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Would you try this with your current trailering setup?

Trusting Mac's Trailer Tie Downs
45239597 Posted April 4 2013 06:53 AM by John Cappa

While in Moab, Utah, for the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari, we received an invite to watch an awesome example of trusting your product. Colin McLemore of Mac's Custom Tie-Downs strapped his new Jeep Wrangler to a trailer using...

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Trying out the new Rancho mono-tubes

Rancho RS7000MT Shocks
49081629 Posted March 19 2013 09:59 PM by John Cappa

 I've been running the same old gas-charged mono-tube shocks on my '73 J-2000 for several years. I've never been particularly happy with the valving. The compression seemed much too soft and even the rebound felt weak, but...

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Leaving nothing to chance

Suspension Mock Up
43725706 Posted March 17 2013 07:18 AM by John Cappa

 When building a 4x4 I don't like leaving anything to chance. I often go wheeling alone and I also don't want to go wheeling with others and be "that guy" that has issues with his truck the whole trip. I like to test fit my...

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Best automatic transmission shifter ever?

Poly Performance Winters Shifter
41993119 Posted November 27 2012 10:42 PM by John Cappa

 I been working on my GM truck and I needed a good solid shifter to get rid of the rickety worn-out factory column shifter. I really like and trust the Winters Sidewinder shifters so I called Poly Performance and ordered...

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Channellock 9-inch Professional Multi-Purpose Welder's Plier

U.S. Made Welding Pliers That Make My Life Easier
40979483 Posted November 8 2012 08:20 AM by John Cappa

I've done all different kinds of welding for over 25 years yet I have never owned my own pair of welding pliers. Call me crazy or too cheap and lazy to buy a pair but I've simply made do with a pair of cutters and a regular...

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The Swiss Army knife of welders

Miller Multimatic 200
40960994 Posted November 7 2012 03:55 AM by John Cappa

Tools take up a lot of precious garage space. Any day you can consolidate and make more room while still maintaining capability is a good day. If you are a regular fabricator then you know of the three major weld processes:...

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You got questions, we got answers!

TALK TO US LIVE! eBay Jeepster Project
41280079 Posted October 24 2012 09:00 AM by John Cappa

Today at noon PST you can talk to us live online and ask about the eBay Jeepster Project! Do you wanna know what motor mounts we used, how well the Ram Jet V-8 fit, why we swapped out the front clip, where Mel shops for...

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Weekend wrenching

M1008 CUCV and M101A2 Trailer Bed Conversion
44378250 Posted October 21 2012 06:34 AM by John Cappa

 Over the weekend I found some time to work on my M1008 GM truck. Sometime ago I bought the truck followed by the purchase of an M101A2 trailer. The plan has been to combine the two since the bed of my truck was a little...

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Rolling stock for my next 4x4

Super Swamper Bogger Project Truck
44134686 Posted October 8 2012 05:37 PM by John Cappa

 Today my tires came in for my next project rig. The rolling stock will be on old school 15-inch wheels. The tires of choice for this particular 4x4 are the ultra-aggressive Interco Super Swamper Boggers in 18/39.5-15...

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You can own it!

Four Wheeler eBay Jeepster at Auction
39354932 Posted September 4 2012 03:03 PM by John Cappa

 That's right, the Four Wheeler/Off Road Evolution eBay Jeepster is up for auction on eBay. The proceeds from the auction will go to charity, to the California Trail Users Coalition to keep 4x4 trails open! Currently the...

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Episode 8 is live

Video: Four Wheeler eBay Jeepster Project
39782131 Posted August 23 2012 12:20 AM by John Cappa

Episode 8 of the Four Wheeler eBay Jeepster project is live! Off Road Evolution cranks and starts our Ram Jet 350 V-8 for the first time. It's almost done!CLICK HERE for video and voting.

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Episode 7 is live!

Video: Four Wheeler eBay Jeepster Project
39781864 Posted August 22 2012 06:18 PM by John Cappa

 Episode 7 of our eBay Jeepster is live! Off Road Evolution bolts up the 40-inch Nitto tires and slaps the body on our '70 Jeepster! We're in the home stretch! Don't forget to vote for Four Wheeler and Off Road Evolution!...

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Episode 4 is Live!

Video: Four Wheeler eBay Jeepster Project
38595482 Posted July 25 2012 06:16 PM by John Cappa

 Episode 4 of our eBay Jeepster is live! Off Road Evolution preps our 350hp GM Ram Jet 350 crate engine for the chassis! Don't forget to vote for Four Wheeler and Off Road Evolution! The proceeds from the auction of our...

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Episode 3 is live!

Video: Four Wheeler eBay Jeepster Project
42591837 Posted July 24 2012 07:37 AM by John Cappa

 Episode 3 of our eBay Jeepster is live! Off Road Evolution is mocking up the rollcage and we're tossing the factory frame and drivetrain for something more powerful, stronger, and more modern! Don't forget to vote for Four...

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The CUCV that shouldn't be

My Odd-Ball M1008
38531956 Posted June 6 2012 02:31 AM by John Cappa

Over the weekend I had some time to look over the new-to-me '85 M1008 that I bought a few weeks ago. I knew it had some odd-ball stuff on it but I had no idea how...

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