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What Does a “YJL” Look Like?
This year Quadratec decided to do something unique! Having been in business for 30 years, they enlisted the help of Modern Jeeper and friend Greg Henderson of Unofficial Use Only for help in creating this creative combination. Quadratec’s boss and founder Ted Wentz once owned a ’89 YJ Sahara... Read more
MJ Destinations: Gold Bar Rim – Moab, Utah
Gold Bar Rim is a cliff rim that stands 1200 ft above highway 191’s path in Moab Canyon. The cliffs slope downward to the southwest, the rim has a 360 view. The trail is rated a 6 and is suggested that you have lockers front and rear as well... Read more
The Mint 400 in Primm, Nevada
After a full day of racing, it was the Jimco #41 car driven by Justin Lofton that took the overall win at the Mint 400 in Primm, Nevada today. Following an early multi-car accident that stopped the race for just over an hour, the racers got back on track... Read more
[pics & vid] Imagine If There Was A Place – Death Valley Trip One, Day Three!
Editor’s Note: We continue to look back at our Death Valley Adventure! We begin day three of our Adventure refreshed and ready after a great night sleep at the Briggs Cabin. In case you missed the second day of the trip, you can find it here: Day Two If you... Read more
[pics] [repost] Imagine If There Was A Place – Death Valley Trip One Day Two!
Editor’s Note: As we take a look back into Death Valley, we look forward to exploring even more on our next Adventure! After spending an amazing night at the Minietta Mine Site, waking up to a breathtaking sunrise followed by some coffee and breakfast, we decided to take a... Read more
[pics][Repost] Imagine If There Was A Place – Death Valley Trip One Day One!
Editor’s Note: Hopefully you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving Holiday! On this “Cyber Monday”, we continue to take a look back at our Death Valley Adventure as we continue to plan for the next one! Enjoy! After a night of cold temperatures, some rain and some snow…it was time to... Read more
[pics] [Repost] Death Valley – Imagine If There Was A Place…Intro
Editor’s Note: As we get closer to our next Death Valley Adventure, a recap from this year’s trip seemed appropriate. Words to describe Death Valley have been difficult for me. It is a place that is more diverse and amazing and beautiful than I could ever imagine. Literally, for... Read more
[pics] [Repost] So You Want To Be a Rockstar? Pt. 1
Editor’s Note: As Jessy prepares for Part 2, we thought it would be worthwhile to repost Part 1. When you chose your Jeep, did you just know it was yours? Did you have visions about sitting in the seat with the top off, wind blowing, music up loud, rolling... Read more
MJ Destinations: San Juan Mountains, Imogene Pass, Colorado
One of the Iconic Jeep Badge of Honor trails does not disappoint! My first time was breath taking riding as passenger to get a feel for the trail because everyone who knows me knows my fear of heights.  My first time was terrifying in spots…a lot of spots. But,... Read more
[pics] Turning a 2WD 2007 JKU Into The ScatPack JKU
When you’re out on the trail, sometimes you see a rig that has something different, that really stands out and you have to go check it out.  For me, this happened at my last outing at Hollister OHV where I came across a gray Jeep JK that said “hey... Read more