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.
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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.
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 […]
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SLRC – My Experience As A New Competitor
Before SLRC I doubted I would ever have the opportunity to get into competitive rock crawling.
Posted inPerformance
Power Adders – Turbo or Supercharged Wrangler?
Unlike the CJ, YJ, and even the TJ swapping the motor in the new JK/JL platforms isn’t as simple or cheap as it used to be. Supercharging and turbocharging offer similar performance to a V8 for less money.
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Stop Making Fun Of Other Peoples Vehicle Accessories
Light bars, 24-inch rims, gaudy paint colors, lowered 4WD vehicles, and other trends make some enthusiasts angry. I don’t understand why, they aren’t trying to make you buy the same parts and they don’t have the same goal that you have for your vehicle.
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The Best Series No One Talks About – SST
Robbie Gordon has been a polarizing personality in every series he’s ever competed in. Brash, honest, and unapologetic about his racing style Robbie has won in almost every series he’s competed. His Stadium Super Trucks series is arguably his most amazing accomplishment and possibly the greatest show on 4-wheels.
Posted inSuspension
On-Road Review Skyjacker Gladiator Lift
After 5 months and a few thousand miles, it’s time to share how the Skyjacker 2.5″ lift has performed on our Gladiator. (Part Number GB251PBLT)
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Bronco Turns 55 – Ford Releases 5 Concept Bronco Tributes
Show season is normally kicking off for fall events. With everything canceled at this time it’s nice to still get a preview of what the manufacturer’s were planning. Check out these 5 concept Bronco’s from Ford.
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Overland Nirvana – Jeep Gladiator Farout Concept
Like many events, the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, was canceled this year for the well being and safety of participants. Fortunately for Jeep fans, the cancellation happened after Jeep finished prepping a batch of off-road concepts.
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NHTSA Faces Inspector General Audit
Like the title says the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority faces an audit to find out what it’s been doing. This is predicated on the death rate per year for vehicle accidents that has not fallen over the last decade.
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Choosing A Lift For Your Jeep Wrangler JL
One of the most common questions asked on the internet is “What lift should I get for my Wrangler?”. I am going to attempt to answer this question in this article. I want you to know upfront that there is not a one size fits all answer to this question
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Do You Wheel On Your Own Property?
I have never been a fan of going to most off-road parks. There are a few that are much more than just rock-crawling that I enjoy in neighboring states but I have always wanted enough property to be able to wheel my Jeep in my backyard.
Posted inPress Releases
Buy 4 Eligible Yokohama Tires Get 2021 Spartan Race Entry
SANTA ANA, CA – (August 3, 2020) – The race is on for 2021! Yokohama Tire is giving out free Spartan Race entries to consumers who purchase four eligible tires from now through September 30. The entries – up to a $190 value – are for one Elite, Age Group, morning or afternoon Sprint, Super […]
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SLRC – We Competed And Lost But Had A Great Time
Street Legal Rock Crawling is a blast. The courses were way more difficult than I expected for a street-legal class. The people were great and we will definitely do it again.
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Street Legal Rock Crawling Series
Looking for something to do? Maybe you want to get into a competitive environment but don’t want to spend big bucks on full race cars. Maybe you want to go off-road under a little pressure and you don’t want to trail park. Whatever the reason it sounds like you are looking for the Street Legal […]
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With The V8 Wrangler A Possibility – Will You Buy One?
The V8 Wrangler may be an upcoming model. What will it take to get us to buy one? What would it take to get you to buy one?
Posted inExterior Upgrades - From the Mall to Moab
Review – Jeeps Needs EZ Plate 3.0
Recently we modified the front of our JL so we could tow it behind an RV. In doing so we found that our electrical connection and emergency braking system interfered with the Stealth license plate bracket we had previously installed.
Posted inPerformance
Unleashing The Power Within – PCM Tuning
June 17th, 2020 we unlocked the PCM in our Jeep Wrangler JL. Since then we have made some changes to the tune trying to unlock more performance. This is our first update in that progress.
Posted inNews from the Automotive World
The Ford Bronco Is Back – Is It What We Hoped For?
Ford Motor Company unveiled the all-new Bronco platform recently and it has definitely generated a ton of press. Is it what you hoped for? Is it better than expected? Will you buy one? Let’s discuss it!