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 (...)

Articles John Contributed To (524)

New Jeep Products - August 2014

Product Reviews

New Jeep Products - August 2014

John Cappa July 29, 2014

Vision X lights, BedRug Wrenching Mat, Pro Comp wheels, Auburn Gear Locker and more!... » Read More

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Step-By-Step Pinion Seal Replacement - Anti-Ooze

Transmission & Drivetrain

Step-By-Step Pinion Seal Replacement - Anti-Ooze

John Cappa July 25, 2014

No matter what 4x4 you have, how new it is, or what axles are in it, you’ll eventually end up... » Read More

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2014 Easter Jeep Safari - Moab Merchandise

Product Reviews

2014 Easter Jeep Safari - Moab Merchandise

John Cappa July 24, 2014

The trails at the Easter Jeep Safari typically don’t change all that much, but the vendor show... » Read More

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Techline - August 2014

How-to Tech Q&A

Techline - August 2014

John Cappa July 11, 2014

Your 4x4 Tech Questions Answered... » Read More

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Easter Jeep Safari in Moab - Mechanical Mecca In Moab

Easter Jeep Safari in Moab - Mechanical Mecca In Moab

John Cappa July 11, 2014

The annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, is the the largest 4x4 event in the USA, and... » Read More

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What's New for the 2017 Jeep? - Future Wrangler

What's New for the 2017 Jeep? - Future Wrangler

John Cappa July 10, 2014

Rumor has it that a new Jeep Wrangler is set to replace the current JK as a ’17 model in... » Read More

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Rattle Can Tech Tips - Spray Bomb

Rattle Can Tech Tips - Spray Bomb

John Cappa June 13, 2014

If you’ve decided that rattle can paint is right for you and your Jeep, then you’ve also... » Read More

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Modifying The Exterior Of Your Jeep - Trail-Wise Body Mods

Modifying The Exterior Of Your Jeep - Trail-Wise Body Mods

John Cappa June 11, 2014

With so many aftermarket parts available, it can be difficult to figure out what will and what... » Read More

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The PowerSmart P2000 - Anywhere Electricity

product-reviews

The PowerSmart P2000 - Anywhere Electricity

John Cappa June 4, 2014

The P2000 weighs just 50 pounds and produces 1,600 running watts and 2,000 starting watts. The... » Read More

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2013 Ram 1500 - Long Term Report Part 3 of 4

vehicle-reviews

2013 Ram 1500 - Long Term Report Part 3 of 4

John Cappa June 4, 2014

During the third quarter behind the wheel of our 2013 Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year... » Read More

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Techline - July 2014

Techline - July 2014

John Cappa May 27, 2014

Your 4x4 Tech Questions Answered... » Read More

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1966 GMC Pickup - Massaged Metal

1966 GMC Pickup - Massaged Metal

John Cappa May 26, 2014

Most people wouldn’t recognize the work put into the truck. GMC fanatics however, will quickly... » Read More

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Destination: Johnson Valley, California

Destination: Johnson Valley, California

John Cappa May 21, 2014

Many people incorrectly think of Johnson Valley, California, as a place where only extremely... » Read More

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Retrofitting Your Everyday 4x4 With Off-Road Race Tech

product-reviews

Retrofitting Your Everyday 4x4 With Off-Road Race Tech

John Cappa May 6, 2014

There are many different kinds of off-road racers, most are way out of our budget, and while... » Read More

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2013 Ram 1500 - Long-Term Report: Part 2 of 4

vehicle-reviews

2013 Ram 1500 - Long-Term Report: Part 2 of 4

John Cappa March 28, 2014

Our 2013 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman did not disappoint during our testing and has proved to be just as... » Read More

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My Vehicles

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