Off Road Adventures Magazine

December 2007
Buyers' Guides
December 2007 | By Off-Road Adventures Staff
  SMITTYBILT AIR COMPRESSOR Powered by a 1/3 hp 12-volt, oil-less direct drive motor with 30 amp inline fuse for added protection. It includes an easy twist screw-on brass inflator top and a quick release 16 ft. coil hose...
Events
December 2007 | By Phil Dayton
The annual Camp Wamp group photo. Camp Nejedly originally was started by California Senator John A. Nejedly from District 7...


December 2007 | By Chris Collard
IF YOU ARE LIKE US, there are certain events that trigger an irresistible urge to take action, somewhere, Winter Fun is all about the fun! Seemingly impervious to cold climes and frosty hands, the kids had more fun than anyone, slipping and sliding down a fresh coating of the frosty white stuff. somehow. The smell of pizza might necessitate an immediate call to Domino's, or the sound of mud terrains howling down the road might send you home to wrench on your rig: spontaneous and uncontrollable, these urges are knee-jerk reactions...
Feature Vehicles
December 2007 | By Steve Temple
If you were having as good a start on the Supercross circuit as Josh Grant, you’d be doing “whips” or “heel clicks” as well. In 2006, only his second year as a full-time pro, Josh Grant practically took up residence on the podium in the East Supercross Lites series to finish in third place for the season. He then maintained that momentum going into the outdoor Motocross Lites series to also capture third place overall...


December 2007 | By Dan Ciganovich
DEALER SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (DSI) has just released their No Fear Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Limited Edition trucks — available on the GMT900 half-ton platform in both 2 and 4 wheel drive. The all new Silverado and Sierra, which GM released for the 2007 model year, represents a bold new look for these trucks. In addition, both the chassis and powertrain were redesigned giving them an edge in a very competitive segment...
How-To Tech
December 2007 | By Chris Collard
In the last installment we made a few small changes to our 2007 Tundra Double Cab 4x4 as the parts for the all-new Toyota became available. This month we continue improving Project Deepwoods’ utility and performance with our goal at the end to have a truly unique 4x4 for the avid off-road adventurer. It’s funny how the note of a good performance exhaust exudes a certain level of intimidation to those within earshot...
News
December 2007 | By Steve Temple
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...
Product Reviews
December 2007 | By Jim Allen
WHAT DO YOU CALL A PERSON TRAINED AND EDUCATED IN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LUBRICANTS AND THE REDUCTION OF FRICTION IN MOVING PARTS? A TRIBOLOGIST. NO, WE’RE NOT GOING TO GIVE YOU A TRIBOLOGY DEGREE, BUT THE NEXT THREE EPISODES OF FINESSE WILL GIVE YOU ENOUGH INFO TO MAKE YOU DANGEROUS AT THE LOCAL QUICK LUBE! SYNERGY — The Big Picture Synergy is all about making the ingredients in a lubricant hold hands and sing Kumbaya. The base oil and additives must be compatible with each other and for their given application...
Vehicle Reviews
December 2007 | By Denis Snow
  Back in 2002 Jeep introduced their Liberty to the mid-size SUV market. Since then, the market has grown and now so has the Liberty. Originally Jeep’s marketing department targeted it to appeal to 60% women and 40% men buyers...