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Just how do you start a 10 year 94,000 mile journey?

On this next episode of Tech Net we catch up with Dan Grec, an Engineer by trade and a Jeeper by heart, with a major passion for travel and adventure. But, just exactly how did Dan know that “The Road Chose Me” and decide to embark on the ultimate overlanding journey of a lifetime.

In 2009, he sold all his stuff, quit his job, and loaded up his gray Jeep Wrangler for 22 months along a 40,000-mile route that took him from the tip of North America to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina — the tip of South America.

And a little over a year ago, he concluded a 54,000-mile journey in a different Jeep, a 2011 Wrangler Rubicon. That Jeep was customized to hold a pop-up tent/bed and a kitchen, but the engine, drive-train, and other components were left all factory. That Jeep took him around the continent of Africa. He started in Morocco and three years and 35 countries later rolled into Cairo, Egypt.

Just how did Dan do it, how did he get started and what was the most interesting thing he saw along his journey? Join Mike and Alan LIVE this Thursday evening to learn all about it. Dan will talk with us about his love for overlanding and his background with Jeeps. Maybe he’ll even let us in what in store for his next adventure.

That and lots more along with your questions LIVE on Facebook video and interactive through the comments section. Dan has offered to give away an Africa Picture Book, a patch, and some stickers for those who join us LIVE. 

During all of our live Tech Net streams simply comment with the secret phrase shared during the broadast for a chance to win a set of 5 BFG KO2 or KM3 tires in the grand prize drawing this fall. You can also qualify for an additional BFGoodrich Tire set entry by enrolling or renewing your SFWDA Annual Membership for a very limited time right now at sfwda.org/memberships

Can’t tune in LIVE? No problem. You can watch the archived video on our YouTube Channel Anytime.

Thursday, July 23 7pm EDT / 6pm CDT

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Dixie Run 34 Online Registration is coming July 23rd!

Alright folks.....It’s almost here! Online Registration for the 34th annual Dixie Run is launching in just a few days now.
Our event insurance has been confirmed and Windrock Park has confirmed they’re ready for us to take over the trails for the first weekend in October. So, what’s next?

We have several HUGE announcements that we can barely hold back and are just dying to share; it’s all being announced this Thursday evening July 23rd @ 7pm (EDT) / 6 Central, right at the conclusion of our Tech Net LIVE episode here on Facebook! In fact we will also be launching online registration as well immediately following.

Join us while we kick back, and listen to Dan Grec share his overlanding stories abroad. Oh and Id suggest you bring your credit card as their is something very special for those who register early.
@bfgoodrichtires @warnindustries @windrock_park #dixierun34 #builtonbfg #bfgoodrich #goprepared

Learn More... sfwda.org/dixierun

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NITRO gives us the inside scoop on Gear & Axle Tech…

NITRO Gear & Axle Tech Talk

Season 1 Episode 11

On this episode we catch up with Jeremy Ayers from NITRO. Together we will delve into the tech of gears and axles.We’ll break down the various components inside of an axle including the differential and some of the many locker options available to improve your vehicles strength and ability.

“ Differential Parts You Can Depend On.“

Born in 2006, Nitro gear strives to develop cutting edge, unique and high quality applications for the differential & Axle industry. Nitro Gear & Axle strives to provide the highest quality differential components available. We take the steps necessary to ensure our parts are dependable. Our product range is continually growing to meet the needs of consumers for new ratios and applications. At Nitro we know differentials, and know what it takes to provide you with high quality components.

Nitro gears are among the best in the industry. By using better materials, better machining and better lapping and heat treating processes, Nitro can ensure a strong, quiet-running, long-lasting setup. Each new product is subjected to multi-point inspections and then actually installed and set up by Nitro's own in-house differential experts to ensure excellent fitment and easy setup. At Nitro we strive to meet our consumers demands for new ratios and applications and we are continually developing new products to stay ahead of the competition.

Can’t tune in LIVE? No problem. You can watch the archived video on our YouTube Channel Anytime.

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Happy 244th Birthday America!

Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day weekend! As we gather together with friends and families over BBQ’s and fireworks it’s important to remember this significance of USA’s birthday and the singing of our Declaration of Independence.

“United we stand, divided we fall” is not an American saying, but it truly reflects the sole conditions under which American Independence was born and keeps living today: its fortitude blooms when we come together in the spirit of oneness, and it is inconceivable when we feel separated from each other. Pauline Hanson said, “To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag”. It goes without saying that the flag is the most potent token of the American Independence. - Source; https://writology.com/blog/happy-independence-day-quotes-and-greeting-messages.html

Happy 4th of July “Independence Day”

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