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Christian Hazel

Christian Hazel

Editor, Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road

About Me

Christian Hazel is Editor In Chief of Jp Magazine, the world's largest and oldest Jeep-only publication. He's a life-long gearhead whose interest in anything mechanical or automotive took hold when he was just a little brat and hasgrown in interest and scope ever since. His career as an automotive journalist began in the late 1990s when he joined the staff of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine, eventually becoming Technical Editor before transitioning over as Technical Editor and then Editor In Chief of Jp magazine. He has written for numerous Source Interlink Media titles including Four Wheeler, Diesel Power, 4x4 Garage, and others as well as contributing to SEMA newsletters and serving as industry and marketing consultant to various OE and aftermarket manufacturers. His body of written work is as vast and varied as his list of project vehicles, with editorial stories ranging from full throwdown shootouts, new product and vehicle reviews, entertainment pieces, competition articles and videos, and in-depth technical reviews, installations, and how-to stories. You're more likely to find Christian behind the wheel of a vintage Willys, Kaiser, or AMC-era Jeep than a brand-new, shiny modern model. For Christian, form follows function, patina trumps paint, and Jeep is more a lifestyle than a brand name.

Articles Christian Contributed To (943)

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Pack It Out Even If You Didn’t Pack It In

Christian Hazel November 30, 2018

Clean up the trail. Every bit helps.... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

Week to Wheeling Coming Dec. 10-14

Christian Hazel November 29, 2018

Building a Wrangler from zero to off-road hero in one week.... » Read More

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Whoops! Antique Beef

Christian Hazel November 27, 2018

Ultimate Adventure axleshaft parking lot fix.... » Read More

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Long-Term Test Second Report: 2018 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury

Christian Hazel November 26, 2018

Getting all our 2018 Discovery’s problems out of the way in one fell update.... » Read More

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10 Reasons Why the new JL Wrangler Rubicon Is Better Than the JK Wrangler Rubicon

Christian Hazel November 15, 2018

10 Upgrades Make the JL Wrangler Better Than the JK Wrangler.... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 - SEMA Show Cream of the Crop

Verne Simons November 2, 2018

SEMA. You’ve heard the name. You probably know it’s the be-all and end-all of aftermarket... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 - Chevy’s Crazy-Clean K10 SEMA Showstopper

Christian Hazel November 1, 2018

A completely restored 1978 Chevy K10 Silverado 4x4 with an upgraded L96 V-8 and 4L70 SuperMatic... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 Super-Sick Sticky Mickey

Christian Hazel October 31, 2018

Mickey Thompson teases SEMA 2018 with its most aggressive tire ever.... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 Warn’s 70th Anniversary Limited-Edition Winch

Christian Hazel October 30, 2018

Warn unveils its special 70th Anniversary edition of the iconic 8274 winch!... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 White on MRAP

Christian Hazel October 30, 2018

A vintage 4x4 tow truck that ticks all the cool boxes.... » Read More

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#MTSEMA18 Rat Repair Truck

Christian Hazel October 30, 2018

Take a closer look at this completely sick ESAB field repair rat rod build.... » Read More

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UACJ-6D is More Reliable Than a Brand New Land Rover

Christian Hazel October 24, 2018

Is the UACJ-6D More Reliable Than a New Vehicle?... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Episode 5! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 5, 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Video Week is Oct 1-5.... » Read More

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Whoops! Spicer Spares

Christian Hazel October 4, 2018

Fixing a busted axleshaft on the trail.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Episode 4! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 4, 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Video Week is Oct 1-5.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Episode 3! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 3, 2018

Wet & wild wheeling, wrenching, and way too much fun!... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Episode 2! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 2, 2018

This year there are no road days!... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Video Week is Here! #UA2018

Christian Hazel October 1, 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Video Week is Oct 1-5.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2018

Get Ready Because The 2018 Ultimate Adventure Week Airs Oct 1-5

Christian Hazel September 27, 2018

Ultimate Adventure 2018 Video Week is Oct 1-5.... » Read More

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4xFoward: Buying a Project Vehicle for Week to Wheelin’

Christian Hazel September 20, 2018

The editor of Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road contemplates which 4x4 to buy for his next build... » Read More

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My Vehicles

1972 Jeep J4000
1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief

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