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Virginia Beach Beast Monster Truck, circa 1987
Dusty Trails Blog

Virginia Beach Beast Monster Truck Resurrection

Dan Engles

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 from fairground to fairground. One year, […]

Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Gas Gauge Tip for the Unfamiliar or Forgetful

Dan Engles

Ever pull up to the gas pump and forget which side the gas cap is on?  This can happen especially in a rental car.  So how can you tell from inside the vehicle?  Did you […]

Dusty Trails Blog

Zombie Apocalypse Offroad Tank-Like Beastly War Machine

Dan Engles

        Sleeping in suspended animation somewhere in a little borough in Lancaster county in the state of Pennsylvania is a cross between a 19th Century Steam Shovel with caterpillar tracks and a World War […]

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12 Volt Wiring: Wire Gauge to Amps

Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Installed on Project Rubicon X: Maximus-3 Winch Mount, Bumper Hoop, Hook Anchors & D-Ring Loops

Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
Maximus-3 Winch Mount Installation

Maximus-3 Winch Mount Installation – Bumper Removal

Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

Review: Maximus-3 Classic Hoop, Winch Mount, D-Ring Loops, Hook Anchor & Light Brackets – Rubicon X/10A/Hard Rock

Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
Maximus-3 D-Ring Loops Install

D-Ring Loops Installed on Project Rubicon X

Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

Cheap Tricks

Top 5 Jeep JK Upgrades

5 great, inexpensive upgrades for your Jeep JK

Another Cool Use For Hard Drive Magnets

Hard Drive Magnets on Your Oil Filter

Best thing since Super Glue

How to dry out a wet smartphone the right way. No, not with rice.

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Jeep CJ-7 Dana 44 Axle Swap
Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Project CJ-7 Jeep Dana 44 Axle Swap

Project Jeep CJ-7 – Scout II Dana 44 Axles Swap onto a CJ-7 FrameFabricated Leaf Spring HangersFront Leaf Springs – Rear HangersMy choice of axles was factored by a few things.  First, I had no axles to […]

Trailer & Towing

Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches – For Those Big Loads

Fifth wheel trailer hitches are the strongest hitches that you can buy for your truck. They are commonly used to haul livestock trailers and RV’s. When looking at one, you will probably notice that they […]

Offroad Diving Techniques
Driving & Recovery Techniques

Common Offroad Driving Techniques

The following are some general offroad driving techniques that are used in all types of terrain. These general tips can help to improve your ability to navigate safely and efficiently.Safety & Hand PositionWhen driving off […]

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What is a Mud Terrain Tire?

by Ralph Hassel in Mud Tire Reviews

Mud Tires – MUD TIRES or MT are as you might have gathered from the name, designed to perform most specifically in the mud. But when you look at the tread design of many mud [...]
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Protected: 2021 Winch Guide

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Mopar 82215416AB Tailgate Table for 18-19 Jeep Wrangler JL
Jeep JL Rubicon Projects

Installation: Mopar Tailgate Table for 18-19 Jeep Wrangler JL

One of the cool things about a Jeep is that its a mobile platform for enjoying the great outdoors. On nearly every trail ride I’ve ever been on, there have been stops along the ride […]

Jeep JK for a Jeep JL
Jeep JL Rubicon Projects

Project Gossamer. Building a Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon

I knew it was time.  I had seen and heard enough.  That test drive in my good friend Mike’s brand spanking new 2018 JL Rubicon put me over the edge.  When I found out what […]

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Maximus-3 D-Ring Loops Install
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

D-Ring Loops Installed on Project Rubicon X

As we said in the intro, having D-Rings in addition to the factory hooks are definitely a big plus. Two additional closed loop attach points means that we have options. Whether we are pulling someone […]

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