Born from a need for a simple, portable vise the Trail D-Vise from Mac’s Custom Tie-Downs provides a secure work platform. Couple this with the relatively small size and weight and you have a great tool. The Trail D-Vise was designed to open far enough to repair U-joints but is small enough to be stored in a tool box or under a seat. The 17-pound … [Read more...]
Getting In Touch With Your Senses
Breathe deeply, close your eyes, and lean your head back. Let the stress flow from your body as a peaceful aura washes over you. Try to relax and get in touch with your senses. That doesn't sound like good advice for a Jeep driver...or does it? Actually, using your senses is a critical part of driving well. … [Read more...]
Jeep Diesel Engines
There's been a lot of discussion amongst Jeep enthusiasts for years about the viability of diesel engines in Jeep vehicles within the North American market. To further add fuel to the "fire," we thought we'd share a listing of the diesel engines currently offered by the Jeep brand outside of the United States. … [Read more...]
Autoanything Provides List of 5 Aftermarket Jeep Parts for Your Jeep Vehicle
Our friends at Autoanything.com are the newest sponsoring vendor of JPFreek Adventure Magazine and have prepared a list of five aftermarket Jeep parts to personalize your rig. Check out their listing below and click any of the links to take you to their site to pick-up the latest items for your Jeep vehicle. … [Read more...]
Outfitting Your Jeep Vehicle 101: Snorkels
Installing a snorkel on your Jeep vehicle can provide a number of benefits while traveling off-highway including better breathing for your air intake system and protection from high water crossings. … [Read more...]
A Girl and a Winch
During a temperate spring day on 8,600 acres of non-standard woods in Orange, Virginia, I learned about vehicle self-recovery. I had no idea I would learn so much and actually enjoy myself. A small group gathered around to get the day’s agenda from Garrett and J.B. of Overland Experts (OEX), an off-road and overland training company that offers … [Read more...]
Fuel Economy Tips
I’m not sure I remember how cheap gas used to be. I mean, as a little kid you don’t really think about it…not until you have to buy it yourself. Many, many years ago I wanted a dirt bike and I knew it required high octane (premium) gas. At 99 cents a gallon I pretty much decided I couldn’t afford a dirt bike. A buck a gallon gas…can you even … [Read more...]
Armadillo Industries Billet Mechanical Door Stops
One of the biggest frustrations I have when loading myself, or my gear, into my Jeep TJ is the door always closing on me, often times hitting me in the knees or in the back. So, when I came across the Mechanical Door Stops from Armadillo Industries, I thought I’d give them a chance to solve this minimal but frustrating problem. The investment made … [Read more...]
Tuffy Security Rear Half Console for Jeep TJ
here are a number of things I really like about Tuffy’s rear half-console for Jeep TJ and at the top of the list is comfort. Comfort in not only having a padded arm rest to set my arm while driving around town or in the backcountry, but also comfort in knowing the 16-gauge steel is strong and secure enough to protect any valuables I may have in my … [Read more...]