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50 Shades Of Purple

How to add another colored accent to your Jeep in 7 simple steps.1. Open Your Hood 2. Lift the Tabs Holding Down the Material Under Your Hood. 3. Remove the Necessary Plastic Tabs To Get At the Washer Nut Combo of the Hood Windshield Hold Down Bracket or Footman Loop.TIP 1: You might need a pliers to help pull out the plastic tabs.TIP 2:I like to find a special spot to put my hardware when I am...

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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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Running Out of Time

In less than a month, it will be my birthday.  The big Five Oh. Last year when I turned 49, I was struggling with this milestone in my life.  I decided to distract myself with a mini bucket list of sorts. First 50 Before 50 Blog Post Over the past year, I have tweaked my list. Some of my original ideas no longer enticed me. As the year grew, new fun ideas came to me. Unfortunately, two of the...

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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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