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Episode 82 – New Plans for the New Year!!

Episode 82 – New Plans for the New Year!!

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 world with you!!

Episode 82!!

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?

Jeeps in the shop, seeping power steering pump line
Lemon laws regarding aftermarket parts voiding your warranty.

Announcements:

January Giveaway

Main Topic: New Plans for the New Year!!

New year resolutions. We had a chance to look back over 2015, what do we want for 2016?

Rig goals for 2016?

Greg: 60s, 40s, hydraulic assist, roll cage, skid plates, CB install,
Jeff:

Trail Goals:
Greg: Rubicon all the way through, smaller trails I want to ease back into. Slick Rock, Deer Valley, Gold Lakes.
Jeff:

Podcast Goals:
Greg: Be more methodical about topics and series, bigger and badder giveaways, more meet and greets, more runs.
Jeff:

Event Goals:
Greg: Meet and Greets, event Runs
Jeff:

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Jeep Eats Rock!!

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
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Events and Happenings:

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016

Outro:
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Episode 80 – Stuck in the Snow

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 80!!

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:

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.

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
First Aid Show notes episode 78

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
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Events and Happenings:

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016

Outro:
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Episode 79 – Vick from VKS Fab!!

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!!

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:

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/

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
First Aid Show notes episode 78

Listener Feedback:

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

Events and Happenings:

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016

Outro:
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Episode 75 – Wheeling with the Bakken Bros!

Episode 75 – Wheeling with the Bakken Bros!

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 75!!

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:

November Giveaway:
Northridge4x4.com $200 gift card!!

High Sierra 4×4 and Northridge 4×4 want to thank everyone for participating in this month’s giveaway!

The winner of the $200 Gift Certificate to Northridge 4×4 is Donnie Warf!

Donnie to claim your prize please send you contact information via PM to HighSierra4x4.
Thanks to everyone that registered.

Remember there will be more giveaways coming in January! In December we have Christmas Specials that we post everyone day from our sponsors.

Thanks,
High Sierra 4×4

Main Topic: Sema Build plans for 20016?

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Snow Wheeling Pic Thread!

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
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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

Events and Happenings:

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016

Outro:
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Episode 72 – Christmas Gift Ideas for the Offroader in Your Life

Episode 72 – Christmas Gift Ideas for the Offroader in Your Life

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 72!!

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:

November Giveaway:
Northridge4x4.com $200 gift card!!

Main Topic: Christmas Gift Ideas

Gifts are hard for automotive people

Tow strap
Snatch Block
D – rings
Gloves
CB
Air Gauge
Air deflator tools
Tool storage
FIrst Aid kit
Magazine subscription
Floor mats

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Trip in a pic!

Listener Feedback:

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

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

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

Events and Happenings:

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016

Outro:
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Episode 68 – SEMA Show It’s a Wrap

Episode 68 – SEMA Show It’s a Wrap

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 68!!

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

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

Monthly Giveaway to be announced!!

Main Topic: SEMA Show 2015 Coverage!!

Vehicles
DV8

Listener Feedback:

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

Suggested Thread of the Week
SEMA 2015 Show floor pictures!!

Events and Happenings:

Cal4wheel Winter Fun Festival
January 15-17, 2016

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

Episode 53 – Winching Recovery!

Episode 53 – Winching Recovery!

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 53!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Condition Zero!! Condition zero manufactures firearms mounting solutions for those who prefer the convenience and confidence that comes with having the perfect mounting solution for their firearm. Condition Zero Mounts.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

September Giveaway:

The “RackBone” is a modular system that attaches to the headrest of nearly any vehicle and provides a modular mounting point for Med Kits, Tool Kits, fire extinguishers, large tools, as well as long guns, pistols….in fact it can be customized into almost any configuration.

The winner of this month’s giveaway will receive their very own RackBone for their Rig!

So how do you get in on the awesome giveaway, simply post a picture of your ride and tell us what you would mount to your Rackbone!

Winner will be selected at the end of the month on September 30th.

To learn more about Condition Zero Mounts visit their website at www.conditionzeromounts.com. They have a full line of weapon mounts for the Jeep JK.

Lucas Oil Off Road Expo
http://www.offroadexpo.com/off-road-expo-schedule-events-posted

Main Topic: Recovery

Winches
Synthetic vs Steel
Straps
Hooks
Tow points

Episode 22 Factor 55

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
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Hey guys! I’m a member on the forum, podcast listener and I’m currently a resident of AZ, but will be moving to LA area in the next few weeks to become an employee of SpaceX! Totally excited about the opportunity, but I’m afraid I’ll be missing out on a ton of wheeling we get in out here. So, I’m curious of what the wheeling scene is like, if there is one, on the south side of Cali!?

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Custom Width Aftermarket Axles

Events and Happenings:

Lucas Oil Off Road Expo
Fairplex, Pomona CA
October 3rd-4th

Homepage


Booth 6420

Outro:
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Episode 51 – Seasonal Transition and Maintenance

Episode 51 – Seasonal Transition and Maintenance

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 51!!

This podcast episode is brought to you by Condition Zero!! Condition zero manufactures firearms mounting solutions for those who prefer the convenience and confidence that comes with having the perfect mounting solution for their firearm. Condition Zero Mounts.com

What’s up Jeff?

Announcements:

September Giveaway:

The “RackBone” is a modular system that attaches to the headrest of nearly any vehicle and provides a modular mounting point for Med Kits, Tool Kits, fire extinguishers, large tools, as well as long guns, pistols….in fact it can be customized into almost any configuration.

The winner of this month’s giveaway will receive their very own RackBone for their Rig!

So how do you get in on the awesome giveaway, simply post a picture of your ride and tell us what you would mount to your Rackbone!

Winner will be selected at the end of the month on September 30th.

To learn more about Condition Zero Mounts visit their website at www.conditionzeromounts.com. They have a full line of weapon mounts for the Jeep JK.

Lucas Oil Off Road Expo
http://www.offroadexpo.com/off-road-expo-schedule-events-posted

Main Topic: Seasonal Transitions

We get so caught up in needing a ton of gear and gadgets.

Bare essentials before hitting the trails.

Vehicle requirements.

Listener Feedback:

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

I love your trail stories. The story from a few shows ago about the Sierra Trek and then this week’s recap of the ‘Con weekend were both such great stories. I felt the adventures through my phone. Keep it up!!

Anthony

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
JK rubicon D44 32 spline rear axle on 37s

Events and Happenings:

Lucas Oil Off Road Expo
Fairplex, Pomona CA
October 3rd-4th

Homepage


Booth 6420

Outro:
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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!!

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

Listener Feedback:
Send us your questions and comments!!!
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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

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

Episode 35 – Overlanding 101

Episode 35 – Overlanding 101

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 35!!

http://www.jkskinz.com/ Your inovative 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 creater of JKSkinz next week!! Register now for the giveaway!!
Interviewed Sean on Episode 32

Main Topic: Overlanding 101

1) Complexity is the enemy: Keep the vehicle as simple and reliable as possible.

2) Weight is the enemy of performance:
 Keep the vehicle as light as possible, removing heavy items that provide limited value or are never used. The goal should be 90% of GVWR or less.

Listener Feedback:

Send us your questions and comments!!!
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What are your thoughts on RHD jeeps? Can any lift go on them? Are parts interchangeable? Should you stay away for building a rig for extreme off roading? Seems fun and different, as you don’t see them on the trail much. Also love the podcast been listening since day 1.
Brian

Hey guys,
I own a 2009 JK that I bought from a senior guy who absolutely cherished the JK. Never been offroad. I have noticed at my 32K it uses oil…Like a quart per 3000/miles. What;s up with this???

Hey Guys,
Love the show, but I just wanted to point out a small inaccuracy from the opening of the show. One of you said that there was no cars that use a combustion engine to power an electric motor, however this is how some of the gas/electric hybrids work. For example, a Chevy Volt runs that way. Here is a passage from the Wikipedia article:

“The Volt operates as a pure battery electric vehicle until its battery capacity drops to a predetermined threshold from full charge. From there its internal combustion engine powers an electric generator to extend the vehicle’s range as needed.”

I dont know if this kind of setup is coming to a rock crawlin’ 4×4 near you any time soon, but who knows!

Thanks,
Scott

Thread of the Week:

Suggested Thread of the Week!
Sierra LED Light Bar glare?

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

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