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Fred Williams

Fred Williams

Editor–At-Large, Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road

About Me

Fred drives a truck with big tires, he likes trucks with big tires, and he writes about, works on, and spends most of his time with trucks with big tires. He also likes dirt, rocks, sand and mud.
Articles Fred Contributed To (886)
Trailer Tech for Towing Your Trail Rig
How-to Tech Q&A

Trailer Tech for Towing Your Trail Rig

Verne Simons April 18, 2018

What You Need Tow Know... » Read More

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We Wheel Yamaha’s New Wolverine X4 Side-By-Side
features

We Wheel Yamaha’s New Wolverine X4 Side-By-Side

Fred Williams January 26, 2018

We wheel the Wolverine X4 SxS... » Read More

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Carson Truck Trailer Rebuild
Transmission & Drivetrain

Carson Truck Trailer Rebuild

Fred Williams January 22, 2018

Our Redheaded Stepchild Gets a Makeover From Carson Trailer... » Read More

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Overland Overload: The 2017 Overland Expo West Was Bigger Than Ever!
events

Overland Overload: The 2017 Overland Expo West Was Bigger Than Ever!

Fred Williams July 17, 2017

The 2017 Overland Expo West was bigger than ever!... » Read More

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Ram Trucks Exploring Northern Arizona
events

Ram Trucks Exploring Northern Arizona

Fred Williams June 13, 2017

Exploring Northern Arizona in Power Wagons & Ram Rebels.... » Read More

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One Year in a Quicksand Tan Tacoma TRD Off-Road
features

One Year in a Quicksand Tan Tacoma TRD Off-Road

Fred Williams May 16, 2017

A Year With the Tan Tacoma TRD Off-Road... » Read More

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Jeep & Mopar Concepts in Moab
MOAB 2017

Jeep & Mopar Concepts in Moab

Fred Williams May 9, 2017

The Jeeps Jeep brought to EJS... » Read More

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Dropping a Willys on a Wrangler
body-chassis

Dropping a Willys on a Wrangler

Fred Williams May 3, 2017

Red Wagon Body Swap... » Read More

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Swapping a Cummins in a TJ Wrangler
engine

Swapping a Cummins in a TJ Wrangler

Fred Williams May 1, 2017

Swapping Cummins’ New R2.8 Diesel Into a TJ Wrangler... » Read More

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Swapping an 8.1L Big-Block in a 1973-1991 Square-Body Chevy Pickup
engine

Swapping an 8.1L Big-Block in a 1973-1991 Square-Body Chevy Pickup

Fred Williams April 21, 2017

8.1 Get-R-Done... » Read More

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Alabama Army Truck Gets Links & Coilovers
Suspension & Brakes

Alabama Army Truck Gets Links & Coilovers

Fred Williams April 18, 2017

Squishy Square-Body... » Read More

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The Jeep Safari Concept At Jeep Safari: What Do You Like On This Lighter, Wide Open JK?
2017

The Jeep Safari Concept At Jeep Safari: What Do You Like On This Lighter, Wide Open JK?

Fred Williams April 17, 2017

2017 Easter Jeep Safari... » Read More

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The New Wrangler Grille: Did Jeep Just Put The Next Wrangler Face Out In Broad Daylight In Moab?
2017

The New Wrangler Grille: Did Jeep Just Put The Next Wrangler Face Out In Broad Daylight In Moab?

Fred Williams April 12, 2017

Spy shots of the new Wrangler grille?... » Read More

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The Easiest “Trail” In Moab: Because Some People Want Easy
2017

The Easiest “Trail” In Moab: Because Some People Want Easy

Fred Williams April 10, 2017

Because some people want easy... » Read More

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Ultimate Unit Bearings
Suspension & Brakes

Ultimate Unit Bearings

Fred Williams February 28, 2017

Strong, Simple Spidertrax Bearing Hubs... » Read More

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Fixing 1970s Jeep Steering With Hard-to-Find Parts
Transmission & Drivetrain

Fixing 1970s Jeep Steering With Hard-to-Find Parts

Fred Williams January 18, 2017

’70s CJ Steering... » Read More

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AMC 360 DUI Distributor Upgrade for Power & Mileage
electrical

AMC 360 DUI Distributor Upgrade for Power & Mileage

Fred Williams January 12, 2017

Eat Your Cake... » Read More

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Off-Road Expo 2016
News

Off-Road Expo 2016

Fred Williams January 11, 2017

Bigger crowds and cool off road stuff... » Read More

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ARB’s Iconic 1976 Toyota FJ40
features

ARB’s Iconic 1976 Toyota FJ40

Fred Williams December 30, 2016

The 40-Year-0ld 40... » Read More

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Synergy Steering for Heavy-Duty Ram Trucks
Suspension & Brakes

Synergy Steering for Heavy-Duty Ram Trucks

Fred Williams December 28, 2016

Arm-Wrestle Your Ram: Red Head & Synergy Steering for HD Dodge trucks... » Read More

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  • 1986 Toyota Clampy 1986 Toyota Clampy
  • 1973 Jeep CJ5 1973 Jeep CJ5
  • Fun Buggy Fun Buggy

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