Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Vintage Flat Fender Jeeps Attack Wipe Out Hill in Moab

We've seen the most modified modern Jeeps bounce, break, and roll on this hill, yet all of our flat fender friends made the ascent with a minimum of struggle.

Craigslist Find: 1975 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 Doka U900 For Sale

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog may be one of the coolest 4x4 rig ever built and is most certainly very recognizable. After checking out what the guys at bringatriler.com had for sale this week.

Vintage Flat Fender Jeeps Attack Wipe Out Hill in Moab

We've seen the most modified modern Jeeps bounce, break, and roll on this hill, yet all of our flat fender friends made the ascent with a minimum of struggle.

Craigslist Find: 1975 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406 Doka U900 For Sale

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog may be one of the coolest 4x4 rig ever built and is most certainly very recognizable. After checking out what the guys at bringatriler.com had for sale this week.

Warn Winch on Vintage Jeep Run - Moab EJS 2016

The Warn model 8274 winch may have earned vintage status but it's still one of the best winches out there and one of our top choices.

Moab Debate: Jeep Wranglers or Jeep Flatfenders

Which is better? Jeep Flatfenders that require more driving and mechanical skill to tackle Moab and other wheeling venues? Or Wranglers that open up the wheeling world to more people?

The Craziest Stuff We Saw in Moab at the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari

Well, we just got back form spending a week in beautiful Moab at the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari, and it was awesome. While we were there we noticed certain crazy things you may only see in Moab, and not just on the rocks.

Warn Winch on Vintage Jeep Run - Moab EJS 2016

The Warn model 8274 winch may have earned vintage status but it's still one of the best winches out there and one of our top choices.

Moab Debate: Jeep Wranglers or Jeep Flatfenders

Which is better? Jeep Flatfenders that require more driving and mechanical skill to tackle Moab and other wheeling venues? Or Wranglers that open up the wheeling world to more people?

The Craziest Stuff We Saw in Moab at the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari

Well, we just got back form spending a week in beautiful Moab at the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari, and it was awesome. While we were there we noticed certain crazy things you may only see in Moab, and not just on the rocks.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Things We Saw At The 50th Easter Jeep Safari

There was plenty to do and see at the 50th Easter Jeep Safari this year in Moab, Utah. Here are the highlights of what we saw and did!

Things We Saw At The 50th Easter Jeep Safari

There was plenty to do and see at the 50th Easter Jeep Safari this year in Moab, Utah. Here are the highlights of what we saw and did!

Land Rover Will Build SVX Discovery For Extreme Off-Road Capability

Going forward, the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division plans on improving the company’s off-road prowess with an SVX version of the new Discovery 5 and likely the 2019 Defender.

Friday Flatfender Run at EJS 2016 in Moab

This was the biggest year of the unofficial Friday flatfender run, (unofficially) organized by Brennan Metcalf, with 44 flatties making the run!

Land Rover Will Build SVX Discovery For Extreme Off-Road Capability

Going forward, the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) division plans on improving the company’s off-road prowess with an SVX version of the new Discovery 5 and likely the 2019 Defender.

Friday Flatfender Run at EJS 2016 in Moab

This was the biggest year of the unofficial Friday flatfender run, (unofficially) organized by Brennan Metcalf, with 44 flatties making the run!

Monday, March 28, 2016

Sleep-Deprived, Slap-Happy Verne and Christian Plug a Tire in Moab EJS2016, Day 6

Verne Simons and Christian Hazel plug a tire in Moab in a very sleep deprived state.

When Rookie Women Rock Crawlers hit Moab’s Fins and Things

These first-time women rock crawlers try Moab's Fins and Things trail. This is how you get your special lady friend to go wheeling with you!

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Stalking The Vendor Show Spectator Parking Lot On Day 6 Of EJS 2016

A look at some of the 4x4s in the spectator parking lot during the Vendor Show at EJS 2016.

A Jeeper Builds A Hot Rod: Ratty Flatty - Video

Ward Williams is an off-roader. And he is a Jeep guy. So when it came time to build a hot rod to cruise around town, it is no surprise that Ward built a low-slung flatfender.

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Jeep delays Compass / Patriot replacement for Q3

Jeep was supposed to unveil a brand new compact SUV at the ongoing New York Auto Show, but the Compass / Patriot replacement is MIA.

Top Of The World Trail Report - Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2016

There are plenty of places to wheel in and around Moab, but few will offer as big of a reward at the end as the Top of the World trail.

Friday, March 25, 2016

Why is Verne Slowly going Insane in Moab at EJS 2016, Day 4

Unsuccessful parking lot fix makes Verne Go Slowly Insane in Moab at EJS 2016 Day 4

Moab EJS 2016 Tuesday: Dominating Hells Revenge with Team Dana Spicer Axle

We caught up the Dana Spicer axle team and the Red Rock 4-wheelers on Hells Revenge today and watched the new Ultimate 44 axle.

Moab EJS 2016 Day 5 License Plate Spotting

We go looking for the (not so) elusive custom license plate at Easter Jeep Safari 2016 in Moab, Utah. Send us yours!

You gotta see Verne “I only go hard” Simons wheeling his flatfender at EJS 2016 in Moab, Day 5

Video of Verne "I only go hard" Simons wheeling his flatfender at Easter Jeep Safari 2016 in Moab, Utah.

Moab EJS 2016 Day 4 Trail Report: Moab Rim Trail

The Moab Rim Trail is not only one of our favorites, but it’s challenging, scenic, and the first mile has a pucker factor of 11.

13 Awesome New Products From Vendor Row At Easter Jeep Safari 2016

We didn’t hit the trails today, instead we went to the vendor show where we talked to some of the biggest names in off-road and what cool new stuff they have.

5 Cool Jeep Products Seen At 2016 Easter Jeep Safari

Lots of cool, new products are revealed every year at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Here are 5 that we really liked, and think you will too.

Jp Dirt ‘N Drive 2016 MOAB BBQ and Raffle - Video

With a fun two days of wheeling the Jeeps through the dirt from Las Vegas to Moab we finally made it to town for the 50th anniversary of Easter Jeep Safari.

Modernized Jeep FC 150 Unveiled At Moab EJS 2016 Day 3: Exclusive photos, video, opinions

Mopar Underground unveils the Jeep FC 150 at Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah.

How many field fixes does it take to get a JK through Pritchett Canyon at EJS 2016 Day 5

Sean Angues went hard on Pritchett Canyon in his daughter's Jeep JK and now knows which parts he needs to upgrade.

Prowling Pritchett Canyon for awesome Moab EJS 2016 Action, Day 5

Pritchett Canyon is one of the hardest trails in Moab and is home to driveshaft-snapping, axle breaking, rollover inducing obstacles, off-camber climbs, ledges, and all sorts of other super fun stuff.

Fullsize Invasion Takes on Poison Spider Trail During Easter Jeep Safari 2016 - Video

There are more than just Jeeps that come to Moab to wheel the slick rock, and enjoy the views; a lot of them are fullsize rigs, which may present a problem on some tighter trails.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Summit debut in NYC

Jeep has introduced this week in New York the 2017 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Summit.

2016 Moab Experience at EJS Day 3: Behind The Rocks Trail Report

We drove Behind The Rocks Trail during the 2016 Moab Easter Jeep Safari and found it to be a challenging trail that was also a lot of fun and very scenic.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Jeep Trailcat Roars At Moab EJS 2016 Day 3: Exclusive photos, video, opinions

A look at the Jeep Trailcat concept that was unveiled at Moab EJS 2016.

Jeep Trailstorm Hits Moab EJS 2016 Day 3: Exclusive photos, video, opinions

A look at the Jeep Trailstorm concept from Moab EJS 2016.

Volunteers Join Tread Lightly! For Hells Revenge Restoration and Trail Ride During Easter Jeep Safari 2016

For the third year in a row the team from Tread Lightly! was able to gather over 30 volunteers to help with their latest Restoration for Recreation project, repairing the broken buck and rail fence at the entrance to the Escalator obstacle on Hells Revenge.

Jp Dirt ‘N Drive 2016 Day 2: We Wheel Our Way to Moab - Video

With the dirt settled from day one of the inaugural Jp Dirt ‘N Drive and after a good nights rest in Bryce Canyon, it was time to make the final push to Moab, Utah.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Great Mud and awesome 4x4s At The South Berlin Mud Ranch Trucks Gone Wild 2016 Event

Event coverage from the Trucks Gone Wild 2016 event at the South Berlin Mud Ranch.

Jp Dirt ‘N Drive 2016 Day Two: We Wheel Our Way to Moab - Video

With the dirt settled from day one of the inaugural Jp Dirt ‘N Drive and after a good nights rest in Bryce Canyon, it was time to make the final push to Moab, Utah.

Monday, March 21, 2016

Jp Dirt ‘N Drive 2016 Day One: The Adventure Begins - Video

After a successful day getting everyone ready to leave for the Inaugural Jp Dirt ‘N Drive at Sam’s Town in Las Vegas, it was time to get all the Jeeps on the road toward the first destination, Bryce Canyon, Utah.

Mandatory Mud Mania: The Most Awesome Mud Events In the United States

Top mud 4x4 lifestyle events and races in the United States.

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Jp Dirt ‘N Drive 2016 Registration Day

The inaugural Jp Dirt ‘N Drive Jeep tour has officially kicked off! With nearly a 100 Jeeps ready to leave on an adventure from Las Vegas to Moab.

Cold Kentucky Hill Trails

A 5-day expedition trip across Kentucky Hill trails and backroads with the Florida Adventure Rigs.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Whoops! Good Fun for a Good Cause

Wheeling mishap while having good fun for a good cause on a Toys for Tots run in Indiana.

Jeep Crew Chief concept previews the company's upcoming pickup

Jeep's Head of Design has revealed the Crew Chief concept provides a hint at what the company's upcoming pickup with look like.

Speaking with Outside, Mark Allen said the East Jeep Safari concepts provide some "hints about what’s going on behind the scen

Friday, March 18, 2016

Sideways - Jp Magazine Wants Your Jeep Photos!

Jp Magazine wants Jeep photos from all over the world, whether they be stucks, historic, family heirlooms, or broken Jeeps and parts, we are looking for photos of all the things you do with a Jeep.

Synergy Long-Arm Conversion for Heavy-Duty Rams

You can add comfort and control to your 4x4 with Synergy Manufacturing’s long-arm conversion.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk leaked

The first images of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk have emerged onto the web ahead of the model’s official debut next week in New York.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

2017 Ford Super Duty Packs Seven Cameras, 2 Patents Pending

Trailer Reverse Guidance is Super Duty-Grade Pro Backup Assist

Nuts & Bolts: Rear Gears on Mad Maxxis Off-Road Runner

The Mad Maxxis doesn't mention what rear gears you're running, how do you get around running two different tire sizes?

5,000 Frozen Miles in A Jeep: Trail’s End

Our Jeep-driving team reaches the end of their 5,000 frozen miles in icy northern end of the Earth, but there’s still more adventure ahead.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Nuts & Bolts: I Keep Breaking the Locking Hub Studs

Advice for an owner of a Toyota pickup who keeps breaking the locking hub studs.

Epic Willys Adventure Gets Rolling

In this Epic Willys Adventure 10 Willys will attempt to drive 2,000 miles in 10 days from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Moab, Utah, for the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari. What could possibly go wrong?

Catch All The Moab Experience Action Here!

You can see the best of the best trails, 4x4s, and new products seen at the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari and The Moab Experience right here on fourwheeler.com.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk spied with a new front fascia

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has been spied undergoing testing in Michigan.

Caught being benchmarked against the Range Rover Sport SVR, the high-performance model will become the most powerful Grand Cherokee ever created. To help distinguish t

Monday, March 14, 2016

Sideways Readers’ Vehicles

Sideways is a collection of Jp readers’ carnage, whoops, rollovers, military vehicles, and more

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Do Polyurethane Leveling Kits Wear Out?

Leveling kits are an affordable way to fit larger tires on a rig with coil springs or coilovers. They come in three flavors: steel, aluminum, or polyurethane.

Jeep UK targets comic book fans with Renegade Dawn of Justice

Jeep UK has prepared a limited-run Renegade Dawn of Justice special edition to coincide with the upcoming launch of the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie.

Clean & Black – A 1967 Chevy C20 Undergoes a Modern 4x4 Conversion

A 1967 Chevy C20 pickup converted to 4WD and updated with a more modern 454 Vortec big-block and other custom upgrades.

Saturday, March 12, 2016

First look at Jeep Concepts on Jp Dirt 'N Drive | Moab Experience | Vintage Camping

First look at Jeep Concepts on Jp Dirt 'N Drive | Moab Experience | Vintage Camping and more in this week in review.

Images Surface of Jeep Testing Grand Cherokee Hellcat “Trackhawk”

Chrysler’s Hellcat onslaught continues with these images of a Jeep Grand Cherokee “Trackhawk” undergoing testing in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Soni Honegger’s Flatty, the Rock Spider

Soni Honegger has built a fair number of cool 4x4s over the years. One that keeps popping up on people’s radar is his Flatfender, the Rock Spider.

Nena Knows - How Big A Tire Can You Fit Under Your JK?

Nena Barlow offers her suggestions on what size suspension lift and other modifications you need to make in order to fit the size of tire you desire on your JK.

Flashback Friday: AMC Concept Vehicles We’re Glad Never Happened

You seen this year’s new Jeep concept vehicles and some are a love/hate sort of thing, but take a look back into the 80s to some of the AMC concept vehicles.

Friday, March 11, 2016

Seven Jeep Concepts Unveiled For The 2016 Easter Jeep Safari

Last week we gave you a sneak peek at two cool concepts Jeep will be heading out to the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, and we knew right away this year’s Jeep concepts were going to be spectacular

4xForward by 4xFred - Unplug & Peel Out

4xForward by 4xFred - We need to put down our phones and other digital entanglements and go wheeling more often.

Jeep unveils seven concepts for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari

Jeep has unveiled seven concepts for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari. While most of them are pretty cool, we'll focus on the real standouts which include the Crew Chief 715, the FC 150, and the Wrangler Trailcat.

First up, the Crew Chief 715 is based on the

The 2015 Cheap Truck Challenge Dodge Gets a Bit Better

We add a Pertronix distributor and upgrade the brakes on the 2015 Cheap Truck Challenge Dodge W200 Power Wagon.

A Crawling & Camping 2001 Dodge Dakota

Nick Bauer's SAS’d 2001 Dodge Dakota built for exploring with a custom integrated sliding bed camper.

Harlan County Campground Adds Four challenging Events to 2016 Schedule

After a successful inaugural hillclimb competition in august of last year, where Rock Bouncers, Rail Buggies, and UTVs went head to head, the team at Harlan County Campground has added three new events for 2016

5,000 Frozen Miles In A Jeep: The Adventure Continues

With the ALCAN 5000 rally over, our intrepid Jeep adventurers add miles and head farther north to the end of the Earth at the start of the Iditarod.

Tierra Del Sol 2016 Gallery of Action

We attended the massive gathering of desert dwellers at the great Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari this past weekend and it was an event to remember.

Barn-Find 1972 Jeep Wagoneer Road Trip

We buy a pristine 1972 Jeep Wagoneer, which you can see in an episode of Dirt Every Day.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Racecar Conversion

Representatives from North Carolina, Texas, Florida and New York have just introduced a bill that would exempt off-highway only cars from certain restrictions in the Clean Air Act.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Five pickups that could inspire Jeep's return to the segment

Stop teasing us already, Jeep! The most patriotic of car brands has hinted on and off that it will re-enter the pickup market after being essentially absent for more than two decades.

Most recently, Jeep titillated us with news that it would bring a sty

Moab Experience Coverage of the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari Begins March 20!

Detailed coverage of all the goings-on at the 2016 Easter Jeep Safari begins March 20, 2016 with the FourWheeler.com Moab Experience!

Sunday, March 6, 2016

ICON Creates Special 100th FJ44

ICON creates a special FJ44 to celebrate the 100th to roll-out of its workshop.

A 1994 Jeep YJ Built For Drivers-Ed

A 1994 Jeep YJ Wrangler used to teach four Arkansas kids to drive on- and off-road.

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Oregon Jeepers battle deep snow to rescue a disabled rig

Southern Oregon Jeepers rescue a fellow four-wheeler’s disabled rig high in the foothills of the Cascade Range.

Tips to rewire your vehicle like a professional

It may not be as glamorous as big tires or coilover shocks, but properly running rigs require good wiring. Read on for tips to rewire your vehicle like a pro.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Baroud rooftop tent installation on 2015 Toyota 4Runner

Putting a Baroud Exploration Evolution rooftop tent system on a 2015 Toyota 4Runner.

Adios, Frank Currie

Frank Currie, the founder and inspiration behind much of the modern 4x4 world, has passed away. Frank was the originator and driving force behind Currie Enterprises, which introduced the Ford 9-inch axle to the Jeeping world

Jeep teases two models for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari

The Moab Easter Jeep Safari is right around the corner and Jeep has announced plans to introduce seven new vehicles at the event.

The company is keeping details under wraps but one of the models will be a Wrangler Trailcat. Little is known about the mod

5,000 Frozen Miles In A Jeep: Day 6

The emotional highs and lows of competitive driving can make for bumpy ride, especially if your doing the ALCAN 5000 rally across 5,000 miles of frozen tundra in a Jeep.

5 Top Mods For Any 4x4

These 5 mods are simple upgrades that can be made to almost any 4x4 over the weekend and our top choices for improving a rig.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

AEV Jeeps on the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route

Welcome to day five! Follow Chris Wood's journey down the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route in some AEV Jeeps.