As seen by the recent development of an Android app for The 4×4 Podcast, I don’t own an iPhone. But I know that many of you do and I want to make sure that you look good using it. And I’d love to see some of your photos from the trail so you’d better be … Continue reading
Month: April 2012
Episode 16 – Checking Out The CrewBed
To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! On this episode of the podcast we interview Calvin Williams, the creator of the CrewBed which might solve your Jeep Wrangler storage problems. Also, we talk about who is the worst road trip partner, the Chinese copy the … Continue reading
Android App In Development
You’ve always been able to listen to The 4×4 Podcast on your Android phone, interact with the show on twitter, send email and call the voicemail. With the introduction of the android app, all those functions and more have been brought together all in one spot to make things easier. The app is still in … Continue reading
Gear Head Eye Candy – Animated Engines
Have you ever found yourself trying to explain the complex motions and inner workings of the combustion engine to a non-Gear head only to find that you lost them at your third word? Well here’s what you need to assist you in your explanation. http://www.animatedengines.com/ Even if you have a great understanding of all the … Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler Dragon Hits Beijing International Auto Expo
In the year of the Dragon, it seems fitting for Jeep to announce the special edition Jeep Wrangler “Dragon” for the Chinese market at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. This special edition concept is full of Chinese themed accents and specials. This Wrangler is based on the China-market, Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. The concept starts with … Continue reading
Jeep XJ Snorkel Giveaway
The XJTalk podcast and forum is giving away a snorkel kit for a Jeep Cherokee XJ! The rules are fairly simple and there are multiple ways to enter. You can “like” them on Facebook and then post there why you should win the kit. Or you can share info about the XJTalk forum and podcast … Continue reading
The List: The List #0041: Attend A Major Car Auction
If you haven’t been keeping up with “The List,” from The Autoblog I recommend that you go back and check out some of the past episodes. It involves some guy named Patrick and the darling of the offroad racing and fabricating world, Jessie Combs as they set out to chronicle their experiences doing 1,001 gear … Continue reading
Episode 15 -Talking about HAM Radios with Tom Severin
To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! On this episode of the podcast we talk with Tom Severin from 4x4training.com about all things HAM radio. Send your feedback to the4x4podcast@yahoo.com or call the voicemail number at 719-924-5337 (JEEP). Links from the show: Direct Download HAM City … Continue reading
VOTD – Old Iron With a New Heart
A new motor is the mechanical equivilent of a heart transplant but what is it called when you swap an old body onto a new everything else? This 62 Willys body has been grafted onto a Jeep LJ frame and drivetrain and from what I can tell its a great fit! In this package you’ll … Continue reading
VOTD – Rat Rod + Diesel = WIN
Diesel motors when paired with a light vehicle will give you tons of fuel economy. When placed in a large truck you’ll get tons of power. What about when you drop a Power Stroke from a F350 into a slammed rat rod? Just watch the video and find out!