Chat

• Nate

  • I built a shelf-thing for the back of the caddy.

• Tammy

  • I was on the JTS Podcast and I went to MD to get my son

Community Corner

• Bleepin Jeep has spun out yet another collaborator turned Creator.

  • https://www.youtube.com/@coltbuildsit

• The offroad games sound like theyre going to be amazing.

  • https://youtu.be/oZhYJdgP56g?si=L8ADzEr9cfwa-gMQ

Main Topic

Tires!

• tire types

  • Nexen tire Jeep Momma YouTube video https://youtu.be/U0WxBPaDp1k?feature=shared

• tire carcass (materials, layers. sidewalls)

• tire care

  • rotation routine

    • 4-tire

    • 5-tire

• tire sizes

  • https://www.lesschwab.com/article/tires/tire-size-explained-reading-the-sidewall.html

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News

• https://jalopnik.com/the-off-road-race-that-transforms-a-california-desert-i-1851278541 :

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Chat

• Tammy

  • moving a manufacturing shop, learning to be a service writer

• Nate

  • koh!

    • JP gomez took the crown

    • kyle chaney in a freaking can am came in second

    • live stream was fun but i'm a little disappointed by the behavior

  • Still fighting this shoulder

  • Setting myself a goal to get started on these dang axles as soon as my shoulder will let me. Keep my accountable folks! :D

 

 

Main Topic Leading the trails, Tips for being an off-road trail guide.

• In general

  • First time? Dont panic!

  • Ensure Safety and enjoyment

  • Possibly share “fun facts” about the trails

  • Carry first aid / fire extinguisher

  • Tread lightly principles

  • Long time wheeler? Remember the actual wheeling is only part of the job

  • Some distinction

    • Are you leading strangers? Or your buddies?

      • This list assumes youre leading strangers.

• Responsibilities

  • Know where you're going

    • Even if I know the park, I use trail maps all day long.

      • Maprika is great for some

      • OnX, trails off-road, whatever is accurate in your area

  • Know the trails well enough to advise folks

  • Know the capabilities of the vehicles in your group

    • And try to judge the temperature of the drivers

      • Are they looking for a challenge

      • Are they looking for an easy day in the woods

      • Do they have experience

• Driver meeting

  • Be open and talk about you a little, who you are, what youre driving, what sort of experience you bring. Dont brag.

  • Try to loosen up the group if they need it.

    • Ask about their experience level

    • Auto vs manual

    • Vehicles

    • Where they are from

    • Electric vehicles?

    • This is both about learning about the group, and about getting the group used to talking to each other.

• On the trails

  • To 4-low or not to 4-low

  • Keep the group together

  • Keep communications active

  • Make sure everyone knows youve got their back if they need it

  • Keep attentive to folks needs. This means food, bathroom breaks, kids who have been crammed in the back of a vehicle all day.

 

 

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News

https://moparinsiders.com/2024-jeep-wrangler-named-best-suv-of-2024-by-cars-com/

https://www.jeepmomma.com/2024/02/top-4-off-road-vehicle-options-for-2024.html

 

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Topic: Tires, how to read the numbers, differences from A/T to M/T. 4 vs 5 tire rotation++

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Chat

• Nate

  • Work, and Physical therapy for this dang shoulder. Really putting a damper on my shop activities.

  • Really want to get started on these dana 60 housings.

• Tammy
  • Work has been busy, moving and whatnot
  • Tammy see's robots everywhere.

 

 

Main Topic

• Terrain

  • Momentum is key

  • Try to understand what’s in there before you enter a deep puddle or mud pit

  • Slow and controlled is the key

  • What about these high-HP tire spinning influencers?

  • Not much to say here, except dont over-do it because you think you’re indestructible on such a “simple” trail.

  • I know a woman who somehow hydrolocked her 3.8l in a puddle on an access road at AOAA.

  • A delicate balance of traction and momentum

  • Drive smoothly, Throttle control, don’t dig a hole.

  • Don’t slam brakes, pump them

  • Turn into your slide

  • Similar to mud, momentum, and some forethought about what;s under the snow, and where gravity is going to take you.

  • This takes experience. You need to know how to read the snow as there are different types of snow. Wet snow, hard snow, soft powdery snow, slushy snow,  

  • Roll through the water slowly because there could be hidden rocks and holes in your path. 

  • Watch the vehicle in front of you as they will help you see what could be in your way. 

  • Know your Jeep's capability. Jeep has some videos of their vehicles water-fording.

  • How deep should you go... well each vehicle is different. I tend to air on the side of caution. I don't like go higher than my bumper. Water can damage the engine, transmission, electronics and differentials. 

  • Like with any type of off-roading never go alone. You might need someone to pull you out of the water. 

  • Once out of the water be careful of your brakes. Use them lightly until they dry out.  

  • Know the thickness of the ice If you have a medium sized truck you need to wait for the ice to be at least 12 to 15 inches thick before you take your vehicle out on the ice. You need to check the ice every so many feet to make sure the whole lake is frozen.

  • Drive with your windows rolled down in case you go through the ice. You will need a quick escape. I have one of those tools that can break a window, but by the time I reach for it in my glove box it could be too late.

  • Don’t fasten your seatbelt again this is for a quick escape. 

  • Stay well-spaced apart from other vehicles and fish houses when you are driving and parking on the frozen lake. You don’t want all the weight pilling up in one spot. 

  • Don’t drive fast. Fast driving sets up a pressure wave on the ice that can cause the ice to fracture. My niece shared this with me and said a good example of this is on the show Ice Road on Netflix. 

• Mud

• Rocks

• Dirt Roads

• Snow/Ice

• Deep snow

• “Slick rock” -  The red rock in the Moab area is easy. You just follow the tracks. It’s sticky. Good traction.

• Water

• Frozen Lake

 

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• Trying out something new this episode…

• https://videos.offroad.town/w/d9T2bLevy7nbeeKTXWJh47

• I got a message on Instagram after last week's episode. 

• Said they’d listened to 17 minutes of the episode, heard me say you can't lift a cadillac, and turned it off, said that's the only 17 minutes we get.  

• I'm not sure what to say…

 

News

• https://kingofthehammers.com/kohschedule/ 

• https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/say-goodbye-to-another-v8-jeep-is-reportedly-discontinuing-the-392-powered-wrangler/ar-AA1n8WK6

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Topic: How to be a good trail guide

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Chat

• Nate

• There’s no metal in my eyes! 

• Had a relaxing holiday, back to work now… 

• Tammy

• Minnesota no ice on lakes

• Ate cactus

• Was going to go snow bashing but no snow

Main Topic

What to expect when lifting your rig

• Kit, vs custom

• Should you install the lift, or have a shop do it?

• Snowball effect…

• Drivelines

• Tires

• Gearing

• Speedometer

• Brake lines

• Steering geometry

• Alignment

• Negative driving characteristicsC Gussets

• Miles per gallon

• Garage Clearance

 

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Question from New Jeeper: "Hi, you mention driving with one foot on brake and the other on gas. With a manual transmission, how would I do in basic. New to this, seeking tips. Thanks!"

 

News

• https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/2024-jeep-wrangler-sees-a-price-hike-still-undercuts-ford-bronco/ 

Next Show

Topic: Tips and Techniques for driving in different terrains

 

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Chat

• Nate

• SWBCrawler 5000 subs!  And I totally missed it.

• I may have messed up my shoulder.. Yay

• And working on a little steel project. 

• Tammy

• Poop mess at work today

• IG AI photo changes

 

Email from Subscriber in Australia: Jimmy Mac, dropping a line about the Aussie market.

Main Topic

Off-road mods you’ll regret

• General

• “Good Deals”

• Sometimes… are actually just cheap parts that were overpriced to start with

• Look at where they are coming from or who makes them

• Look for reviews

• Think about what you want your rig to do. 

• Beware of internet advice

• Yes, we realize this is ironic coming from a podcast

• Nate

• Cheap Bumpers

• Mods that “Look cool” 

• Gimmicky mods

• Revolver Shackles

• Buggy springs (¾ elliptical)

 

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News

• https://www.autoevolution.com/news/this-couple-s-camper-van-blends-style-and-functionality-into-an-off-road-ready-package-226220.html# 

• https://www.gizmochina.com/2023/12/18/electric-motion-escape-x-off-road-launch/ 

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-beats-jeeps-sand-dune-climb-video/

 

Next Show Topic: 

 What to Expect When You Start to Lift Your vehicle

 

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Tammy - Published a Book on amazon “How to Declutter Your Life -  Step by Step Guide” https://amzn.to/47Jo3de 

 

Nate - Spent the week in one of his least favorite places

Brought home a cold

Saw a cool use for a 4Xe at AWS Re:Invent in Vegas

Main Topic

1. Choose the Right Tent: Select a four-season or winter tent designed to withstand cold and snowy conditions. These tents are typically sturdier and have less mesh to keep the warmth inside.

2. Insulate Your Tent: Add an insulating layer to the tent floor, such as a thick sleeping pad or a closed-cell foam pad. This helps prevent cold from seeping through the ground.

3. Quality Sleeping Bag: Invest in a high-quality sleeping bag with an appropriate temperature rating for the expected cold. Consider a mummy-style bag for better heat retention.

   1. Over-estimte the rating, comfort is not the same as survival

4. Layered Clothing: Dress in layers to regulate your body temperature. Use moisture-wicking base layers to keep sweat away from your skin and add insulating layers as needed.

5. Stay Dry: Keep moisture out of your tent. Wipe off snow before entering, and make sure wet clothing is stored outside the sleeping area to prevent condensation inside the tent.

6. Ventilation: Despite the cold, proper ventilation is crucial to prevent condensation inside the tent. Leave a small opening for airflow, or use the adjustable vents in your tent.

   1. Not to mention CO2 from whatever your heat source might be

7. Hot Water Bottles: Fill a heat-resistant water bottle with hot water and place it in your sleeping bag to add warmth during the night. Make sure it's tightly sealed to avoid leaks.

8. Campsite Selection: Choose a sheltered campsite away from wind exposure. Look for natural barriers like trees or hills to block the wind, and avoid low-lying areas where cold air can settle.

9. Eat High-Calorie Meals: Consume high-calorie meals to provide your body with the energy it needs to stay warm. Hot beverages and high-energy snacks can be particularly beneficial.

 

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-increase-body-temperature

1. Emergency Preparedness: Be prepared for unexpected weather changes. Pack a reliable emergency kit with essentials like a first aid kit, extra food, a reliable light source, and a communication device.

 

Signs to watch for

1. frost bite

   1. tingling skin

   2. stinging or burning sensation

   3. extremely cold skin

   4. loss of feeling

2. hypothermia

   1. general loss of speech or motor skills

      1. trouble speaking or mumbling 

      2. trouble thinking

      3. trouble walking or general clumsiness

   2. weak pulse

   3. drowsiness

   4. loss of consciousness

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News

https://www.themanual.com/auto/jeep-wrangler-4xe-phev-vehicle-recall/

 

https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/ford-ranger-raptor-wins-chasing-cars-off-roader-of-the-year-2023/

 

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46039853/jeep-renegade-fiat-500x-discontinued/

 

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Chat

Tammy - I have been in a major “spring cleaning” with my blog. I started with over 700 posts. Now I am down to about 240. I have been re-organizing and deleting and cleaning up posts. This is in hopes to help with SEO and maybe making some money with my blog. 

 

nate- Jku is done! 

• Metalcloak 2.5” dual rate lift

• Tom Woods front driveshaft

• QuakeLED RGB undercarriage/rock lights

• Auxbeam switch panel

• Front bumper clean-up

• Attempted winch repair.. Disappointed.. 

• I have a ridiculous amount of footage to go through.  Video coming.

 

Main Topic

Off-Road Christmas Gifts for under $100

• Nates list (amazon links are swbcrawler amazon affiliate links) 

• Blowing the $100 limit out of the water on the first item.. The Yankum hookless fairlead. https://yankum.com/products/winch-hawse-groove-fairlead 

• Midland handheld radios: https://midlandusa.com/collections/lxtgxt/products/gxt1000vp4 

• Tool bags! (or ammo cans if you'd rather hard sided)

• Paracord

• Recovery strap

• Digital angle finder, https://amzn.to/3uhJvHm 

• Bosch Laser Level: https://amzn.to/47JpDeW 

• Quakeled rock lights. https://quakeled.com/4pcs-rgbw-rock-light-kit.html (also over the budget, but call it a bonus.  ;)  

• Tammy’s List (I put 10 in case we go short on time)

• https://www.jeepmomma.com/2016/09/stocking-stuffer-ideas.html

• J.T. Brooks Tire Deflators Pro $99 https://amzn.to/3upDCYS

• Colby Valves https://amzn.to/3GsMQq9 Wild Boar Grab Handles https://amzn.to/3G97pre 

• Gator Jaw Soft Shackle  https://amzn.to/3GbX4eh

• Factor 55 Retention Pulley Ring https://amzn.to/3MR5njk

• https://www.factor55.com/p-rope-retention-pulley-00260

• Transfer Case Shifter Knob

• Purple Door Handle Inserts 

• Jeep Hiking Socks

• Mechanix Gloves 

• Zipper Pulls for the Soft Top 

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News

3.6 million acres Wyoming National Forest Land being turned into Wilderness area that could be sold to the highest bidder and turned into permitted camping land. The Toyota Garage Podcast interviewed Ben with Blue Ribbon Coalition who is fighting this. 

• https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/10/18/barrasso-and-lummis-want-blm-to-back-off-controversial-rock-springs-land-grab/ 

• https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2023/8/barrasso-lummis-blast-blm-s-proposed-land-grab-in-wyoming

• Toyota Garage Podcast

• https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81MTU4YWRmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/M2VmNDQyMDItN2U2NS00M2U2LTgzYzEtMjVlOTg3MDNlMTEz?sa=X&ved=0CAQQ8qgGahcKEwi4svGcj9SCAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ 

 

Next Show

Topic: cold weather camping

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• Tammy - Another Sisters weekend with Hot Springs and Scenic Mountain Drives (Road Closures coming soon)

• nate

• jku lift is done!  a few other projects to wrap

• bullet point mounting solutions mount

• quake led lights

• woody

• metal cloak C S is great! 

 

 

Main Topic

Trail rating systems

• https://www.americantrails.org/resources/faq-is-there-a-universal-difficulty-rating-system-for-ohv-trails 

• https://www.of4wd.com/education/trail-ratings/

• https://www.trailsoffroad.com/

• https://www.jeep.com/badge-of-honor.html

• https://jeepjamboreeusa.com/trail-ratings/ 

• In PA, we use colors, no shapes, Green, blue, black, red 

 

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News

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/10/30/23938967/moab-off-roading-updates-blm-gemini-bridges-labyrinth-canyon 

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1141340_ford-s-off-road-driving-school-now-open-to-all 

https://au.news.yahoo.com/hundreds-cars-towed-getting-stuck-142514045.html 

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Topic: Top 10 gifts for off-roaders

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Chat

• Nate

• Working on the JKU lift

• Ordered a woody!

• Check out this video from Flawed offroad:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjwVV81pxoE 

• Tammy

• Did not sleep in a bubble

• Went down a mineshaft in a rickety elevator

 

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Main Topic

Trail closures in Moab (or others)

• BLM

• What’s a BLM?

• Bureau of land management

• A government body that manages public lands.

• Is that a good thing?

• Pros

• Cons

• Trail access, and closures in Moab (History of BLM vs. Mojave County AZ)

• https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-designates-labyrinth-rims-gemini-bridges-travel-management-plan

• https://www.facebook.com/BLMMoab/posts/pfbid02om35uhReqgqGU9mChYT8X3bx8AmpaNS2Uc7JVVz14tnWZxDfdosUBLp7shEmEsPel - The comments here are… insightful. 

• Its important to remember that we’re not the only ones impacted

• The comments clearly show the non-OHV view of OHV’s.  They still think we’re all here to destroy the land.

• The BLM (and many of the commenters) believe that this is meant to balance use, not close it for one party.  Opinions?

 

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News

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/some-of-jeeps-best-customers-simply-cant-afford-a-jeep-anymore/ar-AA1isgw6 

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/disappearing-dinosaur-bones-were-sold-to-china-for-1-million-feds-charge/ar-AA1iIpwS

 

https://carfigures.com/us-market-brand/toyota/tacoma#:~:text=Toyota%20sold%20215%2C853%20Tacoma%20in%202022.%20In%202021%2C,2022%20with%20a%20percent%20loss%20of%2014.52%25%20YoY.

 

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Topic: Trail rating systems?

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Chat

• Nate

  • JJUSA was a blast

   

• Tammy

  • Gonna sleep in a bubble in colorado. 

 

Main Topic

Interview with FMJeeper

https://www.youtube.com/fmjeeping

https://www.instagram.com/fmjeeper/

 

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