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Episode 63 – Oddball Wheelers

Episode 63!!

This episode is brought to you by metal cloak!! It’s your jeep only better!!

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Announcements:

October Giveaway:
RareParts Ball Joints!!

Main Topic: Oddball Wheelers

TOYOTA ALL-TERRAIN SIENNA MINIVAN
Built specifically for taking on the brand’s upcoming Ever-Better Expedition

Episode 62 – SEMA Prep, Rare Parts and Fun
Jeff keeps talking about a new rig and needing more room in his rig for people. Thinking you need to swap everything from your truck to a old full framed cherokee. (Gotta have the cherokee love) you will get more room for people and the back is almost the same size as your bed and keeps tools out of the weather. With rear seats folded down you could sleep in it. And you can keep proving people wrong when they say your to big and won’t make it! Don’t slip into the jk trap! (Love the jk just to many of them out there) vote Jeff in a cherokee for 2016!!! Lol

FSJ/SJ (full size cherokee) would be good but I think he should go for something even more odd-ball. Options that come to mind include the Jeepster Commando (similar dimensions to an LJ), Plymouth Trail Duster (similar idea to the SJ), or possibly midsize crew cab pickup (dakota or frontier seem to be the most reasonable $ wise). I prefer the look of classic vehicles but part of that is being in california and how strict the emissions compliance is. What is more important to Jeff, interior comfort or lack of emissions requirements?

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Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Dana 30??

Events and Happenings:

SEMA 2015 Las Vegas Nevada
Booth: 33296 Off Road Floor

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016

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Episode 51 – Seasonal Transition and Maintenance

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 51!!

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

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Announcements:

September Giveaway:

The “RackBone” is a modular system that attaches to the headrest of nearly any vehicle and provides a modular mounting point for Med Kits, Tool Kits, fire extinguishers, large tools, as well as long guns, pistols….in fact it can be customized into almost any configuration.

The winner of this month’s giveaway will receive their very own RackBone for their Rig!

So how do you get in on the awesome giveaway, simply post a picture of your ride and tell us what you would mount to your Rackbone!

Winner will be selected at the end of the month on September 30th.

To learn more about Condition Zero Mounts visit their website at www.conditionzeromounts.com. They have a full line of weapon mounts for the Jeep JK.

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

Main Topic: Seasonal Transitions

We get so caught up in needing a ton of gear and gadgets.

Bare essentials before hitting the trails.

Vehicle requirements.

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I love your trail stories. The story from a few shows ago about the Sierra Trek and then this week’s recap of the ‘Con weekend were both such great stories. I felt the adventures through my phone. Keep it up!!

Anthony

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
JK rubicon D44 32 spline rear axle on 37s

Events and Happenings:

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

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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?

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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!
Need Help finding a Club?

Events and Happenings:

Meet and Greet coming soon!!
May 21st

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Episode 13 – Low Center of Gravity Build

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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Events and Happenings:

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

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