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Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs Rubicon 392: Hybrid Efficiency or V8 Power for Off-Roading?

Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs. the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392It’s early morning at the trailhead. One Jeep rolls in almost silent—the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, creeping up in electric mode like it’s stalking the trail. A few minutes later, the calm gets shattered by the deep rumble of a V8—the Rubicon 392 [...]
Technical & Info

P-Metric Tire Sizes – P-Metric to Inches Conversion Chart

Offroaders.com Guide to P-Metric Tire Sizes, Conversion Chart and Tire Terminology – P-Metric to InchesChoosing the right mud tire can completely change how your truck or Jeep performs on the trail, in deep mud, or even on the highway. But before you spend money on new tires, you need to [...]
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 to rest or check out some spectacular scenery or just break for lunch. After hours [...]
Jeep JL Rubicon Projects

Installing Rusty’s Front Track Bar Mount Brace on a JL Wrangler

Back in October of 2018, FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the parent company of the Jeep brand) announced a massive recall on about 18,000 new Jeep JL Wrangler to inspect and repair bad welds on a supercritical part of the steering system, a mount that secures the track bar to the [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

5 great, inexpensive 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 world. So many parts in [...]
Technical & Info

Differential Gear Ratio to Tire Size Guide

This page is a Differential Gear Ratio Chart for comparing tire size to axle gear ratio and the combined effect on power and fuel economy.About this Engine RPM / Tire Size chart:The following chart of Tire sizes and axle gear ratios are meant to give a general idea of the relationship [...]
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 the Winch Maintenance article at [...]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

Great Jeeps aren’t bought, they’re built – Project Rubicon X

Photo Caption: This is my 2014 Rubicon X as it rolls right now. Time for Change… There’s an old saying that goes: Great Jeeps aren’t bought, they’re built. Evidence of this can be found at any Jeep event. Events like the All Breeds Jeep Show , the Bantam Heritage Jeep Festival or a Sunday [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Best thing since Super Glue

Super Glue has its roots in World War II (1939-1945). Scientists at Eastman Kodak were searching for a way to design better gun sights and stumbled upon the infuriating chemical concoction known as cyanoacrylates. Infuriating because when they tried it they found the chemicals stuck to everything! But then after slipping [...]
Driving & Recovery Techniques

ATV Winching Techniques And Safety – How to Winch an ATV

How to Use Your Winch – ATV and Recovery Winch Safety and TechniquesBy Jesse TaylorLearning how to winch out is an important off-road skill. If you’re a hardcore off-road enthusiast, no doubt you’re going to get stuck once in awhile. If you’ve got an ATV or recovery winch and know [...]
Driving & Recovery Techniques

How do I use a Recovery Strap?

The right recovery straps and how to use them can make the difference if you can pull your vehicle out safely or if you have to wait on a tow truck. A high-quality strap without hooks attached to it is the strap you want to use for getting a vehicle [...]
Driving & Recovery Techniques

Guide To Gearing Up For Offroad

From Basic Equipment to Well Equipped. The following links take you down to Checklists below.The Basic ListSafety and SurvivalBeyond the Basic Offroad ChecklistVehicle Recovery ItemsTools ChecklistVersatile ItemsFor the VehicleFor the Serious OffroaderBasic Camping / Extended Stay List 25 Tips to do before going OffroadBasic TipsAlways travel in groups of 2 or [...]
Technical & Info

Tire Terminology – Lots of Information about Tires

Offroaders.com Guide to Tire Terminology. Whether you are sizing up your next Mud Tire or buying new tires for your trailer, a guide to understanding the terms used in the tire industry will help you make an educated decision. This guide defines commonly used tire terms including tread and construction [...]
Technical & Info

Tire Tech 101: Wheel Terminology

Offroaders.com Guide to Wheel Terminology. This guide helps you understand the most commonly used terms related to wheels including wheel construction, wheel measurements, sizing, and spacing. Offset: The distance from the centerline of the wheel to the face of the mounting surface of the wheel that contacts the hub.Negative offset: Indicates [...]
Driving & Recovery Techniques

Winter Off-Road and On-Road Driving Tips, Techniques & Planning

On and Off Road Driving Tips GENERAL PRINCIPLES VEHICLE PREP AND MAINTENANCE ON-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OFF-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT GENERAL PRINCIPLES Even if you never take your 4×4 off-road, you’ll be glad you have it when the snow falls and the roads get slippery. The extra traction you [...]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

Smart Door Stops Review – Jeep JK Installation

If you’re a Jeep JK owner you know the technique. Sometimes when you open your door and you’re not getting out immediately, the foot goes down to hold the door out from coming back at you or you’re hooking it under the door to stop it from smacking onto the [...]
Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Project Jeep CJ-7 – A frame up Restoration and Buildup – Introduction

A Budgeted Jeep CJ-7 Rebuild from Concept to Conception by Ralph Hassel My evolution of thought… It all started with a humbling realization a number of years ago. My current vehicle, a 92 Toyota pickup 4×4, does great offroad in most situations. As far as what I have invested in the [...]
Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Skid Plate Protection For the Oil Pan!

This relatively simply oil pan modification, though it’s being done on Project CJ-7, can be installed on almost ANY 4×4 with an exposed oil pan. Though it may be a rare event to poke a hole in your oil pan, it can happen. At the very least it offers protection [...]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

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 is after years of wear [...]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

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 a single switch to control [...]

Get a Grip with this Floor Jack Mod

January 15, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips – Lifting a Vehicle and Protecting the contact surfaceWhen you are jacking up a vehicle with a hydraulic floor jack, sometimes you have to position the jack in odd […]

11th Annual All Breeds Jeep Show Presented by PA Jeeps

January 18, 2014

One of our favorite events of the year is the PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show. In it’s 11th year, the show proved to be bigger and better than ever with hundreds of Jeeps on […]

Tire Tech 101: Wheel Terminology

January 12, 2018

Offroaders.com Guide to Wheel Terminology. This guide helps you understand the most commonly used terms related to wheels including wheel construction, wheel measurements, sizing, and spacing. Offset: The distance from the centerline of the wheel to […]

10th Annual All Breed Jeep Show, York PA

January 12, 2014

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 […]

Maximus-3 Winch Mount Installation – Bumper Removal

November 22, 2016

Bumper Removal, Prep for Maximus-3 Winch Mount Installation In this article, we remove the factory Rubicon X bumper and prepare the frame for the Maximus-3 Winch Mount. Project Rubicon X is about to get a […]

Project Jeep Rubicon X

September 25, 2015

Project Build of a Rubicon X Unlimited There’s no denying that the Jeep Rubicon is one of the most capable production vehicles ever to roll off the assembly line. Powered by the 285-horsepower producing Pentastar […]

7th Annual All Breed Jeep Show in York – Presented PA Jeeps

January 11, 2014

Held in York PA this would be the 7th year of the All Breeds Jeep Show. This Jeep show / Jeep event is fast becoming the most popular Jeep Show and Shine in the […]

How do I use a Recovery Strap?

February 11, 2018

The right recovery straps and how to use them can make the difference if you can pull your vehicle out safely or if you have to wait on a tow truck. A high-quality strap without […]

Project CJ-7 gets Armored Custom U-Bolt Plates

June 23, 2017

Fabricating Custom U-Bolt Plates with Skid Protection for Project Jeep CJ-7 With the job of a Dana 44 axle swap to the project CJ-7 came the need for new u-bolt plates. Two things made stock u-bolt […]

Dana 44 Rear Axle Swapped onto a CJ-7 Frame

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

May 12, 2017

Continuing on from the front axle prep, the rear axle’s spring pad angle recorded and spring pads were removed. That was followed up by an inspection of differential and rear drum brakes to make sure [...]

AGR High Performance Pump Install

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

April 10, 2017

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 [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

CJ Flipping the Tie Rod & Drag Link

June 21, 2017

A Simple yet very effective method of protecting your tie rod from impact with rocks and things, is to raise the tie rod up. Raising the Drag link also reduces bump-steer, a side effect of [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Detroit Locker Install

April 21, 2017

Powertrax No-Slip Traction SystemInstallation … or so we thought… make that …Detroit Locker InstallationOccasionally you set out to do a project and things don’t always go as you planned. This was one of those such [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Jeep CJ-7 DYI Saginaw Gearbox Brace

March 31, 2017

Project Jeep CJ-7 – Fabrication of a Saginaw Gearbox BraceAn upgrade to the steering system to deal with the additional force applied by the new AGR Superbox 2 and AGR pump was a brace for the [...]

Winch Tech

Winch Terminology and Phrasing Often Used with Winches and Winching Techniques

Intended Usage of You WinchWinches can vary greatly. Some are designed for light duty, occasional use while others are designed for frequent, heavy use. When choosing a winch, look at how your winch will be [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Repairing Plastic Hinges

DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Coming UnhingedIs that old molded plastic tool box coming apart at the seams? Over time the hinge on the molded plastic type storage cases become weak and crack [...]
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

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

13th Annual All Breeds Jeep Show Presented by PA Jeeps

The PA Jeep All Breeds Jeep Show held annually in York PA is one of the largest Jeep show of it’s kind in the country. While attendance was down a bit this year, the show [...]
Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Jeep CJ Dana 44 Front Axle Swap

Project Jeep CJ-7 – Disassembling the Scout II Dana 44 Front Axle. After acquiring the Dana 44 axles I also picked up a Dana 30 narrow track front axle that was in great shape. The [...]
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 Shows

12th Annual All Breeds Jeep Show Presented by PA Jeeps

Jeeps … from stock to wild to rare came from all over, all up and down the east coast and Canada. This massive Jeep show was held the Saturday & Sunday of July 21, 22, [...]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

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 [...]
Technical & Info

Offroaders Guide to Gearing up for Offroad

Offroaders Guide to Gearing up for Offroad … From Basic Equipment to Well Equipped, the following links take you down to Checklists below. Whether you are packing for a day or a week, you want to [...]

Automotive Tools, Work Benches, Air Tools, Welding

March 2, 2017

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

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

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 […]