High Sierra 4×4 Podcast

Episode 96 - Off Roading, How to Get Started Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 96!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Jeep dream Fender flare options for my jeep Trailmod removable fenders http://www.trailmods.com/shop/trailmods-removable-fender-flares Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: How to get started http://www.highsierra4x4.com/forum/shop-talk/modificcations/7694-where-to-start Answering the question of what you want to do with your vehicle. What, why, when, where and how? and then How Much? Based on budget you can start to establish a plan. Phases if you will. Most people start with a small lift a

Episode 95 - Spontaneous Tails From the Trails Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 95!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Main Topic: Tails from the trails Suggested Thread of the Week! Why buy a Rubicon? Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com Events and Happenings: Meet and greet Outro: HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48 podcast@highsierra4x4.com www.highsierra4x4com/podcast www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4 www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 94 - Off Road Storage Solutions Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 94!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Undercover Boss Greg Adler from Transamerica Main Topic: Storage Solutions How do we organize our vehicles? http://www.artecindustries.com/Fuel_Cell_Mounts http://www.swagoffroad.com/Storage-Solutions_c_9.html http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/body-chassis/129-1206-carry-smarter-off-road-truck-and-jeep-storage-solutions/ Thread of the Week: Suggested Thread of the Week! Why buy a Rubicon? Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com The brothers Bakken have been

Episode 93 - 10 Things You Should Never Do During a Recovery Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 93!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Axle talk with the JK Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: 10 Things You Should Never do During a Recovery Panic Rush Stand back and get the big picture Plenty of ways to get a vehicle unstuck Quickest, safest and easiest way Break the Vehicle Use non rated recovery points Recover a vehicle in reverse Stand close to the action Use tools not intended for recovery - Chains Spin your tires out of control Forget to set the parking brake Don’t listen to your spotter Thread of the W

Episode 92 - What's KOH All About? Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 92!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: Ultra 4 Racing http://ultra4racing.com/uncategorize...s-differences/ 4400: ULTRA4 Unlimited Class 4500: Rubicon Express Modified Class 4600: Pro Comp Stock Class 4700: Spec Class 4800: Legends Class - Trophy Class UTV Pro UTV Sportsman - Trophy Class Thread of the Week: Suggested Thread of the Week! ARB Twin Compressor install Listener Feedback: My buddy in the yellow TJ got mired up off-roading in Tennessee recently. (The hole wasn't supposed to be that deep.)

Episode 91 - Snow Time!! Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 91!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Jeep is back? Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: Snow Run Thread of the Week: Suggested Thread of the Week! Side by side vs Street Legal wheeler Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com Events and Happenings: Meet and greet Outro: podcast@highsierra4x4.com www.highsierra4x4com/podcast www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4 www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 90 - Bumpers, Long Arms and a Good Time!! Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 90!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Jeep is back? Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: Body Armor Continued How do you prioritize what you buy or make first? This will all come down to personal preference, but I think there are a few things to consider. What trails do you plan to tackle in your immediate future? What are the conditions of those trails? Rocky, muddy, fire roads, jagged rock...Etc. If you have a stock Rubicon, and you plan to take it through the Rubicon, you will definitely want some armor before you go.

Episode 89 - The Benefits of Body Armor!! Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 89!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: Body Armor You’ve spent tons of money on your rig to prepare it for your off road adventure!! You're planning to head out into the middle of nowhere and you want to be as prepared as possible. You need to protect your investment not only from the terran you are tackling but also protect yourself from possible breakage!! How can you we do this? Things to consider… Weight The heavier it is, the stronger it may be, but that can have other side effects...Heavi

Episode 88 - Planning an Overlanding Adventure!! Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 88!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Arnold’s Unimog for sale! Antenna Mounts Overland planning Vehicle Planning Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: Planning an Overlanding Adventure!! Overland planning Vehicle Planning Car Camping Traveling in a vehicle to an established campground. If there is a picnic table there, it is probably car camping. Back Country Adventure A one-day or multi-day off-highway trip on an adventure motorcycle or in a 4WD vehicle. Overland(ing) Vehicle-supported, self-reliant adventure travel, typ

Episode 87 - Picking a Family Wheeler Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. 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 Wh

Episode 86 - Listener Question and Comments!! Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 86!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: Listener Questions and Comments Thread of the Week: Suggested Thread of the Week! Replacement LED driving lights. Listener Feedback: Hey guys, I just listened to your show where you requested ideas for next years SEMA build. I think it would be great to take an old 60's era CJ and completely modernize it. Make it look old but have it built with all modern parts. Crate motor, axels, interior, lift, the whole 9 yards. Also I would be willing to let you u

Episode 85 - The Best Off Road Vehicles You Can Buy Right Now Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 85!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: 10 Best Off Road Vehicles You Can Buy Five Used Trucks You Should Never Consider Buying 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Ram pickup trucks are popular for their bold design and best in class ride quality; Ram fans may be surprised to learn their favorite truck made our list. The standard V-6 engine in the 2011 Ram is underpowered and gets no better fuel economy that the optional V-8. Standard equipment is also a tad on the light side. However, t

Episode 84 - Tires Without Wheels Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 84!! Jeeps back. Bad o2 sensor. This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: Beadlock Install Article Help Thread of the Week: Suggested Thread of the Week! Snow stuck thread. Listener Feedback: Guys, just ran across your podcast the other day. Just got a new ride 2011 Tacoma which already has some great upgrades. Looking forward to getting it on the trail. Ran across your meals for #34 podcast. I backpack a lot and here are a couple of meals that I think would be great on your next 4x4 Trip as well. I smoke a

Episode 83 - Snow Whinching Extravaganza Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 83!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: Snow Wheeling Recap! Thread of the Week: Suggested Thread of the Week! Snow stuck thread. Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com Events and Happenings: Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival January 15-17, 2016 Outro: podcast@highsierra4x4.com www.highsierra4x4com/podcast www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4 www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 82 - New Plans for the New Year!! Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 world with you!! Episode 82!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Jeeps in the shop, seeping power steering pump line Lemon laws regarding aftermarket parts voiding your warranty. Announcements: January Giveaway Main Topic: New Plans for the New Year!! New year resolutions. We had a chance to look back over 2015, what do we want for 2016? Rig goals for 2016? Greg: 60s, 40s, hydraulic assist, roll cage, skid plates, CB install, Jeff: Trail Goals: Greg: Rubicon all the way through, smaller trails I want to ease back into. Slick Rock, Deer Valley, Gold Lakes.