Jeep Wrangler Tips & Tricks

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Trail Status & Maps

• Trails Off-Road - https://www.trailsoffroad.com/
• Bushducks - http://bushducks.com/tripreps/passopen.htm
• Trail Damage - https://traildamage.com/
• Trail Maps (Stay the Trail) - http://www.staythetrail.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=266593&module_id=224600
• Trail Ratings (Trails Off-Road) - https://www.trailsoffroad.com/technical_ratings

 

Preparing for the Trail

• Mark A. Smith's Guide to Safe, Common Sense Off-Road Driving - http://jeepjamboreeusa.com/common-sense-off-road-driving/files/inc/cca77024ba.pdf
• Quick Tips for Responsible Four Wheeling - https://www.treadlightly.org/recreation_tips/4x4/
• Trail Tips & Etiquette - http://www.staythetrail.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=266593&module_id=224604

 

Lift Kits

• Choosing Tires for Your JK (Teraflex) - https://youtu.be/zlFiJnAfEI8
• Choosing a Lift for Your Jeep (Teraflex) - https://youtu.be/xZUSrjamaJE
• How to Select the Best Jeep Lift Kit (Extreme Terrain) - https://youtu.be/P7UkSVbHfCU 
• Beginners Guide to Lifting Your TJ (Wrangler TJ Forum) - https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/a-beginners-guide-to-lifting-your-jeep-wrangler-tj.733/

Re-gearing Your Rig

• Re-gearing Basics (Grimm Jeeper) - http://www.grimmjeeper.com/regearing_basics.html
• The Truth about Gears and Tires (Jeep Lab) - http://jeeplab.com/showthread.php?103-The-Truth-about-Gears-and-Tires

 

Winch Stuff

• Re-spooling a wire cable winch - https://youtu.be/LSgEf64zOX8
• Techniques and General info - https://www.warn.com/truck/winches/pdf/62885A7_rs.pdf
• Steel Cable vs. Synthetic Rope - http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/129-1212-steel-winch-cable-vs-synthetic-rope/

 

Jeep Fenders

• Non-metal Fender Review (Mike's Jeep) - http://www.mikesjeep.com/articles/non-metal-fender-round-up
• Metal Fender Review (Mike's Jeep) - http://www.mikesjeep.com/articles/metal-fender-round-up

Jeep Bumpers

• Wrangler Front & Rear Bumper Types & Materials Explained (Extreme Terrain) - https://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-front-rear-bumper-explained.html

Jeep Tires

• General Info - https://www.extremeterrain.com/choosing-the-best-tire.html
• Reviews - http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/wheels-tires/129-1204-4x4-tire-guide/

 

Miscellaneous

• JK Cabin Air Filter - http://www.wranglerforum.com/f202/cabin-air-filter-installation-2011-wrangler-93478.html
• JK Wrangler 3.6L Pentastar Engine Oil Change Write-Up - http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-ups/2012-jeep-jk-wrangler-36l-pentastar-engine-oil-change-write-up
• Auxiliary & Off-road Light Patterns -

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