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WHO ARE WE?The California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc. (founded in 1959) is a non-profit organization comprised of member clubs, individuals and business firms, united in a common objective — the betterment of vehicle-oriented outdoor recreation. We represent four-wheelers, hunters, fishermen, and other outdoor recreationalists. Ours is the largest organization of its type in California.THROUGH A UNITED EFFORT WE:1. Promote responsible use of public lands.2. Prevent legislation that would restrict off-road vehicles and vehicle use.3. Develop programs of conservation, education and safety.4. Encourage state and federal agencies to develop new four wheel drive trails and preserve existing ones.5. Distribute information to vehicle-oriented recreationalists.6. Promote statewide activities and four wheel drive events for the enjoyment of members.MEETINGSBOARD MEETINGS All meetings at Sacramento ofﬁce with Zoom option. Visalia, CA 93277NORTH DISTRICT All meetings at Sacramento ofﬁce with Zoom option** April 13, 2024CENTRAL DISTRICT* Selma Portuguese Azorian Association 1245 Nebraska Ave. Selma, Ca 93662 April 20, 2024SOUTH DISTRICT All meetings at Bass Pro Shops, 7777 Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga with possible Zoom option April 6, 2024 Board and district meetings are held each quarter and are open to all members. Contact a board member or the webmaster for Zoom meeting details. More info at cal4wheel.com/calendar. All meetings start at 9AM unless otherwise noted.*Central District meeting locations vary. In person only. **Unless otherwise noted. All vehicles must be maintained to conform to highway safety standards, as well as meet the minimum requirements listed below:CAL4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS1. Roll bar or full cage or factory installed hard top.2. Emergency brake, parking brake, line-lock or other redundant braking system.3. Tow strap or rope (recommend rated at 2 times the vehicle weight).4. First aid kit.5. Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool capable of removing lug nuts.6. Spare tire within 3” diameter of other tires, or, for tires 37” or larger, run-flats or tools to repair/reinflate tire.7. Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored.8. Seat belts for all passengers.9. Antennas must be rigid or restrained in a manner to prevent injuries.10. Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e., tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls are not generally recommended.11. Battery hold downs (no bungie cords).RECOMMENDED: Oil/fluid spill kitSTATE OFFICERSPRESIDENTJosh Epstein951-675-0203 Josh@cal4wheel.comPAST PRESIDENTJack Chapman209-304-0510 (c) 209-274-4508 (h) pastpres@cal4wheel.comTREASURERDon Spuhler530-903-6222 (c)treasurer@cal4wheel.comRECORDING SECRETARYSherry Stortroen209-602-4788 (cell)sherry.s@comcast.net CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICERSVICE PRESIDENTDavid Rocha II559-349-0385 cdvp@cal4wheel.comMEMBERSHIP CHAIRMANMike Magaña 559-633-3315 cdmembership@cal4wheel.comSECRETARYRob Schlegel 559-940-1398cdsecretary@cal4wheel.comNORTH DISTRICT OFFICERSVICE PRESIDENTChris Silveira707-696-2601 ndvp@cal4wheel.comMEMBERSHIP CHAIRMANDavid Lawndmembership@cal4wheel.comSECRETARYDebbie Stephens 916-587-0156ndsecretary@cal4wheel.comSOUTH DISTRICT OFFICERSVICE PRESIDENTDon Rybarczyk909-851-0806sdvp@cal4wheel.comMEMBERSHIP CHAIRMANDanette Starksen661-810-7266sdmembership@cal4wheel.comSECRETARYBonnie Ferguson661-943-9744 jeepnbonnie61@yahoo.comNATURAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTRose Winn 559-862-6382rwinn@cal4nrc.comMARKETING & PROMOTIONS COORDINATORShawn Bellshawn@cal4wheel.comEDITORJonathan VolzkeSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675editor@ingear4x4.comDESIGNER Nick GatesSan Clemente, CA 92672designer@cal4wheel.comWEBMASTER/ DATA ADMINSTRATORSLou Santinlena, Jim Sandeen and Ray Johnson from Inidelsupport@cal4wheel.comCAL4WHEEL CONTACTSBOARD MEMBERS: bod@cal4wheel.com MEMBERSHIP CHAIRS: membership@cal4wheel.com DISTRICTS: north@cal4wheel.com / central@cal4wheel.com / south@cal4wheel.comMAIN OFFICE Bonnie Steele, Ofﬁce Manager8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824-2304(916) 381-8300 ofﬁce@cal4wheel.comSend your change of address to C4WDA, Inc., 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824-2304 or change it online at cal4wheel.org/MyAccountInclude your membership number if it is available.MOVING?4 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024

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PRESIDENT’S REportJOSH EPSTEINPRESIDENTJosh@cal4wheel.comAs I sit here and finish writing this article, it’s a few days till I load my family into our truck with the Win A Jeep currently on a trailer behind it and head north to Convention. I love convention and what it stands for and I can’t help but think about how monumental this particular convention is, as its 65 years since this great Association was started. SIXTY FIVE YEARS! Just think about that for a minute – it has been 6 years since the Korean War ended, the Vietnam war hasn’t started, we as a nation haven’t even thought about landing on the moon! On my long trips up and down this state I often ponder what troubles our beloved Steve Morris had to contend with and if he had any inclination of what he started and if it would be around for 65 years? At the time when I snapped this picture of Steve Morris (speaking) and Jim Bramham at Convention in 2019, I didn’t realize how profound it would be to me today. Steve stood in front of everyone and regaled stories from the past and you could hear a pin drop in that room as he spoke, well, other than the laughter as Steve knew how to tell a funny story. As Convention looms in a few days (to this writing), my 2-year term as President of California Four Wheel Drive Association is up and I’m looking at reelection to my second term of this great Association. This has been one of the greatest accomplishments/Jobs I have ever done and I wouldn’t have even considered it if it weren’t for these two men. I’m also proud of the fact that my personal club, The Hemet Jeep Club, was one of the original charter members of Cal4Wheel and this fateful weekend I was there as my clubs delegate not knowing much of anything of the Cal4Wheel BOD and felt like a small ant in a huge world not knowing very many people. I had a chance to talk to Steve Morris that weekend as by dumb luck, I ran into him in a hallway and just wanted to thank him for all he has done and we bs’d in that hallway about my home club, his love for the Rubicon and so on. Steve treated me like I was the most important person in that moment and even though he had a ton of other things to do, he stood with me and made me feel important. We shook hands and went on our separate ways that evening. I had ZERO ambitions of being in the position I am currently and it was great to talk to him and hear old tales. Little did I know, that would be the last time I would talk to Steve as he passed away later that year on the Rubicon doing what he loved. The man next to Steve is Jim Bramham – I had no idea who Jim was at the time other than he was a past President and seemed like an okay person and maybe even a little intimidating. Little did I know at the time that Jim would become a great friend and a mentor to me. Convention is a time of celebration and we should all pause for a moment and reflect back of the great things we have accomplished, even the bad ones. Remember, we have to have a few bad days to appreciate the good ones. I hope that I touch someone like Jim and Steve (and many other members of this great Association) touched me and maybe motivate someone in a similar fashion. As each and every member of this great Association is proud of the work our beloved Steve Morris started and accomplished, I’m sure Steve is looking down on all of us smiling at what we continue to do for this great Association! Thank you to every person that has been there since the beginning or came after that has helped bring the California Four Wheel Drive Association to see its 65th Birthday! Cal4Wheel is our Association and its our responsibility to make sure its around for another 65 years – which at times can feel daunting especially with these changing times we are living in. I’m excited for what the future brings for Cal4Wheel as we navigate these turbulent waters and adapt to a world that is night and day Continued on Page 76 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024Steve Morris

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Continued from Page 6different from when Cal4Wheel was born. The BOD and I have been working diligently on adapting as you will all come to see with the new Rafﬂe Vehicle is unveiled and when we present all the hard work and dedication from each and every member of the BOD to the Delegates. If you were unable to attend this year, I am very sorry as Bonnie Fergueson and Aida Torres have been working their butts off to put on one heck of a celebration for our 65th Birthday! Thank you ladies and thank you to every other volunteer that has worked behind the scenes to put this party together. In closing, no matter what happens with my reelection, I want you all to know that it has been my sincere honor and upmost privilege to be your President these past two years. It has humbled me on many different fronts and I can’t thank you enough for the opportunity. If by the publishing of this article, the Delegates have decided to allow me to continue on for another term, I promise to work harder and learn from my mistakes and do the very best I can to assure the celebration of the 130th year of Cal4Wheel. I need to finish packing, writing reports and so on for this weekend, so, Till the next article..cal4wheel.com/In-Gear 7CHRIS SILVEIRANORTH DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTndvp@cal4wheel.comPROTECTIONHope everyone hasn’t washed away in all the winter storms brewing up and down the state. I know its been wet up here in Santa Rosa since the end of January. Since the last issue of our In-Gear I have been busy trying to help sell raffle vehicle tickets at various shows trying to help close out the 2023/24 Win a Jeep. In January a group of volunteers organized and helped out with a booth at the International Sportsman’s Expo in Sacramento. Some of us met on Wednesday of the week of the show to load up booth supplies and head over to Cal Expo to setup for the 2024 ISE show. We had a mix of cold evenings, sunny days and rain throughout the 4 day show, but overall did very well. We signed up about 12 members throughout the show and sold a good amount of raffle vehicle tickets. Thanks to the Hi-Landers, Railtown and other individual volunteers for all of your support at the show. A few weeks ago, I loaded up and headed down to the King of the Hammers event to work with Don Rybarcyzk at our booth. My dad and cousin came down with me also to help out. Dave Cole and Hammerking Productions were generous enough to donate another booth to Cal4wheel this year. Thank you so much for that. While the rest of the state was swimming in rain storms, my week down at Hammers wasn’t bad. Got a little windy a few days if you can believe that and only rained on us for one day. Not bad. The attendance seemed to be up at KOH, however we didn’t get as much attention at our booth as we had hoped. We only signed up a handful of members, and sold a low amount of raffle vehicle tickets there. It would be very helpful if we could find some more volunteers to help in the South District to work the booth at this event, even if for only a few days, or a few hours a day. More hands make light work. I would like to encourage folks to consider, what can you do to help? This association, and others like it operate on volunteers. When someone thinks, “someone else can do this or that”, well, there isn’t anyone else. Its all about us. We can get out of this association what we’re willing to put into it. Cal4wheel has a lot of history of accomplishing some amazing things up and down the state. Be it directly through the Association or efforts through our individual members or clubs. There is evidence of this on almost every trail we explore in our vehicles. We’re always looking for help, so if you think you may have some time or skills to offer, reach out. VICE PRESIDENT REPORT

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8 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024I am about to head up to our state convention. Hopefully more of you are coming, or should I say here at Convention. Those in the south district are the fewest registered to attend, sad since it’s a south event. With Bonnie in the lead we (really just Bonnie) have been busy with getting ready for 2024 Convention, please come out and support us, even volunteer with Bonnie. Let’s enjoy and have a great time. Look for our newest Cal4Wheel Raffle vehicle. Do you like it? I believe it’ll be a hit. Hopefully at convention we find a chair for this vehicle. Chris is unable to continue support of the Raffle vehicle but many thanks to Chris. He has the newest vehicle setup with a builder, vehicle in place, vendor donations at the builder, what a fantastic job. KOH is over. Ole supported us while we were there, he was out there for three weeks. Chris and others (his Dad and his cousin Ken), and me, have been out there the last week, Saturday to Saturday. Sales have been slow, very disappointing. Lots of vendors and good weather until Thursday, with rain but not nearly as much as the week before. Thanks to my friend and club member Bob Bissel, we had a great place to camp, away from the crowds and dust. Rose joined us for a short while, unfortunately the meetings this year were 60 miles away. Next month I’ll be at Desert Safari brought to us by TDS Club. Let’s here it for a big success. I will also be at Pomona fairgrounds on March 16-l7 for CA OVERLAND POWERSPORTS 2024 Expo. I am in need of volunteers to assist in our booth. I’m told they have sold out the vendor booths and it’ll be bigger than before. In April Danette, our south district Membership Chair, will be supporting Scouts West in Calico. Email her to sign up to help her in the booth. Then in May is HDR, we always can use help there. Contact Keith or Josh. Danny has been helping us with booths and as our south district merchandize person. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances he can no longer help us. Please consider joining us and helping in our booths, as our merchandise person, or other spots. Also join me in prayer for Danny and his family. I almost forgot to include the biggest news. Brian, president of my club, came up with a great idea. He is the sites for several virtual online 4x4 clubs. He has posted information about Cal4Wheel on these sites and we will hopefully see some join us as members. In case you are not aware, online clubs have been popping up and some have thousands of members. Some of them cross state lines but not all. They simply post when a run is and where to meet. Anyone interested simply shows up. They don’t hold face to face meetings like typical clubs that we are used to. They typically do not have bylaws, no dues, just go wheeling when they want. With Brian’s help we are trying to get them informed about Cal4Wheel and the possibility of loosing trails and how to fight to keep them open. Thanks, Rybie DON ‘RYBIE’ RYBARCZYKSOUTH DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTsdvp@cal4wheel.comSave 20% with Promo Code CAL4 at www.crawlmag.comVICE PRESIDENT REPORT

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NATURAL RESOURCES CONSULTANT REPORTROSE WINNNATURAL RESOURCES CONSULTANTrwinn@cal4nrc.com14 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024From Resume Coaching to Resource Consulting I’ve had the great joy and privilege of working with Cal4Wheel as the Natural Resources Consultant since February 2022. My initial encounter with this role came as a complete surprise, as I wasn’t aware that this line of work existed until I crossed paths with members of Cal4Wheel. Before working with Cal4Wheel, my professional endeavors centered on university career counseling, leading internship programs, resume writing, and college course instruction. During that season of my career in my personal time, I was involved in citizen advocacy for trail access in Sierra National Forest. I’ve always enjoyed spending time in the mountains and coastal areas of California hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, hunting - and I’ve raised my daughters to enjoy all the beauty and adventure that this kind of lifestyle affords. By 2010, we had experienced an onslaught of trail closures in Sierra National Forest, most of which were unexpected by the local community, and poorly explained by forest managers and staff. In response to these closures, I became involved with a group of locals in citizen advocacy. We attempted to open conversations with the Forest Service and seek resolution for trail closures, and in the process, we learned a lot! Most of the closures were attributed to endangered species protection, creation of wilderness study areas, and decommissioning of trails that were deemed as low usage and low value by forest managers. Our research led us to information about Congressionally set limitations to the Forest Service’s scope of authority as forest managers, the rights of and responsibilities of us (the public) in land management decisions, and the Constitutionally vested power of county level leaders to keep federal agencies in-check from overreach of authority. In those early years of my involvement, we had some minimal impact in keeping trails open, but we had big wins in building relationships and shared understanding with our local county representatives. Those relationships with the county proved to be of tremendous value in 2021, when we experienced a “temporary” forest closure order in August that was justified by the Forest Service by “fear of catastrophic fire.” As a group of citizens, we shared the fear of catastrophic fire – we had all just experienced the devastation of having 380,000 acres of our beloved forest incinerated by the Creek Fire in 2020. For everyone living in the mountain and foothill communities, catastrophic fire was a real and well understood threat. However, we also understood that the Forest Service had zero authority to close an entire national forest over “fear” – there was no legal justification for the closure order. We took our concern to our county board of supervisors and appealed to them to instruct the Forest Service to reverse the temporary closure. As a result of our prior efforts over the last 10+ years, we quickly gained the board of supervisors support and they followed through to instruct the Forest Supervisor to reopen Sierra National – and since county authority supersedes the authority of federal agencies, the Forest Service had to comply! In the course of gathering local support for reversal of the temporary forest closure order, I had the joy of meeting Mike Magana and Mark Cave from the Central District of Cal4Wheel. They shared about the Natural Resources Consultant position, and after checking it out, I knew Continued on Page 15 Rose and her daughters adventuring.

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cal4wheel.com/In-Gear 15Continued from Page 14 it would be a dream come true to get to work in this kind of capacity as my daily job. I pursued the opportunity and was thrilled to secure Cal4Wheel’s approval to partner with the Association as a contractor in this role! The issues in public land access that Cal4Wheel has faced over the last two years have hovered around a few major themes: large regional land management planning, travel management planning, endangered species issues, overreach of federal and state agency authority in land management decisions, and the 30x30 initiative. These themes have unfolded in areas we enjoy off-roading up and down the state, from South Cow Mountain, the Rubicon, and Eldorado National Forest in the North, to Oceano Dunes, Clear Creek Management Area, and Sierra National Forest in Central California, to the Mojave region, Red Rock Canyon State Park, and the stunning deserts of the South. For more details check out my monthly reports, District reports, and Access Issue updates for information on each of the battles we’ve been involved in. My forecast for the next year is that our battles will continue to hover around the same themes. As an Association that is vested in preserving public land access for OHV recreation, our active engagement in these issues is now more important than ever. Nearly every issue that we face takes years to unfold from start to finish. It is imperative that we continue to build on the strong foundation that we have now to accelerate our impact in the next year. My goals as Natural Resources Consultant will focus on advancing our position in each of the battles we’re currently engaged in, while expanding and strengthening our partnerships with local, state, and federal agency representatives, Congressional representatives, and alliances within the OHV recreation industry. We also need to open doors for collaboration with all vested stakeholders in public land access, like other outdoor recreation groups (IE: rock climbers, hunters, rockhounders, etc.), cattle ranchers, the logging industry, regional business owners and residents that live in the areas near our treasured recreation sites. It is also my goal to build up Cal4Wheel membership engagement in public land access advocacy. We have many clubs who are doing outstanding work to keep trails open! We can build on that foundation to involve all clubs and members, and become a much bigger player at the statewide and national level of public land access advocacy. As such, I invite you all to get involved! One easy way is to join the monthly Cal4Wheel Access & Stewardship Committee meeting held via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. This committee functions as a hub of information and resources to make it easy for members to get involved in public land access issues as they are happening all over the state. I send a heartfelt Thank You to all the members who are already actively engaged! If you haven’t joined in yet, I look forward to seeing you on a monthly call soon! Outside of Cal4Wheel, I enjoy living out in the country in the sleepy town of Tollhouse in the foothills of the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains (and not too far from where the High Sierra Poker Run is held every year!). My daughters are now ages 21 and 18, and we continue to enjoy getting out into the forest or on the coast for all sorts of adventures as often as we’re able. My daughters are avid rock climbers, and they convinced me to give it a try last year, so I am now a (very) amateur rock climber and happy to have another way to challenge myself while having a great time with family and friends. February of 2024 marks my two-year anniversary as the Natural Resources Consultant for Cal4Wheel. It’s hard to believe that two years have passed already – time does literally fly when you’re having fun! Cal4Wheel is an amazing organization and I’ve been blessed to gain a huge list of new friends among all the members! As the rest of 2024 takes shape, I look forward to making more headway and realizing more wins in our public land access efforts in the coming year – and I’m eager to continue working closely with all of you in the process! If you would like to discuss issues related to public land access that are affecting your club or trails in your region, please reach out to me at rwinn@cal4nrc.com. Access & Stewardship Committee – Monthly Zoom MeetingTime: Second Tuesday of each Month @ 6:30pmScan code for Zoom link Meeting ID: 883 5145 2324Passcode: 121085One tap mobile+16694449171,,88351452324# US

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16 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024Type of Fund DonationLegal FundsJack Edwards General Legal Fund $Clear Creek $Desert $Eldorado National Forest $Johnson Valley $Oceano SVRA $Stanislaus National Forest $Other: $GeneralGeneral Fund $Building Fund $Foundation [501(c)(3)]Cal4Wheel Foundation $Life Member Scholarship $Other: $TOTAL $Please make checks payable to C4WDA and enclose this form.Mail to:C4WDA8120 36th Ave.Sacramento, CA 95824-2304Legal FundsWill be used to fight on-going lawsuits, appeal closures and other legal expenses.Your donations are needed to help keep our public lands open and fund other Cal4Wheel programs.Donate onlinecal4wheel.org/donateCal4WheelDonation FormCal4Wheel501(c)(3) CORPOR ATIONConservation& EducationFoundation, Inc.ABout cal4wheelWe’re the California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc. Since 1959, our non-profit organization has actively promoted the advancement of vehicle-oriented outdoor recreation. We are the largest organization of this type in California and represent owners of all makes and models of 4WD vehicles, as well as non-owners who support responsible vehicle-oriented recreation.HELPING 4 WHEELERSWe maintain a full-time office in Sacramento. Our staff and volunteers work closely with legislators and land use managers to provide input, influence, expertise, and manpower to keep lands open to 4WD vehicle access. Many successful battles have been waged and won to keep trails open all over the state. We keep our members informed about important issues and changing laws through our bimonthly magazine, In Gear, and regular email updates.HAVING FUNMembers enjoy association-sponsored events all year round. These events cover every type of terrain in every corner of the state. Whether you are interested in extremely challenging “hard rock” trails for the experienced enthusiast, or milder runs for the new four-wheeler, we have several events just for you. Many of our member clubs also sponsor monthly runs open to all.MAKING A DIFFERENCEOur members are active in conservation projects throughout California. Projects, which are coordinated with local agencies, can range from tree planting to removing junk cars from remote areas, from closing off entrances of hazardous mine shafts to repairing trail damage. We have received national recognition by winning “Take Pride in California” awards, and “Volunteers For Public Lands” national awards. Many clubs also have Adopt-A-Trails that they maintain.

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cal4wheel.com/In-Gear 17JOIN ONLINE AT CAL4WHEEL.ORG/JOIN-CAL4WHEELMEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONI pledge to support the goals and objectives of the CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, INC., in the protection, respect and the enjoyment of our public domain lands and towards the betterment of off-highway vehicle recreation. I am enclosing:$50.00 for my yearly Individual Membership dues. ($10.00 of your association dues is for a one-year subscription to In Gear.) Ownership of a four-wheel drive vehicle is not a requirement for membership.$750.00 for my Life Membership dues.Please make check payable to: California Four Wheel Drive AssociationNote: The Federal Tax Reform Act requires that we advise members that contributions or gifts to C4WDA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.NAME _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TELEPHONE NUMBER ( ) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CITY_____________________________________________________STATE_______ ZIP _________________________________________________EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TYPE OF 4X4 VEHICLE ______________________________ YEAR ___________________________________________________MARRIED? o YES o NO SPOUSE’S/CO-MEMBER NAME*__________________________________________________________*Must be legally married to share life membership.Please send information on how I may become a member of the CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. by:o Becoming an Associate Member (business firm)o Becoming a Life Member through your installment plan.o Joining an established Clubo Forming a new four-wheel drive clubSigned_____________________________________________________________________________________________Date ______________________________________________________________________________Referred by ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Return to:California Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc. 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824-2304916-381-8300 / 1-800-4x4-FUNNOFFICE USE ONLYAmt. Received__________ Ck#__________ NM List____ NM Mailing________________ Computer____Communication Preferenceso Subscribe to email updateso Subscribe to email access alertso Do not release my informationWe now have custom embroidered apparel available for Cal4Wheel members and life members! Your name goes on the right side, with a Cal4Wheel logo and either ‘Member’ or ‘Life Member’ under the logo. The jackets are $80, and the polos are $50. The price includes embroidery and shipping. Allow up to four weeks for delivery.To order, log in to your account at https://cal4wheel.org/MyAccount If you are a member or life member, the ordering options will appear at the top of your proﬁle page. SHOW YOUR PRIDE!

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18 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024cal4wheel.com/in-gear 18WIN-A-JEEP CHRIS SILVEIRA2023/24 RAFFLE VEHICLE CHAIRI hope everyone is as excited to win this Jeep as I am! What a year this has been as we approach the Convention. Can’t believe this incredible Jeep is going to be awarded to some lucky person Saturday night. I hope everyone liked the spin on the vehicle this year with Fred Williams recording the build progress on his YouTube channel for all to follow along. But Fred couldn’t do it alone without some great products on the Jeep this year. WARN Industries stepped up big this year and sponsored our very own raffle vehicle. WARN has been around a long time, and consequently owns quite a few well-known brands that were able to help too. Starting at the top, WARN donated one of their winches, FabFours donated a set of front and rear bumpers, Fabtech Suspension donated a suspension system, their Dirt Logic shocks, front and rear tube fenders, rocksliders, front and rear differential covers and an interior Molle system for overhead storage in the cab, and Factor 55 donated a synthetic rope for the winch and a thimble attachment. Thank you, guys, so much for supporting this program! Well, that wasn’t all. Many other companies got involved this year too. Rugged Radios gave us a 45watt mobile GMRS radio along with a set of handheld GMRS radios, Baja Designs donated a set of their Squadron Lights and an sPOD to operate them, D & C Designs donated a set of their side color matched cowl lights. Motive Gear sent down Eric Filar himself to work with Fred and install a set of 4.88 gears and Eaton E-Lockers in our JT’s axles. Tuffy Security set us up with some console and underseat lockable storage systems and a bed mounted storage system combined with a Bestop tanneau cover. H3R Performance gave us a couple of their high-quality fire extinguishers and mounts. SteerSmarts set us up with a steering system and adjustable front and rear trackbars. JE Reel gave us a set of custom heavy-duty drivelines. Rubicon Trail Adventures is once again donating a day trip on the Rubicon Trail to the winner, into Spider Lake. MorrFlate has donated a portable compressor, 4-way tire inflation/deflation kit and a GlueTread kit for all of your tire needs. Speaking of tires, BFGoodrich has once again donated a set of their 37” KM3 tires wrapped around a set of bronze heavy duty Raceline Wheels. This year Jeep Jamboree USA is also donating a registration on any one of their standard trips across the US. If you don’t win the Jeep, don’t worry. There’s more. BFGoodrich has also donated a gift certificate for a set of 5 tires of your choice up to 37”. ARB has donated one of their Hydraulic Jacks coupled with a set of suction mounts from SeaSucker. SeaSucker also donated a 4-gallon waterPORT and mount system. There are amazing parts on this year’s vehicle and some cool extra things we get to raffle off. Speaking of raffling off, consider purchasing your raffle vehicle tickets every year if you’re able. The raffle vehicle program/project is a large commitment, approximately 15 months from start to finish. It is one of the biggest fund-raising efforts we put forth to help fund the never-ending fight to keep your favorite trails and riding areas open. Can’t swing it, no problem, sell ‘em to your neighbors and friends. This year alone, we mailed out over 25k tickets to our membership. That’s over $500,000 in tickets in circulation, just for our own membership. Imagine the impact it would have if we were able to generate those kinds of funds. Just incredible. This year’s Jeep attended over 20 events up and down the state. Volunteers put approximately 4,500 miles on their vehicles getting this Jeep up and down the state to help sell raffle tickets and teach the public about what Cal4wheel does. It is no small undertaking. I for one, want to say THANK YOU to each and every person who has worked with me over the past 3 years on this program. From guidance when I took on this role, to putting in hours in a booth on behalf of Cal4wheel, to towing the Jeep all over the place to shows. Without you all, this program would not be possible, and frankly, we still need more help. If you think you’d like to help, reach out. We can always use help on the vehicle relays up and down the state to lighten the load. We can always use help at booths sell memberships and raffle tickets. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about Cal4wheel and make a ton of new friends. As of this writing we still do not have a replacement raffle vehicle chairperson. Reach out to your district VP’s or contact the office if you think you might be interested. It’s a fun job surrounded by great people who all want to help. Let’s go wheeling! WIN-A-JEEP

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24 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024RoughWheelers 4WD Southern California, South District RoughWheelers amended its bylaws to include GMRS – figuring no one uses CB anymore. They’re on Channel 17 … but you have to ask for the private tone. The Club made a run to McIver’s Cabin, a popular destination that serves as a shelter for hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It is about 6,690 feet near the Kiavah Wilderness, in the Scodie Mountains area of the Sequoia National Forest at the end of the McIver 4X4 road part of Forest Service Road 27S11. The trip was documented in the Club’s newsletter by Atlas, Andrew Steffy’s 7-year-old German Shepherd. CLUB ROUNDUPGear Grinders 4WD Ridgecrest, South District Mary and Jerry Grimsley have been keeping an eye on trail conditions in Death Valley, where Hurricane Hilary’s damage forced cancellation of the 2023 Panamint Valley Days. “We are crossing our fingers that we don’t have any flash-flooding during any summer rains,” Mary said. “I also wanted to get the word out to our members to NOT go into Death Valley National Park if the roads/trails are still marked closed on their website. Fines are very high and you risk getting your vehicle impounded and a hefty bill for the possible professional tow job.” Here’s the report: 1. Lower Stone Canyon – BLM needs to fill in ditch in middle of the road that was approx. 4 feet deep back in late November. At the time we traveled it, it was a total rocky river bed that was only visible by the width of the creosotes. Fall Zero was possibly a little taller, but the by-pass was still intact. 2. Upper Stone - to the split was also a rocky river bed, as was the trail to the Defense Mine. 3. Lookout Mountain – trail suffered no damage, like it hadn’t rained there at all. 4. Isham - is passible for well-set up vehicles. 37” tires, a lift, & lockers are must. 5. Fish - is passable from Trona Road access to Wingate Road. 6. Goler Canyon – Inyo County has cleared the waterfall at the beginning and the trail is passable to Striped Butte. They have also cleaned up the Wingate road along the base of the Panamints. 7. Coyote Canyon – After 3 trips of Gear Grinders clearing and moving large boulders, it is passable to the mine. 8. South Park Canyon – Is passable to Chicken Rock. It was cleared shortly after Hurricane Hilary so vehicles could be retrieved. People were helicoptered out immediately after the storm passed through. 9. Pleasant Canyon – It took the local miner 13 hours to come down from the Porter Mine with his bull dozer. We couldn’t believe the condition of the trail, even though he had been down with the dozer, and can’t imagine what it was like before. Death Valley National Park is currently working on the trail up Pleasant and around to

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26 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024VIEW & SEARCH CLUB DIRECTORY AT HTTPS://CAL4WHEEL.ORG/CLUB-DIRECTORYCENTRAL DISTRICTNORTH DISTRICT4X 4Him Christian Wheelers Fresno, Clovis, Madera, VisaliaMyron kooi77@ gmail.com 559-246-20924x4 In Motion Modesto, TurlockMary mkrupka@yahoo.com (209) 605-7993Bakersfield Trailblazers www.bakersﬁeldtrailblazers.orgBakersﬁeldJeremy jeremyrowell@sbcglobal.net 661-805-1472Broncos Unanimous LatonBobby bobaroo62@hotmail.com 559-867-2128California Jeep Girls 4x4 Club www.bit.ly/ca-jeep-girlsSonora, LodiTasha californiajeepgirls4x4@gmail.com Cen Cal Crawlers www.bit.ly/cencalcrawlersVisalia, Tulare, Woodlake, Exeter, FarmersvilleEric Miller cencalcrawlers@gmail.com 559-381-4151General 4 Wheelers BakersﬁeldDonna 661-304-1038High Sierra 4 Wheel Drive Club www.facebook.com/HighSierra4WDClubBased out of Woodlake Ca. we also welcome all 4 wheel drive enthusiast from Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Kern CountiesSteve Tindle highsierra4wdclub@gmail.com 559-804-0540Hill Hoppers Of Fresno IG/Facebook @hillhoppersfresnoFresno/ClovisDennis 559-430-9649Kingsburg 4WD Club Inc www.bit.ly/Kingsburg4WDCFBFresno, Tulare, Kings, Madera countiesNancy nancyrocha48@yahoo.com 559-904-3574Lock & Low 4WD Club VisaliaCyndi Ward 559-972-3707OutKast Jeepers Modesto, FarmingtonMike outkastjeepers@gmail.com 209-649-3425Ready 2 Rock www.tinyurl.com/ready2rockfbTulareDan ready2rock4x4@gmail.com River Rats Offroad Club Visalia, Lemoore, Hanford, FresnoRobert broncodealer1@hotmail.com Santa Barbara 4WDC www.santabarbara4wdclub.comSanta Barbara, Goleta, VenturaDick hoppe120@juno.com 805-968-2437Santa Maria 4 Wheelers www.sm4wheelers.comSanta Maria, OrcuttSteve Dunlap 805-929-1875Sequoia Sidewinders PortervilleMarvin Cell 559-920-4311 or 559-781-4430Sierra Road Runners Visalia The Dirt Boogers In Memory Of Grandma Day Fresno CountyVince 559-360-6501Trailbusters Of Kings County www.facebook.com/hanford4x4/Kings County, HanfordJohn Trailbusters4wdc@yahoo.com 559-362-0997Tulare County Off-Road Club All cities in Tulare CountyRobert roberttillery3473@gmail.com 559-756-4603West Coast Crawlers www.westcoastcrawlers.us/All citiesCher Howard Westcoastcrawlers@yahoo.com 831-869-04264WD Cliffhangers Of Vacaville www.facebook.com/4wdCliffhangersVacaville, Fairﬁeld, Winters, ElmiraEron 4wdcliffhangers@gmail.com 707-410-7820All Season Wheelers Somerset Bedrock 4 Wheelers Sacramento Black Diamond 4x4 Club Ukiah, Lakeport, Nice Black Sheep 4WD Club www.ReddingBlacksheep.comRedding, Anderson, Cottonwood, Palo Cedro, Red Bluff areasBrian Connelly bcisme50@gmail.com Boonie Bouncers SacramentoBob rgreenslade@comcast.net 916-521-3868Cal Sierra ATV Club Northern CaliforniaFelton fomary@aol.com California Trail Runners Sacramento Capital City Mtn Goat 4WD Club SacramentoJon Graham president@ccmg4x4.com 916-749-9673Contra Costa Jeepers Walnut CreekJeff 925-785-8894Diablo 4 Wheelers www.diablo4wheelers.comConcordScott sgray8888@gmail.com (925) 872-9426Dirty Dozen Jeep Club SomersetANNETTE FLY annette@sweetseptic.com 530 622-8768El Dorado Jeepherders Granite BaySean 916-215-2613Esprit De Four 4WDC www.espritdefour.club/San Jose, and the rest of the Bay AreaEllen jeep@ellenjeep.com EZ Jeepers Northern CaliforniaJo Snyder jo@atweetheart.com Foresthill 4 Wheelers ForesthillKevin Shill kmshill@comcast.net 9167528486Four Dice 4WD Club www.bit.ly/FourDice4x4San Jose, South Bay AreaKeith ratzburgkeith@hotmail.com 415-309-2658Gold Hills Posse www.posse4x4.orgFolsom, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, Surrounding areas.Brad 916-802-4950Golden Gate Jeepers BelmontBernard 650-593-4456Grass Valley 4-Wheelers Inc www.gv4w.comGrass ValleyBrandy brandydunkel@gmail.com 530-798-0263Grim Creepers VacavilleRandy Shafer randyshafer58b@yahoo.com 707 249-8326Hi-Landers 4 Wheel Drive Club www.hi-landers.comCitrus Heights, OrangevaleAndy info@hi-landers.com High Rock Trekkers www.highrocktrekkers.comNevadaCarole Vance 775-246-4099Joaquin Jeepers Salida, Stockton, Lodi, Galt, Valley Springs, Modesto, OakdaleJEFF BLEWETT sandraider99@comcast.net 209-210-7880Klamath River 4 Wheel Drive Association Central Point, ORPat Harris patntom@charter.net 541-883-2044Komstock Krawlerz 4 Wheel Drive Club Dayton, NVLarry larrycalkins@yahoo.com 775-246-3212Lake Tahoe Hi Lo’s 4WD Club www.laketahoehilos.comGreat Lake Tahoe AreasGary rainbrd@att.net 530-577-9039Madhatters 4X4 Club www.madhatters4x4.comLivermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Tracy, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Castro ValleyJohn president@madhatters4x4.com Mendocino 4x4’s Ukiah, Willits, Covelo, Fort BraggAllen Schrage willitsjeeper@gmail.com 707-972-4863Motherlode Rockcrawlers www.motherloderockcrawlers.comAmador countyRon motherloderockcrawlers@yahoo.com 209-920-3150Mountain Transit Authority www.MTA4x4.comSan JoseDavid Steinke dgs51966@aol.com Mud Sweat & Gears 4WD Club www.facebook.com/MudSweatAndGears4x4Sonora, Tuolumne CountyTerry Easley easleyterry@yahoo.com 209-768-2437Mudsuckers 4wd Club www.mudsuckers4wd.comSacramentoTom broncotw69@yahoo.com 916-802-2060Napa B.E.T.S. www.napabets4x4.comNapa ValleySteve captspt@sbcglobal.net 707-363-2438club directoryfor more info visit cal4wheel.org/club-directory or contact your membership chair (see contacts on page 4)

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cal4wheel.com/In-Gear 27LOOKING FOR A CLUB? Start by looking for a club in your area, then contact them for more information. Meeting times and locations for each club are located in our online directory. NOTICE SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR LISTING?If you are a club admin, you can change your club's information in the online portal at cal4wheel.org or contact the webmaster by sending an email to webmaster@cal4wheel.comVIEW & SEARCH CLUB DIRECTORY AT HTTPS://CAL4WHEEL.ORG/CLUB-DIRECTORYSOUTH DISTRICTOUT-OF-STATE / STATEWIDEJeep Expeditions California Chapter www.jeepexpeditions.orgWe have members that live in every Region that Cal4Wheel has. Russ Chung - California Chapter Director russ.chung@earthlink.net Sin City Outlaws 4WDC Drive Las Vegas, NVGary texasjeeps@yahoo.com 702-242-9400Napa Valley Jeepers www.napavalleyjeepers.comNapa Valley, and surrounding countiesTim quarrydavis@gmail.com Nevada Nomads 4WDC Dayton, NVLarry larrycalkins@yahoo.com 775-246-3212NorCal Crawlers www.bit.ly/NorCalCrawlersChico and surrounding areaJay Lowe lolowe@sbcglobal.net 530-570-4781Ophir Gopher Jeep Club OrovilleDavid Casagrande ophirgopherjeepclub@gmail.com 530-589-3268Pair-O-Dice 4 Wheelers www.PairODice4Wheelers.comParadise, Magalia, Sterling City, Chico, Oroville. High Lakes, InskipDavid Phelps david@pairodice4wheelers.com 530-413-5087RailTown OffRoad Club www.railtownoffroad.orgTracySteven 209-833-6244Redding Jeep Club Redding, Shasta Lake, AndersonSean sean@seandittyinvestigations.com 530-949-7511Rough & Ready Jeep Club SacramentoAaron Nunley rubicongarage@outlook.com 916 747-3685Sacramento Flatfenders Sacramento, Walnut Grove CAChris Kerhulas Kerhulas@att.net 19165024861Sacramento Jeepers www.sacramentojeepers.comSacramentoJami Walker jwal6469@yahoo.com 916-806-6121Sacramento Valley Top Gun SacramentoGlenn Reynolds chevyjeep@surewest.net 916-834-7547San Francisco Jeepers San Francisco, FremontMichael cj-8scrambler@sbcglobal.net 650-504-0703Santa Cruz 4WD Club www.sc4wdc.comSanta Cruz, Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley, WatsonvilleMark & April Richardson aprilrichardson911@gmail.com 831 595-8711Santa Rosa 4x4 Inc. www.sr4x4s.comSanta RosaChris stealthjeep1@gmail.com 707-696-2601Sierra Treasure Hunters 4WDC www.sth4x4.clubSacramentoSuzanne collardsuzanne@hotmail.com South County Trail Riders San Jose, Morgan Hill, Los GatosGlyn sctr4wdclub@gmail.com 408-224-6549Tahoe Off Road Crew T.O.R.C. Truckee, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Tahoma, HomewoodWilliam Fisher gotstungbybees@gmail.com 530 525-2118The Rat Pack 4x4 Club, Inc Redding, Shasta countyAlden aldenpbailey@hotmail.com 530-604-9848Trailbusters 4x4 Club Of Solano County www.facebook.com/Trailbusters4x4Vacaville; DIxon; Benicia; Vallejo; Fairﬁeld; Cordelia; Rio Vista; Suisun City; and all of Solano County.Ray 707-330-6616Tri Valley Rock Knockers LivermoreRichard kerri@comcast.net 925-766-0674Tuscan 4x4 Club Mark Ewing ewing0133@hotmail.com 530-200-1274Webilt 4x4 Club www.webilt.comPlacer CountyJim toyfamily@yahoo.com (916) 812-0294Wine Country Rock Crawlers www.winecountryrockcrawlers.orgSanta RosaMarco Paletto marco.paletto@gmail.com 707-321-1576Women Out Wheeling SacramentoShirley srb1950@sbcglobal.net Capo Valley 4WD Club www.cv4w.orgSouth Orange CountyBruce rauschbm@sbcglobal.net 949-275-7602Desert Burros Four Wheel Drive Club www.facebook.com/DesertBurros4WheelingRancho Cucamonga & High desert (Apple Valley & Hesperia)Tim Brown (909) 786-9557Desert Dawgs 4WDC www.desertdawgs.orgRiversideJohn president@desertdawgs.org 951-681-8608Dirt Devils Of So Cal www.dirtdevils.orgOrange, Riverside and Los Angeles countiesMike prez@dirtdevils.org 714-504-8514Drifters Jeep Club www.driftersddd.blogspot.comPomona, Glendora, La Verne, San Dimas,Don Rybarczyk rybie2@yahoo.com Eastern Sierra 4X4 Club,Inc www.easternsierra4x4club.comMammoth Lakes, BishopMike es4wdclub@gmail.com 760-937-6663Fun In The Sun Four Wheelers Fountain Valley, southern CARobert Matula plfmatulas@msn.com (909) 510-2386Funshine Jeep Girls www.funshinejeepgirls.comSouthern CaliforniaJune funshinejeepgirls@gmail.com (714) 342-5689Gad-Zuks 4 Wheelers www.gad-zuks.comRancho Cucamonga, Los Angeles, Southern CaliforniaRob Yungen rubeyun@yahoo.com 909-322-6480Gear Grinders 4WDC www.geargrinders4wdclub.orgRidgecrest, Inyokern, TronaCiegi jeepers@mattandciegi.com 760-490-9086Geared Four Fun 4WDC www.geared4fun.comNorth San Diego countyBrenda 760-216-6747Hemet Jeep Club www.hemetjeepclub.comHemetSteven Rapata ac6dx@hotmail.com 9516925988High Desert Four Wheelers www.hd4w.comPalmdale, Lancaster, Quartz Hill, Leona Valley, Rosamond, Mojave, Acton, Aqua Dulce, Santa Clarita, Littlerock, Lake LA, Pearblossom, Phelan, etc.Dirk Starksen highdesertfourwheelers@gmail.com 661-810-7262Jeep Addicts So-Cal www.jeepaddicts-socal.comSan Fernando and Santa Clarita ValleysBill 213-321-8139On The Rocks 4 Wheelers www.ontherocks4x4.orgThousand OaksBob bobboltner@yahoo.com 805-807-2284Orange County 4-Play www.oc4play.orgOrange countyKamala kamalahampton@yahoo.com 714-897-3315Point Mugu 4WDC www.m.facebook.com/pointmugu4x4/Ventura County and Southern California areaRandy Emslie, President amscleandiesel@gmail.com (951) 616-4212Roughwheelers 4WDC www.roughwheelers.comSouthern CaliforniaMontego webcontact@roughwheelers.com 310-751-0828San Diego 4 Wheelers www.sd4wheel.comSan DiegoJoe joeaida@cox.net San Diego Outbacks www.bit.ly/sdoutbacks4x4clubSan DiegoMarc polarchina@aol.com 760-518-3175Tierra Del Sol 4wd Of S. Diego www.tds4x4.comSan DiegoBill Kassler, Pres. info@tds4x4.com 619-240-1000Victor Valley Four Wheelers www.victorvalley4wheelers.comAdelanto, Apple Valley, Phelan, Hesperia, Oak Hills, VictorvilleWendy Cox-Underwood, President 760-217-8639Waywegos www.Waywegos.comSouthern CaliforniaRay Leuschner ray1cj5@earthlink.net 626 390-3537Solera JEEPERS www.solerajeepers.comBeaumontTom Addis solerajeepers1@gmail.com 858 775-7421club directoryfor more info visit cal4wheel.org/club-directory or contact your membership chair (see contacts on page 4)

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NORTH DISTRICTALAN YORDY EQUIPMENT CO. ........................................ 209-649-48084227 Carson Rd., Camino, CA 95709; Laundry & dry cleaning sales, services, parts; welding, fitting, bending, etc.ALL AWARDS ........................................................................... 916-729-05057335 Greenback Ln., Citrus Heights; CA 95621; AwardsASSORTED BUSINESS SERVICES ................................. 925-679-9442Oakley, CA; assortedbusinessservices.com; IT services, camera systems, phones, cablingBIG CEDAR MINI STORAGE................................................209-295-6600Pioneer, CA; Self-service storageCASAGRANDE STORAGE .................................................... 530-589-32685370 Old Olive Hwy., Oroville, CA 95966; Mini storageDIIZCHE SAFARI ADVENTURES ..............diizchesafariadventures.netLincoln, CA; International proprietorship publishing companyENTERPRISE PUBLICATIONS ......................................... 916-684-73483437 Point Pleasant Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95758-9719EXTREME GEAR OFF-ROAD PRODUCTS .................... 916-635-490011389 Trade Center Dr., Ste. C, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742; extremegearoffroad.com4 wheel drive repair/specialty shop/product salesFHP AUTOMOTIVE .............................................................. 530-721-14412875 Hillcrest Ave., Tahoe City, CA 96145; 4x4 parts, repair, diagnosticsIH PARTS AMERICA INC. .......... ihpartsamerica.com/530-274-1795119 E. McKnight Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949; International Harvester parts, service, repair, fabricationJ&M OFFROAD ...................................................................530-273-7627125 Spring Hill Dr., Suite 6, Grass Valley, CA 95945; 4-wheel drive fabricationJ&S TRUCKING ................................................................. 916-424-5800117 Otto Cir., Sacramento, CA 95822; Truck brokerageJ&W AUTO WRECKERS ........................... jwjeep.com/800-924-97328626 Antelope Rd., Antelope, CA 95843; New and used Jeep partsJEEP JAMBOREE USA ............................................................530-333-47772776 Sourdough Flat, Georgetown, CA 95634; Jeep tripsJEEPERS JAMBOREE, Inc. ....................................................530-333-4771P.O. Box 900, Georgetown, CA 95634, jeepersjamboree.com; Jeep tripsJEFFREY ANDERSON INSURANCE AGENCY .................. 916-481-7055https://farmersagent.com/janderson1012401 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95742; Insurance servicesMETALCLOAK.COM ...........................metalcloak.com/916-631-80712484 Mercantile Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA 95742; Tube racks, tube fenders, suspensionMIKE’S AUTOMOTIVE ...........................................................530-342-2426252 East Ave., Ste. H, Chico, CA 95926; Complete automotive repairMINUTEMAN PRESS ....................................................... 707-578-6004112 Commercial Ct., Ste. 4, Santa Rosa, CA 95407; santarosa.minutemanpress.com;Full-service printingMNATV ................................................................mnatv.com/510-771-975845405 Industrial Pl., Suite 7, Fremont, CA 94538; UTV service/customization/race prepMY OFF ROAD RADIO ............. myoffroadradio.com/559-300-0144Rancho Cordova, CA; Ham radios and classes, maps, off road recovery equipmentOCD FABRICATION..........................916-676-6809/@Ocd_Fabrication3131 Sankey Rd., Unit 6, Pleasant Grove, CA 95668; On and off-road automotive fabricationOFF-ROAD ENTERPRISES .................................................209-931-11702953 Cherryland Ave., #B, Stockton, CA 95215PACIFIC COAST DRILLING COMPANY .........................707-481-5906346 Bellevue Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407; pacificcoastdrilling.com; Foundation drillingPULSKAMP .........................................................................916-802-58962715 Curran Rd., Ione, CA 95640; Signs & screenprintingRACKWORKS .....................................rackwork-s.com/408-712-37701719 Grant St., #7, Santa Clara, CA 95050; RackWorks cargo rackROCKLIN GLASS & MIRROR, INC. Residential & Commercial Glass Barry Grafe ............................................................................. 916-624-4582RUBICON TRAIL TOURS.... rubicontrailtours.com..... 209-329-4392PO Box 1026 Plymouth, CA 95669-1026; Rubicon Trail GuidesSNAIL TRAIL 4X4 .........................................................snailtrail4x4.comLoomis, CA; Social media, YouTube, podcastSNEVEY’S OFF ROAD .................sneveysoffroad.com/530-255-43024302 Bowyer Blvd., Redding, CA 96002; Parts & accessoriesSTELLAR BUILT ...................................... stellarbuilt.com/916-882-03338136 Junipero St., Sacramento, CA 95828; Offroad and fabrication shopVAROZZA 4X4 OUTFITTERS........ varozza4x4.com/530-306-49256166 Enterprise Dr., Ste. D, Diamond Springs, CA 95619; 4x4 upgrade and repair servicesWARN INDUSTRIES ...................................... warn.com/916-984-2122104 Emigrant Ct., Folsom, CA 95630; Winch manufacturerWEST COAST DIFFERENTIALS .... differentials.com/916-635-09502429 Mercantile #A, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742; Differential partsCENTRAL DISTRICTADVANCE ADAPTERS ........advanceadapters.com/805-238-70004320 Aerotech Center Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446; Engine conversion adaptersALPHADRIP ............................................1alphadrip.com/559-706-8580Madera, CA; Everything you need to grow healthy cropsAMERICAN OFFROAD Misty Sanders ............................661-348-47502505 K St Bakersfield, CA ETHAN@AMERICANOFFROAD661.COMAUTO CARE TOWING ............. autocaretowing.com/831-728-0384250 Kearney Ext., Watsonville, CA 95076; Towing, heavy equipment recovery, salvageBAKERSFIELD CHRYSLER/JEEP ............ drivecj.com/661-529-78833101 Cattle Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93313; Chrysler/Jeep/Fiat dealershipCLAWSON MOTORSPORTS...clawsonmotorsports.com/559-435-50206334 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93710; MotorsportsCLIFF’S MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE .........................................209-485-6103Modesto, CA; Mobile auto repairDINKEY CREEK INN & STORE ............................................. 559-841-3435jarrod.deaver@yahoo.com Shaver Lake, Ca. DISCIPLE OFF ROAD Jeremy Ricks .................................559-824-6698EXTREME OFF ROAD ........................................ exorr.net/559-323-82221320 Brookhaven Dr., Clovis, CA 93612; 4WD/motorsports accessories, service, install & repairsFOOTHILL TRAINING .............................................................559-355-3818Squaw Valley, CA 93612LINGLEY ENTERPRISES ..................................................209-840-2654Oakdale, CA; lingleyenterprises.com; Service, repair and remodel contractorMARLIN CRAWLER ......................marlincrawler.com/559-252-72951543 N. Maple, Unit B, Fresno, CA 93703; Aftermarket off-road partsRUGGED RADIOS ..........................ruggedradios.com/888-541-7223951 E Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420; Headsets, intercoms, 2-way racing radiosSKULL HUNTER 4X4 .............................................................. 415-312-8508Kingsburg, CA; 4x4STEWARDS OF THE SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST, INC....... sotsnf.orgNon-profit promoting responsible recreation in the forestW&S FIREARMS TRAINING ............. bit.ly/wsfirearms/559-816-07098775 14th Ave., Hanford, CA 93230; Basic & advanced firearms trainingVALLEY OUTDOORS ............................................................... 707-217-5247316 Altair Cir., Bishop, CA 93514-7048; Fabrication, parts, restoration, lueders640@yahoo.comSOUTH DISTRICTADVANCED CLUTCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. ................... 661-940-7555206 E Avenue K4, Lancaster, CA 93535; advancedclutch.com; Performance clutches and flywheelsBILSTEIN OF AMERICA ....................................................800-537-108514102 Stowe Dr., Poway, CA 92064; bilstein.com/us/en; Manufacturer of performance shocksBRADLEY’S AUCTION CO., INC. ......................................619-297-7653San Diego, CA; joebradley.com; Auctioneer services, autos, fundraising, real estate & business liquidationsCALIFORNIA CASUALS SPORTSWEAR ... calcasuals.com/909-899-7444P.O. Box 9462, San Bernardino, CA 92427; Silkscreen/screenprintingCALDERON DESIGN GROUP, RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL AR-CHITECTS ..................................................calderondesigngroup.com/818-813-3598 3622 Santa Carlotta St. La Crescenta, CA 91214-1003COYOTE ENTERPRISES LLC ..........coyoteents.com/949-645-7733P.O. Box 12137, Costa Mesa, CA 92627; Manufacturer, exporter automatic tire deflators, internal beadlocksCURRIE ENTERPRISES ......... currieenterprises.com/714-528-6957382 N. Smith Ave., Corona, CA 92878; Machine shop 4x4 partsGENRIGHT OFF ROAD ..........................genright.com/805-584-86354535 Runway St., Simi Valley, CA 93063; Gas tanks, body armor, and moreJEP AUTOWORKS ........................jepautoworks.com/951-487-39381418 Mesa View St., Hemet, CA 92543; One-stop shop for anything on/off roadLINE-X LLC ..................................................................................line-x.comSan Diego, CA; Bedliners, accessories, protective coatingsMILLER OFF ROAD .......................... milleroffroad.com/760-788-6557333 Elm St., Ramona, CA 92065; Jeep parts & accessoriesOFF-ROAD EXPRESS ................off-roadexpress.com/424-520-92721414 Pacific Coast Hwy., Harbor City, CA 90710; Installation and servicePRIMARY MORTGAGE RESOURCE CORP. ....................909-312-41891758 Orange Tree Ln, Redlands, CA 92374; primarymortgageresource.com; Mortgage brokerRACELINE WHEELS ................. racelinewheels.com/800-529-433512300 Edison Way, Garden Grove, CA 92841; Wheel manufacturerREDLANDS JEEP.............................. redlandscjdr.com/909-793-2141500 W. Redlands Blvd., Redlands, CA 92373; Chrysler, Jeep Dodge dealershipSANTA MARGARITA FORD & TOYOTA......................... 949-459-680030031 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688; Santamargaritaford.com; Ford & Toyota dealershipSIR-VIVOR ...................................................... sir-vivor.com/714-745-7524Placentia, CA; Urban and trail survival gearSLEEPER SYSTEMS ................. sleepersystems.com/858-922-880334012 Selva Rd., Dana Point, CA 92629; Vehicle sleeper systemssPOD .......................................................4x4s-POD.com/661-755-813927804 Zion Ct., Castaic, CA 91384; Switch and power components WALLACE WOOD PRODUCTS ........................................... 951-654-4532PO Box 741, San Jacinto, CA 92581; wallacewoodproducts.com; Wood productsOUT-OF-STATEB.F. GOODRICH TIRES ........... bfgoodrichtires.com/800-458-5000One Parkway South, Greenville, SC 29615; Tire manufacturerCRAZY SUZY PUBLISHING & DESIGN ...crazysuzy.net/520-261-24124551 S. Paseo Don Rolando, Tucson, AZ 85746; Graphic & web design, web hostingIMPACT MARKETING LLC ............................................... 702-575-45123945 Narrow Canyon St., Las Vegas, NV 89129; Marketing and designOFFROAD PASSPORT .............. offroadpassport.com/602-980-0713Fountain Hills, AZ; Website for outdoor adventurers, trips, camping, etc.RHINO USA ....................................... rhinousainc.com/800-575-73101000 Wyngate Pkwy, Ste. 120, Woodstock, GA 30189; Powersports accessoriesROCKHARD 4X4 ............................rockhard4x4.com/844-762-5427St. Paul, NE 68873; ManufacturerSMALL BUSINESS OUTSOURCE ..SBOutsource.com/208-350-640128 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024ASSOCIATE MEMBERSBECOME AN ASSOCIATE: cal4wheel.com/associate-membership, ONLINE DIRECTORY: www.CAL4WHEEL.ORG/ASSOCIATE-DIRECTORYASSOCIATE SPONSORSNEW LIFE MEMBER - Tire-Rite Solutions Associate Life Members, Associate and Corporate Sponsors are listed in bold. Steven BurnsLoan Ocer | Mortgage Broker(909) 312-4189steven@pmr.loansWe assist everyone from rst-time buyers to veterans to investors.Our team consists of oroad enthusiasts in many forms, so it just made sense to join Cal4Wheel to show our support to keep our hobby accessible for future generations. Bryan N. WeisOwner/Operatorwww.sleepersystems.combryan@sleepersystems.com858.922.8803

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Bruce was in a bind. While far into the Rubicon Trail, both axles on his Wrangler broke. Inquiring into how that happened, he had no idea. Maybe they were just worn out! Hopping in a buddy’s car, they drove out to get cell coverage. Bruce dialed up a junkyard in Sacramento and learned they had a Wrangler like his. Even better, it had two good axles. Plus no days lost waiting for ordered parts. They had them right now. Those axles in hand – and after a visit to a parts store in South Lake Tahoe for ball joints – Bruce was on his way back to the Rubicon to repair the vehicle. The trip was saved. Spare parts from a junkyard? Yes! In fact, regular four-wheelers learn early on the value of this under-the-radar resource. Self-service vs. retail style.Junkyards come in two basic formats. Self-service: Customers remove parts from cars in the lot. Retail style: Customers select what they need from parts in the yard. The local staff dismantles the part for you. Junkyards tend to stock high-demand items, such as fenders, mirrors and taillights. But they also carry a selection of alternators, axles, and all other parts. Some junkyards focus on particular brands. AMC Auto Salvage, near Los Angeles, collected only Jeep and Mercedes vehicles. (Sadly, AMC is closed. I visited many times, and really miss the place.) Even if the junkyard isn’t self-service, they might let you walk the grounds. Bringing donuts helps grease the skids. That’s always a lot of fun. You never know what you might find while poking your nose around. Junkyards acquire their vehicles in a number of ways. One common method is to bid on vehicles totaled by insurance companies. While a portion of the vehicle is heavily damaged, other areas contain parts in good working order. Why buy parts from a junkyard? The biggest advantages for shopping at junkyards are cost savings and availability of parts. Parts stores don’t normally carry some of the parts we break. Junkyards generally price their parts at 50% lower than new – sometimes even less. They have a keen sense what new parts cost, so customers are assured of getting good value. Staff are very knowledgeable about the vehicles on their grounds and parts available. A brief phone call will let you know what’s on hand. Junkyards are good places to shop for spare parts. Stock up on those important items without making a large finance commitment. For example, you might score a handful of fuses – worth about $50 – for $5. A real deal, indeed. It’s also a good opportunity to upgrade your vehicle. Grab a like-new lift kit or set of air lockers. Choose from a variety of items to make your vehicle bigger, better and stronger. All at discounted prices. This is why it’s a good idea to stay in touch with the junkyard. They can let you know what they’ve brought in recently. Perhaps somebody recently rolled a new Jeep. There could be some good parts to grab off the vehicle. Junkyard mechanics are a fountain of knowledge. They’re dismantling vehicles all the time. They know what’s good and what’s bad; how to Thank god for Junkyards?Tom Severin4x4 Coachmix and match parts. Junkyards stand by their parts. While junkyards sometimes warrant their parts, they will offer a replacement if the used part doesn’t work. Return the bad part and swap for another. Overall, customers find that parts purchased at junkyards perform well. Remember that the parts are pulled from those areas of the vehicle not affected by the crash. If the vehicle is nearly new, you’re getting a like-new part. Junkyards are willing to call around If the first junkyard doesn’t have the part, don’t fret. Oftentimes, the counter guy is willing to call around. (What’s known affectionately as the Hoot ‘N’ Holler system.) How to find a junkyard. The best method for finding a junkyard is to ask around. Start with someone who owns the same brand of vehicle. That’s how I heard of AMC Salvage many years ago. I talked with other Jeep owners, and learned of a great resource for used parts. If the junkyard has a website, review that for specific details, such as brand(s) of vehicles they specialize in. Call with any questions. Strange as it may sound, a junkyard is a great place to shop for spare and replacement parts. Prices are heavily discounted and, in many cases, the parts are relatively new. It’s possible to upgrade a vehicle for a tidy sum. Consider adding a junkyard (or two) to your list of resources. cal4wheel.com/In-Gear 29

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30 IN GEAR Febuary/ March 2024DONATIONSThank you to the clubs and individuals who have donated so generously! Donate today to help keep trails open! Scan QR code for more or visit www.cal4wheel.org/donate.Joaquin Jeepers General Fund $4,400Bakersﬁeld Trailblazers Jack Edwards Legal Fund $3,000Hemet Jeep Club General Fund $2,000Tierra Del Sol 4wd Of S. Diego General Fund $1,500Tierra Del Sol 4wd Of S. Diego General Fund $1,500Esprit De Four 4WDC General Fund $1,300Advanced Clutch Technology Inc General Fund $1,000San Diego 4 Wheelers Jack Edwards Legal Fund $1,000Jeep Expeditions California Chapter Cal4Wheel Conserv/Education Foundation $1,000Diablo 4 Wheelers Jack Edwards Legal Fund $500Diablo 4 Wheelers General Fund $500Drifters Jeep Club General Fund $500Hi-Landers 4 Wheel Drive Club General Fund $500High Desert Four Wheelers General Fund $500High Sierra 4 Wheel Drive Club Jack Edwards Legal Fund $500High Desert Four Wheelers Jack Edwards Legal Fund $500High Desert Four Wheelers General Fund $500Grass Valley 4-Wheelers Inc Jack Edwards Legal Fund $446Waywegos Jack Edwards Legal Fund $350Capital City Mtn Goat 4WD Club General Fund $250Esprit De Four 4WDC TreadLightly Dues Donations $250Dirt Devils Of So Cal General Fund $250Madhatters 4X4 Club Cal4Wheel Conserv/Education Foundation $160Joaquin Jeepers Foundation Easter Basket Project $150Superior Tire Service Disaster Relief Fund Donations $100Superior Tire Service Foundation Childrens Fund $100Superior Tire Service Cal4Wheel Conserv/Education Foundation $100Superior Tire Service Building Improvement Fund Donation $100Superior Tire Service General Fund $100Superior Tire Service Foundation Scholarship Fund $100Eastern Sierra 4X4 Club,Inc Foundation Litigation Fund $100Victor Valley Four Wheelers Jack Edwards Legal Fund $100Victor Valley Four Wheelers General Fund $100Capo Valley 4WD Club General Fund $100Bakersﬁeld Trailblazers Foundation Litigation Fund $100Bakersﬁeld Trailblazers Foundation OnX Trail Grants $100Bakersﬁeld Trailblazers Cal4Wheel Conserv/Education Foundation $100Bakersﬁeld Trailblazers Cal4Wheel Conserv/Education Foundation $100Bakersﬁeld Trailblazers General Fund $100Roughwheelers 4WDC Foundation Litigation Fund $100Roughwheelers 4WDC Foundation Litigation Fund $100Wine Country Rock Crawlers Foundation Scholarship Fund $100Wine Country Rock Crawlers General Fund $100Golden Gate Jeepers Foundation Scholarship Fund $100Golden Gate Jeepers Cal4Wheel Conserv/Education Foundation $100Golden Gate Jeepers Cal4Wheel Conserv/Education Foundation $100Golden Gate Jeepers General Fund $100Santa Barbara 4WDC Legal Fund Donation $100Santa Barbara 4WDC Foundation Scholarship Fund $50Santa Barbara 4WDC Foundation Scholarship Fund $50Santa Barbara 4WDC General Fund $50Santa Barbara 4WDC Cal4Wheel Conserv/Education Foundation $50Mendocino 4x4’s General Fund $50Mendocino 4x4’s Foundation Scholarship $50High Sierra 4 Wheel Drive Club Cal4Wheel Conserv/Education Foundation $49High Sierra 4 Wheel Drive Club Foundation Scholarship Fund $40Hi-Landers 4 Wheel Drive Club Foundation Easter Basket Project $35Hi-Landers 4 Wheel Drive Club Foundation Litigation Fund $25Hi-Landers 4 Wheel Drive Club Jack Edwards Legal Fund $25Hi-Landers 4 Wheel Drive Club Foundation Donation $25Hi-Landers 4 Wheel Drive Club Legal Fund Donation $25All Season Wheelers Foundation Easter Basket Project $25San Diego Outbacks General Fund $25San Diego Outbacks Legal Fund Donation $25Tierra Del Sol 4wd Of S. Diego General Fund $20Motherlode Rockcrawlers Disaster Fund $20Motherlode Rockcrawlers General Fund $20On The Rocks 4 Wheelers Foundation Scholarship Fund $15On The Rocks 4 Wheelers General Fund $10Drifters Jeep Club General Fund $10Drifters Jeep Club General Fund $10Drifters Jeep Club Legal Fund Donation $10Drifters Jeep Club General Fund $10Tulare County Off-Road Club Disaster Fund $10Santa Cruz 4WD Club MOLINA24- Clear Creek $5Diablo 4 Wheelers MOLINA24- Clear Creek $5Santa Cruz 4WD Club MOLINA24- Clear Creek $5Santa Cruz 4WD Club MOLINA24- Clear Creek $5Kingsburg 4WD Club Inc MOLINA24- Clear Creek $5Kingsburg 4WD Club Inc Disaster Fund $5

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cal4wheel.com/In-Gear 31TO ALL CALENDAR CONTRIBUTORS:Putting an event here is FREE to member clubs and associate members. Please try to narrow your event location down to a city, if possible, or an easily located region of the state. This helps our members and guests who are unfamiliar with our events. Send entries to editor@ingear4x4.com.EVENT CALENDARCHECK FOR MORE EVENTS AT www.cal4wheel.com/events/calendarScan for Event CalendarAPRIL 20246 CA4WDA SOUTH DISTRICT MEETING Bass Pro Shops, 7777 Victoria Gardens Ln, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 9173913 CA4WDA NORTH DISTRICT MEETING 8120 36th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824, USA18-21 EAST MOJAVE TREK Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association, 37198 Lanfair Road, Goffs, CA www.themojaveroad.org/east-mojave-trek20 CA4WDA CENTRAL DISTRICT MEETING Location TBA. All members and club delegates are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact David at drocha@cal4wheel.com for meeting info.26-28 MUD - N - YOUR EYE FROLIC Location Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area.Hollister, Ca David Steinke 408-693-4202MAY 202410-12 MOLINA GHOST RUN Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister, CA www.cal4wheel.com/molina-ghost-run18 ESPRIT DE FOUR 4X4 HOW TO CLINIC Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister Hills SVRA, near Hollister, CA. The one-day clinic consists of classroom instruction, two guided trail tours, and one-on-one guidance through several exercises. Virtually all four-wheel drive vehicles and all levels of driver skills are welcome. Students must provide their own lunch. A barbecue dinner will be provided on Saturday for a nominal fee. For more information visit espritdefour.com24-27 HI DESERT ROUND-UP Slash X Cafe, 28040 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311 www.cal4wheel.com/ hi-desert-round-upAUGUST 20248-11 2024 Sierra Trek. Hosted by Cal4wheel – Friday River Run; Hosted by Joaquin Jeepers www.facebook.com/groups/119325921417704/aboutSEPTEMBER 202414 Slick Rock Poker Run Hosted by Joaquin Jeepers www.facebook.com/groups/119325921417704/about21 ESPRIT DE FOUR 4X4 HOW TO CLINIC Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister Hills SVRA, near Hollister, CA. The one-day clinic consists of classroom instruction, two guided trail tours, and one-on-one guidance through several exercises. Virtually all four-wheel drive vehicles and all levels of driver skills are welcome. Students must provide their own lunch. A barbecue dinner will be provided on Saturday for a nominal fee. For more information visit espritdefour.comOCTOBER 2024TBD Close of Slick Rock Hosted by Joaquin Jeepers JANUARY 202517-19 Winter Fun Festival Nevada County Fairgrounds. Grass Valley, Ca 18 Joaquin Jeepers Annual Crab Feed Hosted by Joaquin Jeepers www.facebook.com/groups/119325921417704/about

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