Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 9 i Adventure Rigs

EDITOR'S NOTES

The historical adventurist, naturalist, explorer and geographer Alexander von Humboldt once said, “Nature can be soothing to the tormented mind." And as one who was always out exploring nature and the great outdoors, he'd know exactly how refreshing a bit of fresh air could be when things start to get hectic (even back in the late-1700s). Fast forward to modern times and life is even more chaotic than ever. With so many distractions and worries, the mind can definitely be tormented due to the daily hustle and bustle. But that's where nature comes in to soothe the soul and the real adventure begins. All of our features in AR9 know the importance of soothing the tormented mind by going off the grid and being one with nature. For Jonathan Alonso,…

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Adventure Rigs|Issue 9

THE BAJA BOSS A/T

TRAIL4R.COM @TRAIL4R 5,000-MILE FIRST LOOK The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T Hybrid Tires have been great so far. From the Rocky Mountains of South West Colorado to the extreme heat in Moab and back to the granite rocks in Northern California, we've put about 5,000K miles on these tires in the first couple of months - and we're beyond impressed. If you've been following @trail4r for some time, you know how much I love tires. Tires are arguably the most important mod you will add to an off-road rig. I've run well over ten different tires ranging, from highway tires and all-terrains to hybrids and mud-terrains. I'm super stoked to show you why the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T hybrid is arguably one of the most versatile tires on the…

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AUDIO

ALPINE 9” HALO FLOATING TOUCHSCREEN RECEIVERS FOR JEEPS 800.257.4631 | ALPINE-USA.COM @ALPINEUSA Both of the new Alpine High-Resolution Jeep Receivers are 9” models and come with the upgraded wireless Car Play and support for hires Lossless audio. The new i509-WRA-JK works with the 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler, and the i509WRA-JL is for the new 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler and 2020-Up Jeep Gladiator. For hi-res audio support, the new Halo receivers work with FLAC and APE codecs in addition to the traditional MP3/WMA/AAC formats. They also support H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/MP4/MOV/FLV/MKV video via USB. The new Halo Floating Touchscreen Receivers use a standard 1-DIN chassis and include an adjustable height, depth, and angle mounting bracket to offer compatibility with a wide variety of vehicles for aftermarket installation. Starting at $1,199.95 KENWOOD STZ-RF200WD INTEGRATED DUAL CAMERA…

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WHEELS

BLACK RHINO RAID 800.479.9723 | BLACKRHINOWHEELS.COM @BLACKRHINOWHEELS SIZE: 17×8.5,18×9.5, 20×9.5 FINISH: MATTE BRONZE, MATTE BLACK, GOLD, GLOSS RED Whether you're punishing the trails or adventuring out on an overlanding excursion, the Black Rhino Raid is built with your off-road attack plan in mind. Featuring a modern, multispoke design with vented windows, the Raid offers exceptional brake ventilation and debris pass-through for every terrain. BLAQUE DIAMOND BD-0102 818.362.2300 | BLAQUEDIAMOND.COM /BLAQUEDIAMONDWHEELS @BDWHEELS SIZE: 17×9,18×9, 20×10 FINISH: GLOSS BLACK W/ TINTED FACE, MATTE BRONZE, TEXTURED BLACK Upgrade your rig's exterior look with a set of BD-0102 wheels from Blaque Diamond. The wheels feature an aggressive design that'll look great on any rig - on the trail or on the pavement. DIRTY LIFE RACE WHEELS 9306 MESA 866.894.3351 | DIRTYLIFEWHEELS.COM @DIRTYLIFEWHEELS SIZE: 17×9…

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PERFORMANCE/ACCESSORIES

BODY ARMOR 4×4 2005-2022 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB SHORT BED REVO ROCK SLIDERS 866.894.3351 | BODYARMOR4×4.COM @BODYARMOR4×4 The Revo Rock Sliders feature a 25-degree angle, 1.75” tubing and .120" wall. The slight kickout adds rear protection while still being less susceptible to getting hung up on obstacles. It's easy to install, with no drilling required. It's 100% frame mounted, utilizing factory hole locations. Strong anchor points allw rock sliders to be lifted with a hi-lift jack at any point. These also protect rocker panels against door dings. It fits 5-ft. beds, features durable 2-stage light textured black powder coat finish and has a 3-year finish/limited lifetime warranty. $759.99 DV8 OFFROAD FS-15 SERIES FRONT BUMPER 951.680.9595 | DV8OFFROAD.COM @DV8OFFROAD The Bronco FS-15 Series is a 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Winch-Ready Mid-Width Front…

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MORE VAN EVER

@MORE.VAN.EVER @RAD_Z71 “I CHOSE THE HANDLE @MORE.VAN.EVER BECAUSE IT WAS A POINT IN TIME THAT I DECIDED TO LIVE A LITTLE. I DID NOT WANT TO REGRET NOT TAKING MY KIDS OUT ON ADVENTUROUS TRIPS AND CAMPING. SO WE NEEDED THIS, MORE THAN EVER.”” NEEDING THIS I grew up highly involved with the Boy Scouts, so the outdoors was not foreign to me. I loved it and wouldn't change a thing. However, as I grew older, I gravitated towards the car scene, especially the customizing aspects of it. As my priorities changed, so did my lifestyle. I started buying and fixing up BMWs in college and that hobby stuck with me up until I got married. I did purchase a 2006 Chevy Tahoe Z-71 in my mid20s and my extent…

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TIRES

AMP TIRES ATTACK A/TA 866.894.3351 | AMP-TIRES.COM @AMPTIRES Inspired by the off-road performance of their Terrain Attack M/T and the stable control of their Terrain Pro A/T, the Terrain Attack A/T A tire incorporates new, advanced compounds and improved manufacturing technology. The result is a tire that is surefooted and smooth, yet aggressive enough to take you from the road to the trails while delivering a long-lasting tire with unmistakable reliability. The wheel features an off-road attitude and smooth on-road characteristics, making this the ultimate adventure tire. The performance tread design features a multi-block pattern that delivers stable control in a wide variety of environments and terrain. The sidewall is designed with dual variation lug technology for more improved traction in all environments and weather conditions. The staggered tread block…

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SUSPENSION

BDS SUSPENSION 2” COILOVER SYSTEMS FOR THE 2005-2015 TACOMA. 517.279.2135 | BDS-SUSPENSION.COM @BDSSUSPENSIONS BDS Suspension introduces the latest addition to its ever-expanding product lineup for the 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma with 2" coilover systems. At the heart of these 2" coilover systems is a pair of specially tuned FOX 2.0 performance series IFP coilover struts. These nonreservoir coilover struts utilize snap ring collars to allow for up to 2" of lift when used with the factory coil springs and top plate. They are a direct bolt-in replacement for the factory strut assemblies and improve damper performance, featuring a 2.0" extruded and machined 6061 T6 aluminum body for better heat dispersion, along with an internal floating piston (IFP) to eliminate oil aeration, FOX's proprietary internals, and a 5/8" hard chrome plated heat…

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THE 2022 MINT 400

WAYPOINT N 35°36' 55” W 115° 22 42” The Mint 400 is the oldest off-road race in the United States and is also referred to as “The Great American Off-Road Race.” The grueling 400-mile desert race takes place every March in the foothills of Las Vegas, NV, attracting more than 550 race teams, and fielded more than 80 different race classes. Pre-race festivities included the desert cleanup, and the traditional cruise down the Vegas Strip toward the Mint 400 Off-Road Festival on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. Thousands of spectators were also able to go to the racer meet and greet, autograph signings, talk to manufacturers about new products, and more! Race week culminated on Friday and Saturday, with a brutal desert race that racers loop around four times…

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