Episode 96 – Off Roading, How to Get Started

Episode 96 – Off Roading, How to Get Started

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 96!!

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What’s up Jeff?

Jeep dream
Fender flare options for my jeep
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Announcements:

March Giveaway

Main Topic: How to get started

https://www.highsierra4x4.com/forum/shop-talk/modificcations/7694-where-to-start

Answering the question of what you want to do with your vehicle.
What, why, when, where and how? and then How Much?

Based on budget you can start to establish a plan.
Phases if you will.

Most people start with a small lift and bigger tires.
Budget boost
Muds vs all terrains.
Rocker protection
Skid Plates
Bumpers
Recovery

Phase 2
Replacing suspension components
Bigger tires, Mud terrians
More skid plate
Winch
Upgrade axle shafts
Steering

Phase 3
Dana 60s
Motor Swap
Bigger tires
Hydraulic Steering
Roll Cage
Trailer

Thread of the Week:
Suggested Thread of the Week!

Listener Feedback:

Hey guys, love the show!! I have a quick question for you regarding brakes. I have an older toyota and I’m in need of some brakes. Should I buy new pads and rotors or upgrade to the V6 calipers?
Dave

Trail Gear

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Events and Happenings:

Meet and greet

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Episode 36 – Overlanding 102

Episode 36 – Overlanding 102

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 36!!

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What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:
July Giveaway!!
http://www.jkskinz.com/Look forward to an interview with the owner and creator of JKSkinz next week!! Register now for the giveaway!!
Interviewed Sean on Episode 32

Main Topic: Overlanding 102

Suspension Performance
Keep the Engine Stock
Isolate and Minimize All Electrical Modifications
Use High Quality Tires in an Appropriate Tread

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

Thread of the Week:
Suggested Thread of the Week!
Beefing up the Jeep JK axle!

Events and Happenings:
Jeepers Jamboree
July 22nd Vendor Show
July 23-26th Rubicon Trail
We interviewed Bob on Episode 31

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

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

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