*This article is geared towards a typical Soft-Roader rig with either very mild All Terrains or even street tires and traveling at slow speeds on [ … ]
Category: Back-Road 101
Emergency Kits
Any time you leave civilization you should have an emergency kit in your vehicle. At the very least you should always have a basic first [ … ]
Spotting Guide
This guide is part of a lesson plan I created for Spotters. I am posting it here for free use by Clubs and other not [ … ]
Meet Buddy
A couple of weeks ago I went looking for a good visual Spotting Guide that had clear hand signals and was OK to freely distribute. [ … ]
Working Load Vs Breaking Strength for recovery equipment
In the world of Professional Rigging the equipment used by Crane Operators has to conform to very strict regulations as to the load an item [ … ]
Limited-Slips and Lockers: What’s the dif?
In the center of your axle there is a Differential (circled in green above). If you have Independent Suspension you still have a differential, only [ … ]
Tow Rope Vs Recovery Strap
Whether it’s a strap, rope, chain or cable, the important differentiation is whether it is for Towing for for Recovery.Tow ropes are designed for pulling [ … ]
Airing Up
Once your trip into the backcountry is over you need to return your tires to street pressure. Failing to do this before you drive very [ … ]
Tread Design and Traction
Most people know the basic types of tread designs just from seeing them on trucks, but many don’t actually understand how the different aspects of [ … ]
Water Crossings
Water crossings can be very exciting, however there are important considerations for the safety of you, your vehicle, and the fish. Environmental Concerns The first [ … ]