Archived Articles from 2001...

Recent Articles - 2001; 2002

12/19/01 - Going Off-Road?… Don’t Forget These! 
Before you head for the uneven pavement, take a few moments to glance over the following list of often overlooked items to make sure your trip is a fun and safe one.

12/02/01 - All Ford Front Disc Brake Conversion 
A First Hand Experience. Ryan Flud shows us 15 steps to a front brake drum to disc conversion on his '73 Bronco.

11/11/01 - GPS Units, Handheld or Dash-Mounted?
Before you can consider all of the options, you have to consider which GPS Unit is right for you. Know the Pros and Cons of each.

10/21/01 - November Offroad Events
Thanksgiving is around the corner.  Before you begin the winter work on your ride, make sure to attend one of these Fall events.

10/06/01 - Get Your Money For Nothing
Zero percent financing deals may inspire America to buy a new vehicle.

09/26/01 - October  Offroad Events
Fawl Crawls must mean it's October. Some of these events may be in your back yard. Don't miss an opportunity to ride the trails with old friends and make a few new ones too!

09/25/01 - Fall, Food and Football
For those who love to socialize outdoors with great food and drink before a game, a race, a concert -- or wherever you tailgate. Here's everything you ever wanted to know about tailgating with your SUV.

09/11/01 - September Offroad Events
Just because summer is over doesn't mean the fun stops. Fall into fun with these offroad events!

09/10/01 - Eaton's ELocker Provides Extra Traction For "Project X"
You can expect unmatched traction and mobility with Eaton ELockers.

08/23/01 - Restorations, Projects and Modifications
Whether it's your daily driver, or a project vehicle that you hope to turn into the ultimate off-road machine, chances are you'll be making some modifications to it in the near future. The question is, where do you begin? 

08/10/01 - Have You Driven A Recalled Vehicle... Lately?
Ford and Firestone continue to battle over who's at fault. Other vehicles are being recalled also. Is your vehicle being recalled. Check the link to search for your ride.

07/20/01 - Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Alternative Power for your SUV
Ready or not alternative power is here.  It's coming to an SUV and offroad vehicle near you. 

07/06/01 - Towing 4WD Vehicles with 4 Wheels Down
If you travel a lot, and you own a 4WD, then chances are at some point you'll want to tow your 4-wheel drive vehicle along with you. Learn which vehicles are recommended and how to safely tow it.

06/21/01 - Women Engineers Stake Claim in the Male Dominated Truck Design
Will a woman's touch to SUV and truck design convince more women to buy? Automakers think so. 

06/20/01 - Navigational Aids to Get You Where You Want to Go
Navigation is the science of knowing where you are in the process of getting yourself from A to B in the most desirable way to accommodate your purposes. Maps and GPS's can help when navigating off road.

06/10/01 - Why Join a 4 Wheel Drive Club?
Every 4 wheeler should join a 4 wheel drive club.  Here a just a few of the reason why and what to look for in a club.

06/05/01 - Cover It Up!
Have you been considering a Camper Shell or Topper for your truck?  How about a tonneau cover?  There are many great products on the market to dress up your ride.  Discover the options and make your decision an educated one.

05/20/01 - A 4-Wheel Drive Should Provide Enjoyment, not a Financial Burden
Author Kyle Busch give us tips on buying and maintaining a used SUV or 4 Wheel Drive from his book.

05/10/01 - Jeep Gives Us Liberty and Death to the Cherokee
Liberty means death to the Cherokee and DiamlerCryslers latest addition to the SUV market.

05/01/01 - Jeep Camp
Have fun this summer.  Take your Jeep and your family to Camp Jeep or a Jeep Jamboree.

04/12/01 - Gadgets for your SUV and Truck
The new frontier of gadgets for your vehicle includes hand held GPS systems and more!

04/05/01 - Tips for Trouble Free Towing
Learn the terminology, the different hitches to choose from and how to determine which hitch is best for you.

03/21/01 - Responsible 4-Wheeling
You can be a responsible 4-Wheel off road user.

03/20/01 - Four-Wheelers are Land Wreckers ... Myth or Reality?
Are four-wheelers land wreckers? Discover the myth and reality.

03/11/01 - 2001 Rollover Reports
Here are the Rollover Reports for the 2001 model year SUVs and Light Trucks. Is this the best way to determine the safest vehicle?

02/14/01 - The Difference Between 4X4 and 4X2
Here's a little tech talk to familiarize everyone with 4-wheel drives, how they work and what you can expect.

02/13/01 - Why are Women Buying SUV's?
Women are flocking to Sport Utility Vehicles? Automobile makers are coming to grips with the fact that what women want and need in a vehicle is not much different than what men want and need.

02/05/01 - Do you need an SUV?
There are many choices if you're considering an SUV. Before you begin, here's something to help you determine if you "need" an SUV.

02/04/01 - Tips for your first off-road riding adventure.
From trail etiquette to getting yourself "unstuck". Everything you'll need to know before hitting the trail.

01/26/01 - What Once Was Old Is New Again
If we want to know where the future of SUV's are going, we might want to take a look at the past. From the Suburban to the Excursion.