Calling the cabin of the JK "cozy" would be an understatement and I'm always looking for new ways to mount accessories in the truck. Since the windshield is already pretty small as is, I wanted to avoid anything that mounted on top of the dash. With limited options, I took the advice of our own Jason Grogg and ordered a Carolina Metal Masters JK Grab Bar. The JK Grab Bar is … [Read more...]
JK Old Man Emu Spring Upgrade
Generally speaking, when you start modifying your rig all of the additional changes come with one major drawback, weight. Two years ago I installed an AEV 3.5" DualSport SC suspension in our 2014 JKU Rubicon, and while it's been a great suspension setup, the rear end of the Jeep was starting to show some major sagging after the first few weeks. Since I'm not a big fan of … [Read more...]
Toyota 130K Maintenance: tie rods, wheel bearing, spark plugs Oh My!
Take care of your truck and it'll take care of you. I recently wrote a 125K mile long term update on the 4Runner. I hardly consider that long in the tooth for a modern Toyota 4x4, but that doesn't mean that some maintenance items aren't going to come up from time to time. That time crept up on me quite quickly a couple of weeks ago when, immediately after a great day in … [Read more...]
Day Hike: Spy Rock in Montebello, VA
The best hikes are the ones that end at a local brewery. With mid-January cabin fever in full effect, my girlfriend, Katie and I were looking for any excuse to head west out of Richmond and get some fresh air. The plan was to get an early start and get a short hike in before spending the majority of the day hopping from brewery to brewery along Route 151 just outside of … [Read more...]
Inspiration: Some of our favorite Instagrammers
We admit it. We are probably just as attached/dependent on our phones as all the other millennials out there - but it doesn't mean that we can't use that attachment (and our love of Instagram) to get inspired for our own adventures, right? Maybe you already use the 'Gram or are just getting started - here's some great accounts to start … [Read more...]
