Episode 106 – JKs Effect on the Off Road World

Episode 106 – JKs Effect on the Off Road World

What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 106!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?
What’s up Forrest?

Announcements:
March Giveaway

Main Topic: how the JK changed the off road world

Cost
Functionality
Capabilities
Style
Comfort
Aftermarket
On the trail
Fabrication

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

I really enjoy the addition of Forrest to the podcast.
Jason

Thread of the Week
What did you do this weekend

Events and Happenings:
Metalcloak Stampede
April 8th – 9th

Outro:
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 105 – The Shady Tree Mechanic Safety

Episode 105 – The Shady Tree Mechanic Safety

What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 105!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?
What’s up Forrest?
Greg:
http://www.fusion4x4.com
Full float vs Semi Float?
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/0112or-semi-floating-and-full-floating-axles/

Announcements:
March Giveaway

Main Topic: Garage Safety

Jeff, What happen to our buddy?

We all have our ways of doing different tasks and working around our tool capacity. But what are some major do’s and don’ts of working in the garage?

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

Hello from the grain belt of Saskatchewaun Canada been a listener from the first podcast I have a question being I run a full size full size a k30 long box with lockers cross over steering and 37s and all the rest that goes with it what I would like to know is whether a truck of that size would make it through the rubicon as I’m thinking of loading up my k30 and my wife’s samurai and making a holiday of it and also I think a show all on full size trucks would be interesting too hear as I know your brother is in the full size club thanks for a great show and keep it up makes for a interesting listen

Thanks Steve

Ok, so two things. One, the podcast from the app doesn’t automatically roll onto the next episode . Had to switch to a different platform. (listened to all the episodes in less than two weeks)

Two, the app should have a notification to phone option, so when someone responds to your post it will send a flash or pop-up to your phone window.

Side note… Greg saying granted sounds like he’s saying granite… Ocd kicks in. Love listening everyday, well now only twice a week 😂
Nicholas

Thread of the Week
What did you do this weekend

Events and Happenings:
Metalcloak Stampede
April 8th – 9th

Outro:
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 104 – Easter Jeep Safari

Episode 104 – Easter Jeep Safari

What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 104!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?
What’s up Forrest?
Greg – Sick as a dog…Sold some my wheels today.

Announcements:
March Giveaway

Main Topic: EJS
http://www.rr4w.com/event-details.cfm?eventid=8
Rex

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

As a 2012 JKU (sahara) owner who has investigated the RubiCrawler adapter, this unfortunately only fits the 2007-2011 JK’s and not the newer 2012+ with the 3.6 engine as the tail of the automatic transmission is longer and not enough room for it to fit.

From Dusty at Advance Adapters:

We do not offer a Rubicrawler for 2012 and newer due to changes Jeep made in the running gear. We do offer Atlas transfer case for newer models to help lower your crawl ratio.
Thanks,
Dusty”

I ended up getting a rubicon transfer case off ebay which I’ll be swapping out the 2.72 t-case for a better rock crawling set up. I’m currently on stock D30/D44 set up (trussed and gussetted) and 35’s but the near term plan is the the Ultimate D60’s and 40’s
Was hoping I could have used the RubiCrawler rather than swapping out t-cases for either a rubicon or an Atlas, but nope.

Just thought you should know and pass along.

Thanks
Scott
Scottsdale, AZ

Thread of the Week
What did you do this weekend

Events and Happenings:
Metalcloak Stampede
April 8th – 9th

Outro:
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 103 – How to Pick N Pull

Episode 103 – How to Pick N Pull

What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 103!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?
What’s up Forrest?

Announcements:
March Giveaway

Main Topic: Picking N Pull

What to expect?
Different type of pick n pulls
Is negotiation an option?
Are they worth visiting?
Do’s and Don’ts

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

Thread of the Week
What did you do this weekend

Events and Happenings:
Metalcloak Stampede
April 8th – 9th

Outro:
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 102 – Composure on the Trail

What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 102!!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?
What’s up Forrest?

Announcements:
March Giveaway

Main Topic: Trail Composure
There are lots of situations that you can find yourself in out on the trail. weather it be you going out with a couple buddies or meeting a large group for an event. There are considerations to be taken for each situation.

Is it a family friendly event
is it a party situation
keep in mind other people’s situations as well
check your ego at the door

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

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Adjusting your track bar?

Events and Happenings:
Meet and greet

Outro:
Leave comments on itunes help get the show up in the ratings to share the knowledge
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 101 – Buying a Used Vehicle 101

Episode 101 – Buying a Used Vehicle 101

What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 101!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?
What’s up Forrest?

Announcements:
March Giveaway

Main Topic: Used Vehicle Buying 101

There are tons of awesome deals to have in the used car market when looking for your next rig to build. It can be scary spending your hard earned cash on something that may or may not work when you get it home.

What to think about when shopping for a used vehicle?

What to look for when physically looking at the vehicle?

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

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Dana 60 in my YJ

Events and Happenings:
Meet and greet

Outro:
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 100 – Where Have We Been?

Episode 100 – Where Have We Been?

What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4×4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!!

Episode 100!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?
What’s up Forrest?

Announcements:
March Giveaway

Main Topic: Where have we been?

Episode 100!!!!!

What do we think Jeff?

Favorite episode

Favorite interview
Mopar – Episode 20
switch pros – episode 26

Favorite story or experience

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

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Adjusting your track bar?

Events and Happenings:
Meet and greet

Outro:
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 99 – Tire Time Tech

Episode 99 – Tire Time Tech

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 99!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?
I use podcast addict to download my podcast. I noticed a few weeks ago it quit updating with new shows. I also can’t figure out how to download shows off your app. Any ideas?

Announcements:

March Giveaway

Main Topic: Tire Time!!!

Listener Feedback:

Hey everybody, I was hoping to get some information on what tires to go with next. I’m currently running Cooper Discoverer STT 35/12.50R17 on Fuel wheels. I know I definitely want to move to 37s cause my JK Rubicon has 6 inches of lift and the 35s just look too small in my opinion. So far my first choice is the Goodyear MTR with Kevlar. I’ve read some good reviews online on those and I was just wondering what you guys thought of them. Anyone currently running them in 37s? Also do they make them in a 37/13.50? Or just 37/12.50? I’m open to suggestions as well to other tires so any info would be great. Mainly looking for true to size with good road manners due to the JK being my daily driver. Thanks for any help! P.S Greg or Jeff this could possibly be a good Podcast topic due to tires being a popular topic with very controversial opinions, just a thought.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-TSLs/

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

Suggested Thread of the Week!
What tire should I go too?

Events and Happenings:

Meet and greet

Outro:
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 98 – IFS, Is It Really That Bad?

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 98!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?

Cal4wheel Convention

Finally some Toyota love! Seriously, Greg and Jeff, I was impressed by your knowledge, and only wished you had this podcast about 5 years ago. Every axle problem, and solution you mentioned, I’ve gone though. Busted stock birf, hub studs, knuckle studs, have seen it, and upgraded each one of these. I think the worst was when the hub studs went, the dowel holes got wallowed out, and I had to replace the entire hub. Can’t wait to hear more.

Announcements:

March Giveaway

Main Topic: IFS or Straight Axle?
Hey guys, been listening since the beginning of the old show.
As a toyota guy you make me laugh and scream sometimes in the same episode.
I wheel a 97 4Runner that is and always will be IFS, I’m currently running 35s and it does everything I want it to do, including wheeling 10 days straight in Moab without a single issue. There are thousands of 4runners, Tacomas, FJCs, 100 series LCs and the like that get wheeled with IFS and rack and pinion steering. Please I beg of you, stop beating up on our trucks lol.

You guys put on a great show, keep up the great work.
Jason

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

Events and Happenings:
Meet and greet

by NV241OR
I have listened to these guys from day one of their other podcast. I always look forward to new episodes and love hearing about old stories, mishaps, and plenty about axles. Greg, go take a jaunt on a fireroad in your JK! Jeff, build a new rig!

Outro:
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com

Episode 97 – The Beginning of Toyota Talk

Episode 97 – The Beginning of Toyota Talk

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 97!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4×4 parts

HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48.

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

March Giveaway

Main Topic: Toyota Axle Modifications

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Rear lighting options
http://www.aceengineeringandfab.com/The-GateKeeper_p_142.html

Listener Feedback:

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

Events and Happenings:

Meet and greet

Outro:
HIGHSIERRA4X4 – 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48
podcast@highsierra4x4.com
www.highsierra4x4com/podcast
www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4
www.highsierra4x4.com