January 2019

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

Custom 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat Prerunner Build

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread Sept/Oct 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! A 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat combines a custom TTB suspension with the everyday purpose of a son’s first truck. A first truck usually starts with a budget, a set of keys, and a warning to take care of it. Vincent Muñoz took a different route. He began with a 2001 Ford F-150 Lariat and turned it into a daily-driven prerunner for his son. The goal was not to build a trailer-only race truck. It was to create something that could handle the road, spend time in the dirt, and …

Hemant Tiwari
October 23, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Chasing Fresh Powder

Score More Pow Turns This Winter Growing up in the mid-Atlantic I wasn’t introduced to snow sport culture until my senior trip in high school, […] Continue Reading

Bryon Dorr
October 22, 2026

1973 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 With an LS Swap

AS SEEN IN OUR MARCH/APRIL 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! FJ40 Dynasty Killer When you think of the classic FJ40, there are typically two scenarios […] Continue Reading

Chad Dougla S
October 21, 2026

A 2023 Ram TRX Adventure Truck

AS SEEN IN OUR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Jacob Merrell’s 2023 Ram TRX Blends Supercharged Performance, Overland Capability, and a Little SEMA Excess […] Continue Reading

Corey Decker
October 20, 2026

American Gladiator: Taking Suspension to the Next Level

AS SEEN IN OUR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Taking Our JT From Street-Ready to Fully Adjustable Project American Gladiator has never been about […]

Chris Hamilton
October 19, 2026

News

Build Order: Getting a Wrangler Trail-Ready One Smart Upgrade at a Time

Every Wrangler build starts the same way. Somebody stands in the driveway with a stock Jeep, a cooling cup of coffee, and a browser with […]

Tread Staff
October 16, 2026

2002 Land Rover Discovery II Kalahari Edition Overland Build

Rebirth of a ‘02 Kalahari Edition Disco 2 Ron Harrington II has been off-roading since he was barely big enough to reach the pedals in […]

Joshua Elzey
October 16, 2026

More Shade, Better Adventures

Having reliable shade changes the whole feel of your setup. Whether you’re escaping midday heat or shielding your camp kitchen from a sudden downpour, a […]

Tread Staff
October 15, 2026

Features

Built to Go Further, Not Just Look Tough

Long Travel TRD Pro 4Runner Seth Kovanic is a passionate Toyota enthusiast, even helping run the annual Toyota off-road enthusiast gathering known as the FJ […]

Bryon Dorr
October 14, 2026

More Gear, Less Clutter: Gladiator Storage Done Right

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 […]

Chris Hamilton
October 13, 2026

News
Tech

No Signal? No Problem: Staying Connected Off-Grid

When you’re deep in the backcountry, miles from cell towers and civilization, reliable communication becomes more than a convenience, it becomes a safety essential. Whether […]

Tread Staff
October 12, 2026

News

Cut the Cord: Midland MXT295 PRO Brings Wireless Freedom to Off-Road Adventures

For off-roaders, communication shouldn’t be tied to the driver’s seat. Whether spotting through an obstacle, scouting the trail ahead, setting up camp, or coordinating a […]

Tread Staff
October 09, 2026

Jeep Trail Etiquette: Tips for Safe and Responsible Wheeling

Why Trail Etiquette Matters When you head out on the trail, you’re not just testing your Jeep you’re joining a community. Respecting the land, other […]

Sky Coleman
October 09, 2026

Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Install on a 2022 Toyota Tacoma

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread May/June 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Installing A Front Runner Outfitters’ Slimline II Roof Rack System You can never have […]

John Mata Jr.
October 08, 2026

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