Episode 138 – Hack and Stack
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Main Topic: Hack and Stack
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Episode 90 – Bumpers, Long Arms and a Good Time!!
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 90!!
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What’s up Jeff?
Jeep is back?
Announcements:
January Giveaway
Main Topic: Body Armor Continued
How do you prioritize what you buy or make first?
This will all come down to personal preference, but I think there are a few things to consider.
What trails do you plan to tackle in your immediate future?
What are the conditions of those trails?
Rocky, muddy, fire roads, jagged rock…Etc.
If you have a stock Rubicon, and you plan to take it through the Rubicon, you will definitely want some armor before you go.
Often times, you will find that Body Armor and recovery points go hand and hand.
Bumpers have shackle tabs or hooks built into them.
Rock sliders become Hi Lift points.
Roll cages become places to attach straps to help keep you up right in a hairy situation.
Because, most runs you ever go on, one of the first requirements will be for your vehicle to have recovery points. The factory stuff is often times junk!! So, most likely, the first piece of armor you buy will be front and rear bumpers.
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Long Arms on a daily driver?
More Flex?
More bump compliance
Smooth out the ride
Speed
Is stability an issue?
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Hey guys, I just wanted to drop an email and tell you that I am really enjoying the podcast. I started in at episode 80 stuck in snow and wanted more so I started from episode 1 and love your stories and the good information you provide. Keep up the good work and do you still have shirts so I can support your podcast from down south in the Central Valley (Bakersfield). Thanks Jon…oh by the way I wheel a well equipped 04 TJ Rubicon on 35’s…
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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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What’s up Jeff?
Announcements:
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/
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Suggested Thread of the Week!
First Aid Show notes episode 78
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Events and Happenings:
Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016
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Episode 59 – Matson From Metalcloak
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!! Whether you’re looking for a Sunday drive or some hard core rock crawling!! We will cover it all!
Episode 59!!
This episode is brought to you by metal cloak!! It’s your jeep only better!!
What’s up Jeff?
Announcements:
October Giveaway:
RareParts Ball Joints!!
Main Topic: Matson from MetalCloak
http://www.metalcloak.com/
Matson,
Tell us a little about yourself, How long have you been wheeling?
How did you get involved with Metalcloak?
MetalCloak is very unique to me in that Matson and his team have been bringing products to the market that go outside the box of normal offroad products. For example your High Clearance fenders. Can you tells us more about them?
http://www.metalcloak.com/category-s/284.htm
Now let’s talk about the gamechanger suspension system. I’m running the Rock Sport Edition but you guys also have the several other variations of the suspension system. Tells what sets the Gamechanger system ahead of the game?
http://www.metalcloak.com/category-s/284.htm
What is a true dual rate spring
Can you tells more about the Duroflex joints that Metalcloak runs on their control arms?
What benefits can I achieve by running the 6Pak shocks?
Metalcloak also offers bumpers. Can you tell us more about your frame built bumpers?
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Wrangler-Frame-Built-Bumpers-s/254.htm
Customer service and resources
http://www.metalcloak.com/Gear-and-Tech-s/23.htm
916-631-8071
https://www.facebook.com/metalcloak
Tweets by metalcloak
https://www.youtube.com/user/MetalCloak
https://instagram.com/metalcloak/
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Events and Happenings:
SEMA 2015 Las Vegas Nevada
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Episode 57 – More Prep and Why Are We So Tired?
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 a combined 30 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 57!!
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What’s up Jeff?
Announcements:
October Giveaway:
The winner of the Rack Bone this month is BretJK07
Lucas Oil Off Road Expo
http://www.offroadexpo.com/off-road-expo-schedule-events-posted
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Hey guys,
I’m enjoying the new podcast, but I have mixed emotions about Greg finally lifting his rig. Part of me enjoyed listening to him agonize about which lift kit to go with. But I guess it is for the best. Now we will get to hear some more wheeling adventure stories because there won’t be any excuses why he won’t take his Jeep out on the trail! 🙂
I have a question for you. I live in AZ and my brother is in southern California. One of our goals is to run the Rubicon in the next year or two. The problem is that my brother has a stock mid 2000’s 4runner 4×4 with a V8. What are the minimum modifications he would need to do to have a “pleasant” experience on the con? I have a TJ Rubicon on 35s, with skids, a winch, and a cage, so I’m assuming I’d be ok.
Events and Happenings:
Lucas Oil Off Road Expo
Fairplex, Pomona CA
October 3rd-4th
Booth 6420
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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!!
http://www.jkskinz.com/Your innovative and multi function Jeep Jk Storage and mounting solutions.
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
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Thread of the Week:
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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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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
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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
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Episode 12 – What’s Your Departure Angle?
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 12!!
What’s up Jeff?
Announcements:
April Giveaway!! Head to the forum now to see what it is!!
Thread of the Week:
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Main Topic: Approach and Departure Angles
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Unibody
The term unibody or unit-body is short for unitized body, or alternatively unitary construction design. In this approach the vehicle’s frame and body are integrated into a single strong structure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_frame
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Events and Happenings:
2015 MetalCloak Stampede – Rancho Cordova, CA
Meet and Greet coming soon!!
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