Offroad

Bilstein shock absorbers can be found under factory vehicles and heavily modified off-road rigs alike, and we are excited to have the company onboard as the Official Shock Absorber Sponsor of the 2020 Overland Adventure. Bilstein offers a wide array of shock-absorbing solutions, whether you’re looking to replace the worn-out dampers on your pickup, upgrade View the full article

It pretty much goes without saying that we’re suckers for big V-8 engine swaps into vehicles that lack factory V-8 options. Evidently, we’re not alone. A supercharged V-8–powered 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon crossed the auction block at Barrett Jackson’s 2020 Fall Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale in October—and sold for an impressive $198,000. Of the View the full article

We’ve seen quite an improvement in engine efficiency over the past decade or so. And this applies to both engine power and efficiency. This has allowed manufacturers to install potent V-6 engines in ½-ton pickups without sacrificing capability, while also putting these powerful engines in midsize trucks, while still achieving great fuel economy. Below we’ll View the full article

There’s only so much available room when you’re packing camping gear in your 4×4, so whether it’s an extended overlanding trip deep into the boonies or just a day trip up your favorite off-road trail, finding outdoor tools that pack as many space-saving multi-use features into their design as possible is always advisable. Gerber, a View the full article

You may remember the LGE-CTS Super Duty from just a couple issues back, on which we installed a 3-inch Icon Vehicle Dynamics lift along with a set of 20-inch SOTA Offroad Novakane wheels and 37-inch Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires. It was one of a few trucks and SUVs presented by LGE-CTS at SEMA 2017, View the full article

Should overlandering adventurers, normally short on space and deprived of creature comforts, be content to compromise a cozy morning fire outlined by a gorgeous morning sunset by abstaining from a good cup of Joe? We think not, and we bet most sleep-deprived, nature-loving adventurists wouldn’t turn down a nice shot of espresso to start the View the full article

Warn winches have been getting 4x4s and others unstuck since 1959, and we are excited to have the company onboard as the official winch sponsor of the 2020 Overland Adventure. With winches built to yank everything from your side-by-side to an 8-ton rig out of the muck, Warn has a recovery setup for just about View the full article

A couple weeks back we introduced you to the suspension company Suspension Direct inc. (SDi) and their newest electronically controlled E-CLIK shock system for JK and JL Wranglers with 2-4 inches of suspension lift here. Since then we had the opportunity to get some seat time in an SDi E-CLIK-equipped Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon. The View the full article

Some pocketknives are like an old all-iron 4×4 pickup with a carbureted engine that never breaks down. They’re not fancy, but they’ll always get the job done. Then, others are like an exotic supercar. They’re made of exotic materials, packed with technology, and weigh less than a feather. So let’s get this out of the View the full article

It’s a bit sad, but the state of the automotive industry in 2021 is leaning more toward highly efficient small-displacement engines instead of the burly V-8s of old. Thankfully, these beasts of burden haven’t been fully forgotten, and you can still get a great V-8 engine with decent fuel economy and loads of torque from View the full article

For performance-minded diesel enthusiasts across the U.S. but especially in California, until 2010, one of the benefits in owning a diesel-powered vehicle (typically a pickup truck) was that when it came to modifying engines for increased horsepower and torque, the possibilities were theoretically endless. One of the main reasons for this is because in years View the full article

Kenda has tires for your adventure, whether it’s on a mountain bike, around a racetrack, or into the boondocks for weeks at a time with your 4×4. Between the company’s mud-terrain, all-terrain, and rugged-terrain tires (and many other options), there’s a combination of durable sidewalls, aggressive tread patterns, and attention-grabbing good looks that’s perfect for View the full article

Kenda has tires for your adventure, whether it’s on a mountain bike, around a racetrack, or into the boondocks for weeks at a time with your 4×4. Between the company’s mud-terrain, all-terrain, and rugged-terrain tires (and many other options), there’s a combination of durable sidewalls, aggressive tread patterns, and attention-grabbing good looks that’s perfect for View the full article

The feeling of riding in an open-top 4×4 on a beautiful day is like no other. Well, it’s kind of like riding a motorcycle, convertible car, or skateboard. It’s still a great feeling until the sun gets too bright, the weather is too cool, or it begins to rain (or snow). Soft tops are a View the full article

LGE-CTS Outfits a ’17 Super Duty With 2.5-Inch Icon Coilovers View the full article

For over 25 years Kimberley Kampers has been helping Australians and customers around the world explore off the beaten path. The company’s product line includes campers that have you covered for everything from a luxurious off-grid escape with a whole new level of comfort and security to off-road camping accommodations for an experience that immerses View the full article

For over 25 years Kimberley Kampers has been helping Australians and customers around the world explore off the beaten path. The company’s product line includes campers that have you covered for everything from a luxurious off-grid escape with a whole new level of comfort and security to off-road camping accommodations for an experience that immerses View the full article

Whether you need to keep your lunch cool on an afternoon hike or you’re feeding a ravenous crew of paddlers or climbers for a week at a time, Canyon Coolers has a solution to keep your perishables cold. Canyon Coolers is based in Flagstaff, Arizona, and has been manufacturing premium coolers for over a decade. View the full article

Trucks are all about utility, and we love that. They are the Swiss army knives of the automotive world, and there isn’t much a 4×4 truck like our 2020 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4×4 SR can’t do. Still, being who we are, there is always room for improvement, and we want to share that with View the full article

Our web guys keep track of what key phrases are trending on the Internet, so when one of our managing editors, Phil McRae, came to us and said, “Hey, the phrase ‘Van Life’ is super hot for search engine returns right now,” we immediately thought of the three bitchin’ 4×4 vans we had on Ultimate View the full article