Editor's Comment . . .
Issue 16 already! It only seems like yesterday than we launched this online 4x4 magazine. Not really knowing who would read it or whether they would like it enough to come back. Well we're pleased to say that over 50,000 of you keep coming back each month and we're picking up more and more readers along the way.
From the first issue, compiled and written entirely by one person! we now have over 20 contributors from all over the world, reporting on a wide variety of issues from technical information to consumer issues and event reports.
Over the next few months you will see some pretty radical changes here at Difflock.com We're working on bringing you more technical advice for getting the best from your vehicle, then when you've got it all set up and running perfectly we'll be organising events and off road days for you to get it dirty!
See below for details of the first of these events. More Off-Road days are in the pipeline as well as Green Lane Trips and Off Road Training Sessions.
No matter what 4x4 you drive, no matter how you use it you will find something on Difflock.com for you. We fully intend to make this site the FIRST place people think of for 4x4s on the internet!
Best Regards
Simon Ward-Hastelow
simon@difflock.com
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| LUCAS ELECTRICS |
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Since 1875 a company in Birmingham, UK, has produced electrical components and wiring systems. Initially used for Cycle lamps they eventually could be found in all makes of British Vehicle. Over the years the 'reliability' and quirky nature of Lucas Electrics has reduced many grown men to tears! more >> |
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| BRAKES: Drum v Disc |
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Brake technology, just like suspension technology and fuel-system technology, has come a long way in recent years. What began in the '60s as a serious attempt to provide adequate braking for performance cars has ended in an industry where brakes range from supremely adequate to downright phenomenal more >> |
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| DUTTON AMPHIBIAN 4x4 |
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For anyone who wants to get the most out of their amphibian 4 wheel drive is the only way to go. Being able to drive up the side of a river bank and over beaches that might be shallow for miles definitely requires 4 wheel drive. more >> |
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| EL GUIXARO |
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The Classic Motor Club del Bages organizes an event known as “El Guixaró” which is a large meeting of vintage military vehicles and Land-Rovers of over 25 years of age. This year, we were invited to participate by Javier de Mazarassa-Coll, editor of several publications of the Spanish Defense Ministry more >>
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| LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING SERVICES |
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LSTS is a company who supply the kind of training that is required in remote, extreme and slightly dodgy situations. Whether it is Fire Safety, First Response, Security, Personal Safety or Risk Awareness – or even the management of expeditions to foreign climes – LSTS are the people for the job… more >> |
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| EXMOOR CHALLENGE |
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The Exmoor and Quantock Challenge 2002 was held on the weekend of 16-17th March 2002 as a fund-raiser for the Conquest Riding Centre near Norton Fitzwarren in Somerset. The events organiser was Richard Towell, a keen off-roader and Jeep owner more >> |
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| MONSTER LIMO |
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36' long, 2' suspension lift, seating for 14 people, 46.5" tyres. this Ford F350 is the biggest of them all! more >> |
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| MY FIRST SUZUKI |
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A Suzuki SJ410 runner and only £60.00. Now a offer like that doesn’t come everyday. Its a hard top and 16 years old. Hardly any rust and sort of mechanically sound. Oh, I forgot to mention it looked like it had been put on its side at some point, as the offside front wing had seen better days along with the rear offside edge to the roof. more >>
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| WESSEX HILLRUNNERS GREEN LANE DAY |
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The Wessex Hillrunners and Hampshire County Council joined forces on the LARA sponsored NGLD on March the 24th to clear a Byways Open to All Traffic (BOAT) near Petersfield in Hampshire. The Hillrunners cleared vegetation that had built up along the lane and removed a trailer load of fly tipping spoil and rubbish. more >>
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| RHINO CHARGE |
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Rhino Ark UK is delighted to announce that , after a gap of one year due to the Foot and Mouth epidemic, this year's UK Rhino Charge will take place on Saturday 5th October at an exciting new location in Sussex - details of which will be released nearer the event more >> |
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| BRITISH OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP |
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The Goodyear British Off Road Championship is on! Amongst those who are taking part are numerous previous champions. The most successful driver in the championship history, Bruce Tigwell (Tigwell 4x4), with his five outright championship victories is lining up against the reigning double champion, Paul Choat and his Simmbugghini more >> |
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| TOOLBOX TALK |
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mumble . . . mumble . . . mumble . . tourists! . . . mumble . . . caravans! . . . mumble . . . too fast! . . . don't stop there! . . . Jobsworths! . . . mumble . . . mumble . . . mumble more >> |
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| DAVID BOWYER - WINCHING Part 1 |
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I could easily write several chapters on this subject covering both safety as well as reliable winching techniques that you would only get provided you have a large enough electric winch to do the job in hand, fitted with the correct size wire rope, a proper wiring kit between the winch motor, solenoid and battery and the largest battery you can fit. more >>
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| ILLUSTRO LIGHTING GIZMO |
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There are a number of ways to improve the lighting on your 4x4 and thus your forward vision. You can add auxiliary lights, you can change and up rate the bulbs in your existing headlamps and you can wear ‘night vision ‘goggles. There is however a new product just about to come out onto the market place. more >>
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| BFG MT TYRES |
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The NEW Mud Terrain T/A KM are 90% off-road 10% on road tyre with TriGard 3-Ply Sidewalls. This gives them exceptional bruise and puncture resistance both under the tread and in the sidewall of the tyre. A new rim protector has been added to give extra wheel protection against rocks and other off-road hazards. more >> |
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| TENTRAX TRAILERS |
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After 3 years of extensive research and engineering, Mazzco, Incorporated unveiled of the new Tentrax Sport Utility Trailer line. Available in All-Terrain and Boulevard models, the Tentrax SUT is inspired by the pursuit of adventure, the smell of mountain air, the sound of a flowing stream, and the warmth of a campfire at day’s end. more >>
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