Work continues on the build for my Africa bound JK Unlimited Rubicon, with Ron at Northwest Diesel Offroad getting closer to wrapping up the diesel conversion. The adapter required us to move the crank trigger wheel to the front of the engine - this is so the Jeep PCM will know the engine is running. I had to make it legit with a … [Read more...]
Africa Jeep JK Wrangler Build Progress 2
The build of my Africa-bound JK Rubicon is really coming along, with progress in a lot of different areas. The engine bay of the JK was never designed for an inline 6, so we're short on length, one of the biggest challenges of this conversion. We've had to move the radiator forward a couple of inches, and changed over to the fan and shroud from … [Read more...]
New Fabtech Jeep Site
Fabtech Motorsports launched a new Jeep blog for everything they do in the Jeep category. Product reviews, updates, videos from events and more will be featured as they grow the site with more Jeep-specific goodness. Check out the new Fabtech Jeep blog here: https://fabtechjeep.wordpress.com/ … [Read more...]
Alloy USA New D44 X-Joint for Rubicon JKs
Check out this new U-joint option for folks looking to beef up the front axles on their Rubicon JKs and JKUs from Alloy USA. Lots of earlier JKs are coming up on or already passed the age where U-joint replacement is a good preventive maintenance step to ensure you don't have issues on the trail. ----- Direct, Heavy Duty Replacement for OE … [Read more...]
Superchips New TrailDash2
A new version of the already slick TrailDash is now available with a larger screen and a ton of customization options. Superchips' release: ---- PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY AT ITS SLEEKEST Bigger and better. In addition to the new slim case design, we also upgraded to a 5" full-color display making our gauges the sleekest in the industry. We didn't … [Read more...]
Bowless Soft Top for JKs from Rugged Ridge
The Rugged Ridge Bowless Soft Top options for 2007-2016 JKs completely eliminate the bulky factory soft top frame by allowing a snug fit over the factory roll bar for a more aerodynamic “fastback” look, while effectively providing an air-tight enclosure. This is accomplished while retaining the stock door surrounds and tailgate bar. The design also … [Read more...]
Five Buck JK Wrangler Raffle
Cal4Wheel pulls off another winning raffle Jeep Isn't it worth $5 for a chance at a fully-loaded, trail-ready JKU crammed with all of the best gear that the industry has to offer? Check out this raffle from CAFWDA, proceeds go to keeping our public lands open for off-roading, so it's a great cause to boot. ----- If you think traversing the … [Read more...]
JPFreek Adventure Magazine – New Issue
Our newest JPFreek Adventure Magazine issue is live! The Oldest Known Jeep - the Pygmy -An Insane Diesel J20 - the Ultimate Tow Rig -JKs Desert Racing across Morocco -Building a Diesel JKU to Circumnavigate Africa -Wheeling the Axial Racing SCX10 R/C Wrangler -Project LJPFreek: suspension, skidder, exhaust -Coverage of JPTrex 2015 with … [Read more...]
Africa Jeep JK Wrangler Build – Phase 1
After dreaming and planning for literally years, I have started the build on my Africa Jeep 2007 JK Unlimited Rubicon to travel around Africa for two years, focusing on the interior “camper.” I removed the back seat and all rear carpet and trim, then installed sound and heat insulation on the entire tub. To finish the floor I glued in a sheet of … [Read more...]