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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 (960)

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Christian and Caelin Hazel Drive The UACJ6D 800 Miles to Moab #ejs2019

Christian Hazel April 16, 2019

Driving an open-top diesel-powered vintage CJ-6 800 miles from San Diego to Moab, Utah for... » Read More

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Project 4x4s Are Getting Stupid-Expensive

Christian Hazel March 18, 2019

Project 4x4s Are Getting Stupid-Expensive.... » Read More

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Wheels & Tires

Testing the New BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3

Christian Hazel February 25, 2019

Newest Version of BFG’s Old Classic: The BFG M-T KM3.... » Read More

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When Hipsters Invade

Christian Hazel February 22, 2019

Don’t drive beyond your means.... » Read More

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

Christian Hazel February 6, 2019

Discovering the middle ground of expectations versus reality with our 2018 Land Rover Discovery... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

Planning & Plotting a YJ Wrangler Repower: So Many Options, Only One Engine

Christian Hazel January 31, 2019

Exploring all the options to repower this old 1989 Jeep Wrangler.... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

We Build a TJ Wrangler From Stock to Trail-Capable in a Week!

Christian Hazel January 28, 2019

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

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Project Vehicles

Blending Disco Design With Modern Reliability in a Fullsize Jeep Package

Christian Hazel January 21, 2019

Engine and transmission swap plans, plus interior refurbishment and paint and body work for this... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

Revisiting the Hazel Flattie After 15 years on the Trail

Christian Hazel January 16, 2019

Build plan to refresh one of the most iconic flatfenders in the off-road realm.... » Read More

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Know Your Limits Before They’re Pointed Out to You

Christian Hazel January 16, 2019

Don’t drive beyond your means.... » Read More

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Let There Be Light in Your Garage

Christian Hazel January 10, 2019

Garage door lighting system install.... » Read More

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There's More to a Great Day on the Trail Than Just Driving on the Trail

Christian Hazel January 9, 2019

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

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Project Vehicles

Week to Wheeling Day 5

Christian Hazel December 14, 2018

Finishing up the 4-Wheel & Off-Road Week to Wheeling TJ by mounting the Kenda Klever R/T tires,... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

Week to Wheeling Day 4

Christian Hazel December 13, 2018

Day 4: Putting the final touches on the MetalCloak RockSport Lock-N-Load suspension install,... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

Week to Wheeling Day 3

Christian Hazel December 12, 2018

Day 3: Crate Axles, MetalCloak Suspension, and other Assorted Things of Interest for Week to... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

Week to Wheeling Day 2

Christian Hazel December 11, 2018

Day 2: Gutting a 1997 Wrangler from the frame down for a MetalCloak RockSport Long-Arm... » Read More

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Project Vehicles

Week to Wheeling Day 1 Update

Christian Hazel December 10, 2018

Gutting a 1997 Wrangler from the Frame Down for a MetalCloak RockSport Long-Arm Suspension.... » Read More

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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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My Vehicles

1972 Jeep J4000
1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief

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