Product Reviews

Chilling Out – Keeping A Big Horsepower Engine Running Cool       Our Toyota FJ40 is nearing the end of its test mule life. After thirteen years of change, it’s time we settle on a solution and stick with it. After all, I just want to wheel this thing and enjoy it now. But, we wanted to do some …

“Man, I need some help, and fast!” I declared. With a single raised brow and a too-quick response of “Duh!” my fellow editors simply couldn’t resist the temptation to drive home that which I had teed up so nicely. “No! I mean, my truck needs help” I retorted. The point I was driving at is that each of us at …

Tired of dealing with a leaky transfer case? Want added gear oil volume to aid in cooling and lubrication? Admire fine American craftsmanship? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, Novak Industries has a product for your Jeep – the Novak Billet Transfer Case Pan.  The 4x4Review.com team has been on a mission to enhance the performance of …

    Our Toyota FJ40 is nearing the end of its test mule life. After thirteen years of change, it’s time we settle on a solution and stick with it. After all, I just want to wheel this thing and enjoy it now. But, we wanted to do some radical things to it first, which is why we’re calling its …

   Trailside Repairs – Fixing a Flat With Safety Seal’s Off Road Tire Repair Kit   Flat tires suck. But, there’s no reason to fret the problem if you have the right tools. Safety Seal’s tire repair kits are quite different from most other’s in the market and here’s what sets them apart. Aside from their quality tools, the sturdy carrying …

Our old plug wires had burnt through their protective sheilding in just 5 hours of usage. It’s a deplorable action, a sin amongst sins, an outrageous, awful, appalling act of omission. You take the time to put two coats of wax on your rig, you spend the extra $18 on the really good engine oil, you may even go as far …

It happens to all of us, we see a great new product, know that we need it, only to find out that the company doesn’t make it for our application! Well this has been the case with the new line of MSD Pro-Billet Distributors for a few years now. Our project Jeep has always run a stock, auto-parts store, el-cheapo …

If you are a frequent reader of 4X4REVIEW, then you probably know how we feel about the Bedrug from Wise Industries. We have installed Bedrugs in several of our test trucks, and they have never disappointed us. Bedrugs have prolonged the life of our truck beds, protected our cargo, and have proven to be nearly indestructible. When we saw the …

 Hard on Rocks… Confidence to Explore… Dynatrac’s ad slogans are boastful and aggressive. We’ve installed and tested several of their tough products over the years, SST shock absorbers, diff covers, etc., but we had never tested Dynatrac’s mainstay – the custom-made, venerable Dana 60 axle. It was time for us to strap one on and give it a royal beat …

If you own a Jeep or a Samurai, you know the problems that arise when you try and pack for an extended excursion. Jeeps are notorious for their lack of storage space, especially for the larger bulkier items like sleeping bags, ice chests and tents. This can make for some very interesting and frustrating experiences, when trying to get your …