted against other pickups at stoplight showdowns-not that we're keeping score or anything.

What do you do when you want big travel from the rear of your JK, but aren't ready to take the Sawzall to your new rig to make room for that shock hoop, compromising your cargo compartment or body integrity? Well, we have the answer for you in the form of Off Road Evolution's Evo Lever cantilever rear suspension system, an innovative evolution of the Jeep Wrangler JK suspension system.