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Project Time! Adding Storage To Your Jeep Gladiator!
One thing that all Jeep owners have in common is the need to store and organize our “stuff”. While there are a bunch of aftermarket solutions to help us out…this can be a good thing and a bad thing, as options can be overwhelming. Another thing we all have... Read more
I’m Sure You Have Heard Of Unobtanium?
“Unobtanium” is what we call parts for our Jeeps that are one off (custom made)…or sooo expensive that us average folks can’t afford them…or simply to parts that are no longer available or manufactured. Every once in a while we find something that is perfect. Perfect, in the mindset... Read more
The BFG KO2, Tough Enough for Baja
Pretty crazy that an All-Terrain tire would or could withstand the punishment of being tested on the Baja 1000 race course. But that’s exactly what the folks at BFG did. They claim that the new tire has a 20% stronger sidewall than the previous version and should last 15%... Read more
[pics & podcast] 20k MileStar Patagonia X/T Tire Review
We have been running the Milestar Patagonia tires for a couple of years now…on all of our rigs. Those that have seen us around the country at Jeep shows and events know that we work our equipment pretty hard. When the 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 was new, we switched... Read more
[pics & vid] Mac’s JEEP Box Revisited – Not Just For JK’s?
Way back in April of 2019, we talked about Dad’s JKU (Link to the Story) along with installing Mac’s Jeep Box. The same company that makes the best tie downs in the industry also makes a great storage solution! The Mac’s Jeep Box is easily installed behind the rear... Read more
[pics & vid] Rockstar Install: Diabolical Inc. – Premium Jeep Security Enclosures
As Jeep owners, we all want to feel secure, especially when we have our tops off (our Jeeps!). There are many security options out there but we also like to maximize the space we have, fit more into that space, and keep thieves from taking our things. I found... Read more
[pics] Easy Light Transformation and Some Color Theory!
While most of us use the clear lenses that come with our off-road lights or are forced to choose the lens that comes with the light we purchased, Baja Designs enables us to change things very easily. My Jeep Wrangler LJ runs the BD XL Pro lights up on... Read more
Cleaning Underneath the Hood of your Jeep!
A happy Jeep, is a clean Jeep! Especially when it comes to keeping things clean underneath the hood! Yesterday I posted a couple of quick images as I cleaned underneath the hood of “Golden Spike”, my 2004 Jeep LJ. After sharing the pictures on Instagram, I had a ton... Read more
Updated! Corner Travel Index (CTI) – What’s That?
Corner Travel Index or CTI measures a vehicle’s maximum axle/wheel articulation at the four corners of the vehicle, often referred to as “flex”. The CTI is used in the off-roading industry to quantify the axle/wheel articulation in order to compare the performance potential of a wide variety of vehicles and vehicle builds.... Read more
A Look At Toyo’s New Open Country A/T III Tires!
Toyo pulled out all the stops designing their new Open Country A/T III. They had to, as there are many excellent all-terrain tire choices available today, including Toyo’s own Open Country A/T II. Compared to the outstanding Open Country A/T II, the Open Country A/T III incorporates advances in... Read more