<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[4 Wheel Drive Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the 4WD & Sport Utility 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 4WD & Sport Utility 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[Pull the fuse before disconnecting the battery]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6592004/miscellaneous/pull-the-fuse-before-disconnecting-the-battery/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ If you're an owner of a 2007 and later Wrangler or most other Jeep vehicles, you know that a number of electrical gremlins can be cured with a reboot of the system by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. I was...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:11:44 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6592004/miscellaneous/pull-the-fuse-before-disconnecting-the-battery/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topping the Unlimited]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6576421/miscellaneous/topping-the-unlimited/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ I've talked about my Salvage Special II, an '06 TJ Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) with a salvage title. This project is moving lowly along. With the help of our friends at Burnsville Off-Road, our LJ now sports a very nice LJ...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:11:24 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6576421/miscellaneous/topping-the-unlimited/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEMA works with California to solve titling dilemma]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6590150/offroad-news/sema-works-with-california-to-solve-titling-dilemma/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ SEMA, working on behalf of California enthusiasts of specialty vehicles (street rods, custom vehicles, kit cars and replicas) and in cooperation with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Automotive Repair, Air...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Offroad News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:11:48 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6590150/offroad-news/sema-works-with-california-to-solve-titling-dilemma/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garvin EXT Series Front Bumper for JK]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6586397/miscellaneous/garvin-ext-series-front-bumper-for-jk/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ For decades, Garvin Industries has been building high quality racks and carriers for those of us who use their vehicles in the backcountry. 
 Now, Garvin Wilderness Products, a division of Garmin Industries, is...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:10:15 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6586397/miscellaneous/garvin-ext-series-front-bumper-for-jk/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave's Customs Unlimited YJ Full Width Kit]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6572596/editorials/daves-customs-unlimited-yj-full-width-kit/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Dave’s Customs Unlimited, Inc. Front Full Width Axle Kit for the 1987 to 1995 Jeep YJ. Upgrading your differential to full-width axles on a 1987 to 1995 Jeep YJ is one of the #1 upgrade owners want to do!! Dave’s Customs...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:10:10 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6572596/editorials/daves-customs-unlimited-yj-full-width-kit/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nitro Excalibur 300M Competition U-Joints]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6572263/miscellaneous/nitro-excalibur-300m-competition-u-joints/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Nitro Gear and Axle has introduced new, heavy-duty U-joints for almost every application off-roaders care about. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:10:26 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6572263/miscellaneous/nitro-excalibur-300m-competition-u-joints/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More oats for the JK]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6571822/offroad-news/more-oats-for-the-jk/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Dan McKeag and the crew at Burnsville Off-Road are at it again. This time, they've built a 2-door JK Wrangler for SEMA. It has lots of cool parts, but the big news is the JK's new SMS-supercharged 426 Hemi. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Offroad News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:10:35 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6571822/offroad-news/more-oats-for-the-jk/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower lift, bigger tires, stock hood]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6571714/editorials/lower-lift-bigger-tires-stock-hood/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ We like the JK's high hood line and the lower lift height it allows even with big tires. We also like the trimmed hoods we've seen on TJ's and YJ's that accomplish the same thing when combined with hi-cut fenders. 
...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:10:57 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6571714/editorials/lower-lift-bigger-tires-stock-hood/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-touch speedo calibration from Classic Instruments]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6571333/miscellaneous/one-touch-speedo-calibration-from-classic-instruments/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ All of us install lower gearing and larger tires. It would be tough to explore the backcountry  and tougher trails if we didn't. Unless the ratio between tire size and lower gearing is the same as stock, we get...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:10:45 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6571333/miscellaneous/one-touch-speedo-calibration-from-classic-instruments/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poison Spyder is Back]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6584909/editorials/poison-spyder-is-back/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Poison Spyder Customs' motto is "Heritage in Hardcore," and there's no better proof than the company's new JK Wrangler. 
 Poison Spyder was recently purchased by Larry McRae, a longtime 4x4 and rockcrawling enthusiast who...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:10:32 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6584909/editorials/poison-spyder-is-back/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comp Cams helps proper new and rebuilt engine break-in]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6584390/miscellaneous/comp-cams-helps-proper-new-and-rebuilt-engine-break-in/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Breaking-in a new or rebuilt engine isn't rocket science, but there are conflicting ideas on how to do it. One of these is the baby the mill while varying rpms for 500-1000 miles. The other, that I subscribe to, is to run...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:10:58 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6584390/miscellaneous/comp-cams-helps-proper-new-and-rebuilt-engine-break-in/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAN Creates Guide to Land Use Policies & Off-Road Recreation]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6598551/offroad-news/san-creates-guide-to-land-use-policies-off-road-recreation/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The SEMA Action Network (SAN) is here to help ensure that enthusiasts like you and the staff at 4WD&amp;SU have trails to travel for years to come. Check out the following press release from SAN regarding it's latest...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Offroad News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:10:47 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6598551/offroad-news/san-creates-guide-to-land-use-policies-off-road-recreation/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proceeds from Tread Lightly! floor liners help organization]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6584219/miscellaneous/proceeds-from-tread-lightly-floor-liners-help-organization/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ In a campaign to increase enthusiast awareness and to actively support the core mission of the non-profit organization Tread Lightly, Quadratec Incorporated is donating $5.00 for every set of Tread Lightly! branded...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:10:50 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6584219/miscellaneous/proceeds-from-tread-lightly-floor-liners-help-organization/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bushwacker Flat Style Flares & Trail Armor® ]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6583802/miscellaneous/bushwacker-flat-style-flares-trail-armor/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ For Jeep owners seeking the most extreme body protection for rock crawling while still keeping their rigs stylish and street legal, Bushwacker announced today an innovative new standard for design, durability and body...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:10:01 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6583802/miscellaneous/bushwacker-flat-style-flares-trail-armor/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salvage Special II LJ and GR8TOPS]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6597594/editorials/salvage-special-ii-lj-and-gr8tops/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ As Salvage Special II, my 2006 LJ with 5.2 Magnum V8 and lots of other cool parts nears completion (it doesn't look like this photo anymore), some thought needed to go into what top to use. It came with both the full hard...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:10:05 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6597594/editorials/salvage-special-ii-lj-and-gr8tops/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instead of horsepower . . .]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582875/editorials/instead-of-horsepower/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Steve VonSeggern, the Publisher of Diesel Power , Truckin' and other titles, sent this photo around the company webmail today. The photo itself is great, but the comments from the sales and editorial staff are even better. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:10:41 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582875/editorials/instead-of-horsepower/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-rate floor protection]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582635/editorials/first-rate-floor-protection/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Rugged Ridge is proud to unveil the new All Terrain Floor Liners for Truck and SUV models for Jeep 1976-10, Ford 1997-10, GM 2002-10, and Dodge 2002-10. This patent pending design combines the best features of a deep...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:10:56 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582635/editorials/first-rate-floor-protection/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Give your Hi-lift serious winching, clamping, and crushing power]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582566/editorials/give-your-hi-lift-serious-winching-clamping-and-crushing-power/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The JackMate® replaces a standard lift jack's limited capacity top clamp with a multipurpose attachment and is rated to the full capacity of the jack as a clamp, winch, spreader or a base. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:10:48 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582566/editorials/give-your-hi-lift-serious-winching-clamping-and-crushing-power/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TrailReady brings us another strong wheel]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582158/editorials/trailready-brings-us-another-strong-wheel/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ TrailReady Products is famous for their beadlock wheels, bumpers, and other products that make off-roading safer and more enjoyable. We applauded when they introduced the HD17 beadlock wheel, which is cast as a beadlock...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:10:50 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582158/editorials/trailready-brings-us-another-strong-wheel/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rear seat frame getting close]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582122/editorials/rear-seat-frame-getting-close/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Just a quick update on the Mastercraft seat installation into the 2004 4Runner. 
 The rear seat mounting frame is coming together nicely. So far, there are three anchor points along the front, and two in the back. The...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:10:55 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6582122/editorials/rear-seat-frame-getting-close/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TJ gets a new life Part II]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6580706/editorials/tj-gets-a-new-life-part-ii/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ In September we told you about a rolled and destroyed TJ that Burnsville Off-Road was rebuilding. ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:31 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6580706/editorials/tj-gets-a-new-life-part-ii/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrangler Overland and Lower Forty Come to SEMA 2009]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6579533/offroad-news/wrangler-overland-and-lower-forty-come-to-sema-2009/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Mopar Jeep Wrangler Overland Image Vehicle: A Stop-anywhere, Camp-anywhere Jeep 
 The Jeep Wrangler Overland is perfect for those craving travel and adventure. The Mopar design team took a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Offroad News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:10:58 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6579533/offroad-news/wrangler-overland-and-lower-forty-come-to-sema-2009/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2.4 million contract awarded to Polaris by National Guard Bureau]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6596298/miscellaneous/24-million-contract-awarded-to-polaris-by-national-guard-bureau/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Polaris Defense today announced an award for the purchase of Polaris  RANGER  CREW Side-by-Sides by the National Guard Bureau, the federal organization that oversees equipment purchases for the National Guard....]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:10:21 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6596298/miscellaneous/24-million-contract-awarded-to-polaris-by-national-guard-bureau/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New California rules could stop sales of soft tops in the Golden State]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6578744/editorials/new-california-rules-could-stop-sales-of-soft-tops-in-the-golden-state/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Our Webmaster Ed Sanchez posted in the forum about CARB's latest idea to "help" residents of the Golden State. This rule would require all vehicles to have advanced window glazing that would keep interiors cooler. If...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:10:23 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6578744/editorials/new-california-rules-could-stop-sales-of-soft-tops-in-the-golden-state/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Win a Jeep from Cal 4Wheel for just $2.00!]]></title><link>http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6595269/editorials/win-a-jeep-from-cal-4wheel-for-just-200/index.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Just when you thought the economic sky was falling, the California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs (CA4WDC) steps up to the plate with the  $2.00 Jeep Rubicon Stimulus Package . Each year, CA4WDC tricks out a...]]></description><category><![CDATA[Editorials]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:10:43 -0700</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://blogs.4wdandsportutility.com/6595269/editorials/win-a-jeep-from-cal-4wheel-for-just-200/index.html]]></guid></item></channel></rss>


