News
March 27, 2009
UPDATED
Long-Travel Tacoma Reborn
Well, it's back on four wheels. The rollcage is finished, painted and it's FINALLY all back together. Check out the new pictures.
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November 13, 2007
SolidWorks 2008 is here!
We just received our copy yesterday and there is some REALLY cool stuff in the new release.
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October 27, 2006
New CAD Library Launched
We just finished developing a new CAD Library. The idea was to create a place where off-road enthusiasts could share CAD files.
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July 27, 2006
Light Racing Jounce Shocks
Check out these INCREDIBLE new hydraulic/nitrogen-charged jounce shocks from Light Racing.
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April 3, 2006
Toyota-Specific ARP Wheel Studs
These wheel studs are not in their catalogue yet, but they're available. We've got part numbers and pictures of them installed.
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March 23, 2006
Better than Bushings
Deaver has introduced their new Baja Bushings. These rebuildable Teflon-lined spherical bearings can be used to replace any 1.5" diameter by 2" wide leafspring bushings. We've got PICTURES of the INSTALL-
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Recent Articles
Milwaukee V28 Cordless Powertools Product Review
It’s a good idea to look at the full range of compatible tools when you’re shopping for any cordless power-tool because you don’t want to have to buy different batteries and charging systems for any additional cordless tools that you may buy in the future. I didn’t have a chance to do any comparison-shopping before ordering these tools, but a quick Internet search confirmed that Milwaukee’s V28 tools were light-years ahead of most other cordless power-tools.
MillerMatic 251 Product Review
Shopping for a welder is a lot like shopping for anything else; you look for features/performance, quality/durability, price, etc. But there are a few more specific things to consider that will help you find the right machine.
Introduction to Common Welding Processes
Let’s be honest, these days you can’t even install most bolt-on components without a welder. A good welder is an essential part of a growing collection of tools that it seems like we need to acquire in order to work on our vehicles. Behind basic hand tools and maybe an angle grinder, I’d say that it’s one of the most essential tools to have in your garage if you plan on building almost anything for your off-road vehicle.
Working with Angle Grinders
I don’t really like working with grinders. The mess and abrasive dust they make is pretty awful. I only tolerate the black boogers because it would take an entire workshop full of expensive tools to replace my 4” Makita angle grinder. It’s a good makeshift substitute for a chop saw, band saw, plasma cutter, reciprocating saw, bench grinder and belt sander.
Welcome to The Chop Shop
This new monthly column on Off-Road.Com is dedicated to tools and fabrication. We’ll be publishing articles on a wide range of topics, from product reviews to in-depth interviews with top fabricators and discussions about fabrication techniques, tips and tricks.