MARCH 2010

ON THE COVER:

Michael Vanvakaris? rather rare 1975 Ford F-250 4x4 Crew Cab. Photo by Trent Riddle

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FEATURES

8 NEW VEHICLE REVIEW ? DODGE RAM The new Ram 3500 is still big, it?s still bold, and it still hauls...everything 10 MANUFACTURERS PROFILE: ACID TEST How Optima Batteries Endure in Tough Off-Road Conditions 12 WE BUILD THE 4WD GIVEAWAY JEEP ? PART 2 Bestop?s HighRock 4x4 Bumpers 52 ROBBY GORDON WINS SCORE CHAMPIONSHIPS 56 THE TRACTION EQUATION ? PART 2 Getting the Right Answer Every Time 68 VOTE FOR BESTOP GIVEAWAY JEEP SUSPENSION OPTIONS 72 MODERNIZED CLASSIC F-250 One Tall and Cool Ford Pickup 76 2010 MOAB CHALLENGE BY PRO COMP, SMITTYBILT & G2

REGULARS

26 FINESSE Power and MPG Testing the AEM Brute Force Intake System 66 OLD IRON Better than New 1966 Bronco Roadster Restoration

DEPARTMENTS

4 NO NAME 6 LETTERS & STUFF 24 IN TOUCH WITH OUR TROOPS 54 BEST LOOKING/BEFORE & AFTER 70 4WP CUSTOMER SERVICE 78 NEWS BITS 80 GEARHEAD f Follow us on Facebook! Keep up with the latest goings on and post your pics, videos & events. http://www.facebook.com/ORAmagazine 8

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