Extended Hours: Modern Off-Road Lighting
You’ve been out on the trail all day, and you’ve worked yourself further away from basecamp than you thought. With the sun sliding down towards the horizon faster than anticipated, you realize that you might not make it back before dark. Driving over rough terrain in
Suspension 101: Pick the Right Setup for Your Ride
Tires help get power to the ground, and without the right set, it’s possible to sit in an infinite burnout and not go anywhere. But what many don’t understand is that the proper suspension setup is much more important than the right set of shoes. If
Sexy Lexy: The GX470 Off-road Adventuremobile
This 2007 Lexus GX470 is built for off-roading. While it’s a relatively common sight to see a Lexus GX470 rolling around the local mall parking lot, at a kid’s soccer game, or cruising Rodeo Drive, it’s a rare sight to find one tackling serious off-road obstacles as
Feed the Beast: An Indispensable Introduction to Forced Induction
Does driving up even the mildest inclines make your truck work overtime? Do you avoid steep trails for fear of not making it up all the way? Do even subcompacts pass you by on the road with impunity? Don’t you wish your truck had more power?
Rock N’ Roll: Put Your Best Foot Forward (Winter 2016)
As you already know, wheels play a vital role in a vehicle’s performance, as well as its looks. At worst, the wrong wheel could mean a dangerous failure on a rough road, and at best, it could ruin the look of your truck. The right wheel,
Backcountry Tire Repair Essentials For Your Next Adventure
Be prepared with backcountry tire repair know how. Tires carry us to work, the store, and the backcountry. When exploring off the beaten path, there’s always the chance that we’ll experience tire failure. Punctures and slices are common as sharp sticks and jagged rocks are always
When Life Throws You Dirt, Accessorize Your 4×4
The Jeep Wrangler is available in 10 trim levels, from basic Sport to fully-loaded Rubicon Hard Rock, and the standard equipment and optional gear is fairly typical for a mass-produced 4x4 that may never see a dirt road in its life. This holds true for many
Traction Aid: Your Guide to Lockers, Limited Slip Differentials, and Spools
The first automakers had a lot of things to figure out, such as, how to get the engine’s power to the wheels. It was found early on that you could not match the speed of the engine to the speed of the wheels. Countless hours of
