New, improved synthetic winch line
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Posted September 22 2009 05:52 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
Master-Pull’s 5/16” Superline® XD synthetic winch line is even stronger than before with an improved breaking strength of 21,000lbs. The new XD shares the same features as the previous generation XD, such as a...
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Lightweight and Tough from Iceland Off-Road
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Posted September 21 2009 04:01 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Iceland Off-Road produces upgrades for the ZJ and WJ Grand Cherokees, and the XJ Cherokee. Iceland Off-Road’s approach is to keep the vehicle’s durability up, but keep the weight and the center of gravity down. To this...
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Another Wrangler product from Mopar
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Posted September 21 2009 07:04 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
While our motto is "Chrome won't get you home," there are those who like chrome on their Jeep.
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Mastercraft Seats with a Custom Twist
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Posted September 21 2009 02:10 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
When is 25% failure the same as a full-fledged, full-on 100% failure? It's when one of four seats fails to be comfortable, and that one seat happens to be the driver's seat.
The rear seats and the front passenger's seat...
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New diesel Jeep?
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Posted September 18 2009 10:59 AM by Phil Howell - 4WD and SU Editor-in-Chief
With Fiat now involved with Jeep, we might be seeing a number of interesting things happening.
A few months ago, many reported that the Fiat Panda Cross might get a facelift and come here as the Jeep Phoenix. Why...
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Chrome Won't Get You Home, But You've Already Got a Jeep JK For That
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Posted September 17 2009 09:28 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 09:15 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 07:01 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 09:23 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 11:43 AM 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 12:21 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 11:55 AM 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 07:30 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 08:27 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 07:41 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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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 $38,965.00. 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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