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4x4 AnswerMan – Truck and SUV Off-Road Tech and Maintenance
The AnswerMan explores topics on lifting a Chevy Silverado and tire clearance, whether a Toyota truck can use FJ80 axles, and whether torsion key kits are ideal for added lift
Feb. 25, 2013 -
Hi-Lift X-Treme Jack - The Greatest Off-Road Tool Ever?
If your trail rig has oversized off-road tires a Hi-Lift Jack is a necessity. We check out the Hi-Lift's new X-Treme Jack
Jan. 31, 2013 -
4x4 AnswerMan - Truck & SUV Questions Answered
The AnswerMan addresses questions about off-road tire size, lift and suspension questions and more
Jan. 24, 2013 -
Odyssey Dual-Battery Install
We install and review a dual-battery setup for our off-road vehicle with the Odyssey PC1700 and 31-PC2150 models
Jan. 09, 2013 -
Project Samurai, Part 10: TDI Engine Trouble
A few major snags must be overcome before our four-door Suzuki Samurai will be ready for the trails
Jan. 08, 2013 -
Project Samurai, Part 9 – Tying up Loose Ends
Will Project Samurai become an off-road "Jeep Killer"? We will know soon
Dec. 10, 2012 -
Review: Toyo Tire Open Country All-Terrain II
We review the new Toyo Open Country AT II tires both on- and off-road
Nov. 29, 2012 -
4x4 AnswerMan: Truck and SUV Off-Road Tech
Truck and 4x4 questions about being stuck in 4HI, late-model Chevy tire clearance, Ford Ranger lift options and more.
Nov. 21, 2012 -
Project Samurai, Part 8: Completing Interior and Controls
The diesel-powered off-road Samurai gets closer to completion with interior and control upgrades
Nov. 08, 2012 -
4x4 AnswerMan – Truck and SUV Tech Questions Answered
In this month's column the 4x4 AnswerMan answers questions about snorkels, tail pipes, budget lifts, shocks, off-road tires and much more!
Oct. 22, 2012 -
Project Samurai, Part 7: Steering Upgrades with Howe Performance
Making Steering tweaks and adjustments, and a few tips even pros don't know
Oct. 10, 2012 -
Hi-Lift Jack Service & Rebuild
Servicing and rebuilding a Hi-Lift off-road jack stand
Oct. 03, 2012 -
Project Samurai, Part 6: Exhaust, Driveshafts and Lighting
The Samurai gets a few steps closer to the trail with work on the exhaust, driveshafts and lighting on the four-door Suzuki off-road project
Sep. 11, 2012 -
4x4 AnswerMan: Off-Road Truck and SUV Tech
4x4 AnswerMan tackles questions about mega off-road trucks, power steps, suspension gremlins, transfer case noises and more!
Aug. 22, 2012 -
Project Samurai, Part 5: Instruments, Hoses and More Details
In part five of our Suzuki Samurai off-road project vehicle, we work on some small, but important, details of the build
Aug. 07, 2012 -
Project Samurai, Part 4: Engine, Fabrication Work and More
More fabrication, suspension and engine work on our diesel-powered Suzuki Samurai
Jul. 12, 2012 -
Project Samurai, Part 3: Roll Cage and Suspension Work
Project Samurai gets fabrication work done in preparation for suspension
Jun. 13, 2012 -
Rare Egyptian Military Diesel Jeep T1
A rare Middle Eastern-spec Jeep T1 conquers domestic terrain
May. 14, 2012 -
Project Samurai, Part 2: Fabricating the Suzuki Off-Road Rig
Building the ultimate Jeep killer: turbo diesel power and outrageous suspension
May. 03, 2012 -
Project Motovan: Building an Off-Road Van, Part 6 - Video
Revamping the interior and wrapping up our off-road van build
Apr. 30, 2012
