January 2017

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

Everything You Need to Know About the 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8

A guy at a truck stops outside Amarillo once told me his TRX gets worse gas mileage than his old diesel truck. He said he’d still buy it again. That trade-off sums up the 6.2L HEMI well. It’s a supercharged V8 that Chrysler put in everything from the Challenger to a half-ton pickup. It’s the engine that made “700 horsepower from the factory” sound normal. Here’s what it is, what it costs to own, and where you’ll find it. Quick specs at a glance: Specs Detail Displacement 6.2L / 376 cubic inches Engine type Supercharged V8, pushrod design Supercharger 2.4L …

Tread Staff
July 24, 2026

Rare 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny Rebuilt With Honda K24 Power

The Story Behind Jake Winterton’s 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny When it comes to unique builds, few can top what Jake Winterton has done with his […] Continue Reading

Devan Ence
July 24, 2026

Fab Fours Overland Rack Adds Storage to Project American Gladiator

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Storage Solutions for Gladiator Owners Tread magazine’s American Gladiator has come a long way, and […] Continue Reading

Chris Hamilton
July 23, 2026

Maltec's 70 Series Land Cruiser Is the Ultimate Overland Camper

70 Series Maltexplorer Maltec, in Germany, created this truly exceptional overland vehicle build. It is based on a ‘88 Toyota 70 Series Land Cruiser single […] Continue Reading

Bryon Dorr
July 22, 2026

Features

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Overland Build for Adventure Photography

Snapping Photos in a ‘99 Mitsubishi Montero Commercial automotive photographers, Linhbergh Nguyen and Karissa Hosek, sought a way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle […]

John Pangilinan
July 21, 2026

Off-Roading vs. Overlanding: Which Adventure Is Right for You?

What’s the Difference Between Off-Roading and Overlanding? For some, it’s a Saturday morning rock crawl with buddies. For others, it’s a two-week journey across the […]

Sky Coleman
July 20, 2026

Department

Exploring Nevada's Black Rock Desert and High Rock Canyon Loop

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Exploring a Nevada Desert Loop For 4×4 enthusiasts chasing true remoteness, this two-day loop out […]

BRANDON HOFFNER
July 17, 2026

Inside Josh's Supercharged LS3 Allied Fab Bomber

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Purpose-Built To Get It Done It’s never a dull moment when it comes to building […]

Chad Dougla S
July 14, 2026

Features

2016 Toyota Tundra Overland Build: The Ultimate Truck Camper Adventure Rig

Toyota Tundra Camper Adventures Thomas Henwood purchased this ‘16 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4X4 new in June 2016. It serves as his daily driver, […]

Bryon Dorr
July 13, 2026

Features

Allied Fab's Ultra4 Chevy: Jason Weidhuner's Ever-Evolving King of the Hammers Rig

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! An Ever-Evolving Build In the world of off-road racing, where trends change fast and fresh […]

Chad Dougla S
July 10, 2026

1987 Suzuki Samurai Build: Inside Bryan Blehm's Allied Fab Trail Machine

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Far From Stock In a world where bolt-on builds and catalog parts dominate the off-road […]

Chad Dougla S
July 09, 2026

Features

This 2025 Toyota TRD Off-Road Build Is the Perfect Balance of Form and Function

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! All the Right Moves There’s a noticeable shift happening in the off-road world—it’s less about […]

Tread Staff
July 07, 2026

Essential Overlanding Gear for Your Next Off-Road Adventure

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Supplies for Life Off the Beaten Path Garmin inReach Mini 3 Stay connected with inReach […]

Tread Staff
July 06, 2026

Must-Have Off-Road Accessories and Performance Upgrades for 2026

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! A Roundup of the Latest Off-Road Accessories Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 Sport Built on the […]

Tread Staff
July 02, 2026

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