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Episode 85 – The Best Off Road Vehicles You Can Buy Right Now

Episode 85 – The Best Off Road Vehicles You Can Buy Right Now

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 85!!

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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, these deficiencies can be avoided by purchasing a Ram 1500 with the engine and optional equipment you want. What cannot be overcome is the 2011 Ram 1500 received only a three star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and in a frontal crash the rating drops to an unacceptable two stars. If you want to buy a Dodge Ram pass on the 2011 model year, just to be safe.

Any Ford Truck with a 5.4L Engine
The 5.4L 3-valve engines used in Ford Trucks from 2004 to 2010 develop camshaft phaser issues, especially when engines exceed the 100,000 mile mark. The first sign of an impending failure is a slight tick at idle, as the problem worsens owners complain of a noticeable loss of power. Engines running rich will clog catalytic converters and trigger check engine light illuminations; repairs are expensive. Even worse many repairs merely mask the problem for short periods of time only to have the issue return necessitating an engine overhaul or replacement. Thinking about buying a Ford pickup? Pop the hood, check the engine specifications, and run away from 5.4L equipped models.

The 10 Best Off-Road Vehicles You Can Buy Right Now

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Episode 84 – Tires Without Wheels

Episode 84 – Tires Without Wheels

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 84!!

Jeeps back. Bad o2 sensor.

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January Giveaway

Main Topic: Beadlock Install

Article Help

Thread of the Week:

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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 4×4 Trip as well.
I smoke a pork butt ahead of time and freeze it into the portion size I want in vacuum sealed bags then either warm it in a non stick skillet or you can simply just put the bag right in boiling water and bring the meat up to temperature. Bring some buns, chips and bbq sauce and you have a great and quick meal.
The other meal I really enjoy is tortilla pizzas. Non stick pan again. I always use my backpacking stoves to cook even when I am truck camping. They don’t take up much room, they are lightweight and easy to use. You put the stove on low heat with butter in the pan and then your tortilla. I usually build my pizza on my plate first. Tortilla, sauce, meat of choice then fine grated cheese. Cook till the cheese is melted. Very yummy for sure!
I’ll include some pictures of my Tacoma, smoked pork butt and Tortilla Pizzas. Thanks for the great info!
Marcus

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Episode 83 – Snow Winching Extravaganza

Episode 83 – Snow Whinching Extravaganza

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 83!!

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Announcements:

January Giveaway

Main Topic: Snow Wheeling Recap!

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Snow stuck thread.

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Events and Happenings:

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
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Episode 82 – New Plans for the New Year!!

Episode 82 – New Plans for the New Year!!

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 world with you!!

Episode 82!!

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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.
Jeff:

Podcast Goals:
Greg: Be more methodical about topics and series, bigger and badder giveaways, more meet and greets, more runs.
Jeff:

Event Goals:
Greg: Meet and Greets, event Runs
Jeff:

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Jeep Eats Rock!!

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Episode 81 – We Will Miss You 2015!!

Episode 81 – We Will Miss You 2015!!

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 81!!

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What’s up Jeff?

Greg – Yosemite recap
Check engine light again…Jeep running lean.

Announcements:

January Giveaway

Main Topic: We will miss you 2015!!

Every year around this time everyone is looking at 2015 in review. What happen in 2015!!

I think we should start off with our worst and best ideas this year.

Jeff? Starting the podcast!!

Greg? SEMA good idea and bad Idea
Making the jump to start at High Sierra 4×4

What was the best event you attended this year?
Cantina for the Con

Best show you attended?
Pomona Off Road Expo

Best wheeling trip?
Episode 47 Fordyce

Best vehicle mod?
VKS Fab Bumpers and Sliders

Best interview?
Northridge4x4 David

Best Episode?
SEMA Show interviews and coverage

Thread of the Week:

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RGB Sierra LED Light Install!!

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Episode 80 – Stuck in the Snow

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 80!!

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December Giveaway

Main Topic: Snow Stuck

4 missing near Mt. Hood saved by snowmobiler

Episode 69 and 70 for more info on snow wheeling.

To my surprise, several club members attended the Prairie City PIG Meeting yesterday 12/15. I was a little concerned what jargon we would hear having never been involved in a meeting like this with Prairie City. It was pretty informative and afterwards, I have to say I was glad I attended. The staff at Prairie City seems to be very pro OHV use which makes sense.

They discussed several issues pertaining to the park, their fight with the county for access to their event entrance after the redesign of White Rock Rd, regulation changes to event permits, general fund issues, future expansion plans, obstacle construction and a slue of other topics. Let’s skip ahead and talk about what we really care about and that’s the obstacle construction.

In the summer of 2016, they plan to develop the 4×4 area with additional obstacle construction. This new obstacle will connect the whoops by the pyramid to the pipeline route with the intentions of creating a more trail like experience. The obstacle will have three routes through it, a tall pipe style hill to go up and over, a smaller version hill and a valley to maneuver through. Loose rocks will be placed before and after the hill climbs. They had a pretty cool little model of what they plan to build.

They were seeking recommendations or changes to the model. I think it would be a great addition to the park.

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Episode 79 – Vick from VKS Fab!!

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 79!!

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December Giveaway

Main Topic: Vick from VKS

Vick, tell us a little bit about who you are and how you got into 4 wheeling.
How did VKS Fab get started?
What do you guys do at VKS Fab?
What Does VKS stand for?

http://www.vksfab.com/
https://www.facebook.com/VKSFab/
https://www.instagram.com/vksfab/

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Episode 78 – First Aid in the Back Country

Episode 78 – First Aid in the Back Country

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 78!!

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Announcements:

December Giveaway

Main Topic: First Aid

http://www.costco.com/home-health-care-first-aid.html

http://www.northridge4x4.com/recovery/trail-recovery-gear/trail-recovery-gear-first-aid

http://www.lapolicegear.com

Thread of the Week:

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SEMA Build 2016 What do you want to see?
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Events and Happenings:

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Episode 77 – David from Northridge 4×4

Episode 77 – David from Northridge 4×4

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!!

Episode 77!!

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Announcements:

December Giveaway

Main Topic: Northridge 4×4

David, Tell us a little about yourself…How long have you been into wheeling?
How did you get started with Northridge 4×4?
Tell us about Northridge 4×4.
What do you guys sell?
Customer service?
Issues ordering online?
What other resources do you guys offer?
I see you have lots of videos on your youtube channel

http://www.northridge4x4.com

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SEMA Build 2016 What do you want to see?

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Episode 76 – Keeping Public Lands Public

Episode 76 – Keeping Public Lands Public

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!!

Episode 76!!

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Announcements:

December Giveaway

Main Topic: Public Land Open for the Public

http://www.cal4wheel.com

Thread of the Week:

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Events and Happenings:

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