Chrome Won't Get You Home, But You've Already Got a Jeep JK For That
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Posted September 17 2009 10:28 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Jeep® Showcases “Moparized” Wrangler Unlimited at 2009 International Motorshow (IAA) in Frankfurt * Mopar outfits Jeep Wrangler Unlimited * Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, the brand’s four-door icon, features class-leading...
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One of our old friends resurfaces
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Posted September 17 2009 10:15 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
Back in 1994 I purchased one of the last brand new Suzuki Samurais from the local Suzuki dealership. Suzuki had caved in to bogus claims by a consumer magazine that Samurais rolled easily and wasn't going to sell them in...
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Racing Style, Trail Tough
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Posted September 16 2009 08:01 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Formerly Known as R&H Longtravel, Addictive Desert Designs has been designing and building pre-runners and race trucks that all have uniquely designed bumpers to them. Finally we can bolt on that look to...
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The largest untapped oil reserve in the world?
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Posted September 16 2009 10:23 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
The U. S. Geological Service issued a report in April '08 that only scientists and oil men knew was coming. It was a revised report (hadn't been updated since '95) on how much oil was in an area of North America.
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Taking out the trash
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Posted September 14 2009 12:43 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
There isn't a single one of us who is against the "Tread Lightly" philosophy, and many of us pack out our own trash, but how many of us pick up trash when we see it? Or, how often do we end up with some nasty...
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Simple, Slick, and Secure
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Posted September 11 2009 01:21 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
EnerSys® recently announced the availability of its ODYSSEY® battery hold down kits, customized exclusively for ODYSSEY® batteries. ODYSSEY® battery hold down kits are custom fit for a range of ODYSSEY® battery...
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9-11 Snippets
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Posted September 11 2009 12:55 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
I got dressed for school, still a little groggy. I had to drop off some stuff for a Geography Club bake sale and get to work at the bike shop soon afterward. Putting my pan full of bake sale contributions (probably...
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New JK Wrangler bumpstops
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Posted September 11 2009 08:30 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
TeraFlex introduces the newest suspension component for the JK Wrangler.
TeraFlex SpeedBumps are an innovative composite bumpstop system designed for high-speed, high-performance JK Wrangler applications. The maintenance...
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Dave's Customs Unlimited Gives You a Brake
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Posted September 10 2009 09:27 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Ever thought about giving your early Bronco modern day stopping power?
Dave's Customs Unlimited's heavy-duty power brake conversion kit designed for 1966 to 1977 Ford Early Bronco is what you need. This setup...
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Get your tickets in advance and save!
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Posted September 9 2009 08:41 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
Off-road enthusiasts anxiously awaiting the Tenth Annual Off-Road Expo in Pomona October 9-11 can now purchase the lowest priced tickets for the expo at www.offroadexpo.com . When purchased online, tickets to this off-road...
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Superwinch S5000
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Posted September 8 2009 08:23 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
Superwinch introduces a unique version of its most popular performance trailer winch the S5000, based on input from Danny O’Day, the record holder for world’s fastest elapsed time in the ¼ mile on two wheels.
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Authorities State Cause of Station Wildfire
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Posted September 4 2009 12:06 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
While not forthcoming with a cause at first pending further investigation, authorities have now announced that arson was the cause of the gigantic Station fire that hit the San Gabriel mountains behind Los Angeles.
The...
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"...there ain't gonna be a third set, 'cause you're gonna get your mind right."
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Posted September 3 2009 04:50 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
In this classic drama, Paul Newman plays Luke, a defiant prisoner whose spirit cannot be broken by the system.
Luke escaped twice, and upon his return the second time, the benevolent (yes, really) warden says a line...
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Nitto Tire U.S.A. has another winner
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Posted September 3 2009 03:48 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
Nitto Tire U.S.A., Inc., has released its new off-road tire, the Trail Grappler M/T. The tire blends some of the off-road performance of the Mud Grappler with the on-road comfort of the Terra Grappler, to create a tire...
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Station Fire Scorches San Gabriel Mountains
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Posted August 31 2009 01:21 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Due to hot, dry weather and various human blunders, much of the west is on fire right now.
Fire is a part of many ecosystems, and some species of plants actually rely on fire to crack their seeds open for germination....
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Ford F250 Research
The all new Ford F250 is a good car, with practical styling to fit your lifestyle. The F250 comes with a V8 standard engine and goes for a suggested retail price of $42,855.00. It has had 0 vehicle recalls, which can give you an idea about its reliability. The Ford Escape and the Nissan Pathfinder are other vehicles that might interest you.
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