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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 (896)

Moore’s Tire Law: Bigger, Better, and Better Be Bigger

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Moore’s Tire Law: Bigger, Better, and Better Be Bigger

Christian Hazel February 12, 2018

Moore’s Tire Law: Bigger, Better, and Better Be Bigger... » Read More

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Staff Whoops! Deerp Six

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Staff Whoops! Deerp Six

Christian Hazel January 17, 2018

4WOR staff In 4-Wheeling Predicaments... » Read More

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Staff Whoops! Willys Whoops

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Staff Whoops! Willys Whoops

Christian Hazel January 15, 2018

4WOR staff In 4-Wheeling Predicaments.... » Read More

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Staff Whoops! Ambulance Down

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Staff Whoops! Ambulance Down

Christian Hazel January 13, 2018

4WOR staff In 4-Wheeling Predicaments.... » Read More

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ReinCARnation: All Automobiles Deserve More Than One Life

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ReinCARnation: All Automobiles Deserve More Than One Life

Christian Hazel January 12, 2018

ReinCARnation Does Exist!... » Read More

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Staff Whoops! Flattie Flop

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Staff Whoops! Flattie Flop

Christian Hazel January 12, 2018

4WOR staff In 4-Wheeling Predicaments.... » Read More

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Petersen’s Shop & Trail Tools

How-to Tech Q&A

Petersen’s Shop & Trail Tools

Verne Simons December 27, 2017

Must-Have Tools & How to Use Them... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 5

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 5

Christian Hazel December 22, 2017

Episode 5 covers day 7 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Hurricane Utah to Sand Hollow OHV.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 4

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 4

Christian Hazel December 22, 2017

Episode 4 covers day 5 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Mogollon Rim to Cinders to Jacob... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 3

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 3

Christian Hazel December 22, 2017

Episode 3 covers day 3 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Payson to Pyeatt Draw to Mogollon... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 2

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 2

Christian Hazel December 22, 2017

Episode 2 covers day 2 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Phoenix to Crown King to Payson.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 1

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 1

Christian Hazel December 21, 2017

Episode 1 covers day 1 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Phoenix to Table Mesa.... » Read More

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4x4 Tool Time

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Christian Hazel December 20, 2017

Some tools just make you wanna go work in the garage.... » Read More

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Wrapping Up the Ultimate Adventure UACJ-6D Jeep Build

Ultimate Adventure 2017

Wrapping Up the Ultimate Adventure UACJ-6D Jeep Build

Christian Hazel December 18, 2017

Part 7: That’s a Wrap-Up... » Read More

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We Won’t Go Soft

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We Won’t Go Soft

Christian Hazel November 20, 2017

Technology makes us weaker but off roaders refuse to follow.... » Read More

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Ultimate Dana 60s for the Ultimate Adventure UACJ-6D Jeep Build

Ultimate Adventure 2017

Ultimate Dana 60s for the Ultimate Adventure UACJ-6D Jeep Build

Christian Hazel November 20, 2017

Pt 6: Ultimate Dana 60s for the Ultimate Adventure... » Read More

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The Most Successful Attention-Getters

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The Most Successful Attention-Getters

Christian Hazel November 17, 2017

Christian Hazel 4-Wheel & Off-Road editorial/blog.... » Read More

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Whoops! Dirt F-Head Don

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Whoops! Dirt F-Head Don

Christian Hazel November 14, 2017

Editor of 4-Wheel & Off-Road shares a story of four-wheeling calamity with an M38A1 F-head.... » Read More

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The Cleanest Cruiser #TENSEMA17

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The Cleanest Cruiser #TENSEMA17

Christian Hazel November 6, 2017

Profitt’s Resurrection Land Cruisers hits another one out of the park... » Read More

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First Look: AEV Chevy ZR2 #TENSEMA17

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First Look: AEV Chevy ZR2 #TENSEMA17

Christian Hazel November 3, 2017

Insanely cool diesel-powered mini pickup... » Read More

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1972 Jeep J4000
1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief

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