Threading Them Home
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Posted October 14 2011 04:07 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Once the pipe thread is established, it's time to thread the fitting into place.
Mini Monsters come with pipe thread sealant already on the threads, but since I'm paranoid, I wrapped the threads with some Teflon tape...
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User Notes
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Posted October 14 2011 03:57 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Monster Valves and Mini Monster deflators are installed using a 1/4-inch pipe thread tap.
If you've never used a pipe thread tap before, there are some nuances worth noting.
First, a pipe thread is a tapered...
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The Further Away from the Bead, the Better
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Posted October 13 2011 02:49 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
For those wondering what happened to the Monster Valves, I'm back at it, and I'll finish this mini-series tonight.
Monster Valves and Mini Monster deflators can be installed with the tire still mounted, but I found out...
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Posted October 13 2011 06:31 AM by Phil Howell_4Wheel Drive Magazine Editor-in-Chief
I was exploring a remote part of Southwestern Utah yesterday. After driving up to a canyon, I walked to the edge to see how and if it could be driven into. On the rock betweeen my feet were the pictographs you can almost...
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Posted October 11 2011 06:53 AM by Phil Howell_4Wheel Drive Magazine Editor-in-Chief
It's official: I was wrong.
Readers may remember that I was underwhelmed when I first drove a vehicle with the 3.6 VVT V6 that everyone else was gushing about. Now that I've spent some time driving a 2012...
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Posted October 10 2011 06:50 AM by Phil Howell_4Wheel Drive Magazine Editor-in-Chief
I have a 2012 JK Unlimited Rubicon to test this week.
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Posted October 7 2011 09:10 AM by Phil Howell_4Wheel Drive Magazine Editor-in-Chief
TJM Xray Vision light housings are formed from rock solid cast aluminum alloy featuring all stainless steel hardware for maximum strength and corrosion resistance.
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Posted October 6 2011 07:42 AM by Phil Howell_4Wheel Drive Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Yesterday, I blogged about how much I like driving a new Jeep Patriot. I thought I'd resurrect an old blog I wrote about Mopar Underground's Patriot Extreme we saw in Moab . . .
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F-150 Photo Shoot
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Posted October 5 2011 11:53 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
Dear Diary:
I've seen a lot of Fords lately. This isn't a problem, as I'm a Ford fan, but this month of my life has been especially Ford-heavy since I'm helping Off-Road Magazine with content for a Ford suspension...
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Posted October 5 2011 09:27 AM by Phil Howell_4Wheel Drive Magazine Editor-in-Chief
The Jeep Patriot and Compass have been largely ignored by the off-road community.
We should pay more attention.
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Ford 9-inch Design in a Stronger Package
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Posted October 4 2011 10:16 PM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor
The Ford 9-inch is one of our favorite axles here at 4Wheel Drive. At the same time, we know that there are rigs for which a 9-inch isn't quite strong enough. How do you combine the modular design, easy-to-modify housing,...
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Posted October 4 2011 06:33 AM by Phil Howell_4Wheel Drive Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Extreme Outback Products introduces the Ultimate Shovel: Aussie-proven performance for soldiers, off-roaders, outdoorsmen, and field service people.
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Posted October 3 2011 06:13 AM by Phil Howell_4Wheel Drive Magazine Editor-in-Chief
41% of brake systems have trapped air that can reduce your stopping power. The Phoenix Reverse Brake Bleeder is a pro quality tool engineered to eliminate even the most minute trapped air in any auto hydraulic brake system...
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Posted September 30 2011 07:33 AM by Phil Howell_4Wheel Drive Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Most of us are familiar with Slime tire sealant. It keeps tires inflated by plugging punctures as we roll.
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Obsolete 1997 Ford 7.5L 460 V-8 Timing Cover
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Posted September 29 2011 01:54 PM by 4wdtech
Have you ever broken something trying to fix something else? This is the case with the timing cover on my 1997 Ford F350 CrewCab 4x4 with the 7.5L 460 V-8. My buddy Paccie and I were replacing the radiator and water...
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