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Poly Performance DIY Sport Cage for Jeep Wrangler JK Poly Performance has got the bases covered for do-it-yourselfers who want to build a cage for their Jeep JKs but can't afford to invest big bucks in a tube bender and notcher, to say nothing of the costly tube wasted while learning how to make the bends. Their DIY Sport Cage kits come in front, rear, or front-and-rear configurations for both 2-door and 4-door JKs.BD Diesel Dodge Ram Adjustable Track Bar Kits  Death wobble. Two words that can raise the blood pressure of any 4x4 owner. If you have ever experienced the death wobble you know it is a truly frightening event and something that no one wishes to experience more than once. Unfortunately for Dodge Ram owners, because of the multi-link front suspension systems it seems like these trucks quite often encounter death wobble. BD Diesel Performance has come to market with a new adjustable front track bar kit to help solve one of the problems that can contribute to the dreaded death wobble.Ansani Designs' Toyota Tundra Fiberglass Light Pod Bumper Insert  Street-oriented Toyota Tundra owners will love this: Ansani Designs has a new light pod insert that lets you stuff three 8-inch KC Rally 800 lights into your front bumper. This fiberglass insert replaces the factory urethane piece and looks 100% stock...except way cooler.Poly Performance Adjuster Tubes For Suspension and Steering Links  These are going to make a lot of backyard fabricators happy. These adjusters permit adjusting the length of a steering or suspension link without having to disconnect and twist the rod end. Besides making precise length adjustments possible, they also retain their position better than jam nuts and add a touch of professional quality to the work.Truck 'N Buddy Pickup Step/Seat  Is that sedentary job and those after-work beers causing you to pack on pounds and become out of shape? If so, this folding step will make climbing into the bed of your truck much easier. It will also be useful for owners of trucks with really tall lifts, too, and those of us with older pets who need an easier way to get in and out of the truck.Tuffy JK Stereo Cover  Jeep owners have always relied on Tuffy Products to secure their stereos and valuables in soft top vehicles. Now JK owners have an option for protecting their stereos as well. Tuffy has released their new JK Stereo Cover. It's not a thing of beauty but it's definitely functional. The name of the game here is thwarting potential thieves and esthetics might be a lesser concern for the JK owner faced with a missing stereo and the damage caused by theft.Ultra Jack, From All-Trade Tools: A Kinder, Friendlier Trail Jack  Let's play a word association game. If I say "Hi-Lift," what is the first thing that comes to mind? Well for me it's "scary!" We've all needed a Hi-lift jack at one time or another but it's definitely a love-hate relationship. Sure, they're extremely useful but we've all seen been in situations where we've had a wobbly truck balanced 3' in the air on one, praying that we might still have a full set of teeth and functional legs after the precarious trail-side fix is done. Powerjection III - The First "Adaptive Learning" Electronic Fuel Injection Kit  It's hard to reconcile the word, "simple," with "fuel injection system." But the two go together just perfectly with Professional Products' new 'Adaptive Learning' fuel injection kit. To tune the fuel injection, all you have to do is drive the vehicle and let the built-in engine management system do the analysis. To keep control freaks happy, the system also supports programming and mapping via a laptop connection.Banks Stainless Steel Torque Tubes for Jeep JKs  It's not likely that your new 3.8L equipped JK needs headers but if you want them, Banks has got 'em. Their new Torque Tubes, built from 400-series stainless, are meant to be extremely durable and Banks claims the tube assemblies welded to the flanges will never crack or separate! That's right, NEVER.Ansani Designs' Fiberglass Truck Bumpers With Built-in Light Pods  These are direct replacements for factory bumpers. The combination of figerblass and polyester resin results in a strong but light-weight bumper. In some cases they are 40% to 50% lighter than the steel bumpers they replace. Mounting pods for three auxilliary lights are molded right into the bumpers.Superlift 6" Lift Systems for 2007-2009 Toyota Tundra 4x4s  The Toyota Tundra continues to get more suspension treats from Superlift. Their latest offering allows Tundra owners to fit 35"-tall tires, thanks to their 6-inch suspension lift system that features one-piece, high-clearance crossmembers and custom cast ductile-iron knuckles that preserve factory steering geometry.BDS 6" Lift System for 2009 Ford F150  New truck = new lift kits. 2009 Ford F150 owners now have another option for lifting their trucks: the NEW BDS Suspension 6" lift system. This high quality system allows F150 owners to fit 37" tires.Fastening Panels is Easy with Poly Performance Aluminum J-Hooks  When doing any kind of fabricating project, you would be shocked at how much time is consumed by the little jobs, like making tabs and welding them onto your buggy so you can attach panels. Poly Performance knows this and that's why they've just announced their J-Hooks that let you quickly mount sheet metal to 1.5" OD and 1.75" OD tubing. No need to weld tabs or pre-fabricate mounting locations, simply drill a hole and fasten the hardware!BDS 7" High Clearance Lift System for 07-09 Toyota Tundra  We will go on record as saying that lifted Tundras are very cool. BDS Suspension has just kicked it up a notch for Tundra owners by introducing a new 7" High Clearance suspension kit allowing the fitment of 37x12.5 tires. Trail-Gear's Rock Defense Rear Bumper For Toyota Mini-Trucks  Tube bumpers that provide wrap-around bed corner protection are expensive, right? Not so with Trail-Gear's new Rock Defense bumper. Thanks to economies of scale and off-shore production, they can offer this bumper at a shockingly low price.Trail Gear Dana 60 Drive Flanges  For those of you with Dana 60 front diffs that have been upgraded to 35-spline outers, you have the option of using Warn hubs or drive flanges. For a rig that is still seeing dual purpose usage (street and trail) the Warn hubs are probably the way to go but if it's a dedicated trail vehicle, drive flanges are a better choice due to their simplicity and strength. Trail Gear's entry in the drive flange market will make breaking your manual hubs and claiming warranty at your local 4x4 shop a distant memory. Superlift Releases Upgraded Jeep JK Wrangler Rear Track Bar Brackets  These brackets add strength to a potential weak spot in JK Wranglers where the rear track bar attaches to the axle housing. These brackets come in weld-on or bolt-on versions, and can be used on stock-height and 2-4" lifted JK's.New UTV Accessories from Beard Seats and Speed Industries  For those looking to add extra rollover protection to their Kawasaki Teryx and Polaris RZR, Speed Industries offers the newly designed Baja Cage Extension. In addition, on the Teryx an optional articulating spare tire carrier is offered and on the RZR a fixed mount, so those that venture far out into the boonies will be able to have the security of a spare tire. For those looking for more comfort and safety in their seating Beard Seats is offering the new Super TSX suspension seat. |
June 2009 Cover Shot Joe's Toyota doing the rock at Six Feet Under. Reckless Behaviour Threatens Kamloops Grasslands  Illegal off-roading activities are causing significant damage to an important grasslands area near Lac du Bois Provincial Park, not far from Kamloops. In response, the ministries of Forests and Range and Environment are stepping up their efforts to identify and charge those responsible for the damage. This type of irresponsible four wheeling behaviour negatively impacts all four wheelers, usually in the form of trail closures. So remember to OBSERVE, RECORD, AND REPORT if you see any off-trail activity.Help Needed To Apprehend Arsonist The Coast Fire Centre needs four-wheelers' help to identify and arrest the person or persons responsible for setting wildfires in the Mount Benson area, near Nanaimo. So far this year they've had 38 person-caused wildfires in the area. Besides being an obvious danger to nearby residents and backcountry recreationists, the damage is extremely costly in terms of the environment and manpower used to fight the fires. All four-wheelers are encouraged to record and report any suspicious behaviour.
Turtle Jam 2009 - Register Now!  The Herd of Turtles' TURTLE JAM 2009 is fast approaching (Aug 1-3) but there are still spots available if you want to join in the fun. The event takes place on Apex Mtn, in the sunny Okanagan. Last year's event provided great scenery and challenging obstacles. We also tried a trail that wasn't on their list of trail runs and ended up making a butt-puckering traverse across a very scary sidehill, thousands of feet above the valley floor. This year promises to be just as enjoyable but with the added bonus of optional gourmet meals prepared by a chef. Go to this link (http://forums.hot4x4.ca/showthread.php?t=393) for more information and SIGN UP as soon as you can! I'm going to be there, for sure. I'll bring some BC4x4 stickers with me so look for me if you want some.Nicola Lake  When I first got back into four-wheeling in 1993, it was to explore trails and go camping. But somewhere along the way, I got hooked on doing harder and harder trails and my focus shifted towards doing the trails for the sake of the trails rather than for the scenery or destination. Years later, my interest in exploring trails is returning. When I got the invite from Rob Slett to join his group (loosely known as the "Fedexplorers"), I decided that would be my way back to the exploration side of four-wheeling. Choosing A Tent For Off-Road Camping  Choosing the right tent can make the difference between a successful, enjoyable camping trip and a divorce-causing night of hell. To get you ready for camping season, we've come up with a list of things you need to consider when shopping for a tent. This list is the result of years of 4x4 camping experience and too many nights of misery. So read it well and learn from our mistakes. Happy camping! The Mystery Of The Whipsaw Ford Falcon Is Solved  If you've driven the Whipsaw trail, you've no doubt driven (or tried to drive) up "Falcon Hill" but do you know how it got its name? The name derives from a bronze plaque placed there back in the '70's. It commemorates a trip made by some guys who apparently drove a Ford Falcon through the Whipsaw trail. Ever since I first saw that plaque, I've wondered who those guys were. Well, now I know. Eagle Ridge Snow 'Wheeling  Eagle Ridge is one of those very rare 4x4 trails that is literally next door to a heavily populated urban area. It features interesting rock fins, ledges and boulder fields that provide lots of entertainment for owners of stock or moderately modified 4x4's. But if you've got a seriously built 4x4 it can be a bit of a yawner. Dual lockers, 35" tires, and a compliant suspension will let you walk through the entire trail system without a hitch. But when there's snow up there, it's a completely different story. Starvation Lake Rescue  If you have ever had to make the gut-wrenching decision to leave a broken vehicle in the woods, you will understand the fear involved in coming back to a vandalized or stripped rig. This unfortunate situation recently happened to my co-worker, Ian, when he snapped a one-piece AMC 20 axle shaft on a trail near Squamish. Not having a spare axle shaft as a trail spare or one at home, he had to leave the CJ5 on the trail overnight Sunday and hoping for the best. Monday morning would launch a search for the axle shaft and parts required to get the Jeep off the trail. Watch Out for Ticks!  It's spring, and that means it tick time! So here's your annual briefing on what you need to know. Read it, be safe, and have a good summer! Herd of Turtles' GPS Challenge 2009  Aside from my Jeep flopping onto its side, this year's GPS Challenge, put on by the HOT4x4 club, was a fun time. This year it was held along the West Harrison Forest Service Road. The weather co-operated nicely and I discovered some new and interesting trails. Read the full article for pics and vids. Fixing A Loose Steering Column In A Jeep  One day, out of the blue, the steering column on my 1991 Jeep YJ was suddenly loose. It felt like the tilt mechanism had a lot of play in it, and I could move it about an inch up, down, left, right, and in-between. Apparently, this is a fairly common problem in GM-style steering columns. The fix is easy: tighten up four bolts. The problem was that I had to disassemble most of the steering column to get at them. If you want to know how difficult the job was, imagine defusing a bomb. A First-Timer's Experience At King Of The Hammers  "Is King of the Hammers really the world's hardest, most extreme desert race? Definitely. That's my answer after having completed my first time competing in this race. It combines every aspect of motorized desert sports. You don't have just fast roads, lake beds, and whoop-de-doos. You've also got canyons littered with boulders ranging in size from engine blocks to cars, ridge lines, and the back bones of ridges only accessible by 4-wheel drive or a helicopter. " Read Jason Conover's full write-up of what it's like to compete in this gruelling off-road adventure. S&N Fab's King Of The Hammers Build-Up: IT LIVES!  Talk about cutting it close! In true Monster Garage fashion with the travelling deadline looming, team SN Fab pulled it off and completed their race buggy for King of the Hammers. Even we felt the relief up here in Canada when the new motor started up without any problems and the car moved out of the shop under its own power. A couple weeks of serious sweat and labor paid off! S&N Fab's King Of The Hammers Build-Up  February 11, 2009: With just over 2 weeks left before they have to be at the starting line of the 2009 King of the Hammers race, all hands have been on deck at S&N Fab to get the new race car ready. King of the Hammers is a multi-discipline event that requires a car to be a desert racer and rock crawler all in one. With this in mind S&N Fab have been working feverishly to transform their design philosophy into a fully-functioning vehicle. U.S. "Cash for Clunkers" Withdrawn from Stimulus Plan, Early Bronco Owners Breathe Collective Sigh Of Relief Ok, ok, the Bronco reference was a joke, kind of. On February 9, SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) announced that the "Cash for Clunkers" program has been withdrawn from inclusion in the Senate Economic stimulus bill. While such a bill would have been unlikely to usher mint, classic 4x4's into the scrap heap, it most certainly would've taken a lot of inexpensive parts vehicles off of the market.
4WDABC - The Strategic Reasoning For Entering Into Site Maintenance Agreements  I recently asked Steve Dillen, president of the 4WDABC, the reasons behind the Association's aggressive pursuit of campsite maintenance agreements with the province of British Columbia. If you think these agreements are simply an attempt to generate a good public image, I think you'll be surprised by his response.How To Re-Assemble Your Drum Brakes  So you've taken apart your drum brakes to replace the shoes and springs and have made the newbie error of dis-assembling the brakes on both sides at the same time. And now you have no clue on how to put things back together. Have no fear. Dan Brama's first-aid article for stuffing all those parts back into the drum is here to rescue you. |
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