The Forged Journal

Guides, adventure stories, and current events — the Forged Journal is Forged4x4's home for everything off-road, on and off the trail.

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Why Airing Down Does More for Off-Road Traction Than Most Expensive Mods

Why Airing Down Does More for Off-Road Traction Than Most Expensive Mods

Why Airing Down Does More for Off-Road Traction Than Most Expensive Mods

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Why Breakover Angle Matters More Than Lift Height for Trail Trucks

Why Breakover Angle Matters More Than Lift Height for Trail Trucks

Why Breakover Angle Matters More Than Lift Height for Trail Trucks

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Why Payload Matters More Than Horsepower for Overland Builds

Why Payload Matters More Than Horsepower for Overland Builds

Why Payload Matters More Than Horsepower for Overland Builds

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Why Midsize Trucks Aren’t Cheap Anymore, and Whether They Still Make Sense for Off-Road Buyers

Why Midsize Trucks Aren’t Cheap Anymore, and Whether They Still Make Sense for Off-Road Buyers

Why Midsize Trucks Aren’t Cheap Anymore, and Whether They Still Make Sense for Off-Road Buyers

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Why America’s Off-Road Trucks Keep Getting Bigger, Heavier, and More Expensive

Why America’s Off-Road Trucks Keep Getting Bigger, Heavier, and More Expensive

Why America’s Off-Road Trucks Keep Getting Bigger, Heavier, and More Expensive

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Why the Ford Maverick Still Has No Real Cheap-Truck Rival, and Why That Matters

Why the Ford Maverick Still Has No Real Cheap-Truck Rival, and Why That Matters

Why the Ford Maverick Still Has No Real Cheap-Truck Rival, and Why That Matters

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Why America Still Can’t Build a Truly Cheap Small Truck

Why America Still Can’t Build a Truly Cheap Small Truck

Why America Still Can’t Build a Truly Cheap Small Truck

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Kei Trucks Finally Coming to America? What’s Actually Changing and What Buyers Need to Know

Kei Trucks Finally Coming to America? What’s Actually Changing and What Buyers Need to Know

Kei Trucks Finally Coming to America? What’s Actually Changing and What Buyers Need to Know

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Could Politics Make the Toyota Hilux or Suzuki Jimny Legal in America? What Would Actually Have to Change

Could Politics Make the Toyota Hilux or Suzuki Jimny Legal in America? What Would Actually Have to Change

Could Politics Make the Toyota Hilux or Suzuki Jimny Legal in America? What Would Actually Have to Change

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The Jeep Era Is Over? Who’s Winning the New Off-Road SUV Fight

The Jeep Era Is Over? Who’s Winning the New Off-Road SUV Fight

The Jeep Era Is Over? Who’s Winning the New Off-Road SUV Fight

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