The Coleman Pack-Away Deluxe Kitchen with sink is an inexpensive camp kitchen that will make your fourwheeling campsites feel like home. It is lightweight, sturdy, has a sink and several … Read more
Getting started in fabrication? One of your most useful tools will be your handy angle grinder. You can clean rust and paint, whisk off welding slag, remove metal, and cut … Read more
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D-ring shackles are amazing. They're small, strong, and can connect any recovery gear to your rig. But: They swing against your bumpers, scratch your paint, chip your powdercoat, and make … Read more
Once it gets warm out, it’s time to take the top off your 4Runner! This is usually a pretty quick job and is easiest with a friend or a way … Read more
You need to know at least a little about pitman arms if you take your Toyota pickup or 4Runner off road. Picking the wrong pitman arm can result in a … Read more
Taking the dashboard apart in an early Toyota truck of 4Runner can be very frustrating if you don’t know the secrets or have the factory manual. If you’re replacing a … Read more
In Toyota 8” gearsets, there is one point of confusion that stands above all others: How is a 4 cylinder ring and pinion different from a V6 ring and pinion? … Read more
The Hi Lift Jack is probably one of the best tools you can take with you off road. It lifts you when you’re stuckIt can winch you out of tight … Read more
When your radiator goes bad, it’s most likely related to the core being clogged or punctured. This can be repaired in two ways. Frankly, while it's possible to do this … Read more
If you have a 4 cylinder 22R or 22RE, it’s very likely that you have a 2 row radiator. For normal folks this is pretty sufficient. They might go to … Read more
Synthetic winch ropes are a great addition to your 4x4. They are extremely lightweight, safer than steel winch lines, easier to handle, and have higher breaking strengths than comparable steel … Read more
Reliable, strong off road recovery gear is the difference between getting home and staring stuck. Just got a winch? You might be wondering? What do I need to make this … Read more
There’s nothing like pulling into camp after a day of off-roading and having a clean, flat, space to cook your meals. We have camped and cooked with several different setups … Read more
You go to your local auto parts store and see all the beautiful tow straps with hooks. "That's what I need, " you think, "I'll be the coolest guy on … Read more
It's always nice to have the right tools for the job when you go off road, isn't it? When you're wheeling in mud, sand, or snow one of those tools … Read more
Most of us that have upgraded to a better battery also need a better battery tray. Why? Your old tray usually won't fit your Optima, Deka, or a dual battery … Read more
We use ratchet straps all the time in the 4x4 world and out of it - securing canoes and kayaks, lashing lumber, clamping steel for fab work, and kludging together … Read more
There are way many more winch fairleads out there than it seems there should be! It's this confusing mass of parts and configurations when all you want is a smooth-feeding … Read more
You may find your winch doesn't quite fit where you thought it would or that some component on your winch is in an inconvenient location. The fix? Clock your winch … Read more
If you spend a lot of time on trails or in the backcountry, dual batteries are your friend. The extra capacity can be put to good use for winching, refrigerating, … Read more
Once you start running big meats on your XJ, you're going to notice something: The stock steering is terrible for big tires. Besides being weak, it'll often feel loose or … Read more
If you're gonna 4x4, you need a recovery strap. It's the most basic piece of recovery gear you can own and probably one of the most useful. And you need … Read more
Ratchet straps are super-handy, but can also be a little tricky to use. They can get stuck or jam if you don't know how to use them. So: We'll take … Read more
Optima batteries are expensive. A lot of us run them in weekend rigs or something that only gets used seasonally - the last thing we want is to need to … Read more
If you like to buy American and you're planning to buy a winch, you've certainly asked yourself whether Warn products are made in the US. But: It's way more complicated … Read more
Looking for a Chinese Warn winch? Warn has recently released it's new Warn VR EVO series of winches. This is the third generation of made-in-China Warn VR-series winches. If you … Read more
If you need to flat-tow a 4x4 with an aftermarket bumper, it can be difficult to find fittings that'll connect the tow bar to your bumper's D-Ring mounts. So: We've … Read more
It's time to choose a 10000 lb winch. But which one is best? Are you getting a good deal? We'll take a look at the 10000 lb winches and tell … Read more
Extra utility: If you want to get more use out of your Toyota Tacoma's bed, one of the simplest ways to do that is with a set of bed bars. … Read more
A 14 bolt rear axle is one of the simplest and cheapest strength upgrades you can do when you need a strong rear end. Because they're cheap and strong, some … Read more
Dimple dies take your fab work up a notch: Using dimple dies in your fabrication is one of the easiest ways to cut weight and increase strength in your project. … Read more
If you wheel long enough with the lovable Ford 9", you'll want to upgrade the axle housing. The 9" has some great things going for it, but a fresh, wheeling-ready … Read more
If you don't know, the Ford 9" axle is amazing. Not just because it's good by itself, but because it has a ton of aftermarket support. You can literally build … Read more
This is a quick list of links to state DMV websites in the US. Useful if you need to look up vehicle modification laws! Read more
You gotta stay legal! Slap some big meats on your XJ Cherokee and it's pretty easy to have them sticking out past the body. Unfortunately, the po-po in many areas … Read more
ARB roof racks can be pretty difficult to decipher - there are several different types, sizes, and configurations. It really shouldn't be so hard to figure out what is offered … Read more