features
• Suddenly, it's 1997
Ford has the jump on the competition in model year and performance.
• Border Patrol
The Canadian-based Cherokee has all the right credentials.
• Bronco Built for Two
A do-it-yourself sleeper for you and yours.
• The Ultimate Pair
We built the ultimate maxed-out CJ5 and CJ7. Here are the results.
• Past, Present, Future
Jeep's new '97 Wrangler has ingredients from each era in one neat package.
• Playing Dress-Up
A Ranger that wants to be an F250 when it grows up.
• Taming Black Bear Pass
This Colorado challenge is not for the faint of heart.

Tech
• Easy Reins for Early Bronocs
A possible solution for early Broncos with steering woes.
• Fixing Failing Fasteners
Broken screws and stripped threads are easy to repair.
• Cleaning Your Own Radiator
Renew the inside of your radiator with a pool solution.
• Diamonds in the Rough
...Black Diamond Advanced Suspension, that is.
• See the Light
How to get the most from your 4x4's headlights.
• Practical Solutions
Getting more value from your Lock-Right.
• 4x4 Towing
Steps to prep your four-wheeler for towing.

Road Tests
• 1996 Toyota RAV4
A new light-duty 4x4 is a budget trail-buster.
• Rediscovering the Land Rover
Britain's greatest contribution to off-roading is still improving - after 50 years.
• Rocky Mountain High
Geo Tracker four-door takes on the high ground!

Departments
• In Gear
• Milepost
• Detroit 4x4 Hotline
• New Terrain
• Trailing Off