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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, FOUR OFTHE CALIFORNIA OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ©CRAZY INDUSTRIES PLEASE THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR DONATIONS WITH YOUR SUPPORT GOLD SPONSORS 4wheelparts.com genright.com metalcloak.com advanceadapters.com warn.com poisonspyder.com linex.com bfgoodrichtires.com SILVER SPONSORS extremeterrain.com trailforged.com spiderwebshade.com quadratec.com aftermarket.auburngear.com BRONZE SPONSORS 4xshaft.com rockhard4x4.com calcasuals.com trail-gear.com differentials.com bilsteinus.com racelinewheels.com bds-suspension.com magnaflow.com 4x4spod.com yukongear.com tuffyproducts.com homeadvisor.com/c.Sacramento.CA.html WIN-A-JEEP SPONSORS To become a sponsor, contact John McCready at (916) 794-5979 or [email protected] 2 IN GEAR February / March 2019 cal4wheel.com CONVENTION 2016 BY CHRIS COLLARD 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 INSIDE firms, united in a common objective — the betterment President’s Message 7 of vehicle-oriented outdoor recreation. C4WDA Contacts 4 We represent four-wheelers, hunters, fishermen, Meetings 3 and other outdoor recreationalists. Ours is the largest Safety Requirements 3 organization of its type in California. VP Reports 8-9 THROUGH A UNITED EFFORT WE: Natural Resource Consultants 10-11 • Promote responsible use of public lands. Convention schedule 16 • Prevent legislation that would restrict off-road Molina Ghost Run info 17 vehicles and vehicle use. Scouts get hands on demonstration 18 • Develop programs of conservation, education Hi Desert Round-Up info 19 and safety. SLO club perseveres to get job done 20-21 • Encourage state and federal agencies to develop Bylaw proposals for review 22 new four wheel drive trails and preserve existing Central District holds elections 23 ones. Donations 24 • Distribute information to vehicle-oriented 31 Days in the Darien authored by member 25 recreationalists. Club Directory 26 • Promote statewide activities and four wheel drive Win-A-Jeep 27 events for the enjoyment of members. Calendar 29 Sierra Trek info 30 MEETINGS Associate Members 31 BOARD MEETINGS*: February 15-17, 2019 - Convention, Rancho Cordova, CA CAL4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS NORTH DISTRICT*: April 6, 2019 All vehicles must be maintained to conform to highway safety standards, as well as meet the minimum requirements listed below: CENTRAL DISTRICT: 1. Roll bar or full cage or factory installed to repair/reinflate tire. April 20, 2019 - hard top. 7. Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating Cool Hand Luke's, 1321 Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria, CA 2. Emergency brake, parking brake, line-lock good/full, appropriately stored. or other redundant braking system. 8. Seat belts for all passengers. SOUTH DISTRICT**: 3. Tow strap or rope (recommend rated at 2 9. Antennas must be rigid or restrained in a April 27, 2019 times the vehicle weight). manner to prevent injuries. 4. First aid kit. 10. Adequate attachment points front and rear, 5. Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool i.e., tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls are Board and district meetings are held each quarter and are open to all capable of removing lug nuts. not generally recommended. members. More info at cal4wheel.com/calendar 6. Spare tire within 3” diameter of other tires, 11. Battery hold downs (no bungie cords). *Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the C4WDA Office at or, for tires 37” or larger, run-flats or tools 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA. **Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at Bass Pro Shop in Rancho Cucamonga. FEBRUARY-MARCH 2019 / VOLUME 59 #6 THE IN GEAR (USPS 436-110) IS PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY FOR $10.00 PER YEAR BY THE CALIFORNIA FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSOCIATION, INC., 8120 36TH AVE., SACRAMENTO, CA 95824-2304. IN GEAR IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF LIKE US ON FACEBOOK THE C4WDA — SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH MEMBERSHIP IN C4WDA. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT SACRAMENTO, CA, AND ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. • Cal4wheel • SierraTrek PERMISSION TO REPRINT ITEMS IS NORMALLY GIVEN, PROVIDED PERMISSION IS REQUESTED AND PROPER CREDIT IS GIVEN TO BOTH THE AUTHOR AND THE PUBLICATION. ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED BY AUTHORS OF ARTICLES, AND • Cal4Wheelnorth • OperationDesertFun PHOTO CONTENT HEREIN, ARE THEIR OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY EXPRESS THOSE OF THE C4WDA. C4WDA • Cal4Wheelcentral • winajeep DOES NOT ENDORSE ITS ADVERTISERS, NOR IS IT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF ADVERTISING. • Cal4wheelsouth • Winter Fun Festival POSTMASTER: SEND FORM 3579 TO C4WDA, INC. 8120 36TH AVE., SACRAMENTO, CA 95824-2304 IN GEAR February / March 2019 cal4wheel.com 3 n this issue you'll find lots of information on our upcoming events, reports on club conservation projects, updates from our natural resources Iconsultants, and lots more. This magazine, which began in 1959 as a typewritten newsletter, has been arriving in our members' mailboxes in various forms ever since. It's been my honor to have continued this tradition started by the pioneers of our sport for over 25 years. Don't forget that this is your magazine! We are happy to print whatever you send us: pictures of your rigs, run reports, build reports, opinion letters, recipes, tech arti- cles, and anything else that you think our readers might be interested in. Send them to me and I'll take it from there. We're all looking forward to getting together this month for our annual Convention in Rancho Cordova. It is a chance for us to see the people who helped form the asso- ciation, honor those who are no longer with us, and plan ahead for what we are sure will be a future full of promise. — Suzy Johnson, Editor/Web Coordinator C4WDA CONTACTS STATE OFFICERS SECRETARY SECRETARY Phil Moreno Bonnie Ferguson PRESIDENT 559-901-2413 661-943-9744 Steve Egbert [email protected] [email protected] 559-685-1928 559-936-3030 (cell) NATURAL RESOURCES [email protected] NORTH DISTRICT OFFICERS CONSULTANT - SOUTH John Stewart PAST PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT 619-390-8747 Mark D. Cave Peety Woll [email protected] 559-623-5338 (cell) 707-489-5596 (cell) 559-733-4091 (home) 707-485-0346 [email protected] [email protected] NATURAL RESOURCES TREASURER MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN CONSULTANT - NORTH Jeff Blewett Nellie Malloy Glenn Reynolds [email protected] 916-973-9782 916-834-7547 209-210-7880 [email protected] [email protected] RECORDING SECRETARY SECRETARY MARKETING & Sherry Stortroen Kitten Chapman PROMOTIONS 209-602-4788 (cell) 209-274-4508 (home) COORDINATOR [email protected] 209-662-2308 (cell) John McCready [email protected] [email protected] CENTRAL DISTRICT OFFICERS SOUTH DISTRICT OFFICERS IN GEAR EDITOR/WEB PAGE VICE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT COORDINATOR Mike McGarity Alan Bauer Suzy Johnson 559-352-9780 502-379-1029 (cell) 4551 S. Paseo Don Rolando [email protected] [email protected] Tucson, AZ 85746 MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN 805-550-2804 Bob Wagers Steve Moreno Fax 866-888-2465 559-250-5095 909-217-1308 [email protected] 1950'S FOUR WHEELING FROM THE ARCHIVES [email protected] [email protected] ALL BOARD MEMBERS: [email protected] MOVING? ALL MEMBERSHIP CHAIRS: [email protected] Send your change of address to C4WDA, MAIN OFFICE Bonnie Steele, Office Manager Inc., 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 8120 36th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824-2304, (916) 381-8300, [email protected] 95824-2304 or change it online at cal4wheel.org/MyAccount PRINT MAGAZINE DEADLINES You may also fax your new address to 916-381-8726. Feb./March - January 1 June/July - May 1 Oct./Nov. - September 1 Be sure to include your membership April/May - March 1 Aug./Sept. - July 1 Dec./Jan. - November 1 number if it is available. 4 IN GEAR February / March 2019 cal4wheel.com MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION I 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: $45.00 for my yearly Individual Membership dues. $675.00 for my Life 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 Please make check payable to: membership. California Four Wheel Drive Association Note: 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 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ TYPE OF 4X4 VEHICLE ________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER ( ) _________________________________________________________________________ YEAR ________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________ MARRIED? o YES o NO CITY_____________________________________________________STATE_______ ZIP _________________________ SPOUSE’S/CO-MEMBER NAME* EMAIL _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ *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: Communication Preferences o Becoming an Associate Member (business firm) o Subscribe to email updates o Becoming