Gears and Differential Explained
One could argue that the differential in your axle is the most important piece of machinery in your vehicle. The differential is what allows you to go around a corner, and changes the direction of power being produced by the engine to drive the axles. This
Crashing for Safety
Let’s be honest, most of us who participate in the wonderful hobby of 4x4s also daily drive our vehicles that we off-road and take on adventures. That means double duty, hauling the kids to soccer practice, glancing over at your significant other, and making sure you get
Could Electric Take Down Diesel?
It feels like only yesterday when everyone thought how better life would be easier if automakers would just offer a diesel engine for every vehicle model. Because, after all, diesel can do no wrong. Right? Diesel has its place, but can we argue that it is in
VOTW: Gladiator
Well, the time is here, everyone. The tail end of March was launch week for the new Jeep Gladiator, and not but a week ago the first production truck rolled off the line in Toledo, Ohio, and is now making its way to a dealership somewhere
Morimoto XB LED Headlights
The days of retrofitting headlights with projectors and HID kits are coming to a close, with Morimoto’s new XB LED housings. These are full LED replacement housings, built to meet or exceed OEM fit and finish, and boy do they. We were lucky enough to get our
VOTW: Made in Detroit
Pre-World War II Americana must have really been the time to be alive because these vintage GM short films that describe how their machines work, and the science behind them, are just about the best thing that were ever made. This one, produced by General Motor’s
Happy 40th Birthday, TRD!
For 20 years, Toyota Sports Corner (TOSCO), the motorsports division of Toyota, was winning races globally with many trophies held and several records set by its driver. In 1979, it was time to give the winning global brand an overhaul to capitalize on the success; TOSCO
Budget Build: LMTV
Like those that came before us, we can look towards the military for surplus four-wheel-drive goodies to eventually make their way down the pipeline and into our hands. One of those is none other than the Stewart and Stevenson LMTV. Anyone who has been in the