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.
The Street Legal Rock Crawling League (SLRC) is an entry-level, off-road competition series. SLRC allows drivers to test themselves and their vehicles on challenging rock-crawling courses. 2021 was the second season for SLRC and I had as much fun as I did the first season.
Battery terminals are not something you often think about until they leave you stranded somewhere. Battery terminals serve the essential function for any vehicle, without a proper electrical connection nothing works.
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.
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.
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.
Before SLRC I doubted I would ever have the opportunity to get into competitive rock crawling.
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.
If you take you Jeep offroad then hitting your differential is inevitable. It is the lowest point on your vehicle and is often the source of getting stuck on an obstacle.
Protecting our lower control arm mounts is something most of us don’t think about, or at least it’s something that I rarely thought about.
Keeping personal valuables safe in your vehicle is a common concern for most people, but it is especially difficult to achieve in the offroad community. Some of us have soft tops, some of us have no tops, and some of us don’t even have doors; all of which leave our vehicles increasingly vulnerable to theft.
Delrin is essentially a type of high strength plastic that is starting to replace some metal components such as door hinge bushings (I may use the words bushing, liner, and sleeve interchangeably) due to its low-friction and high-wear resistant properties. If your door hinges are squeaking, corroded, rusty, or sticking, then you may want to…
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.
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 Installation is simple as seen in the video…
We first reviewed the Warn ZEON 10-S Platinum winch back in 2015. We thought highly of the ZEON series of winches then, and we still do now. So in one of our latest builds we got a good deal on a Warn ZEON 10-S from On Point Off-Road and found an opportunity to do a…
