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Project Jeep JK Rubicon X

LED Lights Upgrade to Black Oak LED

If you’re like me and you’ve owned many offroad vehicles over the years, you’re probably equipped your latest offroader acquisition with hand-me-downs from the previous generation 4×4’s. For me I’m either trying to save money or make use of something removed from the trade-in. The problem [...]
Project Jeep JK Rubicon X

Black Oak LED Light Pods Install & Review

Installation of the Black Oak LED Pods was pretty easy and straight forward thanks to the wiring harness Black Oak included with the light Pods. Each Pod comes with a complete wiring harness which included a built-in fuse, relay, & switch. In our install we wanted [...]
Project Jeep CJ-7

Project Jeep CJ-7

A number of years ago, I got the Jeep bug. I even know when and where I was when the bug hit me. I preparing to build something for the offroad, maybe a Toyota FJ-40 or an early Toyota pickup with a solid front axle, maybe [...]
Readers Rigs

Mike Cool’s 450hp NOS Injected 1950 CJ3A

Mike Cool from Piketon Ohio sends in pictures of his sweet 1950 CJ3A. Mike has this to say about his CJ3A project.The Jeep had a rough life for some 8 years wheeling the local 4×4 haunts of southern Ohio and it was looking pretty rough [...]
Technical & Info

How does a Locker Work? The Locking Differential Explained:

A locking differential or locker is a variation on the standard automotive differential. A locking differential provides increased traction compared to a standard, or “open” differential by disallowing wheel speed differentiation between two wheels on the same axle under certain conditions.A locking differential is designed [...]
Technical & Info

Causes of an Overheating Engine

Top Twelve Things to Check When Diagnosing Overheating Problems … plus 4 more Bonus Tips! RADIATOR CAP, WATER/COOLANT LEVEL, RADIATOR HOSE, THERMOSTAT, FAN BELTS, WATER PUMP, FAN CLUTCH, FAN SHROUD …. read more below… 1. RADIATOR CAP:The cooling system of an engine is designed as [...]
Winch Tech

Winch Tech – Choosing a Winch that’s Right for You

Purchasing a winch can be a daunting task especially if you are on a budget. Considering the job of a winch, which is to recover your vehicle when you are sometimes miles for civilization, you must make an educated decision as to which winch [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Top 5 Cheap, Practical Upgrades for your Jeep JK

Whether you’re into Jeeps or not, you have to admit the Jeep brand has generated one heck of an aftermarket over the past few decades. Almost any Jeep part or accessory imaginable has been (or will be) produced and sold to die-hard Jeep fans around the [...]
Winch Tech

Parts of a Winch Explained – Motor Types, Gear Types, Electrical

When you look at fundamental differences in common electric winches, a few important components and design characteristics stand out. Of the differences in common winches, the motor and the gear train are the top two design differences that will determine the quality and stamina for [...]
Winch Tech

Winch Troubleshooting

The following page lists many common problems encountered with 12 volt 4×4 and ATV winches that are used in off-road recovery situations. With each condition several possible causes are listed along with possible solutions to get your winch working again. Also be sure to check out [...]

Stinky Ass Acres Willys Rat Rod

July 2, 2014 0

There’s a dark corner of the automotive car buff world that isn’t into shiny, polished, built to the hilt projects. These select, very interesting personalities are instead into those extremely unique, history vehicles that show […]

Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival 2014

June 16, 2014 0

There are Jeep shows and then there are serious Jeep shows. Or rather a Jeep Festival in the case of the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. In only it’s 4th year, this event marks a tribute […]

Butler Jeep Invasion 2014

June 20, 2014 0

What would a town with a population just under 14,ooo do when they can rightfully say, “We are the birthplace of the Jeep”? Hold a massive Jeep Invasion of course! Butler Pennsylvania, located just north of Pittsburgh in […]

All Breeds Jeep Show presented by PA Jeeps

17th Annual All Breeds PA Jeep Show in York PA presented by PA Jeeps

February 26, 2014 0

17th Annual All Breeds Jeep Show was held on July 21 & 22, 2012 at the York Fairgrounds in York, PA. A Jeep Exclusive Show-n-Shine / Trail Readiness Event with over 90 Trophies Awarded, and […]

Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival 2015

June 21, 2015 0

The fifth annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival was one for the record books with record attendance, record vendor turnout, record numbers of Jeeps in every event and even an official Guinness World Record for the […]

Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival 2014

June 6, 2014 1

The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, held this year in Butler PA June 13th, 14th and 15th is a celebration of the birth and history of one of the world’s most popular and well known vehicles […]

Extremely Useful Backup LED Light Installed & Reviewed

by Offroaders Staff in Project Jeep JK Rubicon X 1

Allow me to shed some light. A lot of decisions are based on past experience. This install starts with one of those experiences from probably 15+ years ago. That night on the trails was overcast, [...]

GrabBars Grab Handles Review for the Jeep JK Front and Rear

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March 17, 2014 0

If you’re looking for a high quality, super strong grab handles for your JK that will not require you to cut, drill or hack into your JK’s interior then take a look at the GraBars [...]

You’ll be amazed at this Mini WWII Willys Military Jeep Go Cart with matching Bantam Trailer

Dusty Trails Blog

January 1, 2017 9

Mini WWII 1/3 Scale Willys JeepA few nights ago as I pondered the idea of converting my aging riding Lawn mover into a mowerless Jeep lawn tractor, stumbled upon what has to be the most [...]

Trailer & Towing

Trailer Wiring Diagrams

The following page contains information about trailer to vehicle wiring diagrams including: 7 Wire Trailer Circuit, 6 Wire Trailer Circuit, 4 Wire Trailer Circuit and other trailer wiring diagrams. 7 Wire Circuit Trailer Wiring Diagram 6 Wire Circuit Trailer [...]
Jeep Shows

20th Annual All Breeds Jeep Show Photos

On the next three pages you’ll find hundreds of photos from the 2015 All Breeds Jeep Show! The All Breeds Jeep Show, presented by PA Jeeps and held July 18 & 19th 2015 was bigger and [...]
Jeep Shows

10th Annual All Breed Jeep Show, York PA

Possibly one of the largest Jeep Shows in the world, the PA Jeeps – All Breed Jeep Show has held its 10th annual event on July 23 & 24 of 2005 at the York [...]
Technical & Info

Installing LED Lights in your Vehicle

Using the Light Emitting Diode otherwise know as the LED in your vehicle LED lights are fast becoming the light source of choice in many applications. There are good reasons for this. LED lights consume about 10th [...]
Project Jeep CJ-7

AGR High Performance Pump Install

Project Jeep CJ-7 Installation:AGR Saginaw Power Steering Gear AGR High Performance PumpThis documentation is meant to assist you in your installation and provide a few recommendations. Be sure to READ and FOLLOW the manufacturer’s installation [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

25 Dollar Sunroof

DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Looking for a Cheap alternative to installing a Sunroof? Try this on for size.You have to admit, a vehicle just looks better with a sunroof. Yet most vehicles [...]
Vendors

Toyota FJ Cruiser Parts and Accessories

This section categorizes many popular Toyota FJ Cruiser Parts and Accessories, and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Toyota FJ Cruiser Parts and Accessory related retailers. If you have a [...]
Project Jeep CJ-7

CJ Flipping Your Tie Rod & Drag Link

Project CJ-7Flipping your Tie Rod and Drag link A Simple yet very effective method of protecting your tie rod from impact with rocks and things, is to raise the tie rod up. Another side effect of [...]
Project Jeep JK Rubicon X

Black Oak LED Light Pods Install & Review

Installation of the Black Oak LED Pods was pretty easy and straight forward thanks to the wiring harness Black Oak included with the light Pods. Each Pod comes with a complete wiring harness which included a [...]
Industry News

Superwinch Unveils ROAM – An App for Winching

Superwinch ROAM – An App for Winching ROAM™ by Superwinch, an interactive smartphone application, heralds a new era in winching. The system provides not only full control but puts crucial winch data at the user’s [...]

Automotive Tools, Work Benches, Air Tools, Welding

March 2, 2017 0

This section categorizes Automotive Tools, Work Benches, Air Tools, Welding and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Automotive Tools, Work Benches, Air Tools and Welding related retailers. If you have […]

Navy Surplus Suppliers

March 2, 2017 0

This section categorizes many popular Navy Surplus Suppliers and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Navy Surplus Supplier related retailers. If you have a favorite vendor you think should […]

Automotive Computer Chips

March 2, 2017 0

This section categorizes many popular Automotive Computer Chips and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Automotive Computer Chips related retailers. If you have a favorite vendor you think should be […]

Winch Tech

Parts of a Winch Explained – Motor Types, Gear Types, Electrical

March 7, 2017 0

When you look at fundamental differences in common electric winches, a few important components and design characteristics stand out. Of the differences in common winches, the motor and the [...]
Vendors

Toyota FJ Cruiser Lift Kits

March 2, 2017 0

This section categorizes many popular Toyota FJ Cruiser Lift Kits and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Toyota FJ Cruiser Lift Kit related [...]
Project Jeep JK Rubicon X

Upgrading to the Maximus-3 JK Modular Tire Carrier Sport Package

February 15, 2016 0

Bigger is Better! Tire upgrades, it’s the most common modifications Jeep JK owners do and rightly so. New tires and rims can completely change the look and offroad performance [...]
Vendors

Onboard Welders, Automotive Welders, 12 Volt Welders

March 1, 2017 0

This section categorizes many popular Onboard Welders, Automotive Welders, 12 Volt Welders and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Onboard Welders, Automotive Welders [...]
Vendors

Winches, Winch Accessories

March 2, 2017 0

This section categorizes many popular Winches, Winch Accessories and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Winches and Winch Accessories related retailers. If you [...]
Vendors

Drive Train, Axles, Transmissions, Transfer Cases, Parts

March 1, 2017 0

This section categorizes many popular Drive Train, Axle, Transmission, Transfer Case, Parts and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Drive Train, Axle, Transmission, [...]
Technical & Info

What’s Octane???

February 23, 2016 0

There’s always a lot of confusion regarding octane, octane-boosters and how they work. Typical misconceptions are evident in blank-statements like:“Higher octane fuels burn slower, thus their higher octane number” [...]
Dusty Trails Blog

Virginia Beach Beast Monster Truck Resurrection

August 8, 2016 0

Way back in the 1980’s when I just got my license, I was all into the offroad scene, especially the car crushing monster trucks that would make their rounds [...]
Vendors

Performance Racing Parts Dealers

March 2, 2017 0

This section categorizes Performance Racing Parts Dealers and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Performance Racing Parts Dealers and related retailers. If you have [...]

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