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picture2.jpg Versatile Hardmount Onboard Air System
With proper preparation, designing and installing a versatile onboard system that looks as good as it performs can be quite rewarding. Using common parts, this article walks through a well-designed OBA system which integrates well with the vehicle, while maintaining options for future expansion and uses beyond airing up tires.
p10.gif Portable Onboard Air Installation
This article describes an onboard air setup that is inexpensive, versatile, and portable. If you your 4WD is a daily driver and you don't want to permanently give up the space required for an OBA system, and you want to keep your A/C compressor, this will give you great ideas on how to build your own portable OBA system.


118_1888_small.jpg Tips for improving the Dana 300 transfer case
If you're rebuilding a Dana 300 transfer case, there are several easy and very effective modifications you can make at the same time: add an oil level sight tube, add FWD Hi-Range capability, replace the pressed-in vent tube, and replace the stock hex head bolts which can damage the case.
nuts.jpg Nuts and Bolts about Fasteners, Chapter Two - Nuts
In this installment of our discussion about fasteners, we'll travel into the boring but equally as critical properties of nuts and washers. We'll show you the different types of nuts that are common to our assemblies and modifications.
blurb.jpg Nuts and Bolts about Fasteners- Chapter One
This is the first in a series of articles regarding fasteners. Over the coming months we will discuss bolts, screws, nuts, washers, specialty fasteners and their applications. The purpose of this article is to provide a cursory overview of the common nomenclature, grades and classes, identification of both SAE Inch and ISO / DIN Metric bolts and screws and a short overview of screw threads.
In cab Winch Remote Switch
Installing an in cab winch remote switch is easy and provides instant access to your winch controls!
60° V6 Power Tricks: Solutions for Corralling More Horses
General Motors' 60-degree V6 engine may not be the best or brightest product in the GM stable, but there is still potential... 4x4Wire details tips, tweaks, and tricks to get the most out of this oft-maligned motor.
moab03.jpg Tube It Out!
There are many ways that tubing out portions of your four wheeler can improve it's off road performance. It can improve departure and approach angles, allow more engine cooling, and allow larger tires with no lift. It also looks cool.

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