Verne Simons

How to Resurrect a Dead Big-Block Chevy Vortec 454 (L29) Engine

Bad ideas? We’ve had them, and probably will continue to have them despite our best efforts.... » Read More

How to Build a Homemade Crane out of an Engine Hoist

Idioms abound. They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and while that may be true,... » Read More

Ultimate Adventure 2019 Videos Are on Motor Trend Youtube Dec 2-6

Ultimate Adventure week on Motor Trend’s Youtube channel is December 2-6. Mark your calendars... » Read More

Best Starter Overland Vehicles

If you’re just getting into overlanding and are looking for the best starter overland vehicles... » Read More

Cracked Dashboard Fix

Old trucks make our hearts go pitter-patter, our cheeks flush pink, and our eyes go all googly.... » Read More

3.0L EcoDiesel JL Diesel Wrangler First Drive Off Road

Two of the questions we most frequently get asked is: 1- When is Jeep going to build a Wrangler... » Read More

10 Coolest SEMA Truck Builds

Images from SEMA are awash with bling’d out show rigs that are so overdone that most... » Read More

10 Hottest SEMA Builds

Bro-dozers aside, there actually are real off-roadable 4x4s at the SEMA show just about every... » Read More

10 Best Jeep JL Wrangler Lift Kits from SEMA

By now you probably know what’s hot at SEMA 2019. The Jeep JL Wrangler and Jeep JT Gladiator... » Read More

Best New Truck And SUV Winches From SEMA

The saying goes that when you need a winch, you really need a winch. We love winches, they have... » Read More

Wrapping Up Loose Ends on Our 1969 Bronco Project

Christian Hazel peereth down from on high (no, not that kind of high, you silly potheads, but... » Read More

Meet the Staff and Cronies of Ultimate Adventure 2019 #UA2019

As staff of the world’s largest off-road magazine Editor Christian Hazel, Tech Editor Verne... » Read More

Great Gifts We’ve Tested for the 4x4 Camper

It doesn’t take much persuading to get those of us at Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road to go... » Read More

Our Bronco Project Drags On

So I’m not sure if I can plagiarize myself or not. Probably should be alright, but hey, in... » Read More

Ultimate Adventure 2019 Invited Readers #UA2019

Without readers to buy our magazine we wouldn’t have a magazine or cool events like the UA.... » Read More

Part Eleventy-Hundred of Our 1969 Bronco Build

Sadly, our Early Bronco project has been languishing. That’s for a few reasons, and not all... » Read More

Outfitting Our Two-Car Trailer for Long Trips

Believe it or not we do like to drive our off-road vehicles on the street. The trip to the trail... » Read More

Adding Hub Mount Disc Brakes to 2 1/2-Ton Axles

Rockwell axles have always been desirable off-road. They are relatively inexpensive, and... » Read More

Ultimate International Gets Suspension & Axles, Part 4 #UA2019

When we left off last month on the buildup of our 1964 Scout 80, which will be leading the... » Read More

Miller’s New Multimatic 220 AC/DC

There is an old adage that generally rings true: “Jack of all trades, master of none.” Most... » Read More