There is no doubt that armor for your rig can save you some headache in the life of your vehicle. And there are certain areas that are more susceptible to damage than others. Bumpers are key because your vehicle is in motion in the fore and aft direction which makes that likely areas to get … Continue reading
Month: May 2013
Happy Memorial Day Weekend from The 4×4 Podcast
Here in the United States we are celebrating Memorial Day. This is the unofficial start of summer and the kickoff of the wheeling season in many areas. Like I mentioned in the last post, be safe. If your offroading activities only take you to your backyard, hopefully it involves something as awesome as this!
5 Tips To Be Safe While Offroading
Offroading and traveling in the back country is inherently a dangerous activity. Even if you are just tackling an easy drive down a scenic two track dirt road, there are things that can cause you to have a bad day or will run a weekend. This article will highlight five things that will help you … Continue reading
The Storage System Begins
Look carefully at this picture and tell me what you see. Do you see a piece of plywood or do you see the beginnings of a storage system? This is in fact, the start of the storage system that when complete, will house the chuck box, dutch oven, recovery gear and tools. I also plan … Continue reading
Inspiration between episodes – Overland Expo 2013
I have to apologize for not producing as much content for you, the faithful audience member of The 4×4 Podcast. Real life happens to all of us and I consider myself extremely lucky because I have a full time job and can provide for my family. I also like to be able to get out … Continue reading
Episode 32 – Go Topless Day New Hampshire at Backwoods Farm
To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! Direct Download On episode 32 of your favorite offroading podcast, we bring you coverage on the Go Topless Day New Hampshire Jeep event at Backwoods Farm in Rumney, NH. Go Topless Day was originally organized by All Things … Continue reading
Episode 31 – The New York International Auto Show
To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! Direct Download On the 31st episode of The 4×4 Podcast, we talk all about the New York International Auto Show. I have previously posted about my thoughts and feelings about the Dodge and Toyota booths, as well as … Continue reading
Great Deal or Money Pit: 1976 Jeep Wagoneer 4×4
If you’re like me then you’ve got ideas and aspirations that are much larger than your wallet or garage can handle. But maybe you’re in the right location and the right place in life to pick up a new project rig. And since Jeep is now celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wagoneer so I … Continue reading
Busted Compressor – Blue Ridge Overland Gear Oil Bag Saves My Interior
I jumped into my Jeep at lunch the other day and when I started it up, I heard that screeching sound that is a tell-tale sign that my serpentine belt on my 99 Jeep Cherokee was about to let go. I quickly shut the engine off and popped the hood which let some smoke start … Continue reading