Mark Han

Factory brakes weren’t designed for 9,000-pound adventure vans. Wilwood Engineering’s AERO-DM Direct Mount Brake Kits address a critical safety concern for the 2022–2024 Sprinter 2500 AWD owners with larger rotors, multi-piston calipers, and improved thermal capacity—delivering the stopping power and control fully equipped builds require. Why Sprinter 2500 AWD Vans Need Upgraded Brakes The modern camper van has evolved well beyond its commercial roots.

After losing their primary race car to fire at King of the Hammers, Kaden Wells and Emma Cornwell returned to off-road competition in a former stock-class UTV. What followed was a masterclass in Baja desert racing: late-night course scouting, calculated line choices, and 281 miles of relentless pushing across Baja California that ended with a PRO UTV Forced Induction class victory in their Bilstein Cam-Am Maverick R at the 2026 SCORE San Felipe 250.

Before SEMA 2025, we headed to California City to test KYB’s new 2000 Series 2.5-inch suspension on three Toyota rigs. The world’s largest shock manufacturer brings motorsports-proven technology to the overlanding truck market—but proper load tuning is essential for optimal performance. KYB’s test vehicles: Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner being driven on fire road in Mojave Desert behind Jawbone Canyon in CA.