I like taking the windows out and lowering the soft top on the Jeep. What I don’t like is having windows that look like they were cleaned with sandpaper. There is not a lot of space in a 2-door JL to store anything. Jeep made life even more difficult with the latest soft-top design. Don’t […]
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Anatomy Of A Build – 2 Door JL Rubicon Upgrades
So this is it, the first round of upgrades to the new Wrangler. I always try to test the very best and latest offerings for the off-road community. With that in mind here is what is going on the JL. The parts list! Ultimate Dana 44 front axle with 4.88 gear ratio – Stronger than […]
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Latest Project Vehicle – 2021 Wrangler Rubicon
Six years ago I was fortunate enough to purchase a brand new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. I bought almost exactly what I wanted. Firecracker Red, manual transmission, soft top, and because the price was right I also opted for the Hard Rock package. That package came with leather, steel bumpers front and rear, a vented hood, […]
Posted inTire Reviews
Final Review TeraFlex Nomad Wheels
When a product review comes to an end I usually have one of two thoughts about it. The more common feeling is that I am ready to move on to something else. That’s the nature of this business. In the case of the TeraFlex Nomad wheel, it was the less common feeling of knowing I […]
Posted inInterior Upgrades
Reviewing PRP Seat Covers For The Jeep Gladiator
Seat covers to handle every adventure and look stylish while doing it. Do the PRP seat covers hit the target or miss the mark? What was I looking for? The Jeep Gladiator we have is a Sport S with a few nice options. It did come with the cloth seats and as the owner of […]
Posted inAll-Purpose
Did Bro Culture Invade Jeep Culture?
Carolina squat, big wheels and skinny tires, Bro Dozer pickup trucks, and Affliction branded clothing are all hallmarks of the basic bro life. I noticed a disturbing trend the other day as I drove around, these same characteristics seem to have worked their way into the Jeep life. The changes have been coming for awhile. […]
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Carvana – A Better Way To Sell A Car?
A couple of days ago I talked about the issues I had buying a used car. From hidden fees to misleading advertisements it’s a minefield. One bright spot in my recent adventures was dealing with Carvana. Trade in value is not a hard number. Don’t let anyone tell you that trade-in value is a hard […]
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Adventures In Used Car Buying
It has been a few years since the last time I purchased a used car from a dealer. It was never an experience I enjoyed and this latest adventure reminded me why. Hidden dealer fees. This trend was a new one for me. Several dealers local to me in Maryland list cars at reasonable prices. […]
Posted inGear for Adventure
Recovery Gear – JeepsNeeds SAM-U JL Edition
Ever needed to use your Hi-Lift Jack on your Jeep but couldn’t find a suitable lift point? Still, have plastic or factory steel bumpers? Let me show you the SAM-U from JeepsNeeds. Who is JeepsNeeds? In their own words: In order to have more products that are made in the U.S.A, we at JeepsNeeds.com directly invent and […]
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Snow Review – Dick Cepek Extreme Country
I know, two snow reviews so close together. Unfortunately snow was a rare occurrence the last two years and we had to maximize the weather we got. Fun factor and inclement weather traction. The Dick Capek Extreme Country tires have been a pleasant surprise. As an inexpensive tire, my expectations were low and my initial […]
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BFGoodrich KM3 – Snow Update
It’s hard to believe we have been running the BFGoodrich KM3 for almost a year. Thankfully we have been able to get some snow testing in 2021 and we can finally provide some more feedback on the tires performance. You can check out our initial review of the KM3 at the link “BFGoodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain […]
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Thoughts On The New Jeep’s For 2021
The three big announcements for 2021 are the Hemi Wrangler, the new Grand Cherokee L, and the return of the Wagoneer nameplate. Here is what we think of both of them. 2021 392-Hemi Wrangler It’s probably wrong to hope that the 392 Wrangler is a dud. Starting with the estimated 70K MSRP to the fact […]
Posted inPerformance
Review – B2 Fabrication Gladiator Exhaust
Choosing an exhaust for your vehicle can be exhausting! So many options for sound, materials, and routing a person can go crazy. Instead of making it easier, I am going to add another choice to the mix with a 3 pack of exhaust options from B2 Fabrication. Who are B2 Fabrication? B2 Fabrication is a […]
Posted inRecipes
Campfire Recipes – Butter Garlic Herb Steak
Is there anything better than steak and potatoes? How about steak and potatoes using a compound butter and cooked over fire! Ingredients 1 pound small red potatoes cut into fourths2 carrots sliced1 red bell pepper cubed1 green bell pepper cubed Garlic Herb Butter: 1/2 cup butter room temperature1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley4 garlic cloves minced1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper INSTRUCTIONS In a medium-sized bowl add the red potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and red […]
Posted inExterior Upgrades - From the Mall to Moab
Protecting Your Jeep – Undercloak by Metalcloak
There are a few sounds in the off-road world that always make you cringe. That telltale pop of a u-joint, the sound sheet metal makes when it crumples like a soda can and those loud bangs on the underside of your rig when you know you just damaged something really expensive. The Undercloak skid plate […]
Posted inGear for Adventure
Top Winch Recovery Kits of 2020
Going off-road often means getting stuck. There are entire catalogs of country music dedicated to getting stuck in your 4WD. Today’s list is going to focus on gear to get you unstuck. My personal recovery kit: My recovery kit varies based on where I am off-roading, but the core items that I always bring are […]
Posted inExterior Upgrades - From the Mall to Moab
Reviewing The Dynatrac JL Endurosport Bumper – Crash Tested
Bumpers have come a long way in the last few years. With the JK creating a major jump in total market size, accessories for the Wrangler went from just being plentiful to more advanced and modular designs. Dynatrac makes a bumper? Dynatrac has begun to diversify into other accessories for the Jeep market. They make […]
Posted inTechnology
The Struggle Of Replacing My 05/06 Wrangler PCM
2005 and 2006 Jeep TJs/LJs have a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) that is notorious for failing. Unfortunately, you will not find any OEM replacements which will leave you with three options: repair your unit, find a used unit pulled from another vehicle, or replace your unit with a refurbished one. A long trail of failures […]
Posted inAll-Purpose
Good News? Traffic May Never Return To Pre-Virus Levels
For anyone who had a moderate to long commute to work this is possibly the best news to come out of the worldwide virus response. This is not a commentary on the virus and we are not inviting a discussion of the worldwide response to the virus. This is a discussion of the impacts to […]
Posted inFrom the Racing World
SLRC – My Experience As A New Competitor
Before SLRC I doubted I would ever have the opportunity to get into competitive rock crawling. Even though I have always enjoyed off-roading and thrive on competition, it only took watching a few online videos and seeing the pictures in a few magazines to realize that I did not have a vehicle or the finances […]