It's no secret that we here at DirtRoadTrip are suckers for sexy suspension systems with Remote Reservoirs and Internal Bypass shocks. I mean if you can't hang your shocks up on a wall in an industrial art exhibit, whats the point, right? Anyways, our latest suspension upgrade is no different. But it's really not about looks, it's all about performance (ok, mostly about … [Read more...]
A n00b’s Guide to Moab
Moab. A playground synonymous with Jeeps, drive shaft shattering trails, and endless rocky mesa’s. A bucket list destination for the dedicated off-road adventurer. Not really the place you would expect to find a group of college kids who have a collective experience of a few dual sport rides on trails and a motocross track day. Not to mention, we all had zero experience … [Read more...]
2017 Ford Raptor: Pushing the Envelope
Back in 2010, the first generation Ford Raptor came out of nowhere and instantly became an off-road icon with impressive performance credentials from the factory. While that original Raptor continues to be extremely popular, Ford has pushed the envelope even farther with the second generation 2017 Raptor, which is likely to go on sale in the fall of 2016. Based on what we know … [Read more...]
Left Foot Braking: why and when to use it
Unless you daily drive a cab-over dump truck, I doubt many of you reading DirtRoadTrip use your left foot to brake your vehicle. That doesn't mean that there isn't a time and place to do it. In off-road driving there are situations while navigating obstacles in 4-low where using left foot braking techniques can actually help you maintain better control of your acceleration, … [Read more...]
How To: Jeep XJ Crank Position Sensor
The CPS, Crank Position Sensor, is also called a CKS, Crank Sensor or CAS, Crank Angled Sensor to save it from getting confused with a Cam Position Sensor! No matter what people call it, it is still the same sensor. Its job is to tell the ECU the position of the crank in its rotation. Another function is that if the CPS detects no signal from the sensor but the ignition is … [Read more...]
