Nearly a year ago I swapped out my OEM door hinges for a set of SmittyBilt Stainless Steel Hinges. Even though I do have a lot of Smittybilt products on my Jeep…I’m really not a fan of their stuff. It really is…wait for it…ShittyBuilt.
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ARB Twin Compressor with M.O.R.E Under-Hood Mount Installation
Airing back up after a super fun adventure in the wild was always something I hated. Mainly because my DeWalk portable compressor sucked…and I was always the last one done airing up!
…but NO MORE!
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DeWalt Portable Compressor Vs. ARB Twin Compressor
When going on a trail-run airing down is an extremely common proceedure. So is airing back up. For the past couple seasons I’ve been using the DeWalt portable Air Compressor. With my Geolander MTs I tyically run 12 PSI on most runs; airing my 35s back up takes me nearly an hour.
I was always the last one done…it was embarassing…
…but NO MORE!
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Yukon Rear Axle-Shaft Upgrade & Park Brake Install
My stock axle shafts were in fine condition, with the exception of a very slow axle seal leak. Regardless, I wanted piece of mind out on the trails that Chromoly Axle-shafts give. So I installed a set of Yukon Gear 4340 Chromoly Axle-Shafts. While there I replaced my parking brake shoes and hardware.
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Teraflex Falcon 3.3 Skid Plates
Last year I installed a set of the Falcon 3.3 Adjustable Reservoir shocks. And I must say, to crazy little mormons build some KICKASS shocks! I do like the design of the reservoir because I don’t have to try to find a mounting point for them; and it is a more efficient reservoir design. However, in the rear, both the adjuster knob as well as the reservoir hang quite low and are very exposed to rock and debris damage.
Fortunately, TeraFlex makes a skid-plate specifically designed for use on JKs.
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Tip: The MOST Controversial Mod Done to my Jeep So Far…
Checkout a video that is sure to spark outrage!
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Tip: Winter Water Crossings
I’ve gone on a few off-road trips lately and I noticed a lot of people struggling to do a proper water crossing in the winter. Here is a quick tutorial for you novice wheelers out there!
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Ruby Falls (Part II) – An Overlanding Adventure
Last winter I joined a large group with a common goal: To get to Ruby Falls. We failed to achieve our goal. To say I was diaspointed was an understatement. To go all that way, and to battle as hard as we did only to barely make it to the half-way point was a bitter pill to swallow.
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GAIA GPS – The Perfect Overlanding APP?
For a few years now, I have been using GAIA GPS for my overlanding adventrures. It’s time for a high-level review; is it the perfect companion for your overlanding adventures?
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Airing Down Your Tires – Why, When & How?
Ever wonder when to air your tires down? How much? Why do we even do this; and is it always a good thing?
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