Tools for the Trail: Making a Tool Kit for Field Repairs
A solid tool kit for field repairs is an essential accessory to invest in. Vehicle repair in the backcountry has changed a lot since the days when we could rough-set the point gap in a distributor with a matchbook cover, or feed gasoline to the carburetor
What’s The Bead Deal? The Importance of Beadlock Wheels
Take a look around our lifestyle, and you’ll see one that is inspired by the roots of off-road competition. From our suspension, to our rims and tires, much of the products available today were developed as a result of benchmarks and testing information obtained from hours of R&D
Outfitted: The Latest Automotive Accessories (Winter 2015)
SUPERCHIPS TRAILDASH 2 PROGRAMMER The all-new TrailDash2 programmer from SuperChips functions as an in-cabin controller that not only monitors vital vehicle parameters, but also features an impressive array of custom features and controls. The 5-inch, full-color high-res swipe screen unit helps keep the trip as safe and successful as
Load & Go: Cargo Rack Buying 101
Underpacking. It's a problem that only worsens with kids, dogs and neighbor's kids. If you're going backcountry, you need to know how to pack. Stuffing your rig with extra jacks, spare tires, and gas cans is high on the priority list, but what about coolers and
Life After Dark: LED Lights
Whether the purpose is for show or better vision while on the go, you’ll want to outfit your 4x4 with products that are nothing short of the best. LED lights and their technology has made it possible to maximize the high-output capabilities of these bulbs, while minimizing the energy
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
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?