Our friends at Badlands Offroad Adventures have put together a nice series on winches and winching techniques. This is the first of a two-part series on the subject and is an extension to past discussions we've had on vehicle recovery. … [Read more...]
Installing a Warn 9.5Ti Winch on a Mopar Bumper
A to Z Winch Mount Plate
So you think you need a winch? Did someone tell you that it requires slapping on an aftermarket steel bumper too? … [Read more...]
A Grand Perspective
In 1993, Jeep released the first edition of the Grand Cherokee family of vehicles with its ZJ model. Coupling legendary Jeep off-highway capabilities with a smoother highway ride and a larger, more luxurious cabin interior than its brother (the Jeep Cherokee), the Grand Cherokee was a far more capable offering than the Ford Explorer released two … [Read more...]
Recommended Equipment for Overland Adventure
Below are suggestions for vehicle & personal gear while in the backcountry. This list is by no means complete, but they are the MINIMUM suggested items to consider when out on adventure. … [Read more...]
Trail Winching Techniques: Recovery For More Drastic Traction Failure Situations
Getting stuck is part of Jeeping. Not that you are trying to get stuck (although I know some people sure look like they are); sometimes it simply happens. Occasionally, your Jeeping takes you to places where safety requires an extra measure of security. … [Read more...]
Recovery Techniques for Traction Failure Situations, or simply, “Getting Unstuck”
My wife used to think I enjoyed getting us into “predicaments.” Why else would I drive a perfectly good Jeep into the mud and over the rocks? She must have married a special kind of idiot who would do something so foolish again and again. … [Read more...]