Jeep CJ-7 Projects
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Mud Tire Reviews
Tire Size Guide – Does it Hit or Fit?
The data below is derived from research, readers rigs, feedback by readers and from direct experience with vehicles we’ve owned over the years. Not all possible 4×4 vehicles are listed nor are all possible combinations. […]
Mud Tire Reviews
How To Choose the Right Mud Tire
★★★ No Nonsense breakdown on shopping for Mud Tires ★★★ All of the manufacturers want you to believe that they have THE best off-road tire on the market so they can get your business. So how […]
Dusty Trails Blog
Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Responder
Jeep show events are fantastic place to checkout some of the greatest one-of-a-kind ideas and innovations in offroad. Whether the ideas are home brewed modifications or corporate sponsored prototype designs, it’s one of the things that makes a Jeep […]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips
25 Essential Tips Before Venturing Offroad
Thinking about taking off on an off-road adventure? Whether you’re heading down an old logging trail or into the outback, preparation for the trip should start long before you set the navigation system to route you […]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
Warn 9500i Winch Installation on Maximus-3 Winch Mount
First and foremost, this page details some steps to get our Warn HS9500i to fit onto our Rubicon X. Most winches are not as large or as wide as the Warn HS9500i. Your best bet […]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips
Wiring Tips: Using Relays
Things to THINK about When Wiring Accessories…When wiring anything in your vehicle that draws heavy current such as high powered offroad lights or audio amplifiers, there are a few things to consider. Number one, make sure […]
Technical & Info
Deciphering the Age of a Tire using the Tire Identification Codes
So you’re thinking of buying that used set of tires at the swap meet but you have no idea how old they are. Or maybe you’re looking at a used vehicle with what appears to […]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips
Avoid the Exploding Clutch
DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Exploding Clutch – Why you should not coast down-hill with a disengaged clutch! Greetings: I wanted to share with you an experience of mine with an off-road vehicle recently. I […]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips
Connecting 2 Tow Straps
Sometimes one tow strap is not long enough to reach from the recovery vehicle to the stuck vehicle and it’s necessary to combine multiple tow straps into one long length. So how do you do […]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
Review: Maximus-3 JK Modular Tire Carrier Sport Package
[metaslider id=6973]Maximus-3 Build Package Thoughts and Analysis.When we lifted Project Rubicon X and installed a full set of 35″ Mickey Thompson MTZ P3’s we had to do something about accommodating the new 35″ spare tire. […]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects
Extremely Useful Backup LED Light Installed & Reviewed
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, […]
Dusty Trails Blog
Top Trails in America – Rubicon Trail
Rubicon Trail The Historic Rubicon Trail is a 22-mile long rock-crawling offroad adventure consisting of some of the most challenging and rugged 4-wheeling on the planet. Expect long, intense days traversing extremely difficult rocky terrain. The […]
Dusty Trails Blog
Jeep Family Tree
The family tree of Jeep is more complicated than you might think. With a history dating back to the beginning of World War II, many twists and turns have occurred during the evolution of the […]
Dusty Trails Blog
You’ll be amazed at this Mini WWII Willys Military Jeep Go Cart with matching Bantam Trailer
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 […]