Two weeks back we rolled into Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area in Gilmer, TX to do some wheeling with North Texas Jeep Club. We've been putting the Jeep through different scenarios to determine what type of driving and level of off-roading we want to do with it. At this point I have to admit my pride...
Off-Roading in Big Bend National Park
If you have a high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle, Big Bend's primitive dirt roads provide many opportunities to get off the beaten path and explore the remote corners of this park. Some of these roads traverse bedrock and washes, making them extremely rough. A slow speed is mandatory for safe passage. Be prepared with plenty of water,...
Types of Lift Kits for Jeeps and other Trucks
Whether you're looking to lift your Jeep to fit larger tires, for better off-road performance or to simply give it a more aggressive look, we have just the right kit for you. With a wide selection from simple poly spacer lift kits all the way up to complete suspension systems with all new control arms,...
Replacing the Spark Plugs and Wires on Our Jeep Wrangler
What Happened? While moving around our Jeep checking for mechanical issues we discovered a problem with the spark plug wires. We wanted to pull a plug and check the burn on a cylinder. Ray tried to pull the boot off and it ripped. When the boot ripped the wire came out of the boot as...
Changing the Type of Lift on our Jeep Wrangler
The Decision to Change Our Jeep Lift As we adventure forth on our adventures in the Jeep we decided it was time to change the type of lift that is currently on our Jeep. When we purchased the Jeep it had a spacer lift on it. This is also sometimes referred to as a budget...
Jeep Wrangler Transfer Case Fluid Change
Transfer Case Fluid Change As we stated in a video a couple of weeks back there were going to be maintenance and repairs necessary to our Jeep. Last week I posted about having to repair leaks coming from the oil pan and critical collar. Once we repaired that issue we began maintenance on the...
Jeep Wrangler Oil Pan Seal and Critical Collar Gasket Replacement
Since purchasing our Jeep Wrangler we have taken a couple of short drives. We kept our trips short because we wanted to find any issues that might begin to show from driving it. The Jeep is used with 137K miles and even though it had a certified CarFax report you never really know how well...
Jeep Night At Gas Monkey Bar and Grill
Our first jeep event since buying our jeep, Woohoo! Well, before I get too deep into the event I should mention that we found out about the event weeks before we had even bought our Jeep. I saw it posted by The North Texas Jeep club and mentioned it to Scott. Scott laughed and said...
We Bought Our New Mudbug Adventures Jeep
Last night we took the plunge and bought our Jeep for Mudbug Adventures. We bought a 2008 Jeep Wrangler X. We decided the easiest way to share all the details was in a video. You'll also find more information below the video. The plan had been to buy closer towards the end of the year...
Dallas Texas Truck & Jeep Fest 2019
Yesterday Scott and I went to our first Jeep type event. It was the Dallas Truck & Jeep Fest put on by 4WP. It showcased products like custom trucks and Jeeps, product demonstrations, factory direct pricing on truck and Jeep accessories and parts along with hourly giveaways. One of my favorite parts was that the...