Category: Tech
In this article, I’m going to talk about off-road Jeep mods that you should do before hitting difficult trails. I’m also going to talk about mods that are great for a daily driver that hits a few light trails. Don’t feel that you should implement all these mods at once. You can do one at […]
AmericanTrucks “Positive Payload” Program Supports Charities Who Rely on Volunteer’s Trucks MALVERN, Pa. (July 11th, 2017) – AmericanTrucks is excited to officially announce the launch of the Positive Payload program. Reinvesting in the community through supporting non-profit charities, the Positive Payload program assists charities that rely on pickup trucks to get the job done, with […]
How To Lift Your 4x4 Truck! - Simple step-by-step guide to a more capable 4x4!
Dyno testing this twin turbo engine looks like a BLAST! Beginning with this beast braking the scale. Not easy – as it also runs HOT! This 632 cubic inch (10.4 liter) mirror twin turbo bad boy has to be one of the meanest engines Nelson Racing Engines has ever designed. They have to go to extreme measures to test […]
4x4 - The World Off Road. The 4x4 magic can be enjoyed by just about anyone that has the desire to get out and get one with machine in nature.
Tire Size Calculator helps in your decision making while planning modifications for your newest project.
Simple guide to choosing the best diff gear ratios for your Jeep or 4x4 truck The correct chart for your gear ratio is important for drivability and economy. When you increase the tire size without changing the gear ratio you increase fuel consumption and you can not drive at the low speeds needed for the off roads.
How to select the perfect 4x4 offroad tire? Belief it or not, after the truck it self, the off road tires along with the appropriate wheels are the most important ingredient to a good usable 4x4!
Steel Cable vs. Synthetic Rope for Winching? - For the past two decades, synthetic rope has been rising in the off-road industry as the preferred winching material. Still, the differences between steel cable and synthetic rope are much less concretely understood than they should be. Both have their pros and cons and it is important to understand them before making a choice between the two.
There is nothing quite comparable to the thrill and excitement of off-roading, but it is also challenging and potentially very dangerous (as are most things fun). If you’re a frequent, or even casual, off-roader, the dirt is eventually going to hit the fan – it’s just a matter of when.
The dust has settled following the 2014 Overland Expo in Flagstaff, Arizona May 16-18, and off-roaders enjoyed workshops, a first look at new vehicles, 4x4 courses, and overlanding camaraderie.
Wide Wheels by Roy Blackwood (Glovertown Nl Canada) I’m interested in knowing why so many of the trucks on this site are running wide wheels. I have a ram 1500 with 315/75/16 tires but only 8″ wide rims which gives the sidewalls lots of protection from rocks. This means I have to run low air […]