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This is the interior of the Reseda 4WPs sometime in the 1980s. The little girl at the counter is Leslee Adler, George"s daughter. Displays where simple then and often part of the stocking inventory...

In the last issue, we covered the beginning years of Transamerican Auto Parts and 4Wheel Parts Wholesalers. This issue we"ll touch on some of the happenings in the 1980s and 90s and look back at the company"s founder and past president, George Adler. The 1980s and 90s where a time of growth for Transamerican Auto Parts and 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers...

TAP began producing their own brand of tires and wheels. The Pro Comp tire line now includes five different tires in sizes to fit most every light truck, SUV and 4x4. All of which have been proven in competition as well as on the street and trail...

 CLICK IMAGE TO PURCHASE Air Lift Company is offering an unprecedented $100 consumer mail-in rebate through January 31st when you purchase an Air Lift air spring kit for your leaf sprung vehicle as well as an on-board air compressor system. Air Lift adjustable air springs stabilize your vehicle when towing or hauling a heavy load so that weight is properly distributed to all four tires. This gives you a safer, more comfortable ride, while providing up to 5,000 pounds of load support...

Here"s the scenario: you and your buddies are packing up your rigs for an extended weekend exploring your favorite trails. Doesn"t matter if the destination is the southwest desert or a pine forest in the northeast, the important thing is you"re heading to a trailhead you"ve used for years. You pull off the highway, wind through rural roads to the trailhead and spot a sign: Trail closed to OHVs...

Off-road enthusiasts have had a reality check in the last ten or so years. At one time, there was no such thing as too much lift. Physics be damned, the motto seemed to be “How high can we go...

In the California desert, about half way between L. A. and Las Vegas lies the Ghost Town of Calico...

Dealer Services International Offers Total Protection for Your New Rig By Dan Ciganovich TODAY A NEW TRUCK is going to set you back anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000, that's a whole lot of cash; that's what a house cost a few decades ago. Buying a new truck sure would be great, with a nice lift, eye-catching wheels, larger tires, and some body accessories. Wait a minute - a brand new truck with aftermarket accessories; what about the factory warranty? Is it still going to be under warranty after all this cool stuff is bolted on? The fact is, installing aftermarket accessories will not automatically void the factory warranty...

Too bad high altitude and four wheeling don't match quite as well. Here are some tips to help you and your rig work better in the high country. Many of you have seen the documentaries on climbing the high peaks, such as Mount Everest in Nepal, where dealing with the effects of altitude is a life or death situation...

Robotic steering and elaborate data acquisition make actual on-road testing prohibitively expensive for many aftermarket companies. Pro Comp undertook this monumental effort to validate a suspension system and tires. Pro Comp validated its current-model Silverado 6-inch lift kit back in 2008 using actual road testing...

As you know, the King of the Hammers is a daylong event combining desert racing and rock crawling, one that seriously challenges both equipment and drivers. “Challenges” might be too bland a word-”potentially destroys” would be more appropriate. The King goes beyond extreme, requiring a new word for “are-you-out-of-your-mind?” Think of racing at 90-plus mph through Johnson Valley, then flying over the series of Hammer trails, littered with boulders the size of refrigerators, at a slightly decreased speed...

While our first love is getting gritty in the great outdoors, Off-Road Adventures enjoys a bit of glitz and glamour as well. (Hey, wouldn't you like to be on TV? After all, it helps our hobby with some publicity, why not?) Unlike so many automotive-themed shows, though, Off-Road Adventures TV is about real people doing real things with real rigs. Over the last few episodes, for instance, vehicle makeovers have been done for regular folks on a Ford F-150, Toyota FJ Cruiser, and a Jeep TJ Wrangler...

When quizzed about the symbolism of a particular personal habit, noted psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud retorted, “Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. ” Aah, the simplicity. Only problem, you can’t apply that axiom across the board...

SUPERLIFT FILES REORGANIZATION Superlift filed for Chapter 11 Reorganization on April 8, 2009. Suspension companies are among the worst hit during the recent economic slump. Owner/President Bret Lovett said, "This particular economic situation has created issues on a scale most have never encountered...

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Whoever came up with the concept of “One size fits all” has never ventured off pavement. This blanket approach might work for Snuggies® or econo-car covers, but it simply doesn"t make sense for the kind of gear needed for your off-road rig. Everything on it has to be bigger, stronger, better and custom-fitted for tackling tough trails...

Imagine heading out with your friends to an off-road play area towing a 24-foot toy hauler, loaded with quads and gear, behind a brand new diesel-powered "one-ton" pickup. Such a task would be an effortless one; after all, towing 7,000 pounds behind a pickup with a maximum towing capacity of more than six tons could hardly be called a big load. Now imagine being in an accident with that trailer in-tow...

Have you noticed lately how many brand new lifted trucks you see on the road? Where are all these lifted trucks coming from you might ask? Well there"s no question trucks are more popular than ever, so it would make sense to see more lifted trucks than ever. But why are so many people buying brand new trucks and modifying them, and what about the factory warranty? Are these people taking a big risk or what? Well the answer is easy, Car Dealerships. That"s right, today many GM, Ford, Dodge, Jeep, Nissan, and Toyota dealerships are adding custom lift packages to their stock trucks and Jeeps, creating custom vehicles you can drive right off the dealership lot...

To celebrate our 50th anniversary, 4 Wheel Parts is giving away not one, but two custom Jeeps. You might be the winner of a fully restored 1961 Jeep CJ-5, in honor of the year 4 Wheel Parts was established. Or, you might get the keys to a one-of-a-kind 2011 Jeep Wrangler JK, outfitted with special-edition products from your favorite 4x4 manufacturers...

Going snow wheeling is great fun, but when getting stuck equates to spending the night in the front seat of a Jeep, the back of a truck, or hacking an igloo out of a snow bank, having the right gear is essential. Without a well-equipped rig, tools, and emergency equipment, and above all, experience, a casual day trip could end up as a nightmare. We can’t tell you the number of times we’ve come across a rig on the trail, frame-deep in the snow and the sun about to set...