On Dec. 12, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a petition on behalf of approximately 22,497 individuals represented by organizations in six states to ask the Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service to rescind or revise the 2005 Travel Management Rule.
Author: Brian 'woody' Swearingen
Offroad enthusiast, photographer, online editor and admin...IPA and cigar fan too :)
First Look: Yokohama GEOLANDAR X-MT
How many times have you been wheeling in the past 10 years and noticed someone on Yokohama GEOLANDAR tires? Never? The GEOLANDAR line was popular in the 80’s and 90s…but all but vanished from the offroad enthusiast market. On July 1, 2018, that’s going to change. I was invited to attend the media release of… Continue reading First Look: Yokohama GEOLANDAR X-MT
Tested: Cooper Discoverer STT Pro
The Cooper Discoverer STT Pro has taken the offroad market by storm since it’s release in 2015. The new aggressive tread pattern, sidewall protection and the latest in rubber technology has produced a tire that works great for both off-road and on-road situations. I needed new tires on my baby (a 1986 BJ74 Land Cruiser),… Continue reading Tested: Cooper Discoverer STT Pro
SEMA: 10 Best New Products
Without a doubt, SEMA is the world’s largest automotive aftermarket show. It attracts over 2,000 vendors, thousands upon thousands of visitors, and more show cars than you can imagine. For a car guy, it’s the closest thing to heaven on earth you’ll probably ever find—oh, and it’s in Las Vegas, which doesn’t suck either. Each… Continue reading SEMA: 10 Best New Products
SEMA 2013: 40 Awesome Off-Road Vehicles
Every year SEMA attracts hundreds of the world’s most excellently modified vehicles, from motorcycles that make you go “how does that work” to tuners so low you wonder how they can get over a speedbump…much less a pothole, SEMA is the place. But it’s not just the cars that make people come to the… Continue reading SEMA 2013: 40 Awesome Off-Road Vehicles
Ian Johnson leaves CRAWL2 Media
Ian Johnson announced his resignation as Associate Publisher and Senior Technical Editor of CRAWL magazine. He is no longer part of the management team ofCRAWL2 Media, LLC. CRAWL magazine is an offroad magazine that is published bi-monthly by CRAWL2 Media,LLC and is based in Reno, NV. Ian has been working with CRAWL since 2007 and was part of the ownership… Continue reading Ian Johnson leaves CRAWL2 Media
Lucas Oil Products Extends Title Sponsorship of Off-Road Expo through 2015
More than 60,000 Off-Road Fans Attended This Year INDIANAPOLIS (October 23, 2102) — Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has agreed to extend its title sponsorship of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire through 2015. The event, produced by The Promotion Co. Inc. — Family Events of Indianapolis, Indiana, is held annually in October at… Continue reading Lucas Oil Products Extends Title Sponsorship of Off-Road Expo through 2015
Quick and Dirty: NEW Warn Zeon Winch Series
Quick and Dirty…Warn Industries has released a new generation of winches, their Zeon Series. This new series combines legendary Warn reliability with a sleek symmetrical modern design and will not only perform on the hardcore offroad rig, but will look great on your daily driver as well. Watch for more details in the next few… Continue reading Quick and Dirty: NEW Warn Zeon Winch Series
Making the Tire Choice – Cooper Tire Discoverer AT3 and ST Maxx review
Ever slipped on a wet garage floor? Now angle that same garage floor to 30 degrees and try walking up it…both the Cooper Tire Discoverer AT3 and the ST Maxx tires were developed to conquer that slick challenge, and perform safely and reliably both on and off the road. One of the most agonizing choices… Continue reading Making the Tire Choice – Cooper Tire Discoverer AT3 and ST Maxx review
Tin Benders Off-Road Club Donates $10,000 to Help Save Johnson Valley OHV Area.
TIN BENDERS 4X4 CLUB OF CALIFORNIA (founded in 2000)HELD THEIR 8TH ANNUAL TIN BENDER JAMBOREE BBQ & FUNDRAISER IN JOHNSON VALLEY OHV AREA. The United States Marine Corps would like to limit OHV use in Johnson Valley, but a dedicated group of offroaders called the Tin Benders 4×4 Club, whose membership includes families from around… Continue reading Tin Benders Off-Road Club Donates $10,000 to Help Save Johnson Valley OHV Area.
2012 Jeep Wrangler – NEW Pentastar Motor Changes Everything!
AUGUST 22, 2011: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler is hitting the dealerships now, but unless you take the test drive, you may not immediately notice the difference from the 2011. The 2012 Wrangler is now powered by the aluminum block 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and that alone is an improvement worth noting. Horsepower? 40% more, now at 285… Continue reading 2012 Jeep Wrangler – NEW Pentastar Motor Changes Everything!
Pitbull Rocker UBER XOR Tires on the RockCrawler RZR
As I’ve noted previously, any idiot can purchase new tires, put them on their rig, and give glowing reviews about how well they work. “Hey, look what I bought, and look how well they work the first day!” Now, let them sit in the sun for a few months…let them get scarred and gouged on… Continue reading Pitbull Rocker UBER XOR Tires on the RockCrawler RZR
RockCrawler RZR Videos
September 21, 2010 Had the opportunity this past weekend to put the RockCrawler RZR thru it’s higher speed paces. A friend has 500 acres with a private lake in northern Wisconsin, and parts of the property includes trails for their ATV’s. We made a few hot lap runs around the 1.7 mile lake loop. The… Continue reading RockCrawler RZR Videos
Holz Racing Skid Plate and Pre-Runner Bumper upgrade
As we all know, OEM skidplates are lacking in true protection on any rig. The plastic skids that come on the Polaris RZR are likely adequate for the casual user, but if you play at all, you’ll find them getting scarred and damaged quickly. Serious protection and function means upgraded materials and an integrated system…Holz… Continue reading Holz Racing Skid Plate and Pre-Runner Bumper upgrade
Rigid Industries 30″ LED Light Bar
Lighting on any rig is important, for safety and visibility. Seeing the trail ahead when rock crawling or watching the trail ahead when desert running requires a product that will withstand a great deal of abuse and offer both spot and flood capabilities. The 30″ Rigid “E” Series Light Bar met all of these… Continue reading Rigid Industries 30″ LED Light Bar
D&L Machine RZR Air Box
The Polaris RZR air intake system is notorious for not filtering well….the 2008 models had major issues with particles in the throttle body, and while the 2009-2010 models are improved, it’s nothing more than a band-aid over a machete wound. Don Herman from D&L Machine outside Oklahoma City discovered this issue early on with his… Continue reading D&L Machine RZR Air Box
ATR Dash Bar – RockCrawler RZR
If you play at all, you are going to flop your RZR…if you play hard, you are likely to do a full roll. And if you’ve spent any time researching on the internet, you’ve seen the images of the RZR A-pillar bent to one side or the other following a rollover. The stock RZR rollcage… Continue reading ATR Dash Bar – RockCrawler RZR
RockCrawler RZR install: MotoAlliance Viper EX4000 winch
MotoAlliance has built a nice reputation in the UTV/ATV market for their affordable yet high-quality winches…add on the two year warranty that comes stock with their Elite series, and you’ve got a great value. But why add the winch so soon? It may not appear to be a high priority, but bigger tires and more… Continue reading RockCrawler RZR install: MotoAlliance Viper EX4000 winch
All Terrain Research “Chassis Ribs”
Another major recommended addition for a stock or LE model RZR are “Chassis Ribs” from All Terrain Research. Like the previously installed “Chassis Bones,” these help prevent the RZR chassis from bending during jumping/landing by tying the rear suspension mounts together. (Yes, you will jump your RZR…and yes, it is fun…don’t kid yourself!) The install… Continue reading All Terrain Research “Chassis Ribs”
All Terrain Research “Chassis Bones” install on the RockCrawler RZR
First on the project list were the items that would help keep the OEM parts from disintegrating after it’s first trip out. Did some online research and one of the companies that jumped out was All Terrain Research out of Tyler TX. The owner, Jeremy Bratcher, is an offroad enthusiast with a variety of addictions,… Continue reading All Terrain Research “Chassis Bones” install on the RockCrawler RZR
2009 Polaris RockCrawler RZR
A new 2009 Polaris Ranger/RZR LE in Nuclear Orange has been added to the stable of RockCrawler.com rides…stay tuned in the coming months as this rig gets built into a capable trail machine!