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Tech Tips January 26, 2021
Those of you that have followed ModernJeeper over the years know that we are continually making changes and evolving…to hopefully be a better service and resource for all of YOU! Getting through 2020 was a huge challenge for many of us…but hopefully last year will be soon forgotten! In... Read more
I’m Sure You Have Heard Of Unobtanium?
Product Reviews December 29, 2020
“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
Product Reviews December 3, 2020
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
Spare Parts: Death Valley & The Rubicon
Tech Tips October 31, 2020
Editor’s Note: A special addition from Tom Severin On my way to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, my vehicle just plain died as I bottomed out from the entrance ramp to I-15. I had just fueled up in Vegas. As I coasted to the shoulder, I contemplated... Read more
Tips on How To Buy A Used Jeep
Tech Tips October 19, 2020
When and if you decide to buy a new Jeep Wrangler, what do you look for? What do you try and avoid? According to Car and Driver, there is a short list of both: Look for: Post-2012 JK-generation Jeeps, which have the 285-hp 3.6-liter V-6, a five-speed automatic and... Read more
![[pics & podcast] 20k MileStar Patagonia X/T Tire Review](https://i0.wp.com/modernjeeper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Milestar-XT-13-scaled.jpg?resize=180%2C180&ssl=1)
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
Common Break Downs & How To Get Home!
Tech Tips September 22, 2020
Editor’s Note: Another fantastic article from our friend and contributor, Tom Severin. A student recently emailed asking for advice on how to perform certain repairs while off road. After responding, I realized that others could benefit from similar information. Handling breakdowns is one of the top fears expressed among... Read more
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[pics & vid] Mac’s JEEP Box Revisited – Not Just For JK’s?
Product Reviews September 21, 2020
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
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[pics & vid] Rockstar Install: Diabolical Inc. – Premium Jeep Security Enclosures
Product ReviewsTech Tips September 18, 2020
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
I bought my first brand new vehicle when I was in college nearly 30 years ago. In keeping with my family’s tradition of loyalty to the Jeep brand, it was a 1993 Jeep Wrangler YJ. Buying that rig at that point of my life was not the best decision.... Read more