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Dissapointed in Jeep Badge of Honor

This past March I downloaded the Jeep Badge of Honor App on my phone. I was so excited to run two trails at Rausch Creek. The first was Trail 11 in March.The second trail, Crawler's Ridge, I drove in May. When you are ready to run the trails, you check in on your app. Then 8 to 12 weeks after you drove the trail Jeep sends you the trail badge you can put on your Jeep.Well, to my disappointment it...

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Top 10 Most Viewed Jeep Momma You Tube Videos

Jeep Momma's Top 10 Most Viewed Videos on You Tube10. First Time Off Road - 815 views10. My Top Ten OffRoad Moments - 828 views9. Raxiom Light Install - 998 views8. Jeep Off Road Funny Moment Pt 2 - 1036 views7. Funny Moments Off Road Pt 1 - 2374 views6. Muddy Waters - 2981 views5. Zipper Care - 3464 views4. Rubicon vs Sahara - 12,165 views3. Transfer Case Shifter Knob Install - 17,945 views  2. S...

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AOAA vs Rausch Creek

Last weekend I took to the trails at AOAA, Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. I have been asked by a few folks, "How does this park compare to Rausch Creek Off Road Park ?" So let me break it down for you.SIMILARITIES AOAA Rausch Creek Both parks are in the mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania located on old Coal mines.  AOAA Both parks have trails with muddy, water obstacles.  Rausch Creek AOAA Both parks...

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New Friends / New Park

When I first bought my Jeep I had no idea I would meet so many great new friends. Nor did I realize that I would find my new passion in off-roading. The Jeep community has such an amazing camaraderie. Complete strangers, from different lives, coming together to share a common enthusiasm for Jeeping. Nate, a.k.a. SWBCrawler, is one of the contributors to the Jeep Talk Show. He happens to wheel at...

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Steel vs Aluminum Wheels

Recently I lifted my 2015 Wrangler Rubicon with a 3.5” lift and 35” tires. With those tires, I bought Steel Black Rock Wheels. I believe when it comes to off-roading, especially on the rocks, the number one goal is strength and performance. Pros & Cons: Steel Wheels vs Aluminum Wheels Aluminum wheels are lighter than steel; crack easier; quicker acceleration and stopping; less strain on suspension...

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