Mickey Thompson Tires Baja Boss AT

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Episode 163 of The 4x4 Podcast is brought to you by Artemis Overland Hardware. Artemis Overland Hardware is a family business with a huge selection of overland equipment in stock for online orders or you can visit the showroom located in Springfield, Missouri. Either way, Artemis Overland Hardware will get you equipped and ready for all your adventures, wherever they may take you.

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On today’s podcast we have an interview with Dominick and Ben from Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels introducing their brand new tires, the Baja Boss AT. This new tire is going to push the all-terrain tire market to a whole new level. Check it out online at https://www.mickeythompsontires.com/light-truck-tires/baja-boss-a-t

Artemis Overland Hardware is a local family run business that supplies your adventures. They have a brick and mortar store located in Springfield, Missouri where you can come in and browse the huge selection equipment. And when I say the selection is huge, I MEAN ITS HUGE! Artemis Overland Hardware has a large chunk of the catalog available from Oz Tent, 23Zero, Eezi Awn, SnoMaster Fridges, one of our personal favorites - Tembo Tusk, Kovea, Front Runner, Alu-Cab, iKamper, Comeup Winches, Factor 55, Krazy Beaver Tools, National Luna, Red Arc, Ironman 4x4, and Goose Gear. This isn’t just a long list of reputable brands. Artemis Overland Hardware is all about building relationships. Relationships with customers are absolutely important. Your satisfaction is only able to be guaranteed because of the relationship and trust that has been fostered between Artemis Overland Hardware and these brands.

If you have any questions about anything that Artemis Overland Hardware carries, then don't hesitate to call or message Aaron and his team. Check out ArtemisOverland.com and get equipped and ready for all your adventures, wherever they may take you. That's ARTEMISOVERLAND.COM! Check ‘em out and hit them up on social media to say thanks for their continued partnership with The 4x4 Podcast.

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In the Garage

Dan - This round of repairs on the Jeep are complete. Repaired the cracks in the frame. Welded in the Ruff Stuff frame stiffeners. Installed Metal Cloak DuroSprings bump stops and new Skyjacker dual rate 8" lift springs. Next up is a trip to Death Valley. Oh and I'm moving back to Korea.

Rich - Back from Memphis and NOLA. (Bowfishing for the first time). Next up, getting the truck ready for the Big Iron Overland Rally in May.

Craig - still cleaning

News -

Dan - CNBC: Chief of Cherokee Nation wants Jeep to stop using tribe's name on SUVs.

• https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/22/chief-of-cherokee-nation-wants-jeep-to-stop-using-tribes-name-on-suvs.html

Rich - Subaru Outback is more wilderness focused

• https://www.autoblog.com/2021/03/24/subaru-outback-wilderness-preview-image/

Craig - Chevy Tahoe IRS

• https://www.autoblog.com/2021/03/24/chevrolet-tahoe-suspension-deep-dive/

Dan - Jeep Magneto EJS Concept

• https://www.autoblog.com/2021/03/22/jeep-magneto-electric-wrangler-concept/
• And other concepts https://www.autoblog.com/2021/03/22/jeep-concepts-jeepster-beach-2021-easter-safari/
• https://jalopnik.com/jeepster-beach-concept-is-what-happens-when-you-stuff-a-1846526389

Dan - The Jeep 4xE gets worse MPG than the EcoDiesel

• https://www.autoblog.com/2021/03/19/2021-jeep-wrangler-4xe-fuel-economy/

Trailer safety chains are super important

• https://www.autoblog.com/2021/03/17/pickup-dangles-off-idaho-gorge-bridge/

OFFROAD 101 -

Airing up and down the more educated way using chalk.

GEAR REVIEW -

Staun Tire Deflators

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onX Offroad Maps -

Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 4

http://the4x4podcast.com/onx

https://onxoffroad.app.link/9OeNRrPlZdb

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Now, it’s time to hit the trails so tread lightly, God bless and stay safe while exploring your world.