High Sierra 4×4 Podcast

Episode 116 - Lockers and Feedback What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy (DON’T PRACTICE WHAT I PREACH) Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 116!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? What’s up Greg? Going over the jeep preparing for our silver state expedition adventure. Announcements: Main Topic: http://www.highsierra4x4.com/forum/high-sierra-4x4-podcast/8177-episode-115-lockers-and-questions Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com So I was listening to this week's podcast and you mentioned the poly performance (synergy?) sector shaft br

Episode 115 - Lockers and Questions What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 115!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Pre packing forend of the road What’s up Greg? Going over the jeep preparing for our silver state expedition adventure. Announcements: Main Topic: Lockers The good, the bad and the ugly… Can you add arb lockers and change gearing later? Or does it need to be done at the same time? What’s the benefits of running a locker? Would you get front or rear locker and benefits? Why is a spool so much cheaper? What’s better solid locker, a l

Episode 114 - Get to Know the Hosts!! What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 114!! It’s transition time... This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Tow rig tear down What’s up Greg? Fender install, then fender uninstall… Announcements: Main Topic: Get to Know the Hosts Many of our listeners have been around for a while and they want to get to know us. What was your first vehicle? Your first 4x4? When did you first go offroad? What was the first trail you ever went on? When did you know that you couldn’t shake the 4 wheeling habit? Do you prefer day tr

Episode 113 - Racing on a Budget What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 113!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? What’s up Greg? Announcements: Main Topic: Racecar on a budget Want to race in the limited classes of ULTRA4 Racing? Smittybilt Everyman Challenge and 4500-4800 races throughout the season are our limited classes! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help make it happen! 1.Make sure your vehicle meets our tech rules and you have proper safety equipment. There are three classes racing in the EMC which runs on a modified course the day befor

Episode 112 - MetalCloak Stampede What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 112!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? What’s up Greg? Announcements: Main Topic: Metalcloak Stampede Metalcloak Stampede April 8th - 9th Ultra 4 racing What did you guys think of the event? Vender show? Favorite part of the day? Favorite group to watch? Favorite racer? 4400 Stock 4600 Stock mod 4800 Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com Thread of the Week Rubicon and Fordyce Events and Happenings: Moonlight Madness pok

Episode 111 - Wearable Parts What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 111!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? What’s up Greg? Preparation for a the Silver State Expedition Adventure. Prepping the jeep... Announcements: Main Topic: Wearable Parts Jeff and I have always preached maintenance for your rig. Well, what does that mean? What needs maintaining? What are parts that will last a long time, but need attention every once in awhile vs a part that might need maintenance once a year? What do I need to monitor on my rig? Jeff seems to have had som

Episode 110 - Transfer Case Tech What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 110!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? What’s up Greg? CB Installed, thanks Jeff. Tuning it? Hate Mail!! Sorry to break your hearts, but this really isn't hate mail - just having some fun and busting your chops. I listen to your podcast on my phone using Stitcher. I really enjoy listening to you guys. I wanted to shoot you an e-mail and add to the automatic transmission conversation. One thing you guys didn't touch on is how the first gear in an automatic really isn't fixed.

Episode 109 - Auto vs Manual Transmissions What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 109!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? What’s up Greg? CB mount and wiring hopefully, Preparing for nevada overland trip. Hydraulic steering. Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: Trannies Manual vs Auto Strength Considerations What are some popular trannies to work with? Manual: NP435 SM465 NV4500 NV3500 Automatics: 700r4 Turbo 350 Turbo 400 4lL60 4L80 C6 http://www.4x4review.com/the-top-10-off-road-transmissions-of-all-time/ Listener Feedback: Send u

Episode 108 - How to Build a Fullsize!! What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 108!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? What’s up Greg? License plate delete, shopping for the best deal, Headlight upgrade. Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: How to Build a FoolSize Extended cab, regular cab, long bed, theres many shapes and sizes. Terrian Mud - Rock Crawling - Weekend warrior - Other considerations when building a fullsize Strength - Weight - V6? Dana 44 have a place on a foolsize? Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and commen

Episode 107 - The Foolsize Invasion What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 107!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: The Foolsize Why would anyone want to wheel a foolsize rig? Fullsize invasion What are the advantages of going with a fullsize rig. Size Room Affordability Bigger components Power Uniqueness Disadvantages Weight Width Size Strength in components Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com Thread of the Week Which kind of cable for my winch? Eve

Episode 106 - JKs Effect on the Off Road World What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 106!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: how the JK changed the off road world Cost Functionality Capabilities Style Comfort Aftermarket On the trail Fabrication Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com I really enjoy the addition of Forrest to the podcast. Jason Thread of the Week What did you do this weekend Events and Happenings: Metalcloak Stampede April 8th - 9th O

Episode 105 - The Shady Tree Mechanic Safety What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 105!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Greg: http://www.fusion4x4.com Full float vs Semi Float? http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/0112or-semi-floating-and-full-floating-axles/ Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: Garage Safety Jeff, What happen to our buddy? We all have our ways of doing different tasks and working around our tool capacity. But what are some major do’s and don'ts of working in the garage? Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and

Episode 104 - Easter Jeep Safari What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 104!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Greg - Sick as a dog...Sold some my wheels today. Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: EJS http://www.rr4w.com/event-details.cfm?eventid=8 Rex Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com As a 2012 JKU (sahara) owner who has investigated the RubiCrawler adapter, this unfortunately only fits the 2007-2011 JK's and not the newer 2012+ with the 3.6 engine as the tail of the automatic transmis

Episode 103 - How to Pick N Pull What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 103!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: Picking N Pull What to expect? Different type of pick n pulls Is negotiation an option? Are they worth visiting? Do’s and Don’ts Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com Thread of the Week What did you do this weekend Events and Happenings: Metalcloak Stampede April 8th - 9th Outro: HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to

What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 102!!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: Trail Composure There are lots of situations that you can find yourself in out on the trail. weather it be you going out with a couple buddies or meeting a large group for an event. There are considerations to be taken for each situation. Is it a family friendly event is it a party situation keep in mind other people's situations as well check your ego at the door Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! p

Episode 101 - Buying a Used Vehicle 101 What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 101!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: Used Vehicle Buying 101 There are tons of awesome deals to have in the used car market when looking for your next rig to build. It can be scary spending your hard earned cash on something that may or may not work when you get it home. What to think about when shopping for a used vehicle? What to look for when physically looking at the vehicle? Listener Feedback: Send us your questi

Episode 100 - Where Have We Been? What’s up everyone, welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 Podcast!! This is the best off road podcast on the internet!! I’m your host Greg Bakken and hanging out with me today is the awe inspiring fullsize guy Jeff Bakken and the mini me Forrest we are here to share our passion for off roading with you!! Episode 100!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? What’s up Forrest? Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: Where have we been? Episode 100!!!!! What do we think Jeff? Favorite episode Favorite interview Mopar - Episode 20 switch pros - episode 26 Favorite story or experience Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com Suggested Thread of the Week! Adjusting your track bar? Events and Happenings: Meet and greet Outro: HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free

Episode 99 - Tire Time Tech Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 99!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? I use podcast addict to download my podcast. I noticed a few weeks ago it quit updating with new shows. I also can't figure out how to download shows off your app. Any ideas? Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: Tire Time!!! Listener Feedback: Hey everybody, I was hoping to get some information on what tires to go with next. I'm currently running Cooper Discoverer STT 35/12.50R17 on Fuel wheels. I know I definitely want to move to 37s cause my JK Rubicon has 6 inches of lift and the 35s just look too small in

Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 98!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Cal4wheel Convention Finally some Toyota love! Seriously, Greg and Jeff, I was impressed by your knowledge, and only wished you had this podcast about 5 years ago. Every axle problem, and solution you mentioned, I've gone though. Busted stock birf, hub studs, knuckle studs, have seen it, and upgraded each one of these. I think the worst was when the hub studs went, the dowel holes got wallowed out, and I had to replace the entire hub. Can't wait to hear more. Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: IFS or Straight Axle? Hey guys, been listen

Episode 97 - The Beginning of Toyota Talk Welcome to the High Sierra 4x4 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 97!! This podcast episode is brought to you by Northridge4x4.com the best online store in the industry for your 4x4 parts HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48. What's up Jeff? Announcements: March Giveaway Main Topic: Toyota Axle Modifications Suggested Thread of the Week! Rear lighting options http://www.aceengineeringandfab.com/The-GateKeeper_p_142.html Listener Feedback: Send us your questions and comments!!! podcast@highsierra4x4.com Events and Happenings: Meet and greet Outro: HIGHSIERRA4X4 - 10% off and free shipping on orders over $70 to the lower 48 podcast@highsierra4x4.com www.highsierra4x4com/podcast www.facebook.com/highsierra4x4 www.highsierra4x4.com