Author Archives: Dan Cole
Episode 29 – Crawlin for the Fallen, Jeep Cherokee, GM Marries Isuzu again, Cute-Ute ditch the CVT, and Switching to Synthetic Winch Rope
To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! [audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/the4x4podcast/Episode_29.mp3] Direct Download On this 29th episode of the podcast we bring you an interview with Randy Batman to learn more about an event to benifit the families of two officers who were killed in the line of … Continue reading
VOTD – Actual a footage if the 6×6 Mercedes Benz G63 AMG
Recently I ran across a photo on Facebook of a really cool looking G63 AMG that had been highly modified to be a true offroading monster. The regular G63 and is more of a pavement beast with some offroading somewhere in the family tree. Let’s list what is seen in the video at least. -Geared … Continue reading
Introduction of the video feed
I’ve been considering adding a video feed for the podcast for a while so this is sort of a test. If you don’t already know, I am very fond of the audio format for the show because, like I always say at the start of the show, you can listen while in the garage wrenching … Continue reading
Episode 28 – Interview with Compact Camping Concepts
To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! [audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/the4x4podcast/Episode_28.mp3] Direct Download On this 28th episode of the podcast we bring you an interview with Scott of Compact Camping Concepts to talk about DIY trailer based adventures. In the news segment we talk about: your thoughts … Continue reading
Do Good As You Go – More on the Maya Rally 2012
After talking to Anthony of Overland Nomads and Bryon of Exploring Elements I’ve been fascinated by the Muskoka Foundation. This is a great read and is bound to inspire more travelers to “do good as you go.” You really should take time to read through the whole article amd consider what you could do to … Continue reading
I just discovered a hilarious Jeepin YouTuber!
Tonight I listened to the latest episode of the XJTalk Show and Tony did an interview with Matt from bleepinjeep.com. Matt has a very dry sense of humor which I think is very funny. The videos are also very informative which makes it another great resource. Go ahead and check out Matt’s other videos and … Continue reading
The Baja Experience Thanks to Hero Offroad – Episode 27
To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! [audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/the4x4podcast/Episode_27.mp3] Direct Download An abrupt message on Facebook from Armando Verdugo of Hero Offroad late one night while I was still at work sent my pulse through the roof and brought an instant sweat to my palms. I didn’t … Continue reading
Episode 26 – Overland Nomads and Exploring Elements takes on the Mayan Rally and lots Jeep Wrangler news
To stream the audio for the show, you can click on the play button right here! [audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/the4x4podcast/Episode_26.mp3] Direct Download On this episode of the podcast we bring you an interview with #teamastrid comprised of Anthony, from Overland Nomads and Bryon from Exploring Elements about the experience in the Mayan Rally. In the news we … Continue reading
VOTD: The Power of Diesel Performance – Watch a V10 TDI VW Toureg in a Tug-o-War with a Chevy Silverado HD
Sometimes the big boys just aren’t ready to play and this short video showcases some true diesel performance. The Silverado is at 360 HP and 380 lb-ft of torque while the VW Toureg has 310 HP and 553 lb-ft of torque. In a tug-o-war its all about the torque, which that VW has tons of and … Continue reading
Vintage Jeeps Can Now Look More Vintage
In California, license plates stay with the cars even if the vehicle gets a new owner. That is one way that vehicles can retain their classic plates. Now these replica legacy plates are available for your modernized vintage jeep thanks to a bill signed by the California governor. Check out the press release below. Classic … Continue reading
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