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[motorsport] Sheldon Creed wins rain-shortened Truck race at Kentucky
Creed, 22, was declared the winner of Saturday night’s NASCAR Truck Series race at Kentucky Speedway when NASCAR called the race after the completion of 71 of a scheduled 150 laps due to persistent rain in the area. Almost immediately after the conclusion of Stage 2 – which Creed won – the race was red-flagged for lightning in the area as thunderstorms rolled into the area. The event ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Austin Cindric sweeps Kentucky Xfinity doubleheader, fight erupts
One night after grabbing a victory at Kentucky Speedway in overtime, Cindric dominated Friday night’s Alsco 300, leading 181 of 200 laps as he cruised to his fourth series victory. “I’m just so excited. This is all a credit to my team. What we did tonight was really impressive because we ran one set-up last night and won the race and came with another set-up and won the race again,” ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Ford Bronco: Before the Speculation Ends on July 13, We Revisit Some Awesome Builds
Hot on the heels of the 2021 Ford F-150 livestream reveal, Ford is now gearing up to officially reveal its not-so-hush-hush 2021 Ford Bronco on July 13, 2021. And no, although close, that’s not OJ’s birthday. Finally, after years of speculation, Ford will dish all on its new Bronco, most certainly a fresh take on View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 41 Early Broncos That Help Us Appreciate Ford's 1966-1977 Off-Road Staple
Compiling this story has shown us that there is no shortage of first-generation 1966-1977 early Broncos customized for off-roading, rock crawling, overlanding, and performance. The Ford Bronco has been a staple among off-roaders, and with the official introduction of the 2021 Ford Bronco, we imagine the popularity of the vintage variety will only grow. To View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Ford Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of the Bronco With a New 2021 Bronco
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Ford Bronco, a short-wheelbase 4x4 called the Bronco that captured the hearts of off-roaders and outdoorsmen. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Reliving the 1978-1996 Full Size Ford Bronco: Feature Builds You May (Or May Not) Remember
While we love the early Bronco (1966-1977) and the fact that Ford’s bringing the Bronco back for 2021, the full size Ford Bronco (classified here as model years 1978-1996) will always have a strong following in the off-road race and recreation crowd. We gathered a couple dozen full size Bronco features from over the years—and View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Installing Custom Fuel Wheels and a Switch-pros Wiring Panel to our Toyota Tundra Overland Project
More on this Toyota Tundra Build! Trail Ready Tundra: Part One 2014 Toyota Tundra- Trail Ready Tundra: Part Two Adding an ARE Shell, Bed Rug, and Topper Lift to Our Overland Project Toyota We Install a Front Runner Low Profile Roof Rack on a 2014 Toyota Tundra We’re calling our Toyota Tundra Overland project done. View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 1966 Ford Bronco V-8 4WD First Released to the Pages of Four Wheeler Magazine
As we pen this story, excitement for the 2021 Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport is at a tipping point—but do you remember when the 1966 Ford Bronco first got its V-8 engine? The 1966 Ford Bronco graced the cover of Four Wheeler magazine in April of 1966, and it brought with it a new View the full article
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[motorsport] Johnson "a smarter, stronger person" after COVID-19 experience
Johnson, in his final fulltime season as a NASCAR driver, received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, July 3 and missed last weekend’s Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was the first race the seven-time Cup Series champion has missed after a streak of 663 consecutive starts. But following consecutive negative test results this past Monday and again on Tuesday – ...Keep reading View the full article
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[foxsports]
Jimmie Johnson confused, frustrated after virus scare
Jimmie Johnson is just as confused as everyone else about his plight with the coronavirus View the full article
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[foxsports]
Jimmie Johnson has no clear answers about coronavirus scare
Jimmie Johnson is just as confused as everyone else about his plight with the coronavirus View the full article
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[motorsport] Toyota reveals revised WRC schedule for Katsuta
Originally, the Japanese driver was supposed to contest eight rallies in 2020 at the wheel of a fourth factory-entered Yaris WRC, including all seven European events. However, after finishing seventh in Monte Carlo and ninth in Sweden, Katsuta's plans were placed on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following last week's reveal of a revised calendar, Toyota has now clarified that ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Toyota reveals revised WRC schedule for Katsuta
Originally, the Japanese driver was supposed to contest eight rallies in 2020 at the wheel of a fourth factory-entered Yaris WRC, including all seven European events. However, after finishing seventh in Monte Carlo and ninth in Sweden, Katsuta's plans were placed on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following last week's reveal of a revised calendar, Toyota has now clarified that ...Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Austin Cindric earns first Xfinity oval win at Kentucky
Cindric's win is the third of his NXS career and his first on an oval. "I don't care what shape the track is -- If it's dirt, oval I don't care," he told FS1. "I'm just happy that this Ford Mustang is in Victory Lane. We've come so close all year. These guys have given me so many awesome, race-winning cars. "I'm pumped, this is awesome. I'd love to come back and show another performance ...Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] 2021 Bronco Fever: Looking Back to the Bronco’s 50th Anniversary
Bronco fanatics don’t need much encouragement to celebrate their shared passion. View the full article
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[motorsport] NASCAR to equip cars with underglow lighting for All-Star Race
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[fourwheeler] Granville King “From the Backcountry”: The Great Seawall
Due to their incredible popularity, we are revisiting Granville King’s “From the Backcountry” columns on fourwheeler.com. Granville King’s column ran in Four Wheeler magazine from 1984 until his passing in 1989. Granville was a retired aerospace engineer and television screenwriter who lived off-grid in a trailer in Baja, Mexico. His off-road experiences were many, and View the full article
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[fourwheeler] New Products: Gladiator Tube Doors, Super Duty Track Bar, Transfer Flow Gas Tank
We constantly scour the internet in search of the newest and coolest parts for your trucks. This week we’re taking a look at a trio of awesome products that is sure to impress. Quadratec Jeep Wrangler JK, JL, and Gladiator JT Tube Doors Visibility is key when off-roading, which is the driving reason why View the full article
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Top Mods for Jeeps
We might be a little biased, but becoming a Jeep owner is a pretty exciting event to be celebrated. Whether your Jeep is brand new or just new to you, there are a lot of top mods for Jeeps you should consider adding to your new vehicle. There’s a long list of modifications you can choose, and it can get overwhelming to understand which are best for beginners. Luckily, our team of experts can help guide you through the process of customizing your new ride. The first step to deciding what mods to invest in is deciding how much time you’ll spend off-roading or if your Jeep will be a daily driver — or a little of both. This is important information to share with us; it will let us know what mods to suggest. If any of these mods are already a part of your new Jeep, you’ll need to let us inspect them for any damage and replace them if necessary. Floor Liners Simply put, you’re going to be spending a lot of time inside your Jeep rolling through the great outdoors. You’ll want to keep things clean, and factory floor liners won’t cut it. You’ll need some custom liners that stand out to elements that you bring in when you’re done exploring outside of your Jeep. Carpeted mats are great for resisting stains and preventing damage from everyday use. Up your game with rubber mats that have grooves to trap mud, snow, and moisture from rain. Opt for the heavy-duty versions with an outer “lip” to contain what you bring in, whether it’s in the front seat or the back, or the cargo area. Bonus — these are the liners that can be easily cleaned with a simple hose-down. Seat Covers Along with protecting the floors in your Jeep, you’ll also want to protect the seats. Remember that you won’t always have a roof to cover up from elements like UV rays, wind, and the surprise rain shower. Over time, this can wreak havoc on your seats and covers can prevent you from having to replace the entire seat altogether. Another great advantage of getting seat covers is the ability to add your custom touch with different colors or designs. Covers are commonly made of fabrics like polyester or nylon and can even add storage options to the seats with add-on bags or pockets, something that can come in handy when you’re looking to haul gear for overlapping. Bumpers Those plastic factory bumpers that come with your Jeep? They’re essentially just for looks. If you were to get into a collision, they won’t do too much to protect the body of your jeep from further damage. Heavy-duty front and rear bumpers , on the other hand, should be one of the first mods you ask our team about — even if your Jeep will be a daily driver. This is also another mod that will give you a chance to customize the look of your Jeep. There are a variety of aftermarket bumper styles that are cost-efficient: Your Axleboy expert will help you decide which bumper style is right for your Jeep. More Mods to Consider There’s no end to the ways you can modify your new Jeep, and while the above list covers some of the most common, there are also a few smaller mods to think about if you’re just getting started. When it comes to choosing modifications for your new Jeep, don’t guess — work with the Axleboy team to make sure you get the experience and expertise needed so the right mods are installed, the first time! The post Top Mods for Jeeps appeared first on Axleboy Offroad - St Louis . View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Installing Low Profile Front Runner Roof Racks on our Overland Toyota
More on this 2014 Toyota Tundra Project! Trail Ready Tundra: Part One Our Off-Road Mods Continue with ADD, Rigid & Warn Adding an ARE Shell, Bed Rug, and Topper Lift to Our Overland Project Toyota We’re getting down to the wire on our Toyota Tundra Overland project. If you’ve been following along the last few View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Installing Low Profile Front Runner Roof Racks on our Overland Toyota
More on this 2014 Toyota Tundra Project! Trail Ready Tundra: Part One Our Off-Road Mods Continue with ADD, Rigid & Warn Adding an ARE Shell, Bed Rug, and Topper Lift to Our Overland Project Toyota We’re getting down to the wire on our Toyota Tundra Overland project. If you’ve been following along the last few View the full article
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[autosport] Parker, Buttafuoco win eNASCAR Heat Pro League Round 10
Round 10 of the 2020 eNASCAR Heat Pro League season in association with Motorsport Games took the drivers to Auto Club Speedway View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Adding an ARE Camper Shell, Bed Rug, and Topper EZ Lift Bed Tent to our 2014 Toyota
If you’ve been following along, you know that we’ve made great strides in improving our 2014 Toyota Tundra Overland Project, which is a joint effort between Truckin and Fuel Offroad. Starting with a slightly used 2014, we got the suspension performance and stance right with a BDS upper arm and Fox coilover kit. We added View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Toyota Tundra Exterior Upgrades from Addictive Desert Designs, Rigid industries and Warn
Last month we introduced you to our overland-style Tundra build that we’re putting together with Thomas Hale from Fuel Offroad. We already adjusted the altitude and suspension travel with the help of a BDS and Fox coilover kit and 35-inch Fuel Gripper XT tires. This month we took the next step and added bumpers, side View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Toyota Tundra Suspension Lift with BDS, Fox & Fuel
We don’t get to do a lot of Toyota tech around here. It’s not because we don’t want to. We love Toyotas—just look at this month’s cover truck. The main reason is there’s simply less Toyotas that are being modified than the Big Three, and less of them out there in the first place. But View the full article