How-to articles for repairs, rebuilding and performance upgrades. Covers 4×4 Jeep, 4WD pickup truck, SUV, dirt motorcycle, dual-sport motorcycle and UTV.
FrostGuard® windshield and mirror covers are the best antidote for winter frost, ice, sleet and snow. Parking overnight can mean frozen windshield glass, mirrors…
For the small shop or home garage, there’s never enough room. The 4WD Mechanix workshop and studio is no exception. When it comes to common…
The groundbreaking Superwinch® EXP winch series has expanded to large frame winches. From 8,000-18,000 pound capacity, the EXP now covers the full range of…
Chrysler’s Ram truck 47RE and 48RE transmissions have a checkered history. Derived from the rugged 3-speed A727 Torqueflite with an add-on 4th gear/overdrive sandwiched…
Our 49″ video editing monitor accumulates dust—and plenty of it! The 494K Crossover monitor is a valued, critical piece of equipment, and the screen requires…
Honda XR650R How-to: Acerbis Sahara 6.3 Gallon Fuel Tank Install! The Honda XR650R is a rugged equipment package for desert enduro riding. By contemporary…
Protect Your Atlas Transfer Case—Shift the Unit Properly! Steve Roberts at Advance Adapters shares close-up details on the Atlas transfer case. He describes the…
Read This Before Working on a Saginaw Rotary Valve Power Steering Gear: Rebuilding a steering gear requires care and special tools. Resealing and rebuilding…
The IcyBreeze® is a portable air conditioner and cooler. We tested the IcyBreeze® at Moab and Reno as spring temperatures reached as high as 90…
Nena Barlow operates Barlow Adventures at Moab and Sedona. Her 4×4 guiding and recovery tools include the Pull Pal land anchor. At the Dunes…
Aluminum threads are common in automobile, truck and motorcycle assemblies, and aluminum is vulnerable to damage. On the magazine’s Honda XR650R motorcycle, we have steadily…
How-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…
Like other Dodge Ram Gen 3 trucks, the OEM headlamps on our 2005 Ram 3500 truck produce a subdued and diffused light pattern. Even with…
How-To: Upgrades for 904/999, 727 and RH/RE Automatic Transmissions! Jeep CJ, YJ Wrangler, TJ Wrangler and Dodge Ram truck automatic transmissions can…
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…
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…
Removing a broken manifold stud becomes a very expensive repair if the cylinder head gets damaged in the process. Conventional use of a drill…
OTC Tools is on the leading edge of troubleshooting and diagnostics tools. The latest Evolve scan tool features diagnostics capability and a troubleshooting interface…
4WD 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…
If you encounter leaks, looseness or wander with a Saginaw Rotary Valve power steering gear, some quick diagnostic steps will prove useful. These troubleshooting techniques require…
View this HD 1080P how-to video and see why, how and when you need to upgrade your 4×4’s driveshafts! We consulted Driveshaft Specialist, Inc. and…
Saginaw Rotary Valve Integral Power Steering Gear The Saginaw Rotary Valve integral power steering gear is reliable and durable. Its serviceability is much easier…
Honda XR650R Motorcycle How-to: Upper Engine Tear Down for Inspection In this HD video overview, Moses Ludel disassembles the top end of the magazine’s…
N4WDA Calls on Local 4×4 Clubs for an El Dorado Canyon Clean Up! On May 18, 2014, the Nevada Four Wheel Drive Association…
Hypertech Max Energy Power Programmers for Jeep 4.0L and Dodge Cummins In this HD video and article coverage, we load Hypertech Max Energy…
Jeep 4WD How-to: Routine Service and Preventive Maintenance The TJ Wrangler brought a traditional Jeep 4WD utility model into the modern era. A 15%…
Q&A: Jeep YJ & TJ Wrangler Axles, Transmissions and Transfer Cases Enjoy the detailed, traditional ‘Q&A’ exchanges in this article column from the early…
