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“SAHARA” Gets a Metalcloak Tire Carrier and “Ditomic” Gas Tank Skid
After introducing their JK rear bumper and tire carrier, the engineers at Metalcloak turned their attention to the TJ Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited (LJ in popular vernacular). They wanted a clean bumper and tire carrier that could carry the spare low if wanted for low center of gravity (LCG)... Read more
Bolt Lock Announces Products for the 2018 JL Wrangler
MILWAUKEE – BOLT(r) Locks “One Key Lock Technology” lock products for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Renegade are now available. The durable and precision locks are made specifically for these popular Jeep models and work with Jeep’s center cut keys to offer convenient security. BOLT is offering... Read more
Metalcloak’s CTI Trailer Gets New Legs – Just in time for KOH
After 5 years on the road and over 4500 vehicles on and off MetalCloak’s Corner Travel Index (CTI) Trailer, is was time for some new legs (jacks) on the trailer. And with the #CTITour2018 underway including a first-ever stop at King of the Hammers as part of the BFGoodrich... Read more
Going Rugged with Interco’s SS-M16 – A Tire for All Seasons
tween·er ˈtwēnər/noun, US informal A thing considered to be between two other recognized categories or types For decades, tire companies have offered both mud-terrain and all-terrain tires. Lately, companies are offering what we like to call “tweener” tires – tires that feature tread designs that aren’t as radical as... Read more
AEV Borah DualSport Wheel – To beadlock or not, it’s your choice
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) needs no introduction. Known for innovative, quality products, Jeep and truck owners take notice when AEV introduces something new. The AEV Borah DualSport Wheel is worth noticing. Borah wheels can be run in three different configurations. They can be installed without rings for a simple,... Read more
Do You Maintain Your Shocks?
I think as “jeepers” we all love to keep our rigs in tip top shape…often including many not so common items in our maintenance schedule. And while changing the typical fluids and keeping the tires rotated are the most common items we address…how many of us include shock maintenance?... Read more
Control Arm Upgrade – For my Dodge Ram!
Living in a rural location definitely has its ups and downs…its positives and its negatives. I’ve been needing to install some MetalCloak control arms on the front of my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 for quite some time. Once I switched to a 35” tire, the rubbing on the rear... Read more
Dana Builder Axle Program
We all know that Dana makes good stuff… the stuff that is underneath our Jeeps…that enables us to go to incredible places and do incredible things.  Bruiser Conversions is another company that makes good stuff. They take awesome platforms and integrate even more incredible power solutions…like the unique JK Crew!... Read more
Off Road Navigation Introduction [video]
The Southern Four Wheel Drive Association has created some great videos! The Southern Four Drive Association is a non-profit organization of 4 wheel drive clubs and individual members in the southeastern United States. Formed in 1987 our association is dedicated to promoting four wheel drive recreation on both public... Read more
The Bestop Trektop Pro Hybrid Soft Top
We all know that running a hardtop full time on a Jeep Wrangler kind of defeats the experience of driving the most capable rig on and off the road. While the hard top provides a much more “solid” lid to protect you from the elements, a soft top option... Read more