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John Cappa

John Cappa

Former Editor, Four Wheeler

About Me

I started wheeling pretty much the day I got my license, although pops would let me steer his VW camper off-road when I was a kid (I couldn't reach the pedals). After graduating college I worked at a 4 Wheel Parts store for two years until I was offered a job at Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-Road. A year and six months later in September of 2000 I was made editor of Jp Magazine. I spent 1-month shy of 11 years at the head of Jp before I was boosted to the Four Wheeler high-chair. Hard for me to believe I've been doing this magazine stuff for nearly a decade and a half.
Articles John Contributed To (660)
Cool gear and 4x4s at 2015 Overland Expo West
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Cool gear and 4x4s at 2015 Overland Expo West

John Cappa September 22, 2016

We used to simply call it camping... » Read More

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Answers To All Your Jeep Questions
How-to Tech Q&A

Answers To All Your Jeep Questions

John Cappa September 14, 2016

Your Jeep... » Read More

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Answers To All Your 4x4 Tech Questions
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Answers To All Your 4x4 Tech Questions

John Cappa September 2, 2016

Ailing Automatic, Jeep Swap, Making Ford Traction, and more.... » Read More

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Answers To All Your Jeep Questions
How-to Tech Q&A

Answers To All Your Jeep Questions

John Cappa September 1, 2016

Jeep Tech Q&A... » Read More

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Caballo Del Diablo: Budget-Friendly 1968 Ford Bronco Built For Vintage Racing
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Caballo Del Diablo: Budget-Friendly 1968 Ford Bronco Built For Vintage Racing

John Cappa August 17, 2016

Boyd Jaynes’ budget-friendly 1968 Ford Bronco built for vintage NORRA racing in Mexico.... » Read More

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Tire Test: Maxxis Trepador M8060 Bias-Ply
Product Reviews

Tire Test: Maxxis Trepador M8060 Bias-Ply

John Cappa August 9, 2016

The Trepador M8060 has many features that make it a durable tire that can take your 4x4 over the... » Read More

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AEV Upgrades For 2016 Ram 2500, Part 2 - Steps & Protection
Project Vehicles

AEV Upgrades For 2016 Ram 2500, Part 2 - Steps & Protection

John Cappa August 8, 2016

Installing an AEV winch bumper, AMP Research PowerSteps and more to a 2016 Ram 2500... » Read More

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Halogen, HID or LED: Which light is right for your 4x4?
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Halogen, HID or LED: Which light is right for your 4x4?

John Cappa July 21, 2016

Halogen, HID or LED: Which type of off-road light is right for your 4x4? We'll help you decide.... » Read More

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Your Jeep - Answers to all your Jeep questions
How-to Tech Q&A

Your Jeep - Answers to all your Jeep questions

John Cappa July 15, 2016

Jp answers all your Jeep questions covering solid axle swaps, disc brake conversions, and more.... » Read More

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Increased power for your 1996 to 2000 350ci Chevy Vortec 5700 V-8 engine
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Increased power for your 1996 to 2000 350ci Chevy Vortec 5700 V-8 engine

John Cappa July 12, 2016

The ’96-’00 350ci Chevy Vortec 5700 engines enjoy lots of aftermarket support to help... » Read More

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First Look: 2017 Ram 2500 4x4 Off-Road Package, Power Wagon, and Rebel
Vehicle Reviews

First Look: 2017 Ram 2500 4x4 Off-Road Package, Power Wagon, and Rebel

John Cappa July 10, 2016

When it comes to new vehicle offerings, there isn’t much that makes us happier than factory... » Read More

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Techline - Answers to all your 4x4 tech questions
How-to Tech Q&A

Techline - Answers to all your 4x4 tech questions

John Cappa July 7, 2016

Answers to all your 4x4 tech questions... » Read More

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AEV Upgrades for 2016 Ram 2500, Part 1 - Big-Tire Ram Time
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AEV Upgrades for 2016 Ram 2500, Part 1 - Big-Tire Ram Time

John Cappa June 28, 2016

A 3-inch AEV lift and 37-inch tires properly fill the fenders of a 2014 to 2016 Ram 2500 and... » Read More

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New Products For Your Jeep
Product Reviews

New Products For Your Jeep

John Cappa June 26, 2016

New Products to make your Jeep cooler, faster, safer, or all of the above.... » Read More

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Cool New Products For Your Jeep
Product Reviews

Cool New Products For Your Jeep

John Cappa June 25, 2016

Cool new products to increase the style and performance of your Jeep.... » Read More

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Cool Camp Stuff From Overland Expo West 2016
Product Reviews

Cool Camp Stuff From Overland Expo West 2016

John Cappa June 22, 2016

Drool-worthy camp equipment from the 2016 Overland Expo West in Mormon Lake, Arizona.... » Read More

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2016 Overland Expo West 4x4s: Cool Vehicles And Capable Campers
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2016 Overland Expo West 4x4s: Cool Vehicles And Capable Campers

John Cappa June 22, 2016

Cool 4x4 camping vehicles from the 2016 Overland Expo West in Mormon Lake, Arizona... » Read More

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2016 Overland Expo West: All Things Off-Road Camping
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2016 Overland Expo West: All Things Off-Road Camping

John Cappa June 21, 2016

2016 Overland Expo West: Looking to improve your off-road camping game, go here.... » Read More

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Jeep Flatfender - Garage Project GPW: Part 7
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Jeep Flatfender - Garage Project GPW: Part 7

John Cappa June 20, 2016

In part seven of our on going Jeep GPW Flatfender, we swap the engine, transmission, and make... » Read More

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Answers to all your Jeep questions
How-to Tech Q&A

Answers to all your Jeep questions

John Cappa June 15, 2016

Answers to all your Jeep questions from Dana 300's to J trucks and more.... » Read More

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  • 1973 Jeep J-2000 1973 Jeep J-2000
  • 1985 Chevrolet M1008 CUCV 1985 Chevrolet M1008 CUCV
  • 1945 Ford GPW 1945 Ford GPW

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