Episode 256 – Traction Control, ABS and Other Electronic Fun

Join Jeff, Greg and Forrest as they discuss traction control, ABS and all the other axle related electronics on this episode of the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!

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Episode 216 – Two Jeeps In Two Weeks For Moab

Join Jeff, Greg and Jason as they cover the adventure of getting to Moab for Easter Jeep Safari on this episode of the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!

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Episode 79 – Vick from VKS Fab!!

Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my tenacious and tolerant co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for a combined 30 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 79!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

December Giveaway

Main Topic: Vick from VKS

Vick, tell us a little bit about who you are and how you got into 4 wheeling.
How did VKS Fab get started?
What do you guys do at VKS Fab?
What Does VKS stand for?

http://www.vksfab.com/
https://www.facebook.com/VKSFab/
https://www.instagram.com/vksfab/

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
First Aid Show notes episode 78

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Events and Happenings:

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016

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Episode 57 – More Prep and Why Are We So Tired?

Episode 57 – More Prep and Why Are We So Tired?

Intro: Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for a combined 30 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Whether you’re looking for a Sunday drive or some hard core rock crawling!! We will cover it all!

Episode 57!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Condition Zero!! Condition zero manufactures firearms mounting solutions for those who prefer the convenience and confidence that comes with having the perfect mounting solution for their firearm. Condition Zero Mounts.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

October Giveaway:

The winner of the Rack Bone this month is BretJK07

Lucas Oil Off Road Expo
http://www.offroadexpo.com/off-road-expo-schedule-events-posted

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Hey guys,
I’m enjoying the new podcast, but I have mixed emotions about Greg finally lifting his rig. Part of me enjoyed listening to him agonize about which lift kit to go with. But I guess it is for the best. Now we will get to hear some more wheeling adventure stories because there won’t be any excuses why he won’t take his Jeep out on the trail! 🙂

I have a question for you. I live in AZ and my brother is in southern California. One of our goals is to run the Rubicon in the next year or two. The problem is that my brother has a stock mid 2000’s 4runner 4×4 with a V8. What are the minimum modifications he would need to do to have a “pleasant” experience on the con? I have a TJ Rubicon on 35s, with skids, a winch, and a cage, so I’m assuming I’d be ok.

Events and Happenings:

Lucas Oil Off Road Expo
Fairplex, Pomona CA
October 3rd-4th

Homepage


Booth 6420

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Episode 44 – Tube Benders feat. Joe from Rogue Fab

Episode 44 – Tube Benders feat. Joe from Rogue Fab

Intro: Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for 15 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Whether you’re looking for a Sunday drive or some hard core rock crawling!! We will cover it all!

Episode 44!!

Tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

August giveaway:
Tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com
Dave from Tab and Slot Episode 40

To celebrate Fabrication month High Sierra 4×4 is teaming up with Tab and Slot.com to give one lucky winner a fabrication project or their very own!

Main Topic: Tube Benders with Rogue

https://www.roguefab.com/index.php
Joe, Tell us about yourself.
Tell us about Rogue Fab.
Let’s talk Benders
Horizontal and vertical

https://www.roguefab.com/
Rogue Fabrication sells tube benders, Tubing Notchers, Die Sets and fabrication tools

Why should you buy a Tubing Bender from Rogue Fab? Price and performance. If you have shopped around you have seen what other manufacturers charge for die sets. Or you have seen the benders that don’t bend strong tubing and only bend to 90 degrees. Why spend over $1000 on a bender or make huge compromises in functionality when you could have bought a RogueFab bender and had all the features you need for less money?

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Hey just got done listening to your newest podcast episode and you had mentioned about potentially upgrading to 60’s! I thought maybe you should do a monthly giveaway with your 44’s? Id love a chance to get some rubi axles under my Cherokee! Just a thought haha great job guys with the show, best podcast out there! Great technical info and yall know what yall are talking about!

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Tab and Slot Giveaway!!

Events and Happenings:

Cantina for the Con
September 5th-6th at the Spillway

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Episode 41 – Welding Feat. Andy From Miller Welding

Episode 41 – Welding Feat. Andy From Miller Welding!

Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for 15 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Whether you’re looking for a Sunday drive or some hard core rock crawling!! We will cover it all!

Episode 41!!

Tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

August giveaway:
Tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com

Lots of projects going on this month like the High Sierra 4×4 Expedition Trailer.
https://www.roguefab.com/
Rogue Fabrication sells tube benders, Tubing Notchers, Die Sets and fabrication tools

Why should you buy a Tubing Bender from Rogue Fab? Price and performance. If you have shopped around you have seen what other manufacturers charge for die sets. Or you have seen the benders that don’t bend strong tubing and only bend to 90 degrees. Why spend over $1000 on a bender or make huge compromises in functionality when you could have bought a RogueFab bender and had all the features you need for less money?

http://www.metalmartrancho.com/
Located in Rancho Cordova and serving the greater Sacramento area with sales in steel sheet and tube, aluminum products and stainless steel. We also have nuts & bolts, casters and a large selection of remnant metals in all products. Shearing and cutting available. For all your metal needs, check out Metal Mart!

Main Topic: Andy From Miller Welding

Andy, welcome to the show!!
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to work for Miller?
Fabricators – Needing to know how to weld, can you tell us exactly what happens when we are welding?
What elements play into the factors of a clean weld?
Can you explain what MIG, TIG and Stick Welding?
When would I want to use what?
Being on a limited budget, what kind of welder would I want to look for?
How do I determine what I can do with that welder?
Do you have any resources or recommendations to help build my welding skills?
What about safety?

http://www.millerwelds.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MillerWelders
https://www.youtube.com/user/nielsmiller/videos
https://instagram.com/miller_welders/

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Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
To celebrate Fabrication month High Sierra 4×4 is teaming up with Tab and Slot.com to give one lucky winner a fabrication project or their very own!

Tab and Slot.com is known for turning your designs into reality with custom CAD work using Tab and Slot design to ensure the finished product is what you envisioned. They are going to give one lucky winner their choice of fabrication project. If you own a Jeep JK you can opt to receive one of their custom Jeep JK Front or Rear bumper kits. Or if you prefer you can receive one of their custom welding tables. Either way you will have an awesome fabrication project of your very own!

Events and Happenings:

Sierra Trek
Thursday, August 06, 2015 – Sunday, August 09, 2015
Episode 39

Cantina for the Con
September 5th-6th at the Spillway

Outro:
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Episode 27 – High Sierra 4×4 SEMA Build

Episode 27 – High Sierra 4×4 SEMA Build

Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for 15 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Whether you’re looking for a Sunday drive or some hard core rock crawling!! We will cover it all!

Episode 27!!

Switch pros the maker of the SEMA award winning 8 switch programmable switch panel system. Order yours today at switch-pros.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

June Giveaway!!
Switch-Pros recognized the need for a customizable switch panel system which would allow vehicle operators to consolidate their accessory switches into one compact and versatile panel. With the anticipated impact this new product line would have in the marketplace

Main Topic:

Vks Fabrication
Jk skinz
Mopar lift
switch pros
Sierra LED
Factor 55
Bubba Rope

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Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Signal Peak Trail Review!!

Events and Happenings:

Signal Peak Night Run with Sierra LED
June 20th. Order Tee Shirts online!!

Jeepers Jamboree
July 22nd Vendor Show
July 23-26th Rubicon Trail

Outro:
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Episode 25 – Camping Gear Thoughts

Episode 25 – Camping Gear Thoughts

Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for 15 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Whether you’re looking for a Sunday drive or some hard core rock crawling!! We will cover it all!

Episode 25!!

Switch pros the maker of the SEMA award winning 8 switch programmable switch panel system. Order yours today at switch-pros.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

http://www.vksfab.com/

June Giveaway!!
Switch-Pros recognized the need for a customizable switch panel system which would allow vehicle operators to consolidate their accessory switches into one compact and versatile panel. With the anticipated impact this new product line would have in the marketplace

Main Topic: Camping Gear

Backpacking!! Getting out on your own and seeing what you’re made of…

Gear…
Kelty Salida 2
REI 1.5 Air Rail
Homemade quilt
Bear vault
Katadyn Hiker Pro
Platypus Gravity feed filter
Jetboil
REI Travel Pillow
Columbia Jacket and Fleece

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Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
PowerTank Monster Valve Install

Events and Happenings:

Signal Peak Night Run with Sierra LED
June 20th. Order Tee Shirts online!!

Outro:
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Episode 12 – What’s Your Departure Angle?

Episode 12 – What’s Your Departure Angle?

Intro: Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jeff Bakken. We have been wheeling for 15 years and we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Whether you’re looking for a Sunday drive or some hard core rock crawling!! We will cover it all!

Episode 12!!

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

April Giveaway!! Head to the forum now to see what it is!!

Thread of the Week:

Podcast Suggestion Thread!

Main Topic: Approach and Departure Angles

Listener Feedback:

Unibody

The term unibody or unit-body is short for unitized body, or alternatively unitary construction design. In this approach the vehicle’s frame and body are integrated into a single strong structure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_frame

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Events and Happenings:

2015 MetalCloak Stampede – Rancho Cordova, CA
Meet and Greet coming soon!!

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