JERED.KORFHAGE@FOURWHEELER.COM Decades ahead of the ’20 four-door Bronco, and even preceding the Ford Explorer and Excursion, came an SUV that could have passed for OEM and was built to answer the call for a three-row people-haulin’ off-roader. Looki

editor@fourwheeler.com SPONSORED BY A Ford Transit van isn’t exactly the poster child for overlanding. However, when the pictures and specs of Lance Blair’s Quadvan-converted ’19 Ford Transit 4x4 crossed our desks, we were intrigued and impressed. La

editor@fourwheeler.com Some of the best four-wheeling in the world, whether defined by scenic beauty or technical challenge, can be found within an hour and a half drive of Grand Junction, Colorado. The Rock Junction event, an organized trail ride on

editor@fourwheeler.com On a cool summer morning in the Northern Sierra, a few dozen flatfenders lined up in front of the Georgetown Hotel. Excitement was in the air as the sun crested high granite peaks to the east, illuminating the rough-and-tumble

This issue of Four Wheeler includes a story on the assembly and test of the new Tauler Jack, and that got me thinking about all the flat tires I’ve had off-road. Some were triggered by romping in the sand at low tire pressure without beadlocks, but m

editor@fourwheeler.com For decades, the timeless “farm jack” has been the standard for off-road use. For vehicles with big tires, we have used floor jacks, bottle jacks, scissor jacks, and other options over the years, but none could match the versat

editor@fourwheeler.com Mike Shaw built this ’67 Jeepster Commando with the help of his grandson Clay. Mike and his son Chris are avid off-roaders and have spent many days and nights working on project vehicles over the years, but this project was dif

JERED.KORFHAGE@FOURWHEELER.COM What: King of the Hammers Where: Johnson Valley, California Hosted by: Ultra4 Racing Info: ultra4racing.com What: Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show Where: Peoria, Illinois Hosted by: Peoria Civic Center Info: midwesttrucksh

editor@fourwheeler.com Four Wheeler readers stacked our inbox with applications when we put out the call to apply for a chance to join our annual Overland Adventure. From a massive number of applications, we selected 12 participants to join the 2022

editor@fourwheeler.com For 19 years, Jeeps from all over have descended on Daytona Beach, Florida, for Jeep Beach during the last week of April. What started as a small gathering with a handful of Jeeps and a picnic in a park has turned into the worl

JERED.KORFHAGE@FOURWHEELER.COM Ironman 4x4’s Raid Series front bumper for the ’14-up Toyota 4Runner has been through extensive testing to ensure compatibility with the vehicle’s safety sensors. The Raid Series bumpers are said to bolster vehicle prot

editor@fourwheeler.com Dangle the opportunity to put the hammer down on more than a dozen square miles of the largest coastal dune complex in the world, add in partying with family and friends at sand camps, spice it up a bit with a variety of motors

editor@fourwheeler.com Northeast Kingdom (NEK) Overland, headquartered in Concord, Vermont, held its first event in 2022—the Summer Safari—a two-day, three-night off-road extravaganza that explored some stunning backcountry trails in portions of Verm

EDITOR@FOURWHEELER.COM I was hoping to pick your brain as to a couple of different builds. I have a ’19 Jeep Wrangler JL and a ’74 Chevy Blazer. I’m a little baffled as to what to focus on. The ’74 full convertible Blazer is my dream vehicle. She’s b

EDITOR@FOURWHEELER.COM I have a ’94 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L V-6 with a five-speed. I picked the thing up for $500. It started off as a plain jane farm truck that I got from my boss because it was buried in his hay barn, and it needed to go. I’ve owned i

editor@fourwheeler.com There are lots of reasons to build a custom 4x4. Some do it because they like to tinker with mechanical things. Some because a 4x4 can take them to places very few people ever get to see. Others enjoy the challenge of off-road

EDITOR@FOURWHEELER.COM ■ All-new ’23 Ford Super Duty: Includes new looks, new standard 6.8L V-8, new H.O. 6.7L Power Stroke V-8, new XL off-road package with 33s, and more trailer driver-assist tech. ■ 2024 Chevy Silverado HD: Includes standard Allis

editor@fourwheeler.com At first glance, it’s easy to think that a pickup would make for the ultimate off-road or overland exploration vehicle. They are tough, rugged, capable, and have loads of storage space. Unfortunately, most of that precious stor

American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is the go-to brand when it comes to premium OE-quality parts and accessories for your Jeep, Ram, or Chevy. A company of innovators, it brings stamped componentry, such as bumpers, to the aftermarket for that factory

Quadratec’s Lost Canyon brand Rove Edition Rooftop Tent is engineered to bring comfort and convenience to off-road enthusiasts. The tent is said to mount to any vehicle equipped with a roof rack or crossbars and offers a 96x49-inch sleeping footprint

What: Dakar 2023 Where: Yanbu, Saudi Arabia Hosted by: Amaury Sport Organization Info: dakar.com What: Toughest Monster Truck Tour Where: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Hosted by: Rio Rancho Events Center Info: toughestmonstertrucks.com What: Winter Fun Fest

I have a question about your Rosco P. Drivetrain Tahoe project. What would you do differently if you started over again? Had you considered swapping the Tahoe onto a JK frame and reusing the LS? At that point, other than custom body mounts everything

• Most stolen whips in 2021? The National Insurance Crime Bureau’s Hot Wheels annual theft list found that fullsize pickups ranked highest, with Chevy taking the top-stolen spot, followed by Ford. GMC fullsizes ranked 6th. The Jeep Cherokee and Grand

Josiah Backus’ first car was a ’90 Honda Integra. That’s not the way a feature story about a superbly designed and built custom four-wheel-drive truck like this ’09 Chevrolet Colorado LT rockcrawler typically begins, but in this case, it makes all th

editor@fourwheeler.com We awoke to the cry of coyotes howling in the distance as the sun illuminated the eastern horizon. Rekindling the campfire and pouring a cuppa joe, we thought about our previous afternoon’s debacle deep in the Sierra La Giganta

Bruce Davis, a participant in the 2021 Four Wheeler Overland Adventure, mentioned to us a 1971 Baja trip he and his cousin took in a ’65 GMC 4x4 truck. Bruce’s story is a fascinating look back at his GMC, what it was like to wheel Baja decades ago, a

When the ’21 Ram 1500 TRX took top honors in the 2021 Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year competition, it wasn’t a huge surprise. The TRX brought to the table some incredible credentials, including a fire-breathing 702hp 6.2L Hemi V-8, active Bilst

editor@fourwheeler.com One of life’s finest moments for John Bomar is when he’s standing beside his seven-year-old son on the bank of some little stream or river deep in the Ouachita National Forest with fishing poles in hand and hungry fish ready to