In our upcoming Winter issue, we review on the incredible new book "31 Days in the Darien" by Kevin Arnold. The book comprises the daily journal of Kevin's father Mike Arnold as he participated in the Expedicion de las Americas starting in November 1978. The Expedicion was an effort to drive Jeeps from the tip of South America to the Arctic … [Read more...]
Make-A-Wish Jeep TJ Project by ExtremeTerrain
JPFreek is proud to share how our friends at ExtremeTerrain went above and beyond to do a frame-off rebuild of a Jeep TJ for a deserving Jeeper through Make-A-Wish®. This is pure awesomeness right here... --- PAOLI, Pa. (May 12th, 2018) – For quite some time, Wrangler aftermarket parts company ExtremeTerrain (XT) has teamed up with … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Not to Worry About the Chinese Jeep Buyout
It sure makes a great headline, Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor Co. wants to buy Jeep! Run! The Chinese are coming! The sky is falling! Share the story across all your social media accounts! Enrage all your Jeep friends! While it's no secret that Jeep is the jewel in the FCA crown and there have been rumors floating around about potential … [Read more...]
ExtremeTerrain Clean Trail Program
ExtremeTerrain’s Clean Trail Program Funds Just Under $10,000 Trail Projects Working With Local 4x4 Clubs, The Clean Trail Program Helps To Protect Our Favorite Trails -- Get your own grant now! ExtremeTerrain’s Clean Trail Initiative Program is ramping up and is looking to improve the trails near you. The Clean Trail Program was founded by … [Read more...]
New Alloy USA Aluminum Differential Cover line
A new, heavy-duty differential cover line for Dana 30, 35 and 44 axles are available from Alloy USA to help keep your gear oil where it's supposed to be. Suwanee, Ga. – Alloy USA® announced the release of its new line of Aluminum Differential Covers for the Dana 30, 35 and 44 differentials. Each cover is designed to help protect … [Read more...]
Tip Top and Beyond
Last weekend my husband George and I went on a day trip with our 4x4 club, Offroad Passport, to Tip Top Mine near Phoenix, AZ. After checking out the mining sites and eating lunch, we decided rather than returning through the Table Mesa trail system, that we'd continue west to see if we could exit near Lake Pleasant. Our quest was … [Read more...]
Why be a Rebelle?
“Rebel = verb – to defy convention. Belle = noun – a beautiful woman. Rebelle = a beautiful woman who defies convention. by Julie Covert, driver for Team JPFreek - From the October edition of the Drummond Island Digest The Rebelle is a journey, undertaking, movement, adventure that is a culmination of my passion, and the passion I know resides … [Read more...]
1977 Gremlin Jeep
Can you IMAGINE the looks if you rolled up for your next trail ride in a GREMLIN Jeep? Yes, it needs to be swapped to 4WD, but we won't apologize for loving it. This thing is SCREAMING for a 4.0L. A 401 with built axles would be completely sick, but you could buy this right now and have it up and running in 4wd with a 4.0L and an adapted Dana … [Read more...]
New Jeep Junk
Here's a wrap-up of some of the newest Jeep parts to hit the market! MORE Roller Sun Shade for '07-'17 JKs Enjoy the sun without the worry! The roller shade retracts when you want to let the light in, then clips into place when you want to get some shade. Roller Shade Features: * Keep your seats cool when you hop into … [Read more...]