Sometimes simple is the best answer to making a meal. There are 3 ingredients in today’s recipe and a ton of flavor.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Initial Impressions of the Jeep Gladiator – Truck Enough?
If you follow 4WAAM on social media you already know I purchased a Jeep Gladiator. Colloquially known as the JT the plan with the all-new Gladiator is to see if it is truck enough, and also to see if it’s still Jeep enough. Let’s compare Gladiator models for a moment. The JT isn’t as varied […]
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Review – JCR JL Classic Rock Sliders
In 2016 we reviewed a set of JCR Crusader Sliders for the Jeep JK. The Crusader sliders were notable for integrated pod lights and Hi-Lift jack points. Now we’ve decided to look at a more simplistic design with JCR’s Classic Rock Sliders on a JL Unlimited. Installation https://youtu.be/tSUeLeD2oos Installation is simple as seen in the […]
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Campfire Recipes – Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
I love chicken noodle soup. I don’t know many people that don’t have a fond memory of some kind of soup, and chicken noodle is usually somewhere at the top. (Tomato is pretty high for many people, I am not a fan.) Today’s Crack Chicken Noodle soup recipe is a step above the average. Tons […]
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Make Your Jeep Moan – Hooker Blackheart Exhaust
Adding performance to a Jeep Wrangler is a series of tiny steps. Each upgrade adds a small amount of positive gain until eventually, you meet your goal. Adding the Hooker Blackheart exhaust is a perfect example of small gains with other benefits. (This kit fits both 2 and 4 door JL Wranglers.) Hooker Blackheart Performance […]
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Tesla Cybertruck – What We Think
You may have noticed that Tesla announced the Cybertruck last week. It is the only vehicle that could have stolen the spotlight from the controversial Mustang Mach-E. After ruminating on the design and proposed function for a few days here is what I think. Cybertruck Design – Exterior It is impossible to ignore the exterior […]
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Something Different – Away Luggage Review
As a writer and photographer, I often have to travel. A few weeks ago, I had an unfortunate incident. After suffering through a sleepless night, and finding out my room was infested with fleas, I discovered I needed a new suitcase. I don’t give a lot of thought to suitcases. In my mind, they are […]
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Campfire Recipes – Campfire Nachos Version 2
Today’s recipe is courtesy of FreshOffTheGrid.com. We have done campfire nachos before and this is another wonderful take on the recipe. That’s the best part of cooking, everything can be made in multiple ways. Ingredients for Campfire Nachos 1 tablespoon neutral flavored oil½ lb tortilla chips1 (7.75 oz) can El Pato hot tomato sauce, or equivalent1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained1 large avocado, cubed4-5 green […]
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Interesting New Products for the JL and JT
I was perusing the interwebs the other day and came across a few new parts that I found pretty interesting. Some are retro, some are new tech, and others are just cool. CJ Retro Alloy Wheels Source: Quadratec It’s 2019 and finally, someone introduced a retro-style wagon wheel like the factory CJ Jeeps made from […]
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On-Road Review: Yokohama X-AT
If you need an all-around tire that gets excellent traction on 90% of the surfaces on and off-road you cannot beat an all-terrain tire. One of the latest offerings from Yokohama is the new Geolandar X-AT. Geolandar X-AT Dry Traction and Road Noise The X-AT is quiet, comfortable, with excellent traction on dry surfaces. The […]