JPFreek Field Reporter submitted story, by Amir Louka [Editor's note: We thought this take by a first-time Jeep driver was a riot. Remember, we were all there once! Amir's story won our Field Reporter contest for April and will receive a $50 gift card from ExtremeTerrain.com for the Jeep he's certain to buy now.] I always prefer the window seat. … [Read more...]
Cheap Cherokee Build Series: Wheels and Tires
Follow along as Michael Finch, a Suspension Specialist at 4Wheel Drive Hardware, builds this Cheap Cherokee project with all the preventive maintenance required and a number of choice, but economical, upgrades. Once complete, his teenage daughter will be able to drive to school and dance practice in something reliable, inexpensive and safe — and … [Read more...]
New Sway-A-Way Double Bypass Shock for Lifted JKs
Jeep JK owners who want to get the most out of their vehicles will be interested in Sway-A-Way’s new 2.5 inch high performance double bypass shock. The 2.5 inch diameter shock gives you both high-speed control and low speed comfort. Utilizing military grade components and race bred technology, Sway-A-Way has developed a position sensitive, external … [Read more...]
ExtremeTerrain Mammoth Boulder Wheel Giveaway
ExtremeTerrain is giving away a set of five Mammoth Boulder Wheels for your Wrangler! Mammoth Boulder Wheels feature: Aggressive five-spoke styling Hub-centric design One-piece aluminum construction Lifetime limited warranty The wheels come in two different styles and three different colors, so there’s a combination to … [Read more...]
Latest JPFreek Field Reporter Winner!
This time around, we were so taken with the photo that Kyle McCarty sent of his LJ in the snow that we had to give him the win for the next Field Reporter Program award! Kyle will receive a $50 gift card from ExtremeTerrain to help him take his LJ to the next level and hopefully send in more awesome photos like this! Congrats Kyle! Thanks … [Read more...]
GenRight Off Road 25 Gallon JK Fuel Tank
GenRight Off Road has developed a 25 gallon gas tank for the JK. Adding less than 2” of additional overhang from their 20 gallon version, they were able to achieve 5 more gallons of fuel storage, making this tank perfect for longer trails or full weekend trips. This is the New 25 Gallon GenRight Crawler™ Gas Tank to fit a Jeep JK (2007+). The … [Read more...]
Rugged Ridge Exo-Top for Jeep JK Wrangler
This is an interesting concept, an externally secured soft top that works with an integrated roof rack. Sunrider-like feature and the ability to go into a full bikini top setup in addition to the fully deployed top. JPFreek will see what we can do to bring you a full review of the Exo-Top. First-Of-Its-Kind Design Combines Utility of Roof Rack … [Read more...]
Concept Jeeps at EJS First-Hand
Beneath a rocky spire in the desert north of Moab, Jeep willingly handed over the keys of all of their concept Jeeps for 2015 to JPFreek. This job is so tough sometimes... Full coverage to come as we get through 1000+ photos and videos and in our Easter Jeep Safari Special Issue, but here’s some photos and initial driving impressions to whet your … [Read more...]
Project LJPFreek goes to EJS 2015
Our running story on taking Project LJPFreek from Michigan to Moab for Easter Jeep Safari 2015 — 1500 miles to the biggest Jeep party in the world! Specs on where we started: '05 LJ with 88k miles GR8TOPS Safari Cab hard top 4.5" total lift 315/75 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs Stock drivetrain What we've added: Magnum Powers … [Read more...]