One of the first modifications I made to our 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (try saying that 5 times fast) was the AEV Rear Bumper and Tire Carrier. The combination of a frame mounted tire carrier that integrated with the tailgate and also supported a 10 gallon fuel tank, shovel holder, and a slew of other accessories made it the perfect setup for a long range travel … [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...]
Ten Tips for Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter Travel
With a potential winter storm right around the corner, we thought this would be a good time for us to share our ten tips for preparing your vehicle for winter travel. It doesn't take much effort to prep your vehicle for the worst mother nature can throw at us, but if you start after there is already a foot of white stuff on the ground, well you're already screwed. Now before … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Overland Gear – Tool Bag Review
All tool bags are not made equal, and the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Tool Bag leaves the rest of the competition in the dust. If you've spent any time off road or you're a Land Rover owner, you've probably dealt with your fair share of breakdowns in the field. Luckily, you've also probably prepared ahead by packing a tool bag or renewing your AAA membership. Previously … [Read more...]
Ten Summer Camping Essentials
Now that the summer camping season is in full swing, here are our top ten summer camping essentials that will ensure you don't become "that guy" on your next trip. 10. Saw/Axe/Chainsaw There are 2 things everyone expects when they go on a camping trip, the first thing is a fire, the second is s'mores (that's probably just my wife, but her expectations become mine very … [Read more...]
