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In this guide, you’ll discover why aftermarket wheel offsets create dangerous play in your spare tire mount and how unabsorbed vibrations gradually fatigue your Jeep Wrangler's tailgate sheet metal. We'll break down why standard friction-fit bump stop extensions often fall short on rough trails and why stepping up to a mechanical fastener solution is worth the effort.

Goat Heads Suck! They are everywhere you cycle in Las Cruces. I thought the answer to my prayers was a $120.00 set of Vittoria Tire Liners. Great idea—until I tried installing them on my Lynskey’s Panaracer tires. What was supposed to be a quick upgrade quickly turned into a complete garage catastrophe, complete with mutilated rim tape, spewing latex sealant, and ruined wheels.

Getting fresh rubber on your rig is easily one of the most satisfying steps in any build, but doing it right takes more than just bolting up bigger wheels at the tire shop. I recently wrapped up step one of transforming my Willys Wrangler EcoDiesel into a trail-dominating machine by stepping up to Kenda Klever 35x10.5x17 tires mounted on heavy-duty Black Rock 997 Type 8 steel wheels.

When you’re deep in the backcountry, the last thing you want to find is that your tire iron doesn't fit your wheel. During my recent project—matching my Xventure trailer wheel upgrades to my Jeep Gladiator fleet—I discovered a safety issue that every Jeep owner needs to see.

Those heavy-duty tie rod ends from your fancy steering kit are usually way bigger than the stock stuff. If you try to slap your old OEM wheels back on, you might find them rubbing or even grinding against those new joints as soon as you turn the wheel. To make Jeep steel wheel fitment work, you’ll want to grab some wheels with at least 4.5 inches of backspacing. That’ll help push the tires out and give them some breathing room from the steering parts.

Without the safety feature, there is a risk of accidentally filling it with gasoline. If there are several drivers who refuel your vehicle,

First modification new Jeeps often get are larger tires. The second mod should be installing Jeep tailgate reinforcement to hold the larger

I picked up my Wrangler Ecodiesel back in early 2020, and I’ve just wrapped up outfitting it for some serious overlanding adventures. I’ve really focused on making it purpose-built, which means I’ve taken a good look at every part to ensure it’s all about utility and value—no extra weight or costs that aren’t needed. Fun fact: the factory version of the Wrangler Ecodiesel is already about 300 to 400 lbs heavier than the gas engine models. So, without any modifications, just