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1947-55 1st Series Chevrolet Advance Design and GMC New Design Trucks: Mild...

August 18, 2026 0 comments

When an Advance Design or New Design classic Chevrolet or GMC truck project moves from stock restoration to mildly modified or an all-out restomod …

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Introduction to Moses Ludel’s Classic Truck Podcast!

August 16, 2026 0 comments

This podcast premier episode shares my classic truck journey and background around classic trucks and SUVs. A fan of today’s classic trucks since the …

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I947-1955 First Series Chevrolet Advance Design and GMC New Design Truck Review...

August 16, 2026 0 comments

In this podcast, listeners and viewers get an introduction to the 1947 to 1955 First Series Chevrolet and GMC pickups. This detailed look at …

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Growing Demand for Classic 4×4 Coverage

June 27, 2026 0 comments

There is a growing interest in vintage, classic and higher mileage 4×4 Jeep, light truck and SUV vehicles. The magazine and its YouTube channel …

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Higher Fuel Prices and Maintenance Costs May Keep Us From Buying Another...

March 28, 2026 0 comments

Our 2005 Gen 3 Ram 3500 Quad-Cab 4WD pickup with a Cummins 5.9L H.O. turbodiesel has been a great vehicle, and we’re glad we …

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Fabricating Frame and Beam Axle Saddle Adapters for a Rolling Jack

February 10, 2026 0 comments

The flat rubber pad adapters that came with our new rolling jacks are very sturdy and will fit most vehicles. Our Jeep XJ Cherokee …

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A Katool KT-4H110 4-Post Lift Transformed Our Carport Into a Fully Functional...

January 14, 2026 0 comments

Many shops and DIY techs want a vehicle lift. Finding space for a lift is not always easy. In this video, see how we …

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10 Good Reasons for Buying a Katool KT4H110 Service and Parking Lift...

January 9, 2026 0 comments

When picking a vehicle lift, the main concern is function and utility. After careful research and a visit to the Katool booth at the …

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Choosing Between a 2-Post and 4-Post Vehicle Lift

January 3, 2026 0 comments

The vehicle lift choice for our shop has narrowed. In this coverage, we compare 2-post and 4-post lifts plus options like rolling jacks that …

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Do You Need a Vehicle Lift for Your Shop or DIY Garage?

December 31, 2025 0 comments

I have been doing professional level automotive and motorcycle work for six decades—with and without the use of a vehicle lift. In this video …

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    John Williams Shares Details on BFG All-Terrain T/A KO2 Tires!

    by Moses Ludel December 1, 2015
    by Moses Ludel December 1, 2015

    John Williams has years of desert and Baja racing experience. He also instructs and preps vehicles for Miller Motorsports Park. Here is a professional …

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  • News and Events

    Driver Jessi Combs Announces Racing Partnership with Savvy Off-Road!

    by Moses Ludel December 1, 2015
    by Moses Ludel December 1, 2015

    Championship off-road driver Jessi Combs has announced her 2016 plans to race with the Savvy Off-Road team. At the BFG/SCORE Baja 1000 Experience area …

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  • News and Events

    Press Conference: SCORE International’s “Baja 1000 Experience” at the 2014 SEMA Show, Las Vegas, Nevada

    by Moses Ludel September 16, 2015
    by Moses Ludel September 16, 2015

    The 2014 SEMA Show at Las Vegas, Nevada featured the first SCORE International ‘Baja 1000 Experience’.The newest addition to the SEMA Show attracted a …

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  • Travel and Adventure

    Why I Keep This 30-year-old Honda XR350R Motorcycle

    by Moses Ludel September 16, 2015
    by Moses Ludel September 16, 2015

         Moses Ludel has owned and ridden this four-stroke 1984 Honda XR350R since the mid-‘nineties.  The magazine also features a Honda XR650R motorcycle …

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  • How-to Video

    Trailer: Aisin AX15 Rebuild How-to

    by Moses Ludel September 16, 2015
    by Moses Ludel September 16, 2015

    Technical articles and how-to videos have been filmed, narrated and edited as Vimeo On Demand productions.This trailer (above) shares details from the popular Aisin …

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    Mounting and Balancing BFG KO2 Tires at the Discount Tire Store

    by Moses Ludel September 15, 2015
    by Moses Ludel September 15, 2015

    Testing new tires requires a solid baseline. These tires need proper mounting and balancing on rims that run true. When 4WD Mechanix Magazine prepared …

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    Routine Service & Preventive Maintenance

    by Moses Ludel September 9, 2015
    by Moses Ludel September 9, 2015

    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% …

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  • New Products

    John Williams Discusses BFG All-Terrain T/A KO2 Tires at Moab EJS!

    by Moses Ludel June 7, 2015
    by Moses Ludel June 7, 2015

    John Williams knows tires. Years of desert and Baja racing, plus instructing and prepping vehicles for Miller Motorsports Park, make John expert at assessing …

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  • News and Events

    2015 Reno Off-Road & Motorsport Expo and Shows

    by Moses Ludel April 24, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 24, 2015

    Tour of the 2015 Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo and Shows! March is the Reno Expo, considered the launch of another 4WD season at …

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    Jeep Q&A: YJ and TJ Wrangler Axle, Transmission, Transfer Case and Driveline

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    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 …

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    Jeep Q&A: YJ and TJ Wrangler Fuel, Spark and Emission System

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    Jeep Q&A: YJ and TJ Wrangler Fuel, Spark & Emission Systems   Enjoy the detailed, traditional ‘Q&A’ exchanges in this article column from the …

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  • How-to ArticlesHow-to Video

    Jeep Q&A: Willys, CJ and Jeepster Tires, Suspension, Steering and Brakes

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    Enjoy the detailed, traditional ‘Q&A’ exchanges in this article column from the early magazine website…’Q & A’ has now moved to open, interactive forum …

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  • How-to ArticlesHow-to Video

    Jeep Q&A: Willys, CJ and Jeepster Engine Upgrades and Swaps

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    Enjoy the detailed, traditional ‘Q&A’ exchanges in this article column from the early magazine website.  Some pre-2015 links to .html are no longer valid.  …

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  • How-to Articles

    Jeep and Other 4x4s: Closed Steering Knuckle Lubricant

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    Lubricants for 4WD Willys and Jeep Closed-Knuckle Front Axles Controversy Over Steering Gear, Closed-Knuckle Axle and Wheel Bearing Lubricants This exchange is from the …

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    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – Video Features and Technical Articles!

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    Make 4WD Mechanix© Magazine and HD Video Network programming a ‘Favorite’…Enjoy multi-channel viewing and full screen, 1080P High Definition Video coverage here at the …

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  • How-to ArticlesHow-to Video

    Q&A: Willys, CJ and Jeepster Axle, Transmission, Transfer Case and Driveline

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    Q&A: Willys, Jeep CJ, Jeepster Axle, Transmission and Transfer Case Enjoy the many detailed, traditional ‘Q&A’ exchanges in these article columns…’Q & A’ has …

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  • How-to Articles

    Routine Service for Late Jeep 4WD Models

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    Jeep 4WD How-to: Late Model Preventive Maintenance and Routine Service Jeep 4WD owners continue to access rugged and challenging trails! Here, Warn’s modified late …

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    Jeep TJ Wrangler Front Suspension Upgrade

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    Part 1: Installing FTS Jeep TJ Front Suspension Lift Package The installation of a Jeep TJ Wrangler Full-Traction Suspension 4” Ultimate package provides guidelines for …

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    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – Part 2: TJ Wrangler Rear Suspension Work

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    Part 2: Installing FTS ‘Ultimate’ Rear Suspension System Rear Suspension Work Installation of the Full-Traction Suspension 4” Ultimate package includes a complete revamp of …

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  • Travel and Adventure

    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – Moses Ludel Shares “A Jeep Life”

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2015

    “A Jeep® Life”byMoses Ludel Nevada’s Washoe County Road 34 near the Black Rock Desert playa leads from Gerlach to the Sheldon Antelope Range. By late …

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Moses Ludel’s books on Jeep®, Ford F-Truck, Chevrolet/GMC and Toyota Truck/Landcruiser cover models now considered “classics”.  The Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Owner’s Bible™ is for Evolution Era enthusiasts…These books are available at Bentley Publishers, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and automotive book outlets!

Jeep® Owner’s Bible™ by Moses Ludel

Click here for access to the Bentley Publishers website and Jeep Owner's Bible, 3rd Edition, by Moses Ludel.

Jeep® Owner's Bible™  by Moses Ludel—a best seller available since 1992 and now available in its Third Edition with coverage from WWII MB through the 2006 TJ/LJ Wrangler and 1999-2004 WJ Grand Cherokee era!

Jeep® CJ Rebuilder’s Manual: 1946-1971 by Moses Ludel

 Click here for access to the Bentley Publishers website and information about the 1946-71 CJ Jeep Rebuilder's Manual by Moses Ludel.

Each of Moses Ludel's Jeep® books earned an official Mopar® part number! The Rebuilder's Manuals provide in-depth, step-by-step details on rebuilding and restoring these CJ Jeep­™ models.

Jeep® CJ Rebuilder’s Manual: 1972-86 by Moses Ludel

 Click here for access to the Bentley Publishers website and information about the 1972-86 CJ Jeep Rebuilder's Manual by Moses Ludel.

Moses Ludel's books provide an in-depth model overview for owners and techs. For additional 4x4 Jeep®, Light Truck and SUV coverage, make this online magazine and the YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@roadreadywithmosesludel) your technical resources!

Ford F-Series Owner’s Bible™ (1948-1995) by Moses Ludel

 Ford F-Series Pickup Owner's Bible by Moses Ludel (Bentley Publishers)

Moses Ludel's Ford F-truck and GM truck books earned official Ford Motor Company 'SVO' and GM Motorsport part numbers! Above is the Ford F-Series Pickup Owner's Bible™...Below is the Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner's Bible™.

Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner’s Bible™ (1939-1995) by Moses Ludel

 Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner's Bible by Moses Ludel (Bentley Publishers)

Toyota Truck & Land Cruiser Owner’s Bible™ (1958-1996) by Moses Ludel

 Toyota Truck & Land Cruiser Owner's Bible by Moses Ludel (Bentley Publishers)

Moses Ludel's Toyota Truck and Land Cruiser book is a classic among vintage Toyota pickup and FJ40 Land Cruiser owners!

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