Clara was my 2009 Rubicon Unlimited, with C-gussets and lower control arm skids on her factory Dana 44 axle housing. She was wearing a 2.5” Teraflex suspension and factory BFG KM1’s at the time of the incident described here. “Failure is instructive. The person who really thinks learns quite as much from his failures as from his … [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...]
Around Africa in a Diesel JKUR
Later this year I’m setting out in my ’07 Unlimited Rubicon to circumnavigate the entire African continent. I will explore roughly 30 African countries and cover 80,000 miles over the course of 2 years, plus or minus. Driving a Jeep Wrangler TJ 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina on the Pan-American Highway in 2007-09 taught me more than I … [Read more...]
Sedona: Barlow Style – Field Reporter
JPFreek Field Reporter submitted story, by Amir Louka [Editor's note: We thought this take by a first-time Jeep driver was a riot. Remember, we were all there once! Amir's story won our Field Reporter contest for April and will receive a $50 gift card from ExtremeTerrain.com for the Jeep he's certain to buy now.] I always prefer the window seat. … [Read more...]
ExtremeTerrain: Rubicon Trail Trip Giveaway
Want to go to the Rubicon Trail for free? You have until 3/31 to enter for your chance to win a dream Jeep trip! ExtremeTerrain is sending one lucky winner on a trip to the Rubicon Trail in California as a part of their Extreme Jeep Adventure giveaway. The winner and one friend will get to explore the iconic trail in a modified Jeep … [Read more...]
Unlimited JK Rubicon Project
JPFreek.com’s newest project has arrived! The 2012 Jeep JK Unlimited Rubicon was ordered with two tone tan leather interior, Automatic transmission, dual tops and Navigation. Having taken delivery of a Rubicon in late May, I have spent the last 1000 miles getting a feel for the new 3.6 Pentastar V6 power plant and 5 speed transmission. Also … [Read more...]
Catsailing with 'Ol Rubi
One summer day in 2002, a friend invited my wife and me to go sailing on her little Sunfish. The power of the wind and water was exhilarating, and we were hooked. Pitting our skills against nature and the technical aspects of a sailboat drew us into catamarans which are the ultimate adventure in small boat sailing. … [Read more...]
Tales of a Texas-Sized Jamboree
I’m often asked, “Why would you pay $265.00 per person, NOT PER JEEP, Per PERSON, to attend a Jeep Jamboree USA® event when you can wheel at thousands of other venues and events around the country for less money?” Thankfully, there are a few hundred thousand people, with combined memories from a number of successful Jeep Jamboree events going back … [Read more...]
Keys to Navigation
I’ve heard this hundreds of times: “I have a Safety GPS but I don’t know how to use it.” If you’re in the same position, perhaps I can help. For running Jeep trails and doing extended trips, GPS navigation can play an integral role to the success and satisfaction of your trip. … [Read more...]