As I backed my trailer into my driveway, my wife came out asking what I was thinking. Actually, she wasn’t quite that ladylike as she was asking (more like a sailor, really), but that’s neither here nor there. The point is, I was backing in with a new Jeep (actually it was an old and rusty Jeep) and she really didn’t have the room (or any need) for … [Read more...]
Off-Road Slide & Winch Recovery
This three and a half minute video does a nice job of exhibiting four-wheeling and wet recovery techniques: … [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...]
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Group Dynamics in Sticky Situations
“Hellooooo! Can someone please tell me where my right tire is at?” I yelled, as my Jeep teeter-tottered on two wheels. … [Read more...]
A Legend Reborn: Jeep's All-New 2011 Grand Cherokee
“What is past is prologue” - William Shakespeare It was once said that “what is past is prologue” and if the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is any indication of this, the future of the Jeep brand looks to be a very bright one. … [Read more...]
Industry Insider Interview – Mark Allen, Chief Designer Jeep Brand
JPFreek Adventure Magazine recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Mark Allen, Jeep's Chief Designer who has been integral in the development and design of a number of Jeep vehicles including the Wrangler & Grand Cherokee. Below is what he shared with JPFreek: … [Read more...]