<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[4 Wheel Drive Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the 4 Wheel Drive Magazine four wheel drive blog and find 4x4 talk, expert opinions, off road industry news and join the sport utility vehicle enthusiast discussions.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/index.html]]></link><image><title><![CDATA[4 Wheel Drive Blog]]></title><url><![CDATA[Read the 4 Wheel Drive Magazine four wheel drive blog and find 4x4 talk, expert opinions, off road industry news and join the sport utility vehicle enthusiast discussions.]]></url><link><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/index.html]]></link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers Acknowledge Importance of Collection and Restoration of Collector Cars]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770699/editorials/lawmakers-acknowledge-importance-of-collection-and-restoration-of-collector-cars/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 452 (S. Res. 452) at the request of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) designating July 13, 2012 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.”  The date marks the third commemoration in what...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:30 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770699/editorials/lawmakers-acknowledge-importance-of-collection-and-restoration-of-collector-cars/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stitch Welds on the Outside, Paint on the Inside]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770690/editorials/stitch-welds-on-the-outside-paint-on-the-inside/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ One reason I didn't want to bolt on a pre-made winch bumper is that the factory bumper attaches to thin plates that aren't welded all the way around. An aftermarket bumper would be strong, to be sure, but it would still...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 07:05:18 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770690/editorials/stitch-welds-on-the-outside-paint-on-the-inside/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Stretch for Winch Bumper]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770849/editorials/home-stretch-for-winch-bumper/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ After a few weeks away from the garage, I picked up my winch bumper project up where I'd left off. 
 I blogged about my Dad passing away a few weeks ago. Since I do my metal fabrication at my parents' house, it felt sad...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 07:05:37 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770849/editorials/home-stretch-for-winch-bumper/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005-2012 Toyota Tacoma 6" Lift Kit]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770669/editorials/2005-2012-toyota-tacoma-6-lift-kit/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ BDS Suspension is expanding their line of suspension options for the late model Toyota Tacoma trucks. Now in stock and available for sale BDS offers a complete 6” suspension lift for the 2005-2012 Toyota Tacoma. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:05:59 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770669/editorials/2005-2012-toyota-tacoma-6-lift-kit/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-Road Hall of Fame]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770408/editorials/off-road-hall-of-fame/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ I spent the weekend at the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame induction committee meeting. The induction ceremony for the new inductees will be held during Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California in October. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 13:05:10 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770408/editorials/off-road-hall-of-fame/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too High]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770174/editorials/too-high/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Jeremy Thompson at Dixie 4 Wheel Drive installed the Bushwacker Flat Panel Flares, Currie Ford 9" and the BDS 3.5" springs. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:05:04 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6770174/editorials/too-high/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savvy Bumpers, Warn Winch]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6769688/editorials/savvy-bumpers-warn-winch/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ In these days of Jeep bumper excess, it's great to find companies that still build clean, simple bumpers. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:05:52 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6769688/editorials/savvy-bumpers-warn-winch/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave's Customs Power Brake Conversion Kit]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6769622/editorials/daves-customs-power-brake-conversion-kit/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Everything needs to be replaced on our Black YJ. The power brake booster and master cylinder were no exception. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:05:21 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6769622/editorials/daves-customs-power-brake-conversion-kit/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An “Evolution” in LED Headlamp Solutions]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6769301/editorials/an-evolution-in-led-headlamp-solutions/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ J.W. Speaker officially unveiled the latest addition to its extensive line of LED headlamps today. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 14:05:56 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6769301/editorials/an-evolution-in-led-headlamp-solutions/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Haulers Take Note: More Load Range E Sizes]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6769247/editorials/heavy-haulers-take-note-more-load-range-e-sizes/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ STOW, OH – The popular Dick Cepek Mud Country Radial is now available in four new load range E sizes including the LT285/75R16, LT305/70R16, LT315/75R16 and the new 35X12.50R17LT. 
   ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 06:05:54 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6769247/editorials/heavy-haulers-take-note-more-load-range-e-sizes/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OR Fab XJ Cherokee Rear Bumper]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779773/editorials/or-fab-xj-cherokee-rear-bumper/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ OR-Fab has developed a new, heavy duty rear bumper for the 1984-2001 model Jeep Cherokee XJ’s. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 14:05:53 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779773/editorials/or-fab-xj-cherokee-rear-bumper/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daystar Air Bag Cradle]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6768461/editorials/daystar-air-bag-cradle/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ We want our trucks to do everything. Hit the trails, tow the boat to the river, take us to work and transport the family on long road trips. Adding an air bag system to your full-size truck or SUV has always meant...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:05:00 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6768461/editorials/daystar-air-bag-cradle/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Tire for Daily Driven Trail Rigs]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6804018/editorials/a-tire-for-daily-driven-trail-rigs/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES &amp; WHEELS INTRODUCES 15 NEW SIZES TO THE BAJA STZ™ RADIAL LINE   STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson is proud to introduce 15 new popular light truck and metric sizes to the Baja STZ Radial...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 19:05:30 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6804018/editorials/a-tire-for-daily-driven-trail-rigs/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wow.]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779569/editorials/wow/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Jeremy started buffing the Black YJ. Once started, it was one of those jobs that had to finished. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 13:05:41 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779569/editorials/wow/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Currie Enterprises Is Moving]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6803880/editorials/currie-enterprises-is-moving/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Currie Enterprises is moving from their Anaheim, California, location to a new state of the art manufacturing facility in Corona, California. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 14:05:43 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6803880/editorials/currie-enterprises-is-moving/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Volant Cool Air Intake for Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V-6]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6768158/offroad-news/new-volant-cool-air-intake-for-jeep-wrangler-36l-v-6/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[   New Volant Cool Air Intake for Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V-6 Volant designed its new Cool Air Intake System to replace the restrictive factory air filter box and duct on 2012 model Jeep JK Wranglers. The intake system fits...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Offroad News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 23:05:17 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6768158/offroad-news/new-volant-cool-air-intake-for-jeep-wrangler-36l-v-6/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Way to Experience the JK Wrangler]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779164/editorials/a-new-way-to-experience-the-jk-wrangler/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Rugged Ridge, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep® accessories, today announced the availability of Half Doors for 2007-2012 Jeep® Wrangler JK two and four-door models. 
 Rugged Ridge Half Doors enable Jeep® owners...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 19:05:30 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779164/editorials/a-new-way-to-experience-the-jk-wrangler/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stripping the YJ]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6767780/editorials/stripping-the-yj/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Parts have arrived from Quadratec, so Jremy Thompson at Dixie 4 Wheel Drive went to work stripping the Black YJ. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 14:05:52 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6767780/editorials/stripping-the-yj/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organization: The Key to Stress-Free Adventures]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779107/editorials/organization-the-key-to-stress-free-adventures/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The Safari Straps Cargo Net is made out of 2" heavyweight polypropylene webbing which is UV and mildew resistant. Rings and buckles are black metal so they blend in with the net. The Cargo Net is designed to install...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:04:52 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779107/editorials/organization-the-key-to-stress-free-adventures/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truckee Donner Party Hikes]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779095/editorials/truckee-donner-party-hikes/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Hikers can experience the early emigrants’ journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains Oct. 13 and 14 by participating in the 20th Annual Donner Party Hike. The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce is hosting this popular...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:04:26 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6779095/editorials/truckee-donner-party-hikes/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Past winners to compete in Four Wheeler's 20th Top Truck Challenge]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6803502/editorials/past-winners-to-compete-in-four-wheelers-20th-top-truck-challenge/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ For the 20th anniversary of the Four Wheeler Top Truck Challenge, the editors decided to invite all of the past Grand Champions to test their mettle against one another to determine who is truly the “best of the best,” as...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:04:13 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6803502/editorials/past-winners-to-compete-in-four-wheelers-20th-top-truck-challenge/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danmar Cadet 6000 Scissor Lift]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6767423/editorials/danmar-cadet-6000-scissor-lift/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Car enthusiasts and commercial garage owners alike have been waiting for this lift for a long time. After much anticipation, Dannmar has dived into the scissor lift market. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:04:12 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6767423/editorials/danmar-cadet-6000-scissor-lift/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reliable Power for your E-Locker]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6803475/editorials/reliable-power-for-your-e-locker/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[  The E-Racer is homegrown and locally made in the U.S.A. It has been designed to work with both the high pinion FJ and low pinion Tacoma 8" E-locker differentials, and is compatible with front leaf springs. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:04:26 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6803475/editorials/reliable-power-for-your-e-locker/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown CJ5]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6778945/editorials/brown-cj5/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ My wife was rummaging through some old photos and found these of my 1982 CJ5, taken back in the 1980s. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:04:27 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6778945/editorials/brown-cj5/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prevent Door Troubles, Remedy Existing Woes]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6803376/editorials/prevent-door-troubles-remedy-existing-woes/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Does your Jeep Wrangler JK have... 
 Broken Fabric Door Straps? Worn Out Fabric Door Straps? 
 Finally a Solution! Introducing the Patent Pending Smart Strap from Star Fabricating! ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:04:00 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6803376/editorials/prevent-door-troubles-remedy-existing-woes/index.html]]></guid></item></channel></rss>
