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1 week ago | 
offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker
The third-generation (2022–2025) Toyota Tundra is a beast, but there’s always room for improvement. Bilstein offers a full range of products for the truck, including the company’s new B8 6112 and B8 6100 shock packages. These packages provide several benefits that enhance the Tundra’s overall suspension performance to make it even better.
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2 weeks ago | 
offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker
There’s a new player in the rugged-terrain tire segment: the TIS RT1 by Hercules. This tire is a collaboration between Hercules Tires and TIS Offroad, and it’s said to perform just as well on rocky trails as it does on pavement. But how does it accomplish that feat? Read on. What Is A Rugged-Terrain Tire? Rugged-terrain tires are a hot segment in the off-road market—and for good reason. They bridge the gap between all-terrain and mud-terrain tires.
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2 weeks ago | 
dieselarmy.com | Ken Brubaker
There are those who choose a short-wheelbase 4×4 for the trail, and then there are those who give the nod to a full-size rig. Colin Mecey is the latter, and his 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD may be big, but it has proven its agility on the Rubicon Trail. In fact, Colin reports that the truck had no body damage when it emerged from the trail after the three-day run. A House Purchase Spurred The Silverado's BuildThe trail-prowling part of the Silverado's history began with the purchase of a house.
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2 weeks ago | 
offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker
Off-road vehicles have always had their share of electrical accessories, such as extra lighting, winches, air compressors, and more. Today, you can add electric fans, fuel and cooling pumps, and EFI to that list. All of these components require even more electrical current to function at their full potential. Powermaster understands what it takes to keep a modern 4×4 charging, as the company has been designing and manufacturing alternators for over 30 years.
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3 weeks ago | 
offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker
Oliver Ohlinger wanted a “desert-style 4×4 Ford Ranger” since he was a kid, and the rig you see here is the result of that yearning — and a lot of fabbing and wrenching. It’s a go-fast rig with plenty of power, impressive suspension travel, and more. Turns out, the 1995 Ford Ranger is also a good rockcrawler. A Grenaded 4.0-Liter V6 Led To A 5.0-Liter V8When Oliver purchased his Ranger, it had a tired 4.0-liter V6 engine.
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1 month ago | 
offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker
If the current 4×4 prices have you chuckling, rest assured that there are ways to own a capable off-roader without spending a large amount of your hard-earned cash. For example, Tyson Jumper bought and modified his 1992 Jeep Cherokee for approximately $5,000, and the budget-built rig has conquered the infamous Rubicon Trail. It Began With A $1,000 Cherokee XJThe story of Tyson’s XJ began over ten years ago, when he purchased the rig from a Craigslist seller for just $1,000.
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1 month ago | 
offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker
If you’re an off-road junkie, chances are the Rubicon Trail has been calling your name for a while now. It’s the crown jewel of rock crawling—an iconic route that’s topped the bucket list for wheelers for decades. While many have accomplished the goal of tackling the trail (with a few new dents and stories to show for it), countless others have yet to point their 4x4s onto the legendary obstacles.
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1 month ago | 
offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker
You may notice 4x4s coated in trail dirt and mud arriving at the off-road and overlanding-focused 2025 MOORE Expo in Springfield, Missouri. This is thanks to the first-ever Midwest Discovery Route—an exclusive, optional 300-mile off-road adventure that leads participants to the Expo. The Midwest Discovery Route Is Designed For Overland VehiclesThe new Midwest Discovery Route, presented by Midland Radio, is a standalone event that runs from April 21–26.
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1 month ago | 
offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker
A lot is happening behind the scenes at the 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals as preparations get underway for the 2025 season, and we have exclusive news and updates on what 4×4 fans can expect. For example, new vendors, awards, and more are in store for both the 38th Annual Steve Shannon 4-Wheel Jamboree Summer Nationals in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and the 44th Annual Tire Rack 4-Wheel Jamboree Fall Nationals Driven by Yokohama, in Danville, Indiana.
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2 months ago | 
offroadxtreme.com | Ken Brubaker
Over the past few months, the team at BMR Suspension has rolled out a variety of suspension and chassis parts to make the popular 2021-2025 Ford Bronco even better, both off-road and on-road. The company isn’t slowing down with its new product offerings, and its newest creation is a beefy, on-car-adjustable Panhard rod that provides several upgrades compared to the factory rod. As a bonus, it’s designed and manufactured in the USA. What Does A Panhard Rod Do?
