There are a lot of opinions on steering stabilizers. Some people swear they cure the dreaded death wobble, some don’t use one at all.
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Continued Front End Upgrades – Synergy Tie Rod
The continuing saga of our death wobble repair and replacement. I finally install the new tie-rod.
Posted inAll-Purpose
Has Jeep’s Rise in Popularity Killed the Jeep Wave?
Does more Jeeps on the road equal fewer Jeep waves? Hear our theory and then tell us yours.
Posted inNews from the Automotive World
Desert Rated – Hyperbole or high priced nothing burger?
Jeep announced a brand new version of its most popular vehicles. The all-new Desert Rated Mojave is an interesting blend of specifications and there is one feature I want on the Rubicon models.
Posted inPerformance
How Much Performance Was A Gear Swap Worth?
In the last article “Gear Swap – From Turtle to Faster Turtle” I broke down some of the “why” a gear swap makes sense.
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Campfire Recipes: Foil Packed Salmon
Catch it yourself or buy it from the store a fresh fish filet cooked over the fire is an excellent meal.
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Destination: Mountain View Cabin – West Virginia
I am convinced that West Virginia is my spiritual home.As soon as we cross that state line we both relax with a full-body sigh.
Posted inTire Reviews
Off-Road Review: Yokohama GEOLANDAR X-AT
One of the best all-around tires we have tested the Yokohama GEOLANDAR X-AT is more than just a jack of all trades.
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March Giveaway – Off-Road Only Hop-Stopper
Just like I promised we will give away 4 items this year. I am a little late announcing the first one but here it is. The Rules. In order to qualify to win you have to do three things. (Make sure your email matches so we get the correct winner.) Subscribe to 4WAAM. Use the […]
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Campfire Recipes – Salsa Chicken
Sometimes simple is the best answer to making a meal. There are 3 ingredients in today’s recipe and a ton of flavor.
Posted inGeneral Reviews
Gear Swap – From Turtle to Faster Turtle Speed
We swap our gear ratio from 4.10 to 4.88 to gain back lost acceleration and overall performance.
Posted inSuspension
Bad Part Replaced – Death Wobble Fixed!
If you read my article Dealing With Disappointment – Jeep Dealer Debacle, you already know all about their attempt to fix death wobble with a steering stabilizer. You also know they tried to diagnose the issue without looking at any parts or driving the Jeep. If you didn’t know all of that… you do now. […]
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FCA Debuts 4XE (Electric) Wrangler and More
Whether you want them or not electric vehicles from every manufacturer are coming. Jeep plans to off an electric version of every vehicle in its lineup by 2022. I’m not ready for electric everything. Call me a Luddite, call me old fashioned, but I like my gas-powered Jeep. Electric certainly has some nice advantages. Linear […]
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Farmers Are Turning Back The Technology Clock.
Modern farming is packed full of technology. Computer-controlled equipment, GPS guided harvesting, and cradle to grave automation help modern farmers be more productive. The downside to this is an ongoing fight with manufacturers over who owns the information. Farmers were not included when automotive enthusiasts fought to be able to repair and work on their […]
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Campfire Recipes – Black Bean Tacos
This recipe is from Brit+Co. It’s a vegetarian friendly black bean taco dish that’s full of flavor and easy to make over a campfire. (Images are from Brit+Co) Ingredients: Makes 6 2 1/2 cups cooked black beans2 teaspoons smoked paprika2 teaspoons chilli powder1/2 teaspoon ground cuminsaltblack pepper1 cup corn kernels1 cup grated cheddar cheese6 small […]
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New Years Wheeling Resolutions!
It’s a new decade and a new year, did you make any big New Years resolutions? Most of the time we make self-improvement resolutions, go to the gym, diet, spend more time with people. Most of these resolutions are made with the best intentions. They also are not any fun. Fun resolutions we can all […]
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Dealing With Disappointment – Jeep Dealer Debacle
Over the last couple of weeks, I have had to deal with Jeep dealers. My mission was to diagnose a steering wobble, replace the damaged part, and move on with my life. What actually happened. Diagnosing a steering wobble takes time, patience, and knowledge. It cannot be done without driving the vehicle, looking at the […]
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Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animals!
It’s cold, there isn’t any snow, and those new parts won’t install themselves. So tell us what you got under the tree for your Merry Jeepness.
Posted inSuspension
Sometimes Things Break – Don’t Blame Your Mechanic
Coincidences in life happen. The key to navigating these coincidences is to now always assume the worst. I am in the process of testing a new set of gears in the JL. The usually reliable Jeep decided to start the early stages of death wobble right after the gear swap was completed. Many people would […]
Posted inGeneral Reviews, Suspension
One Year With The TeraFlex ST3 Lift
It has been a little over a year since the initial install of the TeraFlex ST3 kit. When I first installed the kit it was still a prototype for the JL. A year later not much has changed in the production version. A big shout out to RnR Auto and Off-Road for help with the […]