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Rocks and Dirt 4x4 Staff

At Rocks and Dirt 4x4 we love all types of offroading and 4x4s!

From rockcrawling, a little mudding, and lots of backcountry travel, we’ve seen it all.

We’re here to bring you interesting stories, tech tips, and show you things you didn’t know about off roading.

Is your speedometer lying to you after a tire upgrade?... See more
Is your speedometer lying to you after a tire upgrade? Here's how to fix it before it costs you...
Lifted 2022 Ford pickup on 35 inch tires

Upgraded to Bigger Tires? Here's Why Your Speedometer Is Lying

Think electric trucks can’t handle the trail? The Rivian is... See more
Think electric trucks can’t handle the trail? The Rivian is changing minds - and climbing rocks. See what this electric beast can really do...
Rivian pickup truck off road

Would You Trust an Electric Truck in the Backcountry? These Drivers Did

One small mistake turned a simple recovery into a near-deadly... See more
One small mistake turned a simple recovery into a near-deadly accident. What happened on that snowy trail will shock you into checking your gear...
Soft shackle failure during recovery leads to smashed windshield

He Thought It Was Just a Stuck Bronco... Then the Soft Shackle Failed

One wrong move on Heart Attack Hill turned a Jeep... See more
One wrong move on Heart Attack Hill turned a Jeep descent into a nightmare medevac rescue... see what went so horribly wrong.
Bad spotter signals helped lead to this rollover

Rookie Mistakes on Heart Attack Hill Lead to Terrifying Jeep Rollover

Think you've seen bad winching? This trail fail packs every... See more
Think you've seen bad winching? This trail fail packs every rookie mistake into one cringeworthy clip... Can you spot them all?
ATV owner making mistakes in recovery

Spot the Mistakes: Watch This ATV Trying to Move Rocks

Think your rig can handle donuts in a parking lot?... See more
Think your rig can handle donuts in a parking lot? These epic fails prove physics always wins...
Jeep rolling over in a parking lot after doing a donut

When Donuts Go Wrong You Don't Want Your Jeep to Be in a Parking Lot!

Think synthetic winch lines are harmless when they snap? This... See more
Think synthetic winch lines are harmless when they snap? This myth could cost you a limb — or worse. Here's what really happens...
You should know about the dangerous myth around synthetic winch ropes

"Synthetic Line Drops to the Ground" Is the Dangerous Myth You Need to Stop Believing

Think you’d know what to do in a rollover? These... See more
Think you’d know what to do in a rollover? These off-road videos prove one instinct could cost you an arm... literally.
Always keep your arms and legs inside when off roading

She Reached Out During a Rollover... and Instantly Regretted It

toyota in moab

All About Hells Revenge Trail in Moab, Utah

subaru on the hells revenge trail in moab

Subarus on Hell's Revenge in Moab

jeep on potato salad hill in moab

Epic Fails on Potato Salad Hill in Moab

ford crown victoria in moab

Weird Vehicles on Hell's Revenge Trail in Moab

flipped jeep rubicon in moab

Hell's Revenge in Moab: 6 Times This Trail Lived Up to Its Name

A simple and common mistake during a muddy recovery caused... See more
A simple and common mistake during a muddy recovery caused a terrible loss of life. The equipment used? Something many off-roaders still rely on today...

One Simple Error Turned a Fun Day Into a Fatal Tragedy

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