Episode 268 – Are We Elitists?

Join Jeff, Greg and Forrest as they discuss whether or not they are elitists based on some listener feedback on this episode of the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!

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Episode 262 – Which Tow Rig to Buy

Join Jeff, Greg and Forrest as they discuss tow rigs and whether to buy diesel, gas, manual or four wheel drive on this episode of the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!

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Episode 259 – How Would Jeff Build a YJ

Join Jeff, Greg and Forrest as they discuss listener feedback from storing rigs to building a  YJ on this episode of the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!

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Episode 244 – When Is Enough Enough?

Join Jeff, Greg and Forrest as they discuss when to throw the towel in on a project or when to retire the rig on this episode of the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!

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Episode 237 – Finding The Perfect Overlanding Or Camping Rig

Join Jeff, Greg and Forrest as they discuss what to look for when shopping for a camping or ovelanding rig on this episode of the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!

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Episode 231 – Keeping Your 4×4 Street Legal

Join Jeff, Greg and Forrest as they discuss building a daily driver rig on this episode of the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!

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Episode 215 – What Do We Think?

Join Jeff, Greg and Forrest as they discuss a bunch of listener questions on this episode of the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!

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Episode 87 – Picking a Family Wheeler

Episode 87 – Picking a Family Wheeler

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 87!!

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What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

January Giveaway

Main Topic: Family Wheeler

Greg,

I have owned a few jeeps, 84 CJ7, 97TJ, and 03TJ. These rigs were great wheeling rigs for when I had no kids. Now with three kids, I want to take them out wheeling. What are a few great family rigs that you have seen out there. I am leaning toward the almighty JK but looking at the high startup cost. So what are some other great wheelers that you and your dodge loving bro would suggest? Keep it real and get out there.
Bear
From Minnesota

What exactly do you plan or want to do with the vehicle?

AC
Heater
4 door
Roof hardtop vs removable/soft top

Power Locks
Power windows
Safety
Cargo room

Some Thoughts…
Jeep JK Downfall is price
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep ZJ
Toyota 4 runner
Toyota Tacoma 4 door
Landcruiser FJ 80
Landcruiser FJ 60

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Suggested Thread of the Week!
Podcast Suggestion Thread

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Events and Happenings:

Meet and greet

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Episode 42 – Sierra Trek Recap

Episode 42 – Sierra Trek Recap

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 42!!

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!

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!

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?

Main Topic:

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

Reid Racing
Tons of Runs, Mild to Wild
RC cars
Huge Raffle
Silent Auction

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Suggested Thread of the Week!
Lots of projects going on this month like the High Sierra 4×4 Expedition Trailer.

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!

Events and Happenings:

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

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Episode 35 – Overlanding 101

Episode 35 – Overlanding 101

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 35!!

http://www.jkskinz.com/ Your inovative and multi function Jeep Jk Storage and mounting solutions.

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

July Giveaway!!
http://www.jkskinz.com/ Look forward to an interview with the owner and creater of JKSkinz next week!! Register now for the giveaway!!
Interviewed Sean on Episode 32

Main Topic: Overlanding 101

1) Complexity is the enemy: Keep the vehicle as simple and reliable as possible.

2) Weight is the enemy of performance:
 Keep the vehicle as light as possible, removing heavy items that provide limited value or are never used. The goal should be 90% of GVWR or less.

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What are your thoughts on RHD jeeps? Can any lift go on them? Are parts interchangeable? Should you stay away for building a rig for extreme off roading? Seems fun and different, as you don’t see them on the trail much. Also love the podcast been listening since day 1.
Brian

Hey guys,
I own a 2009 JK that I bought from a senior guy who absolutely cherished the JK. Never been offroad. I have noticed at my 32K it uses oil…Like a quart per 3000/miles. What;s up with this???

Hey Guys,
Love the show, but I just wanted to point out a small inaccuracy from the opening of the show. One of you said that there was no cars that use a combustion engine to power an electric motor, however this is how some of the gas/electric hybrids work. For example, a Chevy Volt runs that way. Here is a passage from the Wikipedia article:

“The Volt operates as a pure battery electric vehicle until its battery capacity drops to a predetermined threshold from full charge. From there its internal combustion engine powers an electric generator to extend the vehicle’s range as needed.”

I dont know if this kind of setup is coming to a rock crawlin’ 4×4 near you any time soon, but who knows!

Thanks,
Scott

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Sierra LED Light Bar glare?

Events and Happenings:

Jeepers Jamboree
July 22nd Vendor Show
July 23-26th Rubicon Trail
We interviewed Bob on Episode 31

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

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

Outro:
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