It is no secret that I love big, aggressive off-road tires. I would put mud terrains on my wife’s Nissan Leaf if she would let me. So when I first saw the Mickey Thompson Baja Pro XS tires, I was beyond excited to try them out. I purchased a set of 38×13.50-17LT tires and spent…
It probably comes as no surprise to anyone who has had a project vehicle, but this rebuild did not go as expected. I continued to discover hidden damage, and any hope of getting an SxS on a budget went out the window. If you take a look at the cost breakdown below, you’ll see the…
This is one of the most aggressive tires on the market, and if you have these on your vehicle, you can expect a lot of compliments and questions from strangers at gas stations and in parking lots. This is a 4-ply construction, load range D tire that is D.O.T. certified for light/occasional highway use. If…
I purchased a totaled side by side (SxS) from an auction and I am going to walk your through all the costs from the initial purchase to the final safety inspection. At this end of this I hope everyone can learn from my logical fallacies and hands-on experience to decide if this is an endeavor…
After decades of use the seats in my TJ are a little worn out. A couple hours of driving leave me feeling like I tried to break a wild stallion. Albeit a very slow wild stallion. It was definitely time for some new and preferably more comfortable seats.
If you have a modified vehicle, you will inevitably be asked what you’ve done to it. For some this can be an exhaustive list depending on just how far into the details you are willing to go.
I think everyone enjoys having an organized wrench drawer, but it is not always easy to achieve. For a long time, I struggled to find a wrench holder that could accommodate all my mismatched wrench sets and work well with my drawer dimensions. That changed when I came across ToolBox Widget Inc, they offer a…
If you are like me, then you appreciate a well-organized toolbox. ToolGrid by Mantis is one of the best organization systems I have found on the market.
The story of the evolution of my Jeep is long and unfinished. Like most it started with a small project and then slowly spun out of control. This article will discuss what led me to purchase my TJ, as well as the timeline and decisions behind major upgrades.
After destroying quite a few parts during my first season of competition in the Street Legal Rock Crawling series (SLRC) I realized I may not always be able to drive my Jeep home safely. I don’t have the money or space for a trailer so I rent a trailer to haul my Jeep to competitions.
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.
It’s a common issue in 1997-2006 Wranglers to find that water has pooled on your passenger floor boards after a heavy rain. The good news is it’s a simple fix resolved by clearing out the drain under your cowl. Be aware that this guide is specifically for when you find water accumulation after inclement weather….
Carhartt is a US based apparel company that is best known for its durable workwear. When I discovered Carhartt produced seat covers I ordered a set for my work truck and was pleased to find they were built to the same standard as their outer wear.
After we finished up our last JL winch install, we lost our stock license plate location. The two things we were looking for in a mounting bracket was that it didn’t require us to drill additional holes or make us remove our hawse fairlead. This search led us to Maximus-3 JL Stealth Front License Plate…
If driving around with a crooked steering wheel is bothering you then I’m here to let you know it’s an easy fix. With just a few basic tools and a few minutes of effort, anyone can do this. To be clear this adjustment won’t have any impact on your alignment, it will simply help you…
You’ve lifted your vehicle and you’re not sure if you need a longer driveshaft. It makes sense that when you raise the height of your vehicle, the distance from the transfer case to the axle increases so the length of your driveshaft may need to increase as well. When considering that a driveshaft can cost…
Your fan isn’t often a part you think about when you’re looking for bolt-on performance parts, in fact it rarely comes to mind at all until you have a cooling or space/fitment issue. Recently though I had the opportunity to test a Jeep Wrangler before and after replacing the stock mechanical fan with an electric…
After successfully making a name for themselves in the hardcore off-road market with their bias ply line of tires, Pit Bull tires released a line of radials. They boasted these new radial tires would provide the same extreme grip while also featuring improved rideability and on-road characteristics. Over the last six months, we set out…
Tires are without a doubt one of the biggest factors when it comes to off-road performance. In a world where there are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of available “performance” parts for every vehicle, few things have as direct an impact when it comes to getting your rig through obstacles.
There are a million reasons you should want to know how to rebuild a driveshaft. Maybe you’ve been driving around and it sounds like there’s a nest of angry birds chirping from beneath your vehicle, maybe you’ve started noticing a vibration from the driveline, or maybe you even pulled an old, nasty driveshaft from a…