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John Mata Jr.

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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

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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

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Best Bronco Accessories 2025: Top Tires, Wheels, Lighting and Off-Road Upgrades

The Best New Bronco Accessories for Your 6th-Gen and More! There’s nothing more exciting than outfitting your favorite adventure rig with new parts and products […]

John Mata Jr.
October 08, 2025

Installing SmartCap’s Modular Truck Cap on a Third-Gen Tacoma

Installing SmartCap’s Modular Truck Cap System on a Third-Gen Tacoma Camper shells, toppers, caps, or covers—the terms are used interchangeably. Call them what you will, […]

John Mata Jr.
September 09, 2025

From Rocks to Sand: A Tacoma Built for Family Fun

The Family-Friendly Queen of the Trails Building a truck capable of overcoming extreme terrain isn’t for the weak of heart. It also isn’t an activity […]

John Mata Jr.
September 02, 2025

1975 Ford F100 Prerunner: The Ultimate Off-Road Machine

Darren Parsons’ Far-Out Ford F100 Prerunner Back when Darren Parsons first unveiled this truck, it gave off a menacing vibe somewhere in between the cold, […]