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Airing Back Up: What, Why and How

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 10th Aug 2020

Last time we talked about the ins and outs of deflating your tires for better off-road capabilities, but after airing down to go off the road, we need to air up to get back on the road!First things fi … read more

Airing Down: What and Why

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 10th Jul 2020

Today, we will address the question we get almost on a daily basis; “Why do you deflate your tires and should I deflate mine?”Deflating tires has a HUGE impact on your vehicle by improving the quality … read more

Off-Road Communication 101

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 6th Mar 2020

Most people have heard about the usage of a radio in order to communicate when out playing, exploring or racing your 4x4s. What most newer people to the sport don’t know is which radio type to use, … read more

Essentials Every Off-Roader Should Carry All The Time!

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 16th Jan 2020

If only we knew when something bad was going to happen ahead of time, we could plan what to pack with us for that day. But since that is not possible (yet), we believe that carrying a good "EDC" Kit f … read more

The Truth About Open vs. Locked Differentials

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 3rd Oct 2019

  Do I Need Differential Lockers? Truth to be told is; even though not everybody needs differential lockers, everybody could use them at some point when off-roading. Most stock 4X4 vehicles … read more

Summit 4X4 Club - Cinder Hills Run 2019

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 17th Sep 2019

We decided to go play for a day at the Cinder Hills OHV Park up in Flagstaff. It was a blast and nobody broke anything (which is always good). We hit a couple of big hills, some figure 8's and some fu … read more

Tech Time: Beefing Up Your Front Axle

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 5th Sep 2019

If you’ve been around the off road community for any length of time, you’ve heard about the front Dana 30 & the front Dana 44 axles not being strong enough for larger, oversized tires and occasion … read more

The Importance of 4X4 Routine Maintenance

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 1st Aug 2019

All vehicles require routine maintenance in order to ensure a long life, and off road vehicles are no exception. Because not all vehicles are driven the same, these are merely recommendations based on … read more

Why Should I Re-Gear After Installing A Lift And Larger Tires?

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 10th Jun 2019

When you install larger tires, the weight, overall diameter and rolling resistance can result in unwanted stress being transferred to the axles and other components in your Jeep. Re-gearing means th … read more

Summit 4X4 - National Go Topless Day

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 18th May 2019

Last May Summit 4X4 Company and both 4x4 Clubs had the chance to join thousands of Jeep owners across the country on this traditional Jeep parade. We met up for coffee and breakfast at the shop and th … read more

Tackle the Trails with Class-Leading Off-Road Capability

Posted by Summit 4X4 on 17th May 2018

Tackle the Trails with Class-Leading Off-Road CapabilityJeep is known for a number of things: its legacy of quality that stretches back to World War II, its superior comfort and performance, and of co … read more

Why Jeep and Camping Go Hand in Hand

Posted by Summit 4x4 Company on 17th May 2018

Why Jeep and Camping Go Hand in HandIf there’s one thing a lot of Jeep owners have in common, it’s that they like to live an adventurous life. They love to get out of the city, into the wilds. They li … read more