CRAWL Magazine - Submit Your Rig

[crawlmag]

Hey guys, I'm Tim, editor of CRAWL Magazine. We're lookig for both feature rigs and readers rides and find forums a good place to dig up cool rigs, hope my post is okay. See below on how to submit your rig.

Alright, we're looking for your rigs. Starting in our May/June issue we're going to have a reader's rides type section (it will have a more unique title than that) and will feature probably 4-8 rigs in every issue. We're going to do it a little better than the other mags have done, with color photos and a full spec list, plus sick CRAWL style layouts. If you're rig is worthy, we may even call you for a full feature, so make sure you're contact info is correct. Please don't post photos in this thread, we want it to be a surprise to most of our readers if you're rig gets in there we will send you some swag. We're looking for built rigs, Jeeps, Toyotas, Broncos, buggies, Fords etc. with 35" or larger tires, built axles and something worthy of a magazine. If in doubt, send it anyhow, we don't mind looking thru cool pics.

Here is what we need from you:

3-4 high resolution photos. High res means shot atleast with a 4 megapixel camera, or better. If you do not have these shots already, find a friend with a nice camera, buy him beer and hot dogs and get him to come shoot it. Make sure the background isn't cluttered, shadows are not harsh and if you shoot the photo naked, makes sure we can't see a refelction of your uh... hot dog and beer in the chrome bumper. And make ++++ sure there are no dogs (hot or otherwise) humping in the background.

Vehicle Make:
Vehicle Model:
Vehicle Year:
Vehicle Color:
Engine Type:
Transmission:
Transfer Case(s):
Drivelines:
Front Axle:
Front Locker:
Rear Axle:
Rear Locker:
Gear Ratio:
Tires:
Wheels:
Wheelbase:
Front Suspension:
Rear Suspension:
Shocks:
Other Mods:

Your Name:
Your Hometown:
Your Phone Number:
Your Address:
Your Email:
Your ATM Pin Number: (just kidding, we don't even have your card)

Then tell us a little about your rig, how long you have had it, how long you have been wheeling (be honest haha), where do you like to wheel and with who (club, friends, alone, imaginary friends), future plans (be realistic)

Copy/Paste this list to an email and fill it out, and send along with a few high res photos to: rides@crawlmag.com

Gracias.

[LowNSlowNeon]

35s are larger? You know rigs with 33s are VERY capable.. ;)


I need built axles to be thought of for a readers ride section?...

[crawlmag]

Have ya seen our mag? We don't **** around :o

My buggy has 42" Iroks and flipped low pinion 60's with an LS-1 rear chassis mounted. :p

We want our readers rides as tough as the est, what ya got for me? Did I land in a stock Jeep club forum? :flipoff

[TJVigilante]

Whoa with the language chief.....take a look at the gallery and see if there's something there that catches your eye, no need to insult members.

And I'll see you in about a year with my 3/4 ton full widths, cage and 36" iroks.

[AlaskaToy]

My buggy has 42" Iroks and flipped low pinion 60's with an LS-1 rear chassis mounted. :p

link please.


...what ya got for me? Did I land in a stock Jeep club forum? :flipoff


ROFL. There are a couple non-stockers here on better than 35s. :cool:

[holeski]

Sorry never heard of your mag, why don’t you shot us some copies so we can take a look.




Sorry to say but for the most part yes, not that this is all bad. Most of the people are cool. I run 37’s on my YJ and might go to 40’s later this year. Pro rock 60 rear 44 front bluh bluh bluh.
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[holeski]

I hate this new fourm.

[holeski]

Have ya seen our mag? :o
Sorry never heard of your mag, why don’t you shot us some copies so we can take a look.









Did I land in a stock Jeep club forum? :flipoff
Sorry to say but for the most part yes, not that this is all bad. Most of the people are cool. I run 37’s on my YJ and might go to 40’s later this year. Pro rock 60 rear 44 front bluh bluh bluh.

[AlaskaToy]

I hate this new fourm.

You suck at the internet brother! :poke:

Love you man. I miss the camping, beer, and water-logged rescues. Did you already start a thread on the YJ upgrades?

[michaeljr5]

Jeeps aren't the only vehicles run here. We have a couple of Zukis, an X, some chevies, and some other assorted vehicles. Did I miss any? Look at our Gallery and you'll see what you see. Oh, by the way, watch the language.

[holeski]

Ah in case you missed it our gallery sucks and most of the photos are gone.
And no haven’t started anything on the YJ Looking of a NV4500 to put in.

[Darkchild1723]

Sorry some of us are a bit skeptical, there has been a rash of 4X4 thefts here in Alaska due to posts in forums similar to yours. Not saying you have the same intentions, but I'm sure you can understand our skepticism.

[naturalbornmudder]

Tim welcome to the forum.

Our rigs arent monsterous for the most part. We have some Chevy's on 38's and 40's, one of few documented SAS'ed Exo'ed Xterras, plenty of locked TJ's on 33's and 35's, a sicko ARB YJ on 37's with goodies, Zuke's on 33's, custom fabbed long arm XJ, etc.

All are still daily drivers, but well modded and fabbed.

I have heard of your magazine but have never seen it nor heard of how to get it till now.

[LowNSlowNeon]

Tim welcome to the forum.

Our rigs arent monsterous for the most part. We have some Chevy's on 38's and 40's, one of few documented SAS'ed Exo'ed Xterras, plenty of locked TJ's on 33's and 35's, a sicko ARB YJ on 37's with goodies, Zuke's on 33's, custom fabbed long arm XJ, etc.

All are still daily drivers, but well modded and fabbed.

I have heard of your magazine but have never seen it nor heard of how to get it till now.
Hey hey the zuk is a garage queen. :)

[michaeljr5]

I presume this is the website:

http://www.crawlmag.com/

[AK20]

Wow the guy comes here offering a little publicity and you guys freak out? It's apparent the magazine is based on a certain aspect of 4 wheeling, which is Rock Crawling...hence the name. If your rig doesn't meet his critera, get over it...mine doesn't either but you don't here me complaining about it. At least he is honest enough to tell you what there looking for, no need for him to fluff it up and get your hopes up for nothing. Also regarding the language, well over the last week or so I've seen a trend in people including cuss words in there posts...and this is from people who have been here awhile and know the rules, so if you want to call people out then look in the mirror(for those who are guilty). Point being you guys need to lighten up...

[AlaskaToy]

Wow the guy comes here offering a little publicity and you guys freak out? It's apparent the magazine is based on a certain aspect of 4 wheeling, which is Rock Crawling...hence the name. If your rig doesn't meet his critera, get over it...mine doesn't either but you don't here me complaining about it. At least he is honest enough to tell you what there looking for, no need for him to fluff it up and get your hopes up for nothing. Also regarding the language, well over the last week or so I've seen a trend in people including cuss words in there posts...and this is from people who have been here awhile and know the rules, so if you want to call people out then look in the mirror(for those who are guilty). Point being you guys need to lighten up...

Agreed.

[naturalbornmudder]

Agree with exception....

the exception being the language. We used to have a filter to clear out the cuss words. I understand this guy wasnt doing it to be malicious, so he isn't to be lectured, but like Ryan said and AJ cued, it is the membership which should be looking. If ya didnt know, the cuss block is off, so watch yer language.

I am going to delete any post flaming, just as I would any other person or thread.

[LowNSlowNeon]

Wow the guy comes here offering a little publicity and you guys freak out? It's apparent the magazine is based on a certain aspect of 4 wheeling, which is Rock Crawling...hence the name. If your rig doesn't meet his critera, get over it...mine doesn't either but you don't here me complaining about it. At least he is honest enough to tell you what there looking for, no need for him to fluff it up and get your hopes up for nothing. Also regarding the language, well over the last week or so I've seen a trend in people including cuss words in there posts...and this is from people who have been here awhile and know the rules, so if you want to call people out then look in the mirror(for those who are guilty). Point being you guys need to lighten up...


I never said a thing about the zuki being capable of having a featurei n the mag... I dont want it in it ;)

All I said was theres rigs with 33s that are VERY capable ;)

[canchaser]

dang ya'll someone said stock rig forum and everyone starts throwing knives at this poor guy???????? YIKES CHILL OUT...... anyways looked at the site and WOW in my jeeps wildest dreams.... anyways ROB and ERIC's rides should be up to this. at least I would think so.

[AK20]

35s are larger? You know rigs with 33s are VERY capable.. ;)


I need built axles to be thought of for a readers ride section?...

Your questioning his requirments which is what I said, with both your points being about your rig...hmmm 33's are capable, what size tires are your running again? Problem with built axles also, remind me if you have built axles... No different than people(no finger pointing) complaining about trail requirments when there rig doesn't meet one or more of them they throw a fit..get over it, life will go on.

[XFactor]

Here Here. Tim, I appreciate you thowing out this info for any of us who may fit your specs. I apologize on behalf of the club for any hard feelings caused by some of the posts.

Just to make a note. I would love the X to be in a magazine. It is the only Exo'ed SAS'ed Xterra out there. About 10-15 sas'ed exist but none exoed unless they found pics of mine on the net and copied it. I wasnt going to hop on this boat because I did not fit the bill. I did not find it offensive that the excluded me or anyone else on 33s or less. I respect the decision Tim made to limit what he wanted pics of. No need for mall crawlers in a rock climbing book right :O). We have a calendar coming out next year. Get some good poser shots with your rig so you can submit it for next years calander.

[TJVigilante]

I just wish we had terrain up here that required a purpose built crawler. If we do, I haven't seen it.

[naturalbornmudder]

Get some good poser shots with your rig so you can submit it for next years calander.

Mr Secretary, we voted for action shots for this coming years calander.

[XFactor]

Posed in action. Not at Bently mall hanging through the Mcy D's drive thru.

[LowNSlowNeon]

Posed in action. Not at Bently mall hanging through the Mcy D's drive thru.|

:(

There goes my submission...

[XFactor]

I knew about that pic thats why I said what I said lol.

[LowNSlowNeon]

I knew about that pic thats why I said what I said lol.


Mean..

[crawlmag]

Hey guys, it's all good. Remember, I'm stuck in an office all day, magazine guys don't get to wheel all the time like ya think, most of my friends wheel more than me. I am going to Georgia next weekend though for a trip.

I didn't realize that most of the rigs up there are not like what we cover. Our audience, like 65% of our subscribers have 31-33" tires and stock to dana 44 level axles, or toyota axles. So nothing against it at all, I just sold my YJ on 33's today. We're looking for two things: for feature rigs, yeah it has to be badass, larger than 35" tires, built axles and motor, etc. That is what sells maagzine. But for readers rides, just anything cool, well built, 33's could be cool, if it is the right rig. It's more about letting readers see what other people are doing with similair rigs, give them ideas and different than the spendy rigs in the features... kina like an average joe section.

Are you guys a club with regular meetings? If you all get together at once, i would be happy to send 4-5 mags up there for ya to check out, if I can ship to one location, maybe two. Just have the admin PM me an address and I will kick them out monday. I want to spread the word, we're a small company so we need every eyeball on the magazine we can get! Thx! -tim

[michaeljr5]

Mr Secretary, we voted for action shots for this coming years calander.

Dude Burn! :sheep:

[XFactor]

PM Sent Tim. Mike what is up with you and that sheep. I thought your wife was beside you. YOu shouldnt be lonely lol.

[michaeljr5]

We have some very unique rigs in our club, that is for sure. Contrary to popular belief our Gallery is fairly accurate. I've been trying to keep it updated with the pictures I can find.

If some of our members would take some new updated pictures it would be great! ;)

[LowNSlowNeon]

Hey guys, it's all good. Remember, I'm stuck in an office all day, magazine guys don't get to wheel all the time like ya think, most of my friends wheel more than me. I am going to Georgia next weekend though for a trip.

I didn't realize that most of the rigs up there are not like what we cover. Our audience, like 65% of our subscribers have 31-33" tires and stock to dana 44 level axles, or toyota axles. So nothing against it at all, I just sold my YJ on 33's today. We're looking for two things: for feature rigs, yeah it has to be badass, larger than 35" tires, built axles and motor, etc. That is what sells maagzine. But for readers rides, just anything cool, well built, 33's could be cool, if it is the right rig. It's more about letting readers see what other people are doing with similair rigs, give them ideas and different than the spendy rigs in the features... kina like an average joe section.

Are you guys a club with regular meetings? If you all get together at once, i would be happy to send 4-5 mags up there for ya to check out, if I can ship to one location, maybe two. Just have the admin PM me an address and I will kick them out monday. I want to spread the word, we're a small company so we need every eyeball on the magazine we can get! Thx! -tim

I wasnt bashing on ya earlier because my rig isnt feature material.. I was just asking about the readers rides.. ;)

Thanks for the opp.

[00TJ]

Wow the guy comes here offering a little publicity and you guys freak out? It's apparent the magazine is based on a certain aspect of 4 wheeling, which is Rock Crawling...hence the name. If your rig doesn't meet his critera, get over it...mine doesn't either but you don't here me complaining about it. At least he is honest enough to tell you what there looking for, no need for him to fluff it up and get your hopes up for nothing. Also regarding the language, well over the last week or so I've seen a trend in people including cuss words in there posts...and this is from people who have been here awhile and know the rules, so if you want to call people out then look in the mirror(for those who are guilty). Point being you guys need to lighten up...


Your still gay:p ..SUP CHARLIEEEEEEEEE:D

[holeski]

I filled out the wholesale section on your web site, minus my Credit card info so not sure you will get it. If you could send a few copies of back issues to my shop I’ll look into ordering wholesale.
Thanks,
Eric Whitebread
Holeproof Industries
3338 Montana Circle
North Pole, Alaska 99705
holeski@holeproofindustries.com

[AK20]

Your still gay:p ..SUP CHARLIEEEEEEEEE:D


Who the heck are you and who the heck is charlie, :notroll:

[4x4_MMMH_4x4]

CHARLIE, IN THE TREES!!! they now have inflatable sheeps now too

[AK20]

Charlie don't surf...

[XFactor]

CHARLIE, IN THE TREES!!! they now have inflatable sheeps now too

Yes but they are best with a can of Minudo less Ricky Martin.

[crazy4ink]

Tim, I would like to get you some more info on my TJ, but I am driving cross-country with it right now. I've been told by a few to drop a line in this thread for you. Here are some quick specs, I'll email you more later:

'04 TJ
37" MTRs
flipped and 4:1 low Dana 300
long arms
front 14" coilovers
rear 12" coilovers
10K winch
cage
front and rear anti-rocks

I'll get some pics and my info to you to see what you think

Rob

[Kodiak Dodge]

I wouldn't call my rig a rock crawler because I haven't wheeled on many rocks. I don't really go looking for rocks and when I have wheeled on rocks its usually to get to some other types of terrain. I wheel to go experience different places and go hunting and fishing for the most part. I don't really have a favorite type of terrain. I think the best trails have a mixture of everything. I think it is a better test of how well I have put my rig together.
As far as the mag goes I guess I could have some of the stats that could make it in the mag but I would feel like a sell out claiming to be something that I am not "A Rock Crawler".
'97 Dodge Ram
Cepek Long Arms/ Home Brew Shackle flip
Custom tube bumpers 9K Warn
Custom Dodge "Alaskan Half Doors"
ARB, Detroit 4.56 R&P
Atlas II 3.8:1
39.5" Iroks
Built Trany w/ Low Stall TC
Custom Dents and scratches

Future Mods:
Ford D60/ Dodge D70 5.13 ARB/Spool
Flat bed w/ integrated rollcage
PSC Hydraulic assist steering
41" Irok Radials

[holeski]

Yeah as full size trucks go this is one bad @$$ rig that works well all around. Something I would love to see a wright up on.

oh guys and remember this..............bottem of page
http://www.holeproofindustries.com/holeproofNews.htm

Get a photo of your rig printed in a major publication, with a Holeproof Industries decal visible, and win a $50 gift certificate. Get a photo with decal and a mention of us in print, and win a $150 gift certificate.

[Kodiak Dodge]

I think your Jeep would be more suited for this magazine Eric. I have read about this mag on Pirate. They sound like they cater to the Pirate4x4 crowd. Nothing against Pirate I've gotten some great tech off the site but I can't stand how biased that site is toward Rock Crawling being the only wheeling that counts.

[LowNSlowNeon]

If Kodiak's Dodge isn't beastly enough.. then I really dont think anything we got is.. :(

[XFactor]

If Kodiak's Dodge isn't beastly enough.. then I really dont think anything we got is.. :(

Hey I am working on it:D

[holeski]

Has anyone heard anything about this guy sending stuff out?

[XFactor]

I gave him my address for him to mail stuff to. Have not received yet.

[holeski]

Same here. I gave it to them both on there web site and ours.

[LowNSlowNeon]

Hey I am working on it:D

Well, I was gonna say xfactor too.. (for real)

:allrighty:

[AZRedRockJK]

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It's a shame when restrictions are posed for being considered for a mag. When Jp rode along with us down here in CO, they told folks their rigs couldn't be featured if they had open diffs. I think they should be more open-minded. Not everyone can afford to have huge rubber and Currie built axles. Some folks use theirs as daily drivers and not as trailer queens.

Sorry, couldn't resist Tim. If you guys can look past the 35" minimum tire size, I have two Jeeps that I think would look good in a mag. On 33's though.

.

[AK20]

To clarify, his requirments are for feature article rigs...any rig can be sumitted for readers rigs...

[naturalbornmudder]

I am working on the lil'T...soon I will qualify. I think between mine and Kevin's, we are in a tie for who has the most homebrew parts on their rigs.

[AlaskaToy]

I can't believe so many feelings are hurt over the prereqs for CRAWL mag. If you want a pic of your rig on 33s on a news stand, pick another mag. jeez.

[AZRedRockJK]

I can't believe so many feelings are hurt over the prereqs for CRAWL mag. If you want a pic of your rig on 33s on a news stand, pick another mag. jeez.

Most mags have the same prereqs... not hurt. Just feel any rig should be able to prove itself first before being cut automatically. Kinda like the visual portion of the smog inspection up there in AK. You're turned away without even getting the sniffer up the pipe.

You don't away need big rubber and lockers to go the same places. Ha! AJ, remember past discussions? ;)

.

[mousee]

without even getting the sniffer up the pipe.

Sicko! :laugh:

[michaeljr5]

Most mags have the same prereqs... not hurt. Just feel any rig should be able to prove itself first before being cut automatically. Kinda like the visual portion of the smog inspection up there in AK. You're turned away without even getting the sniffer up the pipe.

You don't away need big rubber and lockers to go the same places. Ha! AJ, remember past discussions? ;)

.

He said big rubber...

[TJVigilante]

Magnum....

[mousee]

Sicko's :laugh:

[holeski]

Crawl Magazine
Holeproof Industries now has a few issues of Crawl Magazine.
We have the March/April 2006 in and a few November/December issues let.
Haven’t seen the mag come check it out $5.00 a copy.


So here is the deal.
I had asked them to send me a few issues to see if any one around here would buy them and today I get a box full of them with a letter that says I owe some money. So come check out the mag see if you like it and I’ll hook you up. $5.00 a copy or I’ll set you up with a year’s subscription for $20.00.

[holeski]

Wow, Man this is the porn of offroad mags. I just flipped though a few of the issues I was sent and I am putting my subscription. Crawl isn’t like the corporate crap Prim Media puts out. This is real world wheeling. High definition photos, better color and less BS.