Thursday, December 31, 2015

Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road 4x4 of the Year 2016

We test the new vehicles for 2016 as only we know how—in the dirt, sand, snow, and mud—to bring you the lowdown on which new 4x4s work best off-road.

Fully Functional 1/8 Scale Jeep JK Starts at $2,300 - Video

We love R/C cars; they offer a great way to have fun in the dirt for quite a bit less that building a full-size rig.

Boyce Equipment Bobbed 4-Door M35A3 Under Construction

Who doesn’t love military trucks? We sure do, and the guys at Boyce Equipment & Parts Co. Inc. sure know how to make them even cooler.

4xForward by 4xFred: Disaster Is a Good Story.

4xForward: With 4-wheeling as with life in general, spontaneity and veering from one’s plans can often make for a good story.

Steppin’ Up: Synergy JK Stage 4 Install

The Synergy Stage 4 long travel suspension kit takes the four-door JK to a higher level of performance and makes room for 40's.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Chrysler’s WWII Production Effort - Video

It’s been 75 years since President Franklin Roosevelt gave his Arsenal of Democracy speech, which began mobilizing America’s automakers to build wartime equipment.

Turnkey Diesel Scrambler - Building the Jeep is Not Half the Fun

We check out one Legacy Classic Trucks turnkey diesel Jeep Scrambler conversions.

Monday, December 28, 2015

Jeep Grand Cherokee & Dodge Durango Recalled For Potential Fire Hazard

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a recall for 2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs due to a potential fire hazard from overheating vanity-mirror wiring.

AnJKorMan: Crawl and haul all in one Jeep

This Jeep Wrangler dominates all terrain from the rock crawl to the desert haul.

Sunday, December 27, 2015

Saturday, December 26, 2015

2016 Recovery Gear Buyer’s Guide

The recovery gear buyer's guide: The parts you need in order to turn stuck into success.

Friday, December 25, 2015

Land Cruiser Packs Cummins Power

1-ton axles and a Cummins diesel make this 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser unstoppable.

2016 Four Wheeler of the Year | 2016 4X4 of the Year Wrap-Up | 2016 Honda Ridgeline

2016 Four Wheeler of the Year | 2016 4X4 of the Year Wrap-Up | 2016 Honda Ridgeline and much more in this week in review.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

This two-door Jeep JK is no slouch

The four-door Jeep JK gets all the love, but this two-door will make you think twice.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Range Rover Sport SVR Wins Four Wheeler’s 2016 Four Wheeler of the Year Award

Uncompromising Off-Road Capability, Incredible Power, Luxurious Appointments, and Take-No-Prisoners Performance Allow the 550hp Range Rover Sport SVR to Best Field of Contestants

2016 Nissan Titan XD with Cummins Starts at $41,485

Competitive Pricing to Tempt Truck Shoppers

2016 Four Wheeler Of The Year –Winner Announced December 23

We are almost done adding up the scores for the 2016 Four Wheeler of the Year, and we’re going to let you know who won shortly.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

2016 4x4 Of The Year Wrap-Up

Complete coverage of the annual Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-Road 4x4 of the Year competion.

Legacy 1942 Dodge Power Wagon 6x6 Visits Jay Leno’s Garage

We love Power Wagons, old beefy iron, beautiful sheet metal bodies, solid axles front and rear, plus an awesome factor that’s hard to beat.

Go Four-Wheeling With The Jp Magazine Staff!

You can join the staff of Jp Magazine for an exciting off-road adventure that you will never forget and that your buddies who don’t go will be jealous of. Check out all the details, and get signed up!

Friday, December 18, 2015

Google reveals the 10 most searched cars of 2015

Google has revealed the ten most searched cars in the United States as part of the company's annual "Year in Search" report.

4x4 of the Year- Day 3

The big question this year - gas or diesel? We go over the engines for 2016 4x4 of the Year.

2016 FOUR WHEELER OF THE YEAR | THE SAFEST WAY TO HOOK UP YOUR WINCH | 4X4 OF THE YEAR

2016 FOUR WHEELER OF THE YEAR | THE SAFEST WAY TO HOOK UP YOUR WINCH | 4X4 OF THE YEAR and much more in this week in review.

4x4 of the Year- Day 2

The field for Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road 2016 4x4 of the Year test runs the gamut from aggressive all-terrains to tires that belong on sports cars.

The Ultimate High-End Cooler Shootout

Testing and Reviews of high-end coolers, this is the Extreme Outdoor Cooler Shootout.

VooDoo Rope Abuse

After years of putting the VooDoo Offroad recovery rope through plenty of abuse we talk about how to use it and what makes it unique.

Custom Star Wars Fiat 500s Built To Celebrate The Force Awakens

Custom Star Wars Fiat 500s Built To Celebrate The Force Awakens

With all the hype surrounding the release of the latest Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, every one is excited, even Fiat.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Unconventional Uses for Your Winch

We talk about a few “different” uses for that winch. Get the most of it for work and play.

How Not To Take Your Jeep Up An Obstacle - Video

Mistakes often happen when wheeling and are occasionally caught on film, providing those that weren’t there with education and entertainment.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Rosco P. Drivetrain, Part 8

The finale! We call Rosco P. Drivetrain done for now with a few last items.

FCA Addresses Lackluster Customer Satisfaction

Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) is implementing The Customer First Award for Excellence to top performing dealers to improve below-average customer satisfaction at dealerships.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado Special Operations Edition Production Announced

Chevy has released several special edition Silverado pickups over the last year, but their latest offering, the Special Operations edition, does more than add another option for truck buyers.

2016 Four Wheeler Of The Year Wrap-Up

After testing this year’s Four Wheeler of the year vehicles in many different off-road terrains we finally made it back to the office, where we are hard at work calculating the scores.

Jeep News and Jeep Rumors

Jeep News and Jeep Rumors


The latest in Jeep news and rumors from all over the world.

What concessions are made when adding big tires?

Adding big tires is one of the cornerstones of the Jeep lifestyle. They increase ground clearance and allow us to go places that stock vehicles fear to tread.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Answers to all your Jeep questions

Answers to all your Jeep questions


Answers to jeep questions regarding broken sway bars, replacement floors, fuel-injection conversion, and wheel load capacities, and more.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Jp Magazine Readers’ Whoops, Stucks, and Vintage Jeeps

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

OFF-ROAD EXPO 2015 | ONE WILD RIDE - 2001 FORD F-150 | TIERRA DEL SOL 2016 MOVES

OFF-ROAD EXPO 2015 | ONE WILD RIDE - 2001 FORD F-150 | TIERRA DEL SOL 2016 MOVES and much more in this week in review.

Thursday, December 10, 2015

2016 Four Wheeler Of The Year – Day 3

With this years Four Wheeler of the year contenders warmed up from testing on the Cerro Gordo trail on day two, it was time to see what each vehicle could really do. READ MORE HERE

2016 Four Wheeler Of The Year – Day 3

2016 Four Wheeler Of The Year - DAY TWO

After testing this years vehicles at Willow Springs International Raceway on day one of the 2016 Four Wheeler of the year, we were able to finally get off the highway and on to the dirt. With our sweaters on and our lunches packed we headed up the Cerro Gordo trail with the fleet of contenders.
With skinny trails, tight switchbacks, and rocky terrain we were... READ MORE HERE
2016 Four Wheeler of The Year - Day Two

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

2016 Four Wheeler Of The Year Day One

Our annual test to see which new 4x4 SUV and which new pickup is the most capable, got underway today with plenty of time in traffic and lots of time on the track. SEE MORE HERE

2016 Four Wheeler Of The Year Day One

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Install and Review: Rough Country Long Arm Suspension on a Jeep Grand Cherokee

We give a lifted Jeep ZJ Grand Cherokee a much-needed suspension upgrade from Rough Country to increase performance on and off-road. READ MORE HERE

Install and Review: Rough Country Long Arm Suspension on a Jeep Grand Cherokee

Innovative Methods To Build And Manage An Effective Search Engine Marketing Business

Your SEO services business should have the main goal of consistently making money. While these ought to be the main objectives, there’re many other essential tasks that ought to be important. You have to put in a great effort when working on running the best seo services source market business. The info we’ve put together should help get you started on the right path.
Brainstorming sessions could uncover unusual answers to difficult SEO services business questions, so do not hesitate to bring some of your top employees together to share their thoughts. Make the planning process more simple by compiling a list of pros and cons. Thought SEO agency can help you to see the very best options available for your search engine marketing services company. If you’re still struggling to make a decision, perhaps you should engage the services of a business development expert to guide you. 
It’s tempting to take a vacation once your search engine marketing services company has gained some traction in the marketplace, but talk yourself out of it. It may seem like you could take a break, but you mustn’t do this. Commitment and focus are two excellent tools to master if you expect to create a successful company. You will note that resiliency as you go down the path of SEO services business ups and downs will probably be smoother so long as you remain committed to ultimate growth. 
A website with a professional appearance is very important for a SEO services business. If you are unsure of your website development abilities, hire a professional website designer to help you. Including attractive images and templates can make your website more attractive to visitors and encourage your success. An on-line presence is quite important in today’s business world, so be certain your business has a website to guarantee your success. 
You ought to be cautious any time you decide to hire a new person for your SEO services business. Prior to hiring anyone, you ought to be sure that your new hire is knowledgeable of the skills required for the position and that all certificates are in order, if needed. When an employee comes into your business it’s your main responsibility to ensure they are fully trained for their job. Successful businesses have happy, motivated, and well trained workers. 
Customers won’t know your search engine marketing services company exists at first, so it is going to take some time to generate foot traffic for your SEO services business. Starting and running a new business requires the owner to be tenacious and completely dedicated to its success, which takes a lot of energy. Being patient is one of the most difficult parts of building a profitable company; while working hard to get it off the ground, you need to focus on your long-range goals. A business is all but guaranteed to fail when the owner stops concentrating on the development and improvement of the business.

Behind The Scenes Of The Petersen Museum Re-Opening

The Petersen Museum is set to re-open in a few short days, after being closed for over a year while undergoing a $125 million investment and a stunning renovation. READ MORE HERE

Behind The Scenes Of The Petersen Museum Re-Opening

THE TROPHY TRUCK YOU CAN AFFORD! | WHEELING THE 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA | THE FUTURE OF WRANGLER

THE TROPHY TRUCK YOU CAN AFFORD! | WHEELING THE 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA | THE FUTURE OF WRANGLER and much more in this week in review. READ MORE HERE

25 Ways To Make Your Jeep Better - SEMA 2015

We walked for miles through the 2015 SEMA Show to find the hottest new Jeep parts on the market. Here’s what we found. READ MORE HERE

25 Ways To Make Your Jeep Better - SEMA 2015

EPA Issues Increased Ethanol Fuel Requirements

Ethanol has become commonplace in most gasoline blends with the United States to meet targets set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2007 for using renewable biofuels. READ MORE HERE

EPA Issues Increased Ethanol Fuel Requirements

Rusty’s Bumpers & Rigid LEDs Meet Our Rubicon LJ

Our ’06 Rubicon LJ still held the factory bumpers, so the rig was in need of some proper front and rear armor. We turned to Rusty’s Off-Road for some dirt-worthy bumpers. READ MORE HERE

Rusty’s Bumpers & Rigid LEDs Meet Our Rubicon LJ

Ocean City Jeep Week - Sun, Sand, Beach, and Jeeps

Ocean City Jeep Week is an event held every year in Ocean City, Maryland, with the exception of 2011 when a hurricane Irene literally rained on the parade. READ MORE HERE

Ocean City Jeep Week - Sun, Sand, Beach, and Jeeps

A Mustang-powered 1983 Jeep Scrambler Built For Exploration

It's a full-bodied Scrambler that wheels hardcore trails. Cool! Werkmeister has owned it for nearly 20 years and has made it his by slowly morphing it into the trail machine he wanted it to be.
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A Mustang-powered 1983 Jeep Scrambler Built For Exploration

Thursday, December 3, 2015

2004 Ford F-150 vs. PAK 40 Anti Tank Gun

When the guys at Fullmag found out the 5.4L Triton V8 in their 2004 Ford F-150 was going to cost more to replace than the truck was worth, they decided to throw it a retirement party, with firepower.
READ MORE HERE

2004 Ford F-150 vs. PAK 40 Anti Tank Gun

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

How To Adjust Points Ignition

I have been a longtime subscriber and only recently I was finally able to purchase my dream car, a 1970 Corvette convertible. READ MORE HERE

How To Adjust Points Ignition

Land Rover Defender 2,000,000 To Be Auctioned For Charity

The Land Rover Defender is an iconic 4x4 that most of us would love to own, and if your pockets are deep enough you can bid on this bespoke Defender 2,000,000. READ MORE HERE

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Junkyard Rescue! Saving a 1950 GMC Truck

One of the most incredible junkyards in the history of junk is Turner's Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California—and on this episode of Roadkill, Freiburger and Finnegan hit those 100 acres of vintage sheet metal and go spelunking for gold! After considerable debate, the guys select a 1950 GMC short bed truck that had been off the road for 26 years and jam to get it running and driving for the trip home to Los Angeles. At least there was a 50-percent victory. Watch as the guys revamp the Jimmy inline six, panic over a wrecked master cylinder, sweat their cajones off for four days, and explore one of the greatest old-car stashes ever!

Superbog Slingin’: Trucks Gone Wild Florida Mud Mayhem

A look at the Trucks Gone Wild Superbog 2015 at the Iron Horse Mud Ranch in Perry, Florida. READ MORE HERE

Rebuilding A Chevy 350 Small Block For Our Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

There are few off-road vehicles that are as iconic as the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. It’s just one of those rigs that are eternally cool no matter where you are. READ MORE HERE

The Future Of Wrangler - Jeep’s Jim Morrison talks about the next Wrangler

Jp Magazine sits down with Jim Morrison, Jeep Brand Marketing Manager, to talk about the next generation of the Wrangler. READ MORE HERE