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Rolling Tool Storage

Posted August 31 2011 04:13 AM by Christian Hazel

I've already got two large rollaway tool boxed in my little two-car garage. So why am I wanting to buy more tool storage?

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Posted August 30 2011 04:03 AM by Christian Hazel

I've got three kids and a full schedule. I've often wondered how a four-door JK Wrangler would work as my primary family vehicle. So far, so good!

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Guess which is original

Pride in workmanship

Posted August 29 2011 09:59 PM by Willys

Whenever I see an old building and spend some time in it, I tend to try to figure out what is original, and what got added on later. This one was a no-brainer.

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Old-Timey Iron Parts

What Is It?

Posted August 29 2011 06:21 AM by Christian Hazel

This is not a hard question at all. But not every Jeep enthusiast is well-versed in old iron parts. So, what are theses?

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3.6L Pentastar Ride & Drive

Wrangler Wrepowered

Posted August 26 2011 07:33 AM by Christian Hazel

Yesterday I borrowed a brand-new 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Sport with the new 3.6L Pentastar engine and five-speed auto. Check out the fuel mileage.

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No Time like Present

Tomorrow Never Comes

Posted August 25 2011 01:58 PM by Christian Hazel

I could've bought this...but I didn't.

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On the go

Band of Gypsies

Posted August 24 2011 07:29 AM by Willys

Recently someone remarked to me "You magazine guys are all like a bunch of gypsies" Of course, a gypsy has no real roots and is always on the go.

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Vintage Treasures

What's hiding in your Jeep?

Posted August 24 2011 06:58 AM by Christian Hazel

I've bought and built at least a dozen Jeeps over the past 10 years. Most of those were vintage. And almost every one of those held some hidden treasure.

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QA1 Acquires Edelbrock's Suspension Line

Industry Consolidation Matters...

Posted August 23 2011 02:29 PM by Stover

Edelbrock is not particularly well-know for suspension parts in the 4x4 or off road segment, however QA1 is pushing hard to grow their business in that venue and with the latest acquisition of Edelbrock's Suspension...

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Need a better A/T Traction for Your Stock Rig?

Check out the New Baja STZ from Mickey Thompson Tire

Posted August 23 2011 09:55 AM by Stover

The new Mickey Thompson STZ Radial blurs the lines between a mild-mannered All Terrain and a more aggressive Mud Terrain thanks to a consistent void ratio and uniquely shaped lugs orientated for maximum traction.

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Beer Cooler on wheels

Words, use words

Posted August 23 2011 07:19 AM by Willys

It is not about getting there it is the Journey. I could make so many half-assed jokes about the Dodge Journey my buddy had as a loaner one weekend. But instead check out the beer cooler!

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Arm Your TJ with a Stronger Ford 8.8-inch Rear End

Artec's New Ford 8.8 Swap kit

Posted August 22 2011 02:48 PM by Stover

Got a TJ? Want to install a stronger rear axle that won't break the bank? Consider the Ford 8.8-inch found under Ford Explorers. You can find them virtually anywhere, and with this new swap kit from Artec Industries...

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Retro Food!

"Classic" Packaging

Posted August 22 2011 07:30 AM by Christian Hazel

It started with soft drinks. The "Throwback" Pepsi and "Classic" Coke packaging. Candy bars came next. Now, apparently the chip market is getting in on the deal. I love it!

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Old style top company

Rhinyl Products

Posted August 22 2011 07:12 AM by Willys

I just put a new softop on my Jeepster and while you will have to wait until October to see it, I can tell ya I found a top company that works like top companies of yore.

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Something Right

Exhaust shop

Posted August 21 2011 07:05 AM by Willys

You know you are in the right place when you get to the exhaust shop and this is what it looks like.

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