This 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny Is Unlike Anything Else on the Trail 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 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny. Painted in House of Kolor’s Tangelo Pearl Orange, this rare off-road machine is something you don’t see every day. According to Jake, “No one has built one the way I have,” and that’s a statement backed by one-of-a-kind modifications and creative fabrication. Only three of these models were imported into the USA, and this one is setting a new standard. From the start, the goal was clear. Jake wanted to build … Devan Ence February 11, 2026
Which Load Rating is Best for Your Truck? 10 Ply versus 12 Ply Before you buy, learn about tires: 10 ply vs. 12 ply It’s not just about how tough 10-ply or 12-ply tires are; it’s also about […] Continue Reading Sky Coleman February 10, 2026
Why standard truck lighting is not sufficient in extreme conditions Foto: TRALERT® Driving in dark, remote, or demanding environments places high demands on a vehicle’s lighting. Whether it involves night transport, off-road operations, construction sites, […] Continue Reading Tread Staff February 10, 2026
2023 Toyota Tundra Off-Road Build by ARB 4x4 Purpose-Built and Ready for Anything 2023 Toyota Tundra Off-Road The 2023 Toyota Tundra, finished in Lunar Rock paint, is more than just a off road […] Continue Reading Devan Ence February 10, 2026
Cover Features Inside the Tread Edition Toyota Tacoma Overland Build For Now Tread Edition of Toyota Tacoma Build The Tread Edition Toyota Tacoma build has reached its final form. The last time we checked in, […] Devan Ence February 09, 2026
Features Jeeps This 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Was Built for Serious Exploration Rich Manley’s Adventure-Built Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Describing what Rich Manley is all about is difficult in the sense of knowing where to even begin. Those […] John Mata Jr. February 06, 2026
Features How-To's What You Need to Know About Water Crossings in a 4x4 Vehicle What You Need To Know About Water Crossings There are two unalterable facts you need to know about water. First, it is incompressible—thus, if sucked […] Jonathan Hanson February 05, 2026
Features A Nissan Frontier Prerunner 10+ Years in the Making Nissan Frontier Prerunner Build: 10+ Years in the Making A Nissan Frontier prerunner is built to dominate desert terrain with long-travel suspension, lightweight bodywork, and […] John Mata Jr. February 04, 2026
Camping Features How to Build the Right Campfire for Any Outdoor Situation Brighten Your Night, Cook Your Food, Keep You Warm: A Fire Lay for Every Occasion After an exhilarating day wheeling down the Shaffer Lake trail […] Ryan Lee Price February 03, 2026
Accessories New Products Latest Automotive Accessories Worth Adding to Your Build A Roundup of the Latest Automotive Accessories Steel-It Polyurethane Topcoats 12 Oz. Matte Gray/Silver STEEL-IT Polyurethane paint topcoats feature custom-engineered 316L stainless steel flake and […] Tread Staff February 02, 2026
Features Off-Road A Family-Built 4Runner With No Compromises 4Runner Of Exotic Features Meet Adam Nguyen, a Southern Californian based out of Fountain Valley. Adam is the builder behind this Nautical Blue Toyota 4Runner. […] Chad Dougla S January 30, 2026
News Why Big Vehicles Are Hard to Drive in City Streets Ever saw a Toyota F-150 parked next to a Toyota Camry? Yeah, about that. It’s only logical that when it comes to big cars/trucks, city […] Tread Staff January 30, 2026
News Post Impact Rig Assessment & How To Avoid Hidden Structural Damage The automotive outdoor community is built on a certain creed: build it way overbuilt. Instead of factory plastic, we replace it with cold-rolled steel, replace […] Tread Staff January 30, 2026
Features Outdoor Adventures Adventure Motorcycle Touring Through Costa Rica’s Backroads Adventure Motorcycle Touring With Silversteed Adventures When you imagine Costa Rica, you’ll likely picture white sand beaches, fun surf waves and exotic rainforest. My last […] Bryon Dorr With Assistance by Nick Schoeps January 29, 2026
