JPFreek Field Reporter submitted story, by James “Bearded" Alumbaugh I can’t drive to Moab, don’t hit the Rubicon trail and I'm not going to make the King of Hammers. As much as I would love to visit these Jeep “dream destinations”, it's just not in the cards for me right now. However, I do manage to see some interesting locations that many do not … [Read more...]
EJS Concept Jeeps – First Look
Take a first look at this year's crop of seven Concept Jeeps for Easter Jeep Safari that could possibly boast the best concept ever in the Jeep Chief. Once again, Jeep will have Freeks drooling over the idea of eventually seeing something like these on the showroom floor and JPFreek will be at the media day at EJS to give you a first-hand look! … [Read more...]
ExtremeTerrain Giveaway – Regular to Rugged
ExtremeTerrain has partnered with Rugged Ridge for their latest giveaway: Regular to Rugged! The Rugged Ridge Prize Pack includes some awesome Jeep accessories with more than $500 in merchandise for your Wrangler! Get your entry in before March 31! Rugged Ridge 13.5’’ LED Light Bar Rugged Ridge Grab Handles Rugged Ridge Front Seat … [Read more...]
Jeep Concept Vehicles EJS – Sneak Peek
Take a first look at two of the Jeep concept vehicles for Easter Jeep Safari 2015. JPFreek will be bringing you coverage of EJS all week including the Jeep media event! We'll have our EJS special issue out in April with ALL of our coverage way before the print magazines, so be sure to watch for it! The Red Rock Responder sure looks like a pickup … [Read more...]
Jeep Renegade Hard Steel Concept
Now we're getting somewhere... say hello to the Jeep Renegade Hard Steel concept that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show this week. And yes, we know it's not a Wrangler, we know it's based on a Fiat platform, we know it had IFS/IRS we've long since gotten over those arguments, accepted reality and moved on to actually looking at the merits of what … [Read more...]
Cheap Cherokee Build Series: Rear Suspension
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...]
ExtremeTerrain: Rubicon Trail Trip Giveaway
Want to go to the Rubicon Trail for free? You have until 3/31 to enter for your chance to win a dream Jeep trip! ExtremeTerrain is sending one lucky winner on a trip to the Rubicon Trail in California as a part of their Extreme Jeep Adventure giveaway. The winner and one friend will get to explore the iconic trail in a modified Jeep … [Read more...]
ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2010+ Grand Cherokee 0-2″ Lift
Have a newer Grand Cherokee WK2 and want some altitude? ICON Vehicle Dynamics has announced the release of a 0-2” Suspension System for the 2010+ Jeep Grand Cherokee. As more and more modern SUV’s focus on creature comforts and styling, the Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) is a surprisingly capable vehicle that can easily serve double-duty as both a … [Read more...]
ARB LED Head Lamp
We just received an ARB LED Head Lamp and all we can say was, “WOW! This light is sweet!!” We use head lamps all the time, for camping, wrenching on our Jeeps and even for working around the house and this one, by far, is the best we have used. It uses a Cree five watt LED that has an adjustable focusing lens so you can vary the light output … [Read more...]