I didn’t have the best off-road judgment as a teen
It’s a wonder I’ve made it this far. I made more than my fair share of stupid decisions when I was growing up, and many of them involved a motorized vehicle. And a great [...]
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All I want for Christmas is non-stupid wheel rims
Both my wife’s Toyota 4Runner and my Ram 2500 have stupid wheel rims on them. All eight wheels just collect dirt, mud and snow when we take them off road, and that causes [...]
Finally, the perfect hunting & fishing truck
The CEOs of all the major truck makers have put their differences aside and come together to build the perfect hunting and fishing vehicle. Outdoors enthusiasts have been [...]
I’m wishing for the perfect hunting truck
I think most of the auto manufacturers are missing a heck of a niche. The big three have quite a few vehicles that do well in the woods, but nothing that’s designed [...]
One truck for four drivers is no bueno
My wife started a new job at the end of last year that’s completely work-from-home. Since she wasn’t driving her 4Runner much, we figured it was a good time to sell that [...]
Good tires make all the difference off-road
It’s great to have a souped-up, high-zoot, winch-equipped monster truck for hunting and fishing. And there are times when a really good four-wheel-drive system is [...]
Smart Keys — a first-world problem
Vehicles have come a long way since I was a kid. Last week, while driving the Toyota Tacoma, my oldest son was complaining about the lack of legroom in the back seat. I [...]
Jeep has drastically improved the Compass
The Chrysler Corporation has been shaking things up in the automotive world. Some of the changes they’ve made over the last few years have been fantastic, while others, at [...]
You can get a good hunting rig without having to customize it
There are a couple of trucks and at least one SUV on the market these days that are perfect just the way they come off the lot – no aftermarket modifications necessary. As [...]
4Runner is still the top dog in the mid-size SUV world
I had a pair of Toyota 4Runners in my driveway a few weeks ago. One was my family’s own 2012 model, and the other was the brand-new, 2017 TRD Off-Road version. I wish we [...]