Four Wheel Drive – April/May 2018

In this issue, we continue our look at new trucks & SUVs from the major players, including the 2019 Toyota TRD Pro Line-up, 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor and the 2019 GMC Sierra.
In “Wheeling for Kids”, former 4WD Editor Budd Stanley shares his story of a very successful Kelowna Toy Run, which saw a record 392 vehicles of all descriptions take part on that chilly December day.
Trusted 4x4 Coach Tom Severin tells it like it is in “How to Know When to Retire your 4WD Vehicle”, then to lighten the sombre mood that may have crept over you just now, we hope our “Epic Fails at SEMA 2017” will do the trick.
Tech editor Irons takes on a rebuild of a different sort in “Warn XD9000i Rebuild”. Next up, adding some aftermarket components to the Jeep JK in “Part 3 of Addicted to Dirt”. In “Sheet Metal Repair” Bryan demonstrates a few different techniques for welding new steel onto an old rig, namely his “new” 1976 Toyota FJ40, aka ‘Tim Toyota’ (remember that name!).
You’ll definitely want to enter the Ultimate Jeep Dream Giveaway contest on page 59, for your chance to win a Black Armour Edition Jeep Wrangler. All this plus Around the Industry, Product Showcase, and more to keep you entertained until our next issue.