Ironman 4x4 America

 

This episode of The 4x4 Podcast is brought to you by LT Wright Knives.  These heirloom quality pieces will outlast your adventure so, plan well, drive safely, and carry an LTWK. Find out more online at http://ltwrightknives.com.

 

Interview with Luke of Ironman 4x4 USA

• https://ironman4x4america.com/  

LTWK

From the wilds of Alaska to the searing heat of the outback in Australia, what will you find in the back of a discerning overlanding vehicle?  An LT Wright Knives Overland Machete of course! These are hand made from 1075 high carbon steel and your choice of either black or natural Micarta. Need something that will stand out in the woods? Opt for the orange G10. It won't blend in with your surroundings, where ever you wonder.

LT Wright Knives is a small company with a family feel. Located in Wintersville, Oh., they have a passion for what they do. Anything from everyday carry to bush crafting, to the aforementioned Overland specific piece, LTWK has you covered.

Each knife is thoughtfully designed, built, and tested before it heads out the door. Although they look good enough for the display cabinet, these knives like to work. Put the knife through its paces and know you're backed by a lifetime guarantee. So carve, slice, and chop to your heart's content! LTWK creates knives for bushcraft, edc, hunting, cooking, and overlanding, so you have a lot of options.

Carry your preferred LT Wright Knives model with pride. You’re helping to support an all American company that will stand behind their product with a lifetime guarantee and the satisfaction of a job well done.

These heirloom quality pieces will outlast your adventure so, plan well, drive safely, and carry an LTWK. Find out more online at ltwrightknives.com.

 

News:

• Gladiator pricing announced
• • https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a26825459/jeep-gladiator-jt-pickup-pricing/

Feedback

From 45acpjoe on Instagram

Hey Dan. I'm a big fan of the podcast, I plan on calling in with this same question so I can hear everyone opinion but I wanted to start here. To start off I found overlanding several years ago while looking for offroad videos on YouTube and I've been hooked since. I want to get Into off-roading and overlanding but some of the vehicles are just too pricey. So after some research and seeing the capabilities I bought a 16 Subaru Outback. I'm currently building and outfitting it to be an all around capable rig. the problem is there seems to be a lot of flack from the true 4x4 drivers and they look down a bit on the AWD vehicles. I understand that it'll never be a rock crawler but after all the mods I'll have 11 inches of ground clearance. So I guess my main question. Is how do you and the rest of the guys on the podcast feel about something like a Subaru for overlanding? Would you ever trail ride with Subarus? I know there is a large community for Subarus I'm just Wondering if they will ever be accepted as a capable overlanding rig.

 

From email

Hello to everyone involved in the 4x4 Podcast!!!

I have been binge-listening to your show now for two weeks and I have them all nearly finished. I enjoy every minute of it. You cover automotive news, tools, gear, tips for your off-road rig, tips for camping, and you speak to people that make awesome products and to the people that help others interact with camping and four wheeling.



One episode that sticks out is episode 128 “Trail Therapy”. What your guest talked about was all around inspirational.

He first talked about how he had a trail rated Jeep Patriot that was lifted two inches and he just simply drove the vehicle. No large forty four inch tires, lockers, or winch. Just a vehicle and the will to drive into the wilds. That to me is really awesome. Knowing how to drive is more important than what you drive.

Later in the episode, he was talking about helping Veterans get out and rejoin the civilian world and help them physically and mentally. He even went on to say that he would allow a Veteran that did not have a vehicle, to drive his own Jeep JK out on the trail, while he stayed behind at camp. He is truly someone that wishes and wants to help.



Other episodes I enjoy are the ones that you have a guest on that either works or owns a product company. Such as episode 130 “TreadWright”. Never have even heard of this company, and now I have my Father and Law buying TreadWright tires for his Dodge Ram because of the information that I heard from that episode.



I could continue to go on about which episodes I liked and what I have taken away from each episode. But that is the whole point isn’t? To take something away from each episode. I have learned about new products from your podcast as well as inspiration to build a better four-wheeler. But most of all, how to just enjoy what you have. You don’t need to have the best of everything to go camping or four wheeling. You could have a Geo Tracker in stock form and go out for a weekend with a cooler, tent, and sleeping bag and have an absolute blast.



I have always been a simplistic man. Simple things in life. I will tell you how simple. I am currently looking for a pre-1995 Jeep XJ. Why? Because before 1995 there were no airbags in the XJ’s. I would also like to find in this XJ a manual transmission, manual door locks, crank windows and a broken AC unit so I can remove it to make the Jeep lighter. (Ok, the last one would be nice to have).



What I am getting at is your podcast is awesome! It is an average joe podcast and that is why I suggested it to anyone that will listen to me. So far I have five friends that are now listeners of your show.

So keep up the good work and don’t stop.



Jason

Beaver Falls, PA



Your east coast fan.   

also…..

Hello Dan,

Hope everything is well out west and sorry to bug you again, but I have a few ideas for discussion.

tire pressure question that we'll answer in the future

 

-Making your vehicle better with an engine swap. This is everyone’s dream, I think. If you plan on keeping your vehicle and want dependability should you swap parts for better longer lasting? We do it with suspension components, brakes, and even spark plugs. But what about engine and transmissions and transfer cases?

I had a 1994 XJ once and I wish I had it again. But I always said, if this engine dies, I am swapping in a GM 5.3L. The 4.0L never died and went on to see over 200,000k and then some after I sold it. That XJ is still on the road to this day!

You need to weigh your long-term goals, money options, and if you are going to get tired or outgrow that vehicle.

If you could find a few people, interview them and get their perspective on engine swaps and if they would do it again. How did their vehicle perform after the swap? What else needed to be changed that they did not predict for the swap that blindsided them.

 

Gear review

• BlackFireIgnite on Instagram has sent a couple LED flashlights, BT speaker with magnet, and a multitool knife to try out.
• https://instagram.com/blackfireignite?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=3t5soza8616n

 

In the Garage

• Dan: overland roundtable and trip planning
• Craig:
• Rich: Possibly planning a trip to either Baja or Tahoe this summer.

 

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