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Verne Simons

Verne Simons

Technical Editor, Four Wheeler Network

About Me

I am an automotive writer and photographer who has dabbled in paleontology, a little gator wrasslin', and even spent a little time as a college lecturer. I grew up in North Carolina, but spent lots of time traveling. I've been all over the US, as well as Europe and several countries in Africa. Through an odd set of circumstances I learned to drive in a Russian 4x4 in the Sahara Desert when I was 11 years old. It may sound fancy, but I am really just a simple guy who loves wrenching on Jeeps, exploring, cooking, being outside, and learning.
Articles Verne Contributed To (553)
1972 Chevy Blazer With a Few Tricks
features

1972 Chevy Blazer With a Few Tricks

Verne Simons May 18, 2018

A Round-Fender Blazer With Cards Up Its Sleeve... » Read More

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Part 2: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover #UA2018
Ultimate Adventure 2018

Part 2: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover #UA2018

Verne Simons May 15, 2018

Part 2: 2018 Ultimate Adventure Build Gets Beefy Axles... » Read More

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2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover
Ultimate Adventure 2018

2018 Ultimate Adventure Derange Rover

Verne Simons May 3, 2018

Part 1: The Derange Rover... » Read More

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One Clean 1-Ton LJ on 42s
features

One Clean 1-Ton LJ on 42s

Verne Simons April 19, 2018

We bumped into Adam Shoemaker at Moab 2017 and shot some pictures of his super clean, big tire... » Read More

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Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2018
2018

Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2018

Christian Hazel April 18, 2018

Easter Jeep Safari Remains Off-Road Mecca... » Read More

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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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Tierra Del Sol’s 2018 Desert Safari
events

Tierra Del Sol’s 2018 Desert Safari

Verne Simons April 6, 2018

Cool Rigs We Saw at TDS Desert Safari 2018... » Read More

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2018 Easter Jeep Safari: Bull In A China Shop #EJS2018
2018

2018 Easter Jeep Safari: Bull In A China Shop #EJS2018

Verne Simons April 2, 2018

So they say I can break a hammer in a padded room…It all started in Moab during the 2018... » Read More

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2018 Easter Jeep Safari: Trail Report, Kane Creek With Cummins #EJS2018
2018

2018 Easter Jeep Safari: Trail Report, Kane Creek With Cummins #EJS2018

Verne Simons March 29, 2018

It’s a little ways outside town (up Kane Creek Road), and while it lacks a ton of slickrock... » Read More

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Jeep Dogs Of The 2018 Easter Jeep Safari #EJS2018
2018

Jeep Dogs Of The 2018 Easter Jeep Safari #EJS2018

Verne Simons March 27, 2018

Furry Friends! A gallery of Jeep dogs at Easter Jeep Safari 2018.... » Read More

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2018 Easter Jeep Safari: After Jeeping #EJS2018
MOAB 2017

2018 Easter Jeep Safari: After Jeeping #EJS2018

Verne Simons March 27, 2018

Hanging out in Moab after a day of wheeling.... » Read More

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What? A JL in Moab? Skyjacker's 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL #EJS2018
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What? A JL in Moab? Skyjacker's 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL #EJS2018

Verne Simons March 26, 2018

We can safely say that our favorite JL of EJS 2018—so far—is this black Rubicon owned (and... » Read More

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2018 Easter Jeep Safari: Quick Feature, The Beater #EJS2018
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2018 Easter Jeep Safari: Quick Feature, The Beater #EJS2018

Verne Simons March 25, 2018

Verne Simons takes us back to last year's Easter Jeep Safari, even though it is 2018... » Read More

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Cool Outdoor Gear From Our Friends at Offroad Power Products
features

Cool Outdoor Gear From Our Friends at Offroad Power Products

Verne Simons March 14, 2018

Cool Outdoor Gear That You (We) Need... » Read More

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How to Swap a U-joint
Transmission & Drivetrain

How to Swap a U-joint

Verne Simons March 12, 2018

Swapping a U-joint... » Read More

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Installing a JKU Budget Boost & 35-Inch Tires
Wheels & Tires

Installing a JKU Budget Boost & 35-Inch Tires

Verne Simons February 16, 2018

A Smart 4WOR Budget Build for a JKU... » Read More

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Wheel Anatomy
Wheels & Tires

Wheel Anatomy

Verne Simons February 15, 2018

We talk about the different parts of your 4x4s wheels so you know what you’re talking about.... » Read More

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Power Tank Tire Air-Up Race
Wheels & Tires

Power Tank Tire Air-Up Race

Verne Simons February 14, 2018

A Timeless Onboard Air System... » Read More

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Testing the New Milestar Patagonia M/T
Wheels & Tires

Testing the New Milestar Patagonia M/T

Verne Simons February 9, 2018

Testing Milestar’s Patagonia M/T... » Read More

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Testing the Hankook Dynapro MT in a LT285/75R16 10-Ply
Wheels & Tires

Testing the Hankook Dynapro MT in a LT285/75R16 10-Ply

Verne Simons February 9, 2018

Testing the Hankook Dynapro MT... » Read More

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My Vehicles

  • 1997 Jeep Wrangler Shrink Ray TJ 1997 Jeep Wrangler Shrink Ray TJ
  • 1978 Jeep J-10 1978 Jeep J-10
  • 1949 Willys CJ-3A 1949 Willys CJ-3A

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