Caution: There is concern around mating stainless steel with aluminum. Especially in a corrosive (typically marine) or wet environment, the “galvanic” reaction between these …
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Bill Burke of 4-Wheeling America Discusses BFG KM2 Tires
by Moses Ludelby Moses Ludel4-Wheeling America is known worldwide for Bill Burke’s four-wheel driver training and vehicle recovery courses. Bill participated in the famous Camel Trophy and has …
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Bill Burke of 4-Wheeling America Demonstrates Proper Winch Use
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelBill Burke earned his chance to compete at the legendary Camel Trophy and went on to create 4-Wheeling America. A world renown 4-wheel-drive instructor, guide …
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Video How-to: TJ Wrangler Wheel Alignment Basics
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelHow-to Video: Perform your own Jeep TJ Wrangler Front Wheel Alignment! A pair of SPC Fastrax alignment systems serve as optimal, affordable wheel alignment tools for the small …
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Dodge Ram 3500 4×4 Superwinch Talon 18K Winch Installation
by Moses Ludelby Moses Ludel4WD Mechanix Magazine’s 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 4×4 pickup is a workhorse and trailer hauler. The chores that this truck performs require the …
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Driving Light Upgrade and Tests: PIAA RF6 and LP530 Lights
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelLike other Dodge Ram Gen 3 trucks, the OEM headlamps on our 2005 Ram 3500 truck produce a subdued and diffused light pattern. Even with …
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Latest BOLT Locks Products at the 2016 SEMA Show
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelSee BOLT Locks innovation and craftsmanship on display at the 2016 SEMA Show Las Vegas. Jason Buckles shares the latest, most versatile safety and …
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In this independent product evaluation, Moses Ludel tests the Multi Mit gloves on a cold January day at northern Nevada. Frigid ice and snow outside …
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Survival Upgrades for Jeep and Dodge Ram Automatic Transmissions
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelHow-To: Upgrades for 904/999, 727 and RH/RE Automatic Transmissions! Jeep CJ, YJ Wrangler, TJ Wrangler and Dodge Ram truck automatic transmissions can …
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How-to: Jeep 4×4 Front Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is a basic Jeep or 4×4 truck maintenance need. Suspension modifications, normal chassis and steering linkage …
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Jeep 4WD How-to: DIY Lube-Oil-Filter Service and Chassis Inspection This heavily illustrated how-to article provides all details and steps you need for a …
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Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelTierra Del Sol Desert Safari at Anza-Borrego and Truckhaven! The annual Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari is a legendary four-wheel drive and OHV event. …
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Why to Sublet Your HD Video Production Video is the new journalism. A dramatic 69% of today’s online users prefers video over print …
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Twin Lakes has been a favorite place for our family since the late 1950s. The Lower and Upper Lakes have a distinct view of ‘The …
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OTC Tools: How to Quickly Remove Broken Manifold Studs
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelRemoving a broken manifold stud becomes a very expensive repair if the cylinder head gets damaged in the process. Conventional use of a drill …
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New OTC Evolve Scan Tool Demonstration
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelOTC Tools is on the leading edge of troubleshooting and diagnostics tools. The latest Evolve scan tool features diagnostics capability and a troubleshooting interface …
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Bestop® Launches New Products at the 2016 SEMA Show
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelThe Bestop® booth at 2016 SEMA Show featured a host of new products. Convertible, open air driving is a hallmark of Jeep® off-road recreation, …
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Superwinch® Launches EXP Series Winches at the 2016 SEMA Show!
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelThe big news in vehicle recovery is the new Superwinch® EXP series winch. Introduced at the 2016 SEMA Show, the “Expedition Grade” winch features state of …
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TruckVault and ShotLock Products at the 2016 SEMA Show
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelVehicle and cargo security is a major concern. While vehicle alarms and a Jeep® hard top or pickup bed cap can help, nothing works …
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Latest Baja Designs Products at the 2016 SEMA Show
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelBaja Designs off-road racing, recreational four-wheeling, motorcycle and highway upgrade lighting is legendary. We depend on Baja Designs aftermarket solutions for safe, dependable 4×4 and …
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The annual BFGoodrich® Tires “Outstanding Trails” winners were announced at this year’s 2016 SEMA Show. Recipient 4WD clubs received $4000 each for their contribution to …
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At the 2016 SEMA Show, BFGoodrich® Tires presented the second annual BFG® Pit Crew Challenge. All show participants were welcome to compete for prizes …
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A major draw at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas was the third annual BFG®/SCORE Baja 1000 Experience at the Silver Lot. This …
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Selecting Tires and Wheels for Optimal Handling, Gearing and Fuel Efficiency
by Moses Ludelby Moses Ludel4WD Mechanix Magazine’s 2005 Dodge Ram 4×4 Ram truck with Cummins 5.9L diesel power has an aftermarket 4-inch chassis lift and 4.56 axle gears. To …
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Halfway Club for Great Italian Food at Reno, Nevada
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelLike other travelers, we enjoy a meal out. Casale’s Halfway Club has been a Reno and old U.S. Highway 40 landmark for 80 years. …
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4WD Mechanix Magazine Travel: Exploring Bodega Bay
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelAs our dry, hot summer at Nevada’s high desert eked on, we were overdue for a trip to the coast and some fresh salt air. Our …
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West of Elko, Nevada, the California Trail Interpretive Center offers historical and cultural insight into the westward migration of the American Pioneers. Equally interesting …