Area BFE…sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie with flashbacks of Roswell, New Mexico and its “alien” reputation. Not even remotely close to Roswell, this 320-acre privately owned area is just south of Jeeping Mecca…Moab, Utah. While the land may be “private,” it is open for public access for anyone who wants to enjoy one of its many … [Read more...]
Jeep EcoSpedition in Libya
In the Spring we decided to organize an expedition in true “Go Anywhere, Do Anything” Jeep-style, intending to demonstrate how this adagio still holds in our modern society and to show that there are still places on this earth where you need a true 4x4 to get to. Special care is taken to do this with a lot of respect for nature and local people, … [Read more...]
A Day on Tour at Hi-Lift's Facility
We recently had the opportunity to tour the Hi-Lift factory in Bloomfield, Indiana. The Hi-lift jack company has been around for over 100 years and started out making jacks for the Model A cars. It has since evolved into one of the most recognized accessories seen in the off-highway aftermarket industry today. … [Read more...]
Brewing Coffee at Low-Impact Camp
Morning coffee simply will not be left behind just because I need to save the weight and space on a bike or in my Jeep. … [Read more...]
KC HiLites Mounting Brackets
Now where were those stainless KC Daylighters at in my garage? After I found my stash of lights, it was time to get to work on installing the new mounts. It took less than five minutes and they look snazzy on my brush guard. … [Read more...]
The Hunt for the Ultimate ZJ
The word “ultimate” is a pretty powerful word and a description that is subject to interpretation. The ultimate Grand Cherokee in this article will be the result of over a year of research and planning plus my 30 years experience owning and building Jeeps. … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Rubber for your Rig
My favorite letter gets reprinted about once a year in each of the 4WD magazines. The name changes, and the exact model Jeep varies, but the basic story is always the same. It sounds something like this: I’m a high school student with no money and I’m dreaming of putting 44” Swampers with a 12” lift on my uncle’s old 4 cylinder Willys. What is the … [Read more...]
Christmas Caravan for Kids
The 8th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Caravan for Kids event, hosted by the Colorado Association of 4WD Clubs and Mile-Hi Jeep Club, will be held this coming Saturday, December 4. … [Read more...]
Part CJ, Part TJ – 100% Cool!
A true Jeep hybrid! No, it doesn’t get 50mpg but it does turn heads at the speed of light and despite all of the awesome Jeeps at SEMA 2010, this was my absolute favorite. … [Read more...]