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This episode of the Off-Road Podcast is Sponsored by WARN, Medical Gear Outfitters, and Colby Valve.

Tonight, Aaron cuts up some trees, Jeremy channels his inner Ben, & Ben rides in an SxS.

Welcome to the off-road podcast. A podcast about everything off-road. We cover the news, review products, and interview people in the off-road industry.  I’m your host Ben and I’m here with my co-hosts Aaron & Jeremy.  Welcome to the show.

The week in review is brought to you by Medical gear outfitters

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Jeremy – Built a Jeep. A 2 door this time. In Yellow. With some swampers. Went Snow Wheeling. Winched a skid steer up a hill.

Aaron – Got some new tires for the Avalon.  Went snow-wheeling to a bonfire in the woods.  Got ghosted by my BFF for a party.  Did some food prep for the upcoming snow trip in Feb.

Ben – New Year at boss’s house.  Got to ride in an SxS.  It snowed again today so yay for that. Building a Glock 19.

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News brought to you by Colby Valve

• Jeep Patents Donut Doors
  • Patent was initially filed in 2017 and published in December 2021
  • No upper frame and a hole in the middle
  • Almost identical to the ones seen on the Switchback concept seen in 2017 at the Easter Jeep Safari
  • Ford decided not to put them into production because they didn’t meet safety standards

SPEAKING OF SAFETY STANDARDS…

• Wrangler & Bronco Crash Ratings
  • Neither the Bronco nor the Wrangler received the coveted “Top Safety Pick” award
  • Both missed by a very small margin
  • The Bronco barely edged out the Wrangler as a safer vehicle
  • Both the Wrangler & Bronco have sucky headlights
    • Wrangler rated as poor to marginal depending on which option
    • Bronco rated at marginal for any of the headlight options

Main Topic powered by WARN  

• What are all the types of wheeling? Go experience them!
• What rig should I buy?
• What PSI should I air down to?
• How to pick a tire?  (M/T, A/T, snow rated, stickies)
• How much lift & how big of tires?
• Do I need to regear?
• How much armor do I need?
• Factory bumper, hidden winch bumper, plate bumper, tube bumper?
• When to engage 4lo vs 4hi?
• Do I need lockers?
• How much recovery gear to bring, too little vs too much?
• Best comms?
• How many lights and where to mount them?
• How expensive is it?
• Where is my money best spent?
• Steel vs Aluminum

Closing Statements

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Don’t Forget to visit Patriot Patch and join the patch of the month club. Check out our Gaia affiliate link for up to 40% off. Also, don’t forget to head over to Warn, Medical Gear Outfitters, and Colby Valve to see all their great gear. We are a proud part of the firearms radio network. Got a question or comment?  Send it to us through our webpage at firearmsradio.net or through our social media channels by searching for Off-Road Podcast.  Also, you can listen to us live at overlandradio.com Mondays at 7 pm Pacific.  When offroad please remember to have fun, tread lightly, be safe and courteous. Thanks for listening.