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Four-Wheeler's Biblex$9.59
  (10 reviews)
Best Price: $9.59
Four-wheel drive is more than a way to climb up a snowy driveway or escape a plowed-in parking space. Pushed hard, a good 4x4 can take a competent driver to places the pavement bound masses can hardly imagine- up mountains, across streams, over boulders, through snow, mud and sand. Four-wheeling brings the freedom to leave daily toils behind and venture into the rugged wilderness. All it takes is knowledge, planning and the proper equipment. In nearly 30 years in the sport, including work as an off-road instructor for Land Rover, Jim Allen has seen it all- and from some pretty hairy angles. In the 4-Wheeler’s Bible, this veteran wheeler and writer provides a thorough, insightful look at the vehicles, accessories, tricks and techniques you’ll need to get you there and back safely. Numerous color photos, illustrations and sidebars show you what works, how it works, what to do, and what to avoid. At the back of the book is a glossary that defines the lingo of the four-wheeling world, and a list of suppliers who can help you build any rig you can imagine. Whether you’ve scratched and clawed your way with the best f them, or just imagined it from a comfy chair, the 4-Wheeler’s Bible will help you down the trail. Virtually anyone can enjoy the thrill and challenge of four-wheeling, at the wheel, as a spotter, or just along for the ride. Before you load up, read up and be prepared, no matter where the trail leads.
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Customer Reviews
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Eye-Popping , Entertaining & Educational
By A2BEVHM7M38P9A on 2003-03-02
I'm telling all my friends about this book. It's the most complete, in-depth book on 4-wheeling I've ever read. It's packed with so many eye-popping color photos, at times, I thought I was actually on the trail. Jim Allen's down-home style had me laughing out loud. Whether you've been 4-wheeling for years or just bought your first SUV, you won't be able to put this book down. The 224-page book covers everthing you need to know before, during and after 4-wheeling. Topics include: attitudes and ethics, preparation, emergencies, beginner to advanced mechanics, tires, traction, vehicle modifications, tools, equipment, recovery techniques, navigation and much more. In his unique, tongue-in-cheek style, Allen talks about testosterone poisoning, Chop Suey Mud, vehicular hemorrhages, the battle for traction, what's the diff, manhandling, and the winching hall of shame. You'll learn such things as when anti-lock brakes are dangerous, what to do when a spotter holds up two clenched fists, how to safely step over a winch cable and how to avoid embarrassment by having that one piece of equipment every 4x4 should have. Don't miss this chance to capitalize on Allen's 28 years of 4-wheeling experience. His credentials include time as off-highway-driving instructor and master technician for Land Rover as well as twenty years wrenching his own vehicles. He is an accomplished photographer and has written six books and nearly 1,500 magazine articles on 4-wheeling.
A lot of info, maybe not all useful
By ANRXH0BVEAR6B on 2005-08-29
This is a good book. It contains a lot of information, although not all of it is useful. This is a great book for someone just getting into four wheeling.
My personal thoughts are that this book should have been Jeep or LandRover specific (Those are the authors obvious favorites) instead of trying to be all encompassing of 4x4's. Basically, there was not enought specific information on any type of area or vehicle, and not enough gereral information. The author seemed stuck somewhere inbetween, making this book not really good for either use.
I did read the book cover to cover, so I guess it couldnt have been that bad either. I gave it four stars because it did have some info and was a pleasant book to read.
Four-Wheeler's Bible review
By AS6WSJ4LC25KN on 2003-04-10
I have no experience off-roading at all. I am in search of a decent off-road vehicle to access my new cottage that is in the bush. I bought this book to learn about off-roading and what to look for in a vehicle.I does not talk about specific vehicles at all, the author tries hard to avoid that. It does mention all vehicles a bit, but never says which is better or anything like that. If at all, it's a little US biased towards US built vehicles. It does however give good overviews of many different things like differentials, tires, wheelbases, vehicle lengths, gear you should have, lifting, etc. All in a general way. It's a good book and I feel it was worth the money. Good luck!
The best guide to off-road driving there is
By on 2002-12-10
This book really tells you almost everything you need to know to go four-wheeling. Even if you've never done it before, this book will start you out easy. But the more technical information is there for more advanced drivers. It also has lots of great photos and the explanations of techniques and buildup tips are very clear, yet very detailed. This is a book that will make you ready to grab your keys and hit the trails.
Four-Wheeler's Bible
By A38CYBB8E0YAEY on 2005-09-21
Very good book with lots of information and very detailed. The illistrations are great also. The only area it was a little weak in was driving technique (everything started to sound the same and could have been more detailed).
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