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It’s a common issue in 1997-2006 Wranglers to find that water has pooled on your passenger floor boards after a heavy rain. The good news is it’s a simple fix resolved by clearing out the drain under your cowl. Be aware that this guide is specifically for when you find water accumulation after inclement weather. […]
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Review – Carhartt Precision Fit Seat Covers
Carhartt is a US based apparel company that is best known for its durable workwear. When I discovered Carhartt produced seat covers I ordered a set for my work truck and was pleased to find they were built to the same standard as their outer wear.
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Reviewed – Audew Bluetooth Diagnostic Scanner
Technology marches on, your smartphone is better than computers from a few years ago, apps have replaced programs, and life is mostly better for it. In that category of mostly better, the advent of Bluetooth enabled diagnostic tools allows anyone with a smartphone to get detailed information about their vehicle.
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How To Spot a Max Tow Gladiator
It seems lately there are a lot of people unsure if they have a Max Tow package on their Gladiator. We’re here to help. (This article does have accurate information to identify the Max Tow version of the Gladiator. It is also very farcical in nature)
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We Are Going 100% Ad Free
Just a small announcement today. I have experimented with ads on the site several times. Sometimes successfully, sometimes not. I remove them each time because I hate what it does to the site layout, site speed, and reading experience.
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Throttle Programmers – Giving You More Control
Many people erroneously think that throttle programmers add power, or trick your pedal to thinking it is pressed further than it is to “cheat” the system. What they really do is much more complex yet singular in purpose.
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BFGoodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain On-Road Review
When I chose the KM3 as the next mud-terrain review I didn’t realize that we had never reviewed a BFGoodrich tire. I have owned several sets but had never put them to print. That changes today.
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Geometry Correction Brackets and Upgraded Control Arms?
This set up is not something I would have normally considered but I am in the unique position of upgrading from the factory control arms, and I already have geometry correction brackets installed.
Posted inTire Reviews
On-Road Review – Dick Cepek Extreme Country
Dick Cepek was an off-road legend, a member of the off-road motorsports hall of fame and he created one of the very first off-road industries. His very first product offered was a wider and more durable off-road tire that he had built for himself.
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Vintage Voltage – My New Favorite Car Show
I subscribe to the MotorTrend on demand service. I paid for the year subscription and for the most I am horribly disappointed in the lack of weekly content. Recently they debuted a new show that takes place in Wales and retrofits electric drivetrains into vintage cars.
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Steering Savior? Synergy Sector Shaft Brace
I find that the JL and JT platform is far superior to the older JK platform in all aspects except one. The steering on the new model is atrocious and it only gets worse after a lift and bigger tires.
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Rhodes – Dutch Oven Bacon Cheese Pull Aparts
Today’s recipe is a wonderful, warm, breakfast treat. Combining all the best breakfast ingredients and cooking with our trusty Dutch oven. (Recipe is a repost from rhodesbread.com.) Ingredients: They are super easy and delicious for breakfast, a snack, or as a side dish. This is what you will need: 14 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed but […]
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Yokohama Tire Introduces New Small SUV GEOLANDAR CV
Yokohama Tire has good news for drivers of crossovers, smaller SUVs and minivans who are looking for a tire with true all-season traction and handling
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Suspension Tech – TeraFlex Independent Rotation Bushings
There has always been a trade-off when using rubber bushings for dual-purpose off-road suspension. They offer excellent on-road driveability, vibration damping, and control.
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Inexpensive Replacement TPMS for Jeep Wrangler Owners
When buying new wheels it pays to have TPMS sensors. It wasn’t always affordable to get new ones.
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Easy Tech Tip – Eliminate Tail Gate Noise
My Wrangler makes plenty of squeaks, pops, bangs, and whirring sounds that any new one can really get on my nerves.
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Is the Gladiator a Sales Bust?
Sales of the new Jeep Gladiator are far below expectations. Why are Gladiator sales so far behind the mechanically similar Wrangler?
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Install and Setup – AEV ProCal SNAP
Pop quiz hotshot. What do you need to do after you put larger tires on your Jeep?
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The Gladiator Gets a Lift From Skyjacker!
When I was but a wee lad I had big dreams. I wanted a lifted truck on 33’s with a Skyjacker suspension under it.
Posted inExterior Upgrades - From the Mall to Moab
Install – Smittybilt Pivot HD JL Tire Carrier
A quick overview of the features and install of the Smittybilt HD Pivot tire carrier for the Jeep JL.