Locking hubs are a really important part of four-wheel drive systems: They're there to help drivers switch between two-wheel drive and 4WD.While many modern 4x4s now use automatic systems, the ...

Traction is pretty much doubled between tires and street (or dirt, rocks, mud, snow, and so on) by driving four wheels instead of two. Let’s start with the basics of an American-built pickup we’ve ...

I like things simple when it comes to 4x4s. For example, I'm drawn to the base model of a truck or SUV. I can't help it. This started back in 1971 when I saw my uncle's brand-new, mostly base '72 ...