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2022 Ford Bronco Rear End Tear Down -- Crawl Series Suspension Prep

In This Guide What Is Getting Replaced Prep and Powder Coating Driver Side Rear Tear Down Passenger Side: Why You Have to Drop the Gas Tank How to Drop the 2022 Bronco Gas Tank What Comes Off the Rear...

Install Guides

Jul 28, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

XJ Off-Road Test Run -- The Cherokee Finally Hits the Trails

In This Guide Pre-Trip Inspection and the Radiator Hose Surprise The Trail: Cascade Springs Back Road How the XJ Performed Lessons from the First Trail Run The Build Pays Off Frequently Asked Question...

Off-Road Adventures

Jul 4, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

XJ Cherokee Wheels & Tires — Finishing the Core 4x4 Build

In This Guide Final Prep Before Wheels Go On Under the XJ: Core 4x4 Long Arms and Suspension New Wheels and Tires: Method + Kanati Mud Hog Wheels Installed: The Finished Look Full Build Recap: From Ru...

Build Series

Jun 25, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Powder Coating and Installing an XJ Cherokee Rear Bumper — Dirtbound Off-Road Highline Series

In This Guide What Is in the Box Sandblasting and Powder Coating Prep Work: Removing Old Bumper Brackets Cutting the Frame Rail for the Brackets Installing the Frame Brackets Mounting and Aligning the...

Build Series

Jun 18, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Installing XJ Cherokee Rear Fender Flares -- More Clearance for Your Lifted XJ

In This Guide What You Need for the Rear Install Step 1: Initial Fender Trim Step 2: Mark Your Fender Flare Support Guidelines Step 3: Horizontal Cuts and Fold-In Step 4: Drill Mounting Holes Step 5: ...

Build Series

Jun 11, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Installing XJ Cherokee Front Fender Flares — Bushwacker Flat Flare Install Guide

In This Guide Why Flat Fender Flares on the XJ? What Is in the Kit and What You Need Step 1: Install the Front Fender Support Step 2: Mark and Trim the Fender Step 3: Grinding and Paint Step 4: Inner ...

Build Series

Jun 4, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Powder Coating and Installing an Off-Road Bumper on a Jeep Cherokee XJ

In This Guide Where the XJ Build Stands The Dirtbound Off-Road Bumper Sandblasting the Bumper and Brackets Powder Coating: Primer, Top Coat, and UV Protection Installing the Frame Braces Mounting the ...

Build Series

May 27, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

How to Take Off Your Jeep Top and Doors -- JL Wrangler Step-by-Step Guide

In This Guide Tools You Need Step 1: Roll Down All Four Windows Step 2: Remove the Front Doors Step 3: Remove the Rear Doors Door Storage Step 4: Remove the Freedom Panels Step 5: Remove the Hardtop T...

Product Education

May 20, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Core 4x4's 10-Year Anniversary -- A Decade of Building Off-Road Parts in the USA

In This Guide Where It Started: 200 Square Feet and a Borrowed Welder The First Industrial Space: 1,700 Square Feet Growing Again: 5,000 Square Feet and CNC Equipment The Latest Expansion: Doubling Ca...

Behind the Scenes

May 14, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

How to Install Adjustable Upper Control Arms on a Ram 1500

In This Guide Why Replace the Factory Upper Control Arms? Tools Required What Is in the Box Removal: Taking Off the Old Arms Installation: Bolting On the New Arms Torque Specs Alignment and Adjustment...

Install Guides

May 5, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

The Shop Move -- Core 4x4 Relocates to a Bigger Facility

In This Guide The Equipment That Had to Move The Three-Day Move More Than Just Machines Why the Move Matters Back to Making Parts Frequently Asked Questions Shop Core 4x4 Parts In This Guide The Equip...

Behind the Scenes

Apr 27, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

Ram 1500 Sway Bar End Links -- Rear End Link Upgrade from Core 4x4

In This Guide Why Upgrade Your Sway Bar End Links Product Overview: Track Series End Links Tools Required Removal: Taking Off the Factory End Links Installation: Bolting On the Core 4x4 End Links Torq...

Install Guides

Apr 19, 2023 CORE 4X4 Shop Talk

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