Practical 4x4 Off Roads Information

1. A Great Start!
2. Concept Car
3. The Rookie Trip
4. Tech Tip - Replacing springs
5. Starting a web site

1. A Great Start!
   The first 4x4 Newsletter from 4x4OffRoads.com is finally out!
   I would like to welcome you personally. Remember that your opinion matters and I am open to suggestions and ideas regarding the web site and the contents of this newsletter.
   The 4x4OffRoads.com web site has gotten great response from my readers and is currently ranked by Alexa at 101.674 which makes the site's position in the top 1% of all web sites!
   
   
2. Concept Car
   A concept car from 4x4 manufacturers can give you an idea about the future development of the eventual production vehicle. I try to keep up with new concept 4x4 vehicles and give you an idea about the potential in the design as it relates to off-road capability.
   The emphasis is on portraying bold new designs that could prove easy to modify and have convincing hardware.
   I have already written articles about the new Ford Bronco Concept and the Jeep Rescue Concept.
   
   You can find the articles and read them HERE.
   
   
3. The Rookie Trip
   The Rookie Trip has generated a lot of discussion!
   Many are interested in the type of wheeling we do here in Iceland. They think our trucks look cool with the big tire sizes and not too much lift but more sheet metal cutting.
   You can read all about The Rookie Trip and a few other interesting stories with pictures right HERE.
   
   
4. Tech Tip - Replacing springs
   After the rookie trip I discoverd that BOTH my front springs where broken!
   Replacing the coil springs is fairly simple if you have the right tools. Please note that the springs should always be replaced in pairs, this is to maintain proper ride height and performance characteristics.
   Replacing the springs can be dangerous since they preserve a lot of energy and can fly out of position!
   As a precaution it is recommended that you tie the spring to the axle during the procedure.
   
   1. Jack up the front of the truck and secure it using supports, like blocks of wood.
   2. Use a smaller jack to support the bottom of the axle. This jack is used during the whole process to help positioning the spring.
   3. Disconnect one end of the shock absorber (usually the lower end).
   4. Remove the upper retaining bolt holding the spring to the frame.
   5. Use the spring clamps to make the old spring shorter and then remove the lower retaining nut.
   6. Remove the spring and the clamps and put the clamps on the new spring. Note the postion of the top end of the spring so that the clamps are not in the way and it can be positioned correctly.
   7. Install the lower retaining washer and nut. Always tighten to correct torque.
   8. Use the smaller jack to raise the axle until the spring fits against the upper spring cup.
   9. Install the upper retainer and bolt.
   10. Reconnect the shock absorber.
   11. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle to the ground.
   
   
   
5. Starting a web site
   Starting a new web site is a dream of many but only a handful take the step.
   I find that using the detailed steps I got from reading an ebook from SiteSell gives me a great plan to follow.
   The method is basically simple:
   C - Build Content - ranking high at search engines.
   T - Receive Traffic - interested in your message.
   P - PREsell - by OVERdelivering content.
   M - Monetize - in a variety of ways.
   
   Check it out at http://buildit.sitesell.com/thrandur.html
   or read about the ebook and get download instructions at http://www.4x4offroads.com/affiliatemasters.html