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DIY Overland Ruibcon on a Budget

April 28, 2018 by Dan Grec

The complete Rubicon setup

Do you want an overland Wrangler capable of global expeditions, but can't stomach the $120k price tag of the EarthRoamer XV-JP? Me too! Editor's note: our piece on the Earthroamer XV-JP for sale garnered a lot of attention. We wanted to bring a different perspective on building an overland-ready Jeep with Dan's rig. JPFreek will be riding along … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Featured, Jeep Adventure Tagged With: Africa, camping, DIY, DIY EarthRoamer, Global overland, Global Rubicon, jku, Overland, Overlanding, ursa minor

Recovery, Tools & Spares for 2 years in Africa

November 1, 2016 by Dan Grec

Voodoo Ropes kinetic recovery rope

Dan Grec gives us a round-up of the stuff that he felt necessary to have along for his trip around Africa: recovery equipment, tools and spare parts sufficient to live out of his camperized JKU for two years! Recovery Equipment Given that I'm driving through some of the most remote places on Earth, alone, with only one vehicle, recovery equipment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Featured, Freek Garage Tagged With: ARB 30' Recovery Strap, ARB Air Compressor, ARB Ultra Light Snatch Block, Factor 55 Flat Link, Hi-Lift Extreme 48" Jack, Long Handle Shovel, Maxtrax, OBDII Scan Tool, Torque Wrench, Voodoo Offroad Kinetic Rope, Warn Zeon 10-S

DIY Maxtrax on AEV Hi-Lift Mount

October 28, 2016 by Dan Grec

DIY Maxtrax on AEV Hi Lift / Pull Pall Accessory Mount

Carrying Maxtrax on a JK Wrangler can be a challenge. We need them to be easily accessible and outside so they don’t coat the interior in mud. Here’s how I mounted mine onto my AEV Rear Tire Carrier using the AEV Hi-Lift / Pull-Pal Mount. Essentially, they sit where the Pull-Pal would. NOTES: If you have a massive spare tire clearance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Featured, Freek Garage Tagged With: AEV Hi-Lift Mount, AEV Rear Tire Carrier, DIY, Hi-lift, Maxtrax

DIY 4×4 Drinking Water Tank, Pump, Filtration and Treatment

May 2, 2016 by Dan Grec

Straps made and fitted to tank, lined with foam weather sealing

Overland vehicles require a way to carry drinking water, preferably a minimum of 10 gallons, or more. Ideally, for International Overland Travel, they will also have a reliable way to filter and treat water to ensure purity and removal of bacteria when only water of questionable quality is available for refilling. I designed and built a custom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Freek Garage, Jeep Adventure Tagged With: 4x4, DIY, drinking water, Jeep, JK, water filtration, water tank, Wrangler

DIY Tailgate Table Utensil/Tool Organizer

April 12, 2016 by Dan Grec

The completed project, mounted to the Trailgator Tailgate Table

The Trailgater Tailgate Table is one of my favorite additions to my Jeep for camping. I use it for three meals a day, and sometimes even as a workbench. My cutlery and small tools have been floating around in Tupperware containers taking up the limited storage space I have in the Jeep. I wanted them to be very handy to the table, and I wanted to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Freek Garage, Jeep Adventure Tagged With: Cutlery Organizer, DIY, Jeep, JK, Tailgate Table Organizer, Trailgater, Wrangler

Tire Selection – BFG KO2 All-Terrain

April 7, 2016 by Dan Grec

Africa bound JK with BFgoodrich KO2 All-Terrain 34x10.5r17 tires

Wheel and tire choice to drive 80,000 miles around remote Africa is an extremely important decision. I expect to drive tens of thousands of miles on extremely rough terrain, and I expect to encounter basically every surface possible - from good highways to sand, mud, rocks, snow, rain and severely broken up paved roads with potholes, nails and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Freek Garage, Jeep Adventure Tagged With: 34x10.5r17, Africa, ARB Compressor, BFGoodrich, JK Wrangler, KO2, Mopar Winter Steel Wheels

DIY Jeep Wrangler JK Hood Lock Install

March 13, 2016 by Dan Grec

Rivet the hood lock in place

All Jeep Wranglers need a lock for the hood to stop prying fingers getting at the goodies in your engine bay. Bolt Locks make a lock specifically designed for the JK, and it uses your factory Jeep ignition key. It’s less than half the price of the official lock, so it’s an easy choice. The Bolt Lock is extremely sturdy and works really well, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Freek Garage, Jeep Adventure, Uncategorized Tagged With: Bolt Locks, DIY, Hood Lock, Jeep, JK, Wrangler

DIY Jeep Wrangler JK Isolated Dual Batteries

March 11, 2016 by Dan Grec

Dual Optima D31 batteries, Painless Performance Solenoid and Nemesis Industries Dual Battery Tray

Isolated dual batteries are a must in any Overland vehicle. The setup looks complicated and difficult in photos, though it’s actually very simple. Having two batteries means one can be used only to start the vehicle (let’s call this battery the “Engine Battery”) and the other can be used for all your electrical needs like a fridge, camp lights, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Freek Garage, Jeep Adventure Tagged With: Isolated Dual Batteries, Jeep, JK, Nemesis Industries JK Dual Battery Tray, Optima YellowTop D34, Painless Performance Dual Battery Kit, Wrangler

DIY Jeep Wrangler JK Breather Hose Extensions

November 18, 2015 by Dan Grec

Breather end, drivers side

Extending the breather hoses on the JK Wrangler is great insurance - I want my Jeep to be capable of deep water crossings without worrying about replacing all my fluids soon after. In remote Africa, that likely won't be an option. I'd much rather DIY it than buy an expensive kit, the below cost me under $30 and took about an hour. Things to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around Africa in a Jeep, Freek Garage Tagged With: Breather Hose, JK Wrangler

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