ORTT's innovative snatch strap storage solution
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Posted October 2 2009 08:08 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
Everyone carries a recovery (snatch) strap. If you don't, you should. Once the strap is used, it's usually dirty, muddy, wet, etc. Where do we put the strap once its used, especially if we drive an SUV?
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NY Congressman's bill will lock away one-fifth of Utah!
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Posted October 1 2009 12:51 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
A proposal to severely restrict public access to nearly one-fifth of all land in Utah, spearheaded by a liberal New York congressman and an environmental group chaired by a Swedish multimillionaire, is beginning to move...
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I Must Have Forgotten the Pain...
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Posted September 30 2009 11:35 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Most of you are multi-dimensional. Me, too. In addition to four-wheeled gasoline power, I enjoy using two-wheeled muscle power in the back country. Mountain biking is fun, even if it hurts.
Online registration for the...
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TJ gets a new life
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Posted September 30 2009 11:14 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
This TJ had a few door dings and needed repair. Actually, as you can see, it had a nasty roll and was almost destroyed. Luckily, the owner escaped with few injuries.
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Make Friends and Influence People
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Posted September 30 2009 09:31 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
There’s no better way to make friends in the back country than by helping a hapless ‘wheeler get unstuck. Rugged Ridge’s Recovery Kit includes everything but a winch and a tip jar, all in a durable tote bag.
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The Homework is Done. Assemble and Go!
48th Annual TDS Event Gears Up
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Posted September 29 2009 02:19 PM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
The Tierra Del Sol Four Wheel Drive Club of San Diego is presenting its Annual Desert Safari on March 5 – 7, 2010 . The Safari will be located at the Truckhaven Hills Area of the Ocotillo Wells SVRA Park, on State...
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Who Turned Up the Heat?
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Posted September 29 2009 12:36 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Unless you've experienced them, heated seats don't seem like a big deal. Most of the time, they aren't.
One day, though, you're going to feel extremely grateful to have them. It might involve a hike or a bike ride in...
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Something twisted this way comes
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Posted September 28 2009 08:45 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
An exciting development is underway at JKS headquarters. In a few short months they will be unveiling a product like you’ve never seen before. It's called the SwitchBlade Swaybar, and it’s every bit as revolutionary...
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Custom Fit, Smooth Sippin'
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Posted September 25 2009 11:46 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Mastercraft offers its customers several custom options. As such, we were able to select some featues that not only bump up the cool factor, they also make the seats that much better.
First, the custom colors.
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Anniversary celebration takes over Pomona, California, Fairplex
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Posted September 25 2009 11:21 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
The 2009 Fall Off-Road Expo presented by Toyota will invade the Pomona Fairplex Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, with everything off-road including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, unbeatable...
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Mastercraft Seat Overview
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Posted September 25 2009 01:22 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Before continuing with the seat installation coverage, it only makes sense to spend some time on the seats themselves.
This quartet of Mastercraft seats is a comfy lot. The two Baja RS front seats will be used the most,...
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Rear Crossbar
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Posted September 24 2009 12:03 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Continuing with our custom mount for our Mastercraft Sportsman seats in the rear of our 2004 Toyota 4Runner:
The rear crossbar ties into the stock mounts for the back of the fold-and-tumble rear seat, and...
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Trailers make many vehicles a truck.
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Posted September 23 2009 07:57 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
In the quest to make non-truck vehicles more useful, small utility trailers are the way to go. Lightweight and small, utility trailers allow us to carry ATVs, side-by-sides, furniture, yard tools, home improvement stuff -...
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Fabricating Custom Seat Mounts
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Posted September 23 2009 12:40 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Bolt-on upgrades are always cool. Most of the time, they're quick and fairly easy and leave you with a better vehicle and a sense of satisfaction.
In this case, Mastercraft seats will indeed bolt in to the 2004...
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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 $31,875.00. 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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