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 […]
Posted inAll-Purpose
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. Disadvantages of power adders versus a V8. One of the major concerns when using a power adder […]
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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. Some of the trends most hated on by “real off-road” people. […]
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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. A little history. The Stadium Super Trucks (SST), […]
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) Ride quality – basic dirt roads to highway. Jeeps inherently ride better and perform better on dirt. The Gladiator is no different. On the asphalt, the ride can be a […]
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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 Rule number 1 to buying […]
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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. Some of my reasons are professional. One of the […]
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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. Competition courses and basic rules. This isn’t a comprehensive list of rules or intended to represent an official rule book. For the event we […]
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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 […]