There are a few options to choose from for filling up your tires on the trail.  Portable air compressors and CO2 are two of the most popular.  However, if you are a scuba diver or have the ability to fill a scuba tank (ie. certified),  you might want to consider using your scuba cylinder instead of CO2.  Although similar to a CO2 bottle in weight and size, a scuba tank has a few differences.  Unlike CO2, Scuba uses compressed air, that is 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen and 1% other gasses.  Because air remains a gas when compressed it has a few advantages over liquid CO2. Read more…

Source: On board Air “Scuba Tank Option” February 23rd, 2010 by nissancrawler | No Comments »

There becomes a point in every 4-wheeler’s life when the bolt on stuff just doesn’t cut it anymore.  My buddy Chris, just reached that point. Recieving Gen-Right’s 4-link brackets and a quick 30-second phone call regarding how it all goes together, Chris’ ‘98 Jeep Wrangler TJ was pulling into the garage. Soon after, the torch showed up, and our plans for the rear of this TJ started to unfold. We torched off what Jeep had spent Billions in engineering on, replacing it with something that will perform significantly on the rocks. I wonder what the engineers at Jeep think about that? Read more…

Source: Jeep TJ Rear 4-Link Coil-over Conversion - Day 1 February 22nd, 2010 by SteeevO | 1 Comment »

At times it can be difficult to find quality aftermarket parts for the second generation Nissan Xterra, so when a product comes along for our trucks that gives us piece of mind on the trial it’s worth mentioning.  The Blue Torch Fab rear cover for the M226 differential has been out for a couple years, but I finally decided to pull the trigger on this item.  The cover, which fits 2005+ Off Road models  (auto or manual) and 2005+ manual transmission models, consists of a beefy laser cut ¼ plate for the shell, and 3/8 plate for the ring.

One modification is required prior to installation of this cover keeping it from a quick bolt-on application.  A dry fit of the cover on the differential revealed a common problem for us Xterra owners.  Slight modifications to the ring on both the driver and passenger sides of the ring are required for fitment issues.  Simple grinding away of a portion of the interior of the ring solves the problem without any worry (see photo).

Clean the interior of the cover to ensure no small metal shavings remain upon installation, paint the exterior prior to installation, apply RTV sealant around the ring and bolt on the cover.  Fill with differential fluid through the 14mm fill point, screw the cap back on the cover and you’re ready to hit the trails knowing there’s little risk to peeling back this new cover if you get hung up on a rock.

Source: Blue Torch Fab M226 Differential Cover for Nissan Xterra February 15th, 2010 by Blackx | No Comments »

The 2010 running of the Griffin King of the Hammers race will take place on Friday February 12, 2010 in Johnson Valley, California at the legendary Hammers Trails.  King of the Hammers has grown into a weeklong event in 2010 which will offer even more opportunities for drivers and spectators alike. Plans are in the works to build on last years theme of off-road industry related workshops, meet and greets, vendor area and more.  To completely experience the King of the Hammers this year we take you in to the pits of Team Kirby and then quickly move over to a checkpoint near Bessemer Mine and then finally into to the action with teams coming down from Jack Hammer into Sledge Hammer.

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Source: Griffin King of the Hammers 2010 February 14th, 2010 by Crawler News | No Comments »

I Kept having problems with the Rusty’s track bar breaking at the Tie Rod end. In fear of it breaking driving down the road I ordered a Rock Krawler Heavy Duty Track Bar with a new bracket.

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Source: Rock Krawler Track Bar Install January 12th, 2010 by Justin Shores | No Comments »