Episode 42 – Sierra Trek Recap

Episode 42 – Sierra Trek Recap

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 42!!

Tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

August giveaway:
Tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com
Dave from Tab and Slot Episode 40

To celebrate Fabrication month High Sierra 4×4 is teaming up with Tab and Slot.com to give one lucky winner a fabrication project or their very own!

Tab and Slot.com is known for turning your designs into reality with custom CAD work using Tab and Slot design to ensure the finished product is what you envisioned. They are going to give one lucky winner their choice of fabrication project. If you own a Jeep JK you can opt to receive one of their custom Jeep JK Front or Rear bumper kits. Or if you prefer you can receive one of their custom welding tables. Either way you will have an awesome fabrication project of your very own!

https://www.roguefab.com/
Rogue Fabrication sells tube benders, Tubing Notchers, Die Sets and fabrication tools

Why should you buy a Tubing Bender from Rogue Fab? Price and performance. If you have shopped around you have seen what other manufacturers charge for die sets. Or you have seen the benders that don’t bend strong tubing and only bend to 90 degrees. Why spend over $1000 on a bender or make huge compromises in functionality when you could have bought a RogueFab bender and had all the features you need for less money?

Main Topic:

Sierra Trek
Thursday, August 06, 2015 – Sunday, August 09, 2015
Episode 39

Reid Racing
Tons of Runs, Mild to Wild
RC cars
Huge Raffle
Silent Auction

Listener Feedback:

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Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Lots of projects going on this month like the High Sierra 4×4 Expedition Trailer.

http://www.metalmartrancho.com/
Located in Rancho Cordova and serving the greater Sacramento area with sales in steel sheet and tube, aluminum products and stainless steel. We also have nuts & bolts, casters and a large selection of remnant metals in all products. Shearing and cutting available. For all your metal needs, check out Metal Mart!

Events and Happenings:

Cantina for the Con
September 5th-6th at the Spillway

Outro:
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Episode 40 – Dave from Tab and Slot.com

Episode 40 – Dave from Tab and Slot.com

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!

tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

August giveaway: tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com

Main Topic: Dave from Tab and Slot.com

Jeff

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
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Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Electronic Sway Bar…

Events and Happenings:

Sierra Trek
Thursday, August 06, 2015 – Sunday, August 09, 2015

Cantina for the Con
September 5th-6th at the Spillway

Outro:
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www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 39 – Jeff with Sierra Trek

Episode 39 – Jeff with Sierra Trek

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 39!!

tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

August giveaway: tabandslot.com offers self serve, on demand laser cutting services (with No Setup Fees) to artists, fabricators, and small business. Make your dreams a reality over at tabandslot.com

Main Topic: Sierra Trek

Jeff

http://www.cal4wheel.com/sierra-trek
Thursday, August 06, 2015 – Sunday, August 09, 2015

The 48th annual Sierra Trek is a Cal4Wheel event which is located in California’s beautiful Tahoe National Forest. This family oriented event is geared toward stock 4x4s on guided historic and slightly challenging tours, toward mildly modified vehicles on the Saturday Outer Limits run and off-road enthusiast on the extremely challenging Fordyce Trail.

Stock vehicles should consider signing up for the Wednesday/Thursday Overnight, the Saturday Historic Run and the Saturday Outer Limits Run.

Moderately modified vehicles will love the beauty and the challenge of the Bear Valley Loop on the Saturday Outer Limits Run.

We welcome the ATV/UTV community for a day run out of Meadow Lake on Saturday morning.
Fordyce Trail is an extremely technical and challenging trail, therefore is offered to the more modified vehicles requiring at least 35” tires and a minimum of one locker. Larger tires, two lockers and crawler gearing are all recommended to improve the overall participant experience on the Fordyce Trail runs. The surrounding area trails allow Sierra Trek to offer runs for SUV, ATV, and less modified 4×4 vehicles.

Listener Feedback:

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Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Electronic Sway Bar…

Events and Happenings:

Sierra Trek
Thursday, August 06, 2015 – Sunday, August 09, 2015

Cantina for the Con
September 5th-6th at the Spillway

Outro:
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www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
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www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 33 – Off-road Trailers Good Idea or Bad Idea?

Episode 33 – Off-road Trailers Good Idea or Bad Idea?

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!

This week we are talking Off-road Trailers and if they are a good idea or a bad idea. Join us for the discussion and tell us what you think.

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

July Giveaway!!
Register to win your very own JKSKINZ.
https://www.highsierra4x4.com/forum/main-forum/events-and-happenings/5183-july-giveaway-jkskinz-quarter-and-rear-panels-for-jeep-jk

Main Topic: Interview with Sean from JKSKINZ

Greg and Jeff discuss these amazing new panels built just for the Jeep JK and how you can store your gear on them and more.

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
podcast@highsierra4x4.com

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
The Official High Sierra 4×4 Podcast Krawler Hauler!!

Events and Happenings:

Jeepers Jamboree
July 22nd Vendor Show
July 23-26th Rubicon Trail

Sierra Trek
Thursday, August 06, 2015 – Sunday, August 09, 2015

Cantina for the Con
September 5th-6th at the Spillway

Outro:
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 30 – Pre-Adventure Guidelines Feat. Chop Shop Offroad Part 2

Episode 30 – Pre-Adventure Guidelines Feat. Chop Shop Offroad Part 2

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 30!!

Switch pros the maker of the SEMA award winning 8 switch programmable switch panel system. Order yours today at switch-pros.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

June Giveaway!!
Switch-Pros recognized the need for a customizable switch panel system which would allow vehicle operators to consolidate their accessory switches into one compact and versatile panel. With the anticipated impact this new product line would have in the marketplace

Main Topic: Chop Shop

SUSPENSIONS & STEERING
• Suspension
• Steering

TIRES & WHEELS
• Wheels
• Tires

DRIVETRAIN
• Lockers
• Axles
• Differential Housings & Accessories
• Gears/Install Kits
• Transfer cases
• Drivelines
• Brakes

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
• Bumpers
• Fenders/Hoods
• Tire Carriers
• Body Armor
• Undercarriage Skid Plates/Fuel Tanks
• Tops

PERFORMANCE & ELECTRICAL
• Performance
• Electrical

http://chopshopoffroad.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ChopShopOffroad
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhutc13QuVuq7R1Xj5H7QQ
https://instagram.com/chopshopoffroad/
https://twitter.com/ChopShopOffroad/

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
podcast@highsierra4x4.com

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
The High Sierra 4×4 Official SEMA Build Thread

Events and Happenings:

Jeepers Jamboree
July 22nd Vendor Show
July 23-26th Rubicon Trail

Sierra Trek
Thursday, August 06, 2015 – Sunday, August 09, 2015

Cantina for the Con
September 5th-6th at the Spillway

Outro:
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 29 – Pre-Adventure Guidelines Feat. Chop Shop Offroad

Episode 29 – Pre-Adventure Guidelines Feat. Chop Shop Offroad

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 29!!

Switch pros the maker of the SEMA award winning 8 switch programmable switch panel system. Order yours today at switch-pros.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

June Giveaway!!
Switch-Pros recognized the need for a customizable switch panel system which would allow vehicle operators to consolidate their accessory switches into one compact and versatile panel. With the anticipated impact this new product line would have in the marketplace

Main Topic: Pre Adventure Guidelines Feat. Chop Shop Offroad

Adventure Guideline

SUSTAINMENT
• Food
• Liquid
• Storage

SAFETY

NAVIGATION
• Books/Maps
• Devices & Protection

COMMUNICATIONS

RECOVERY & TOOLS
• Recovery
• Tools

http://chopshopoffroad.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ChopShopOffroad
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhutc13QuVuq7R1Xj5H7QQ
https://instagram.com/chopshopoffroad/
https://twitter.com/ChopShopOffroad/

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
podcast@highsierra4x4.com

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
On Board Air discussion thread

Events and Happenings:

Jeepers Jamboree
July 22nd Vendor Show
July 23-26th Rubicon Trail

Sierra Trek
Thursday, August 06, 2015 – Sunday, August 09, 2015

Cantina for the Con
September 5th-6th at the Spillway

Outro:
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 27 – High Sierra 4×4 SEMA Build

Episode 27 – High Sierra 4×4 SEMA Build

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 27!!

Switch pros the maker of the SEMA award winning 8 switch programmable switch panel system. Order yours today at switch-pros.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

June Giveaway!!
Switch-Pros recognized the need for a customizable switch panel system which would allow vehicle operators to consolidate their accessory switches into one compact and versatile panel. With the anticipated impact this new product line would have in the marketplace

Main Topic:

Vks Fabrication
Jk skinz
Mopar lift
switch pros
Sierra LED
Factor 55
Bubba Rope

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
podcast@highsierra4x4.com

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Signal Peak Trail Review!!

Events and Happenings:

Signal Peak Night Run with Sierra LED
June 20th. Order Tee Shirts online!!

Jeepers Jamboree
July 22nd Vendor Show
July 23-26th Rubicon Trail

Outro:
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 24 – Towing with Hellwig

Episode 24 – Towing with Hellwig

Intro: 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 24!!

Switch pros the maker of the SEMA award winning 8 switch programmable switch panel system. Order yours today at switch-pros.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

June Giveaway!!
Switch-Pros recognized the need for a customizable switch panel system which would allow vehicle operators to consolidate their accessory switches into one compact and versatile panel. With the anticipated impact this new product line would have in the marketplace

Main Topic: Towing with Hellwig

USA-Made Sway Bars and Helper Springs

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
podcast@highsierra4x4.com

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
DIY Sleeping platform and drawers

Events and Happenings:

Signal Peak Night Run with Sierra LED
June 20th. Order Tee Shirts online!!

Outro:
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4

Episode 16 – Ultra 4 MetalCloak Stampede

Episode 16 – Ultra 4 MetalCloak Stampede

Intro: 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 16!!

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

Sweet things in the works!!
Interviews, SEMA Build, Giveaways
March Giveaway!!

Thread of the Week:

Podcast Suggestion Thread!
SoCal Meet and Greet

Main Topic: MetalCloak Stampede

2015 MetalCloak Stampede – Rancho Cordova, CA

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
podcast@highsierra4x4.com

Events and Happenings:

Meet and Greet coming soon!!
May 21st

Outro:
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Episode 13 – Low Center of Gravity Build

Episode 13 – Low Center of Gravity Build

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 13!!

What’s up Jeff? Trail Patrol

Announcements:

Sweet things in the works!!
Interviews, SEMA Build, Giveaways

Thread of the Week:

Podcast Suggestion Thread!
Tales from the trails!! David posted a Calico trail report. I’m curious how frying a steak with a JetBoil works?

Main Topic: Low Center of Gravity Builds

Listener Feedback:

Hi Greg and Jeff,

I’ve recently made a triumphant return to the off-roading clan with my recent purchase of a 2014 2 door Rubicon back in January of this year. After unfortunately grenading / Jeffn’ my last Wrangler around 10 years ago, (it was a good death) now I’m ready to build myself a new ridge.
After powering through all your Off-Road and High Sierra pod casts (great job by the way you guys complement each other perfectly). That being said, I would like to pick your brains on a Low Center of Gravity build.

Greg, I now have the same approach to off-roading as you do smart crawling and keeping the pin in the grenade. I recall you stating that you would have liked to install an LC of G on your LJ, which intrigued me. Is that no longer the case for you JKU Rubi? And why?

I’m not looking to do any hardcore rock crawling but would still like to have a capable ridge if the mood arises. I looked up Rokmen for an LC of G but wasn’t able to find a package for a JK. Would you be able to suggest anyone else to look up?

Not really sure what components I would need to accomplish this but my ideal build would include a package that would give me great suspension travel without the top heaviness of a large lift and the ability to fit my JK in the garage without having to air down my tires. I would also like to keep my tire size to down to 34 or 35 inches. Help me Obi-Wan Kanobi you’re my only hope!

Send us your questions and comments!!!
podcast@highsierra4x4.com

Events and Happenings:

2015 MetalCloak Stampede – Rancho Cordova, CA
Meet and Greet coming soon!!

Outro:
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