http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-blog.html The 4x4 off road blog gives you all the updates to the 4x4OffRoads.com site as well as other thoughts. Also I will post emails I get along with my comments and other things I find relevant. en-us 4x4 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:30:09 GMT Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:30:09 GMT 4x4offroads.com http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-toyota.html 4x4 Toyota - Readers Rigs The first 4x4 Toyota were of course originally made for military purposes and provided a sturdy driveline but little comfort. Nowadays 4x4 Toyotas span the spectrum from the simple HiLux to the luxurious Land Cruiser - all capable off-roads. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:30:08 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-chevy.html 4x4 Chevy - Readers Rigs Chevrolet comes from a bit different direction. It's origins can be traced to trucks first made in 1947. It was only later that 4 wheel drive was introduced in a Chevy. Popular models include the Blazer and the line of pickup trucks. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:28:35 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/1988-toyota-4x4-pu.html 1988 Toyota 4x4 Pickup - It took Rick Dionne from Hermon, Maine seven months of late nights to get the basic work done on the 4x4 pickup so it could be driven. From there it has been a work in progress. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:26:44 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/1987-chevy-silverado-v-10.html 1987 Chevy Silverado V-10 - Billy's back yard is in Dunbarton, NH we he got bored one day and had no place to go wheelin' so they made a place. He got his stock Chevy Silverado out of a junkyard, then found a junk truck for $150 with a six inch lift and put it in his truck and took the tires off of the other truck. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:25:35 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-lifted-trucks.html 4x4 Lifted Trucks - When fitting the larger tires and wheels it is almost always necessary to lift the truck. Also 4x4 lifted trucks are less subject to damage in situations like river crossing and rocky trails. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:25:43 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-concept-car.html A 4x4 concept car from 4x4 manufacturers can give you an idea about the future development of the eventual production vehicle. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:51:30 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/ford-super-chief-concept.html Ford Super Chief Concept - The Ford F-250 Super Chief concept takes truck leadership to a new level as the world's first vehicle with Tri-Flex fueling, enabling the supercharged V-10 to run for 500 miles between fill-ups on hydrogen, E85 ethanol or gasoline. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:48:48 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/used-4x4-trucks.html Selecting the ONE from used 4x4 trucks. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:50:36 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/index.html 4X4 OFF ROADS ! - Enjoy Your 4x4 And Experience Off Road 4 Wheeling. For serious 4x4 off roads travel. Practical no nonsense information. Experience joy and adventure and get off the highway! Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:29:51 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-video.html 4x4 OffRoad Video - 4x4 and offroad videos bring the 4 wheeling experience to live. Here you will find a collection of fun and exciting 4x4 videos. Great off road videos of 4x4s taken to the extreme. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:17:41 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/hummer-baja-500-videos.html Team Hummer Baja 500 Videos Mexico - Well, we have just returned from a phenomenal experience following Team HUMMER in Mexico for the annual Baja 500, the legendary off-road race. We got some great footage, interviews and visuals to document this really fun race. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:12:35 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/extreme-off-road.html Extreme Off Road - Off Road motor sport at its best. Most powerful specially modified 4x4 vehicles taken to the extreme with full throttle and nitro. Hundreds upon hundreds of horses under the hood. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:16:31 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/rc-foff-finland-cup-comp-1-kangasala.html RC-Foff Finland Cup Comp 1 at Kangasala - It's Saturday morning and sun is shining at gravel pit in Kangasala, Finland. When we arrived to the gravel pit there were already action in the hills. New season was just to begin. The drivers are tired from last night when they were fixing their cars to prepare for a fierce battle with other competitors. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:12:34 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/truck-accessories.html 1953 Willys Flatfender Jeep - Brian takes his sweet 53 Flatfender wheeling in Washington state, Mt. Rainier, Evans Creek ORV park, 28 acres of trails, for Jeeps, ATV's, bikes, on the side of a mountain, very challenging for short wheel base vehicles, dry during summer, muddy during fall, snow in winter. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:38:37 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-truck-accessories.html A recommended list of 4x4 truck accessories for the off-roads. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:38:36 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/rc-formula-offroad-events.html 10.5.2008 Rc-Foff Finland Cup Comp 1 7.6.2008 Rc-Foff Finland Cup Comp 2 5.7.2008 Rc-Foff Finland Cup Comp 3 16.8.2008 Rc Formula Offroad World Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:52:40 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-mitsubishi.html Starting 4x4 production with the L200 pickup in the 70s and then in 1982 the advanced and popular Shogun (Montero or Pajero in some parts of the world). Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:09:49 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/1994-mitsubishi-pajero-swb-3l-petrol-v6.html 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB 3L Walter and his Pajero reside in Namibia. When time is limited he does small trips, ranging from mountain trails to sand dunes and dry river beds, as long as it is off road and eco-friendly they just have a great time! Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:08:22 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/offroad-hella-2-2008.html Off Road Hella 2 2008 Today is the second round in the Formula Off Road World Cup series. It is also the second day of the off road event in Hella. The day offers nice weather and excellent conditions for driving. With two fewer tracks and fewer trucks the competition should go smoothly. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:55:14 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/kia-sportage.html My 2005 KIA Sportage is great off road. It has good ground clearance and front and rear clearance angles. The 4x4 works seamlessly in mud, gravel, Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:06:21 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-events.html 4x4 Events - 4x4 events is a collection of articles about interesting 4x4 off road events around the world. Lots and lots of pictures of 4x4 trucks as they are in shows and other events. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:15:42 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/rc-formula-offroad-event-in-finland.html RC Formula Offroad Event In Finland There was another round of RC Formula Offroad Finland Cup here in Finland last weekend. Meaning of this sport is quite same as the big ones. Try to get to the top without touching those markers. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:13:17 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-pictures-other.html 4x4 Pictures of Readers Rigs 4x4 pictures of interesting 4x4 trucks from all over the world. Share your joy of the 4x4 rig you own and send in pictures and descriptions (see form below). Emphasis is on quality rather than quantity. As soon as there are at least three individual 4x4s of a specific brand the brand is upgraded to its own page. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:25:19 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/supapanda.html "Supapanda" Peter Phillpotts from UK just made this light and capable special built "Supapanda" from 1978 Cherokee 360 V8 Auto mechanicals and axles, with 1988 Panda 4x4 body sides. Weighing in at only 1250 kg and with lots of work in the thinking and building it will be a dream to use off road! Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:22:41 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/commando-jeep.html I love my jeep. I become adventurous in it willing to go anywhere. I just love the feeling of freedom. I get whenever I ride Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:36:42 GMT http://my.4x4offroads.com/buy/4x4/4x4-Video-Games Enter the world of 4x4 Off Road video games! Race huge V8 powered 4x4s, monster trucks and ATVs around rugged terrain, including islands, massive arenas and volcanoes. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:43:40 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/offroad-hella-1-2008.html Off Road Hella 1 2008 - The first round in the World Cup also serves as the first in the Icelandic Championship in Formula Off Road. The race takes place at Hella in south Iceland. It is a beautiful day with clear skies and not too much wind. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:55:48 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-nissan.html 4x4 Nissan - Reader Rigs Nissan is the second biggest auto maker in Japan. Years ago they were called Datsun but changed the name to Nissan. Pickup trucks from Nissan have been popular for a long time and the Patrol SUV is extremely capable off road and for modifications. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:10:47 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-ford.html 4x4 Ford - Readers Rigs First 4x4 Fords ware made from a license after the blueprints for the Willys. From the relative comfort of the early Bronco to today's huge F-350s that provide enough hardware to drive 46 inch tires and even larger - Ford has a wide spectrum of choice. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:06:16 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/1988-ford-ranger-4x4.html 1988 Ford Ranger 4x4 - Gabriel Lolito's Ranger has gone through so many parts. Went through two transfer cases, two rear axles, one front axle, five drivelines, dozens of u-joints and axle shafts (front & rear). He would love to go all out and modify the truck but hey FAMILY first! Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:04:25 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/2005-nissan-patrol-4x4.html 2005 Nissan Patrol 4x4 - Salmon likes to take his Patrol wheeling in the Kuwait desert and Saudi Arabia. The terrain is like soft landscape and sand. He likes to meet with a big group of 4x4 cars for camping and take his new 4x4 and add strange accessories and find things to add to his Nissan Patrol 4x4. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:02:38 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/tamiya-toyota-fj40-2f.html TAMIYA - Toyota FJ40 2F - Boyie from the Philippines uses his custom built Toyota mostly for competition, like the Extreme Ooffroading Challenge. It's got 38.5 Boggers Swamper Tires on Steel Rim Beadlock, Hydraulic Steering, Warn Winch, Longfield Axle and Bilstein Shocks. Front & Rear Disc Break and more. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:01:15 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/latest-icecap-tour.html Hi Thrandur, Thanks for the latest mag. I always enjoy your stories from Iceland and think your format; a picture followed by a short piece of text to Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:35:30 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-trucks.html 4x4 Trucks - 4x4 trucks is here to bring you articles about interesting 4x4 trucks and off road vehicles. Lots and lots of pictures of the 4x4 trucks in their "natural territory" as well as during the buildup. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:46:18 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/overlanders-dream.html An Overlander's Dream - Without doubt, everybody who has an off road car, or at least had the occasion to participate in an off road gathering knows there's something more to the bunch than just the cars and the mud. It's an attitude that brings everyone together, whether it's a Toyota owner, a Suzuki lover or a Land Rover racer. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:42:35 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-T-Shirt-from-SackWear.html 4x4 T-Shirt from SackWear - Tim McGrath from SackWear just sent me a Land Cruiser T-Shirt. Actually they have 3 types so far. The FJ45lv, FJ55 and FJ40 with other models to come in the near future. Fri, 30 May 2008 14:47:05 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/bajabuster-recovery-tool.html If you have ever been off-road and stuck to the point where you need to get the jack out, this IS the tool for you. The BajaBuster is perfect for Thu, 29 May 2008 23:17:29 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/Forum_or_Social_Networking-thankyou.html Truck Survey Tue, 27 May 2008 12:49:09 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-survey.html 4x4 Survey - The 4x4 survey is intended to collect information about various aspects of 4x4s and off road experience. Listening to the common wisdom and recording the results will help me and you and other 4 wheelers with future decisions. Tue, 27 May 2008 12:43:28 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/forum-social-networking-survey.html Forum or Social Networking for 4x4OffRoads.com? - The next step in the 4x4OffRoads.com development will likely be to make it ever more interactive. If you can please take a minute or two to share your thoughts and feelings about this vital step I would be really grateful. Any other comments you would like to make are also more than welcome. Tue, 27 May 2008 12:41:43 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-vehicle-pics.html 4x4 Vehicle Pics - 4x4 vehicle pics is here to bring you articles about interesting 4x4 off road vehicles. Lots and lots of pictures of the 4x4 vehicles in their "natural territory" as well as in shows. Mon, 26 May 2008 13:42:48 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4-wheel-jamboree-nationals.html 4 Wheel Jamboree Nationals - American 4x4 lovers come from far and wide to the annual 4 Wheel Jamboree Nationals in Lima, Ohio. This year, the 3-day event began on May 16th and attracted suped-up trucks big and small. In 2008, the Jamboree Nationals will be hosted by eight separate events in seven states across the U.S. Mon, 26 May 2008 13:39:44 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/land-rover-billing-show-2008.html Land Rover Billing Show 2008 Summer is fast approaching and, for Land Rover enthusiasts all over Europe this can only mean one thing. Its what all Landy forums have been talking about since the beginning of the year. Fri, 23 May 2008 14:02:00 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-suzuki.html 4x4 Suzuki - Readers Rigs Suzuki started making 4x4's in the 60's. It started out very basic and has kept that tradition. Jimny, Samurai, Sierra and later the much improved Vitara and Grand Vitara. Affordable and light vehicles. Fri, 23 May 2008 13:34:11 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/1986-suzuki-sj-410.html 1986 Suzuki SJ 410 - Bjrn Ingi from Iceland uses this Suzuki mostly for winter four wheeling in north part of the country where he lives and in the highlands of Iceland. Fri, 23 May 2008 13:32:12 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/land-rover-60-years-anniversary.html Land Rover 60 Years Anniversary - Land Rover is celebrating 60 years of production. Land Rover was originally just one vehicle; an all-terrain, utility machine, styled after a military vehicle, but aimed at civilian operation. Mon, 19 May 2008 22:45:44 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/4x4-land-rover.html 4x4 Land Rover - Readers Rigs Early on the Land Rover was designed and built on a similar concept as the Jeep. Coming from a farmer in UK it was primarily an agricultural tool. It provided little comfort and shelter but today's Range Rovers and Discoveries provide more than enough. Sun, 11 May 2008 11:27:40 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/land-rover-90-discovery-range-rover.html Land Rover 90, Discovery, Range Rover Peter Bowler from New Zealand has kept what he feels are the best factory short wheelbase 4x4s. Because his wife said: TO MANY ! STOP ! Peter currently only owns THREE Land Rovers! Sun, 11 May 2008 11:25:54 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/defender.html Come on fulla's. which is the best factory offroad vehicle. Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:12 GMT http://www.4x4offroads.com/tread-lightly-and-hummer-grant-giving.html Tread Lightly! & Hummer Grant-Giving General Motors HUMMER division and the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! announced today the launch of a new partnership called HUMMERs Recreation Rescue, which will provide grants to outdoor recreation sites. The grants will be dedicated towards land use education, management and trail maintenance. Thu, 08 May 2008 22:10:52 GMT