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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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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 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

Episode 83!!

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January Giveaway

Main Topic: Snow Wheeling Recap!

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Snow stuck thread.

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Episode 81 – We Will Miss You 2015!!

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:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
RGB Sierra LED Light Install!!

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Episode 80 – Stuck in the Snow

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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First Aid Show notes episode 78

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Episode 79 – Vick from VKS Fab!!

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!!

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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

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SEMA Build 2016 What do you want to see?
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Episode 74 – Steering Upgrades!

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 74!!

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Main Topic:

We talked all about steering last episode and now it’s time to figure out how to upgrade and beef up the steering.

To recap, the main steering components are:
Steering Box
Pitman arm
Tie Rod
Drag Link

Let’s talk about the box…
How to beef up the box?
Sector shaft?

Anything to beef up the pitman arm?

Parts of the tie rod and drag link
Adjustable?
What’s the best rod ends?
Tube size and diameter?

Thread of the Week:

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Snow Wheeling Pic Thread!

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Hey. Sorry to trouble you. Got a quick question… got a wrangler sahara unlimited. Factory 18″ rims… whats the biggest tires I can put on without having to get a lift or damaging stock suspension? I figured if anyone knows, it would be you guys!
Steven

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Episode 71 – The 14 Bolt Episode!!

Episode 71!!

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Main Topic: 14 Bolt Episode

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Dana 35 worth upgrading?

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I have a question. Am I ok to put aftermarket bumpers on my 2012 jk Sahara unlimited with stock suspension.
Woody

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Episode 48 – Tools for Fabrication

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 48!!

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Announcements:

August giveaway:
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Main Topic: Fabrication Tools

Grinder 4.5 Angle Grinder
Drill ½ inch drill
Steel drill bits
Sawzall
Hammer
Sledge
Extention cord
Center Punch
Chalk pencil or paint pen
Welder 3/8s metal capable
Metal chop saw
Bench grinder
Bench
Basic tool kit

Safety:
Glasses – eyewear
Gloves
Close toed shoes
Pants

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Rare Parts ~ Fab Series Drag Link Install

Events and Happenings:

Cantina for the Con
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Lucas Oil Off Road Expo
Fairplex, Pomona CA
October 3rd-4th

Homepage

Booth 6420

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Episode 45 – Cris from Bend-Tech Software

Episode 45!!

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Main Topic: Bend-Tech Software

Cris,
Tell us a little about yourself and how you came to work at Bend-Tech?
Why do I need bend-tech software?
What will it help me accomplish?
I see you have several products at http://www.bend-tech.com/ Which is the best one for me?
Can we dive into each one?
What are the benefits of having one program over another?
Are they upgradeable?
Do I need to be an engineer to able to operate these programs?
Will these programs work with any tube bender and any material?
How do I transfer my design into tube?
What resources do you offer to help out anyone looking into Ben-tech Software?

http://www.bend-tech.com/products.html
http://www.bend-tech.com/wiki7/index.php?title=Main_Page

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Welding Feat. Andy From Miller Welding

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