Episode 26 – Accessory Panel Systems Feat. Switch-Pros

Join Jeff and Greg this week as they discuss accessory switch panel systems with Switch-Pros on the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!!

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 26!!

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?

This week we will be talking accessory switch panel systems.

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:

http://www.switch-pros.com/

Robert and Laura?

Robert, can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to work for Switch Pros?
How long have you been four wheeling and what do you drive?
Tell us how Switch Pros came about?
What is Switch pros known for?
2015 Best New Product – Interior Accessory – Switch-Pros, SP8100 Switch Panel System!!
What is the benefit of the SP 8100?
How does it work?
How hard is the install?
Will any accessory work with the SP 8100?
Is the switch panel programmable?
How can the listeners get a hold of one?

If our listeners want to get in contact with you guys, what is the best way?
https://www.facebook.com/switchpros.net

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Episode 23 – Things you never knew about the Jeep

Episode 23 – Things you never knew about the Jeep

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 23!!
What’s up Jeff?

www.switch-pros.com

Announcements:

Sweet things in the works!!
Interviews, SEMA Build, Giveaways

June Giveaway!

Main Topic:Things you never knew about the Jeep

Listener Feedback:

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Thread of the Week:

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Meet and Greet coming soon!!

Night Run June 20th Sponsored by High Sierra 4×4 and Sierra LED

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Episode 22- Closed System Winching Feat. Factor55

Episode 22- Closed System Winching Feat. Factor55

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 22!!

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

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

Sierra LED lights.com 20% off “SierraLaunch2015”
Bubba Rope Episode 19 – 10% off using “HS4x4Podcast”

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: Factor55

Tell us a little bit about yourself…Rig, wheeling experience, favorite trail?
How did you come to work for Factor55?
How did Factor55 get started?
Where did the name Factor55 come from?
What is Factor55 known for?
Can you tell us more about the Prolink?
What makes the Prolink better then a hook?
What is the manufacturing process?
What does Finite Element Analysis?
What colors do you offer?
What other products do you make?
In the future, what can we expect from Factor55?

http://factor55.com/
https://www.facebook.com/factor55
Instagram @Factor55llc

Listener Feedback:

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Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Signal Peak Night Run with Sierra Led!! June 20th.

Events and Happenings:

Meet and Greet coming soon!!
Meet and Greet in southern CA,
June 4th ( Thursday ) at 5pm in Karl Strauss Brewing Company, in The Tasting Room
5985 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA, 92109

Outro:
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Episode 20 – Steve From Mopar!!

Episode 20 – Steve From Mopar!!

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 20!!

What’s up Jeff?

Sierra LED lights.com

Announcements:

Sweet things in the works!!
Interviews, SEMA Build, Giveaways
March Giveaway!!

Main Topic:

About Jeep Performance Parts
The Jeep Performance Parts portfolio, created in 2012 and offered by the Mopar and Jeep brands, provides serious off-roaders high-end, hard-core quality Jeep parts including axles, lift kits, bumpers, winches, skid plates, suspension components and more. These performance parts deliver factory-engineered solutions and elevate already best-in-class off-road performance to the next level. Each part and accessory is specifically designed, built and quality tested in order to meet strict specifications, 4×4 capabilities, craftsmanship and versatility to help transform stock rides into even more capable trail performers.

About Mopar Brand
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words Motor and PARts) was trademarked in 1937 with the launch of an antifreeze product, but it truly made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era. From Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use, the brand soon expanded to include technical service and customer support.

Today, Mopar is FCA’s service, parts and customer-care brand and distributes more than 500,000 parts and accessories in over 150 markets around the world. With more than 50 parts distribution centers and 27 customer contact hubs globally, Mopar integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance dealer and customer support worldwide. Mopar is the source for genuine parts and accessories for FCA brands.

Mopar parts are engineered together with the same teams that create factory-authorized specifications for FCA vehicles. This offers a direct connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide. A complete list of Mopar accessories and performance parts is available at: www.mopar.com.

Steve, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to be a part of Mopar.
Can you tell us a little bit about the success of the Jeep JK?
How did Mopar conceive the idea to build Dana 60s for the Jk?
Are they a true bolt in replacement?
Can you cover some of the benefits of the 60s over the Factory 44s
How does a full floating axle work and what are the benefits of the Full Float rear
What brakes are you guys using on the Mopar 60s?
Can you cover some of the options available: Electric Locker, Gear options, etc..
How did you guys develope these options?
Strength improvements
Does Mopar offer a warranty for these axles?
Will Chrysler make a Special Rubicon Edition with these axles included?

http://www.mopar.com/assets/pdf/performance/catalog/19561_JeepPerformanceCatalog_v01_r013.pdf

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Forum Frequently Asked Questions

Events and Happenings:

Meet and Greet coming soon!!
Meet and Greet in southern CA,
June 4th ( Thursday ) at 5pm in Karl Strauss Brewing Company, in The Tasting Room
5985 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA, 92109

Outro:
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Episode 19 – Bubba Rope!!

Episode 19 – Bubba Rope!!

Welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and joining me is my co host Jason Huckabay. 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 19!!

What’s up Jason?

Sierra LED lights.com

Announcements:

Sweet things in the works!!
Interviews, SEMA Build, Giveaways
March Giveaway!!

Main Topic: Bubba Rope

History:
Tell us about Bubba Rope.
How did Bubba Rope come about?
How is Bubba Rope different than a normal tow strap?
Kinetic Energy? What’s that?
Do I still use it the same?
What is it made of and what is the manufacturing process?
How come you don’t make Bubba Rope with hooks on the end?i
How many variations of Bubba Rope is there?
How do I tell which is the right rope for my application?
How do I take care of my Bubba Rope?
What other products do you make?

http://www.bubbarope.com/
Bubba Rope® is a tougher, safer, kinetic energy recovery rope, developed from military specs for pulling off-road vehicles out of mud, sand or snow. It is the only snatch rope with a polymer coating.

Kinetic energy recovery rope

Listener Feedback:

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Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Roll over thread

Events and Happenings:

Meet and Greet coming soon!!
May 21st

1st. Meet and Greet in south CA, San Diego area
June 4th ( Thursday ) at 5pm in Karl Strauss Brewing Company, in The Tasting Room
5985 Santa Fe Street, San Diego, CA, 92109

Outro:
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Episode 18 – Trail Etiquette

Episode 18 – Trail Etiquette

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 18!!

What’s up Jeff?

Sierra LED lights.com

Announcements:

Sweet things in the works!!
Interviews, SEMA Build, Giveaways
March Giveaway!!

Main Topic: Trail Etiquette

Breakdowns
Built rig
Trail capable
Help others

Listener Feedback:

Hey Guys,
Been a listener for a while. Would be great to get your perspective on the clubs you run in and the different types. I know up here in the Sierra foothills there are family clubs, hardcore clubs, etc. I’m new to the Jeep experience and having a great time, but looking for a club that can teach a newbie how to have fun and wheel properly. Now that Greg’s rig is getting fixed up for SEMA, that puts a damper on my idea of doing some light wheeling with him and my 2015 stock JKU!

Keith

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Thread of the Week:

Podcast Suggestion Thread!
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Events and Happenings:

Meet and Greet coming soon!!
May 21st

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Episode 16 – Ultra 4 MetalCloak Stampede

Episode 16 – Ultra 4 MetalCloak Stampede

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 16!!

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

Sweet things in the works!!
Interviews, SEMA Build, Giveaways
March Giveaway!!

Thread of the Week:

Podcast Suggestion Thread!
SoCal Meet and Greet

Main Topic: MetalCloak Stampede

2015 MetalCloak Stampede – Rancho Cordova, CA

Listener Feedback:

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Events and Happenings:

Meet and Greet coming soon!!
May 21st

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Episode 14 – Going Where No One Else Does

Episode 14 – Going Where No One Else Does

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 14!!

What’s up Jeff? Light bar install and Trail Maintenance
Announcements:

Sweet things in the works!!
Interviews, SEMA Build, Giveaways
March Giveaway!!

Thread of the Week:

Podcast Suggestion Thread!
Custom jeep trailer build!!

Main Topic: Going Where No One Else Does!!

Many of us travel trails less traveled. That is what we love about 4 wheeling. But that idea in itself prevents many problems, obstacles and challenges. Going where many do not in a vehicle designed for modern travel. What gear do you need for these trips?

Chainsaw, loppers, garbage bags, straps, snatch block, shovel, digging bar
Spare tire, high lift, shackles,

Knowing your limits…and being prepared.

Listener Feedback:

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Events and Happenings:

2015 MetalCloak Stampede – Rancho Cordova, CA
Meet and Greet coming soon!!
May 21st

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Episode 13 – Low Center of Gravity Build

Episode 13 – Low Center of Gravity 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 13!!

What’s up Jeff? Trail Patrol

Announcements:

Sweet things in the works!!
Interviews, SEMA Build, Giveaways

Thread of the Week:

Podcast Suggestion Thread!
Tales from the trails!! David posted a Calico trail report. I’m curious how frying a steak with a JetBoil works?

Main Topic: Low Center of Gravity Builds

Listener Feedback:

Hi Greg and Jeff,

I’ve recently made a triumphant return to the off-roading clan with my recent purchase of a 2014 2 door Rubicon back in January of this year. After unfortunately grenading / Jeffn’ my last Wrangler around 10 years ago, (it was a good death) now I’m ready to build myself a new ridge.
After powering through all your Off-Road and High Sierra pod casts (great job by the way you guys complement each other perfectly). That being said, I would like to pick your brains on a Low Center of Gravity build.

Greg, I now have the same approach to off-roading as you do smart crawling and keeping the pin in the grenade. I recall you stating that you would have liked to install an LC of G on your LJ, which intrigued me. Is that no longer the case for you JKU Rubi? And why?

I’m not looking to do any hardcore rock crawling but would still like to have a capable ridge if the mood arises. I looked up Rokmen for an LC of G but wasn’t able to find a package for a JK. Would you be able to suggest anyone else to look up?

Not really sure what components I would need to accomplish this but my ideal build would include a package that would give me great suspension travel without the top heaviness of a large lift and the ability to fit my JK in the garage without having to air down my tires. I would also like to keep my tire size to down to 34 or 35 inches. Help me Obi-Wan Kanobi you’re my only hope!

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Episode 9 – Getting Started, First Mods!

Episode 9 – Getting Started, First Mods!

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!

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

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

Thread of the Week:

Podcast Suggestion Thread!
The great suspension debate!! Get your vote in!

Main Topic: Initial Upgrades

What to do first?
Where do I start?
Goal setting…
Skid plates?
Suspension?
Tires?

Listener Feedback:

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