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After pulling my hair out with indecision, I settled on a choice many folks call the "Pizza Cutter" size: the tall and skinny 255/85R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T. The general wisdom says bigger is better, but this narrow profile is engineered to be a premium extreme hybrid all-terrain tire with an E-rated sidewall that promised performance, longevity, and a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty. Now that we've clocked 5,000 hard miles, including an eye-opening stint at the Ouray

There are a lot of great covers out there, but today we’re talking about the Dana/Spicer Advantek Performance Front Differential Cover (Part #10044799). This part fits the Dana 44 M210 axles found on the Jeep Gladiator (JT) and the Jeep JL Wrangler. I chose the Dana/Spicer Differential Cover for a few simple reasons: it’s reasonably priced, and who knows your axle better than the guys who built it?

A hydraulic floor jack is an essential tool for any home mechanic, but over time, or even right out of the box, air can get trapped inside the system. When this happens, your jack won't perform correctly—it might not lift a load efficiently, or it may slowly drift down after being pumped up.

The core reason I trust quality Doc's Diesel kits is their quality control assurance. They guarantee their filters meet or exceed OEM specifications, regardless of the country of manufacture. I learned this the hard way after a no-name filter failed on me once—you're paying for the confidence that the filter will perform exactly as your engine was engineered to expect.

AAA is not always available especially if you are off-road. Can you find your spare? Do you know how to access it? Jeep Gladiators and most pickups, store the spare tire underneath the bed. Many vans and SUV's store it under the back of the vehicle in similar way. This article will help you if you find yourself with a flat and need to change a tire.

The Warranty Process With Quadratec And Mopar: Have Patience And Get The Right Person On The Phone

You might have seen them on rugged Jeeps and off-road trucks, those no-nonsense, classic-looking steel wheels. In my latest YouTube video, "Why Are Steel Wheels The Best For Off-Road? (Steelies Setup Made Easy)," I dive into why steel wheels for off-roading are a great choice. I get so many questions and compliments on my steel wheel setup, so I wanted to break down the reasons behind my choice and share the details.

So, I've got a bit of a thing for Mopar parts. They just fit like a glove, and I love knowing they've been put through the wringer by the ma

I do a lot of solo remote traveling on my Overlanding trips, I figured it was smarter to replace the batteries now than risk getting stuck.

I installed Jerry cans on my Xventure off-road trailer to carry extra diesel and water for extended overlanding trips. See how I did it.

This articladdresses a topic that is essential for any off-road enthusiast airing up your tires after a day on the trails. Compressor vs CO2

The tool that my coworkers carried the least but borrowed the most, was my Bar Folder. Bar folders are invaluable for turning flanges, foldi

If your floor jack fails to support a load or cannot hold itself up it needs to be rebuilt. Even if it does not leak it has internal issues

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

For the price of one Oil Filter from the Jeep Dealer, I purchased four Doc's Filters.Doc's offers a convenient and cost-effective solution.

The reason behind my decision to install the Mopar 2" Lift Kit was due to the Gladiator hitting the bump stops after I added a Warn Bumper a

What if you have to abandon your vehicle when traveling off-grid? Maybe you want to hike out to get a part from the nearest town.

All good off-road trailers have 1 thing in common. They all have a Tri-Axis Articulating Hitch connecting the tow vehicle to the trailer.

Something goes wrong you want to be able to cut power to your winch instantly. A simple on/off battery disconnect will accomplish the task.

"People are fascinated with Geodes because they have semi precious stones inside. Sometimes with beautiful, interesting colors inside.

Thinking about building your own bike? I'm sharing 10 tips I learned while I was building my titanium mountain bike.

It seriously makes my day when people enjoy my videos, and it’s even better when they find them helpful. Right now, I’ve got over 100 advent

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