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Fiat Jeep Revisited

More Fiat Jeep
27224598 Posted July 16 2009 04:40 PM by 4wdtech

With Fiat now holding the reigns of the Jeep brand it reminded me of some Fiat 4x4 images I dug up long before Chrysler started tanking.

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Pismo Beach - Oceano Dunes SVRA Threatened with Closure

More California State Parks Closing?
Posted June 2 2009 11:10 AM by 4wdtech

The Ocotillo Wells area isn't the only local 4x4 haven under threat of closure. The Pismo Beach OHV Area is also being looked at. Check out this news release I just received from Yamaha Motor Corporation: ...

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Time to Join UFWDA!

Join UFWDA-Your 4x4 Depends on it
18788562 Posted May 19 2009 03:26 PM by 4wdtech

It's time to join the UFWDA. That's the United Four Wheel Drive Association if you didn't know. This is one of the major groups that help to ensure our 4x4 activities continue. They fight trail closures tooth and nail and...

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4WD & SU Gear

4 Wheel Drive & Sport Utility products on sale now!
17963208 Posted March 25 2009 02:53 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

We know you've been waiting anxiously for this. Yes, you can now get 4WD&SU T-shirts, stickers and other swag with a simple click of the mouse. 

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RME Forum Members Keep it Clean in Moab

Potato Salad Hill Cleanup
15334511 Posted March 24 2009 09:09 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

Rocky Mountain Extreme, Utah's Rock crawling and off-road forum, has been helping to keep Moab's Potato Salad Hill open for a while now by organizing clean-ups of that area. This year, they're doing it again.  Here's...

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Pennsylvania Aftermarket Exhaust Ban

Pennsylvania Reintroduces Bill to Ban the Use of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems
17051818 Posted March 12 2009 12:44 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

SEMA has found that, for the third time, legislation (H.B. 471) that would effectively prohibit the use of exhaust systems other than a "factory-installed muffler" or a "muffler meeting factory specifications" has been...

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Wyoming is a great place to live

Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Bill Signed Into Law
15013802 Posted March 2 2009 01:57 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

SEMA model legislation to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles was approved by the Wyoming Legislature and signed into...

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40-Something

Burnsville's new Hemi JK
14926247 Posted February 26 2009 05:01 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

42" tires with only 3" of lift? Burnsville Off-Road's latest project is this 2-door JK Wrangler that will also include a 392 Hemi swap.

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Wide Trailers

Bear Trailersports builds wide vehicle trailers
14896310 Posted February 25 2009 03:17 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

Our vehicles are getting wider and wider, to the point that they no longer fit on trailers with beds that are only 82" wide.

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K&N Backs Consumers

K&N fights refused warranty coverage
17840850 Posted February 23 2009 10:05 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

Long known for its Million Mile Limited Warranty, K&N now stands behind its product and its consumers. Occasionally, consumers may encounter uncooperative dealerships that claim the presence of a K&N Air filter or...

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SEMA Uncovers Worthless Legislation

Oregon Bill to Prohibit Sale of Aftermarket Parts to be Considered
17712981 Posted February 10 2009 10:48 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

The Oregon House Environment and Water Committee will consider legislation (H.B. 2186) to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives are available that "decrease greenhouse gas...

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Up they go...

JK Rubicon 44 Price Hike
12897906 Posted January 7 2009 11:42 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

The Jeep JK Rubicon 44 front and rearends were the best deal available in aftermarket axles. Now, Mopar has increased their prices to $2,999.00 front and $1,849.00 rear, without brakes!

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Cutting the Bead

Some tires have beads so tight they have to be trimmed
12052140 Posted December 17 2008 02:00 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

When mounting tires with tight beads on a regular rim, the tire machine can stretch them over the wheel and air will usually seat the bead properly.  When mounting a beadlock, this isn't the case.

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Goodbye to Jeep Diesels?

Diesel Grand Cherokees are soon to be history at Jeep
11379594 Posted December 2 2008 05:50 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

We've heard that Grand Cherokee diesels will end production soon. That's right - the superb 3.0 liter Mercedes diesel that found its way into Jeep Grand Cherokees won't be available after the next few weeks.

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Heavy-Duty 44

Dynatrac introduces their new ProRock 44 for JK and TJ Wranglers
10876384 Posted November 19 2008 02:40 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief

Is your stock JK or TJ Dana 44 bent or broken? The new Dynatrac ProRock44 front and rearends deliver solid strength, increased ground clearance and superb component quality for stock or lifted 1997 to present Jeep...

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