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February 26, 2025

Jeep

How does the Jeep Wrangler 4xe compare to the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392

Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs. the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392If you’re torn between the Jeep Wrangler 392 and the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and finding it challenging to strike a balance between fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness on one hand, and raw power and off-road prowess on [...]
Technical & Info

P-Metric Tire Sizes – P-Metric to Inches Conversion Chart

Offroaders.com Guide to P-Metric Tire Sizes, Conversion Chart and Tire Terminology – P-Metric to InchesThe following chart lists common p-metric tires sizes and the converted tread width and the actual tire height in inches. The values shown are calculated measurements based on the p-metric formula, [...]
Jeep JL Rubicon Projects

Installation: Mopar Tailgate Table for 18-19 Jeep Wrangler JL

One of the cool things about a Jeep is that its a mobile platform for enjoying the great outdoors. On nearly every trail ride I’ve ever been on, there have been stops along the ride to rest or check out some spectacular scenery or just [...]
Jeep JL Rubicon Projects

Installing Rusty’s Front Track Bar Mount Brace on a JL Wrangler

Back in October of 2018, FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the parent company of the Jeep brand) announced a massive recall on about 18,000 new Jeep JL Wrangler to inspect and repair bad welds on a supercritical part of the steering system, a mount that secures [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

5 great, inexpensive upgrades for your Jeep JK

Whether you’re into Jeeps or not, you have to admit the Jeep brand has generated one heck of an aftermarket over the past few decades. Almost any Jeep part or accessory imaginable has been (or will be) produced and sold to die-hard Jeep fans around the [...]
Technical & Info

Differential Gear Ratio to Tire Size Guide

This page is a Differential Gear Ratio Chart for comparing tire size to axle gear ratio and the combined effect on power and fuel economy.About this Engine RPM / Tire Size chart:The following chart of Tire sizes and axle gear ratios are meant to give a [...]
Winch Tech

Winch Troubleshooting

The following page lists many common problems encountered with 12 volt 4×4 and ATV winches that are used in off-road recovery situations. With each condition several possible causes are listed along with possible solutions to get your winch working again. Also be sure to check out [...]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

Great Jeeps aren’t bought, they’re built – Project Rubicon X

Photo Caption: This is my 2014 Rubicon X as it rolls right now. Time for Change… There’s an old saying that goes: Great Jeeps aren’t bought, they’re built. Evidence of this can be found at any Jeep event. Events like the All Breeds Jeep Show , the Bantam [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Best thing since Super Glue

Super Glue has its roots in World War II (1939-1945). Scientists at Eastman Kodak were searching for a way to design better gun sights and stumbled upon the infuriating chemical concoction known as cyanoacrylates. Infuriating because when they tried it they found the chemicals stuck to everything! [...]
Driving & Recovery Techniques

ATV Winching Techniques And Safety – How to Winch an ATV

How to Use Your Winch – ATV and Recovery Winch Safety and TechniquesBy Jesse TaylorLearning how to winch out is an important off-road skill. If you’re a hardcore off-road enthusiast, no doubt you’re going to get stuck once in awhile. If you’ve got an ATV [...]

20th Annual All Breeds Jeep Show Photos

On the next three pages you’ll find hundreds of photos from the 2015 All Breeds Jeep Show! The All Breeds Jeep Show, presented by PA Jeeps and held July 18 & 19th 2015 was bigger and […]

Jeeps Storm the York Fairgrounds

The threat of storms passing through the York area didn’t seem deter anyone from arriving early day-1 of the show. We pulled into the fairgrounds early Saturday morning amazed at how many Jeeps already occupied […]

Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival 2015

The fifth annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival was one for the record books with record attendance, record vendor turnout, record numbers of Jeeps in every event and even an official Guinness World Record for the […]

Butler Jeep Invasion 2015

Immediately following the Guinness World Record shattering Jeep Parade came the Butler Jeep Invasion of Downtown Butler PA. After a world record breaking 2420 Jeeps paraded through downtown Butler, Jeeps began parking along the stretch of […]

Bantam Heritage Jeep Festival Smashes Jeep Parade World Record

Back in December 2014 the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival announced their plans to recapture the Guinness World Record for the largest parade of Jeeps during the Festival’s upcoming 2015 event. The previous record of 1,846 […]

Bantam Jeep Festival Celebrates Bantam’s 75th Anniversary

Over the weekend of June 12th through 14th, the town of Butler, Pennsylvania will host their fifth annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Expected to draw thousands of Jeep fans from all over the country, the […]

Upgrading to the Maximus-3 JK Modular Tire Carrier Sport Package

by Offroaders Staff in Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

Bigger is Better! Tire upgrades, it’s the most common modifications Jeep JK owners do and rightly so. New tires and rims can completely change the look and offroad performance of the Jeep JK for the [...]

Front Spring Hangers

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Project Jeep CJ-7 Scout II Dana 44 Axles Swap onto a CJ-7 FrameNew Custom Fabricated HangersFront Springs – Front HangersThe front hangers were a little easier to design than the rear hangers. Mainly because they [...]

BDS Suspension Lift

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Project Jeep CJ-7 3 1/2″ BDS Suspension LiftAfter the Leaf Spring Mounting system was fabricated and installed, the next step was to install the new BDS 3.5″ Suspension, Jeep Wrangler YJ Leaf Springs. Wrangler YJ [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Project Jeep CJ-7 Tub Restoration

Project Jeep CJ-7 – Restoring the Jeep CJ-7 Tub – Part One Goals for the Jeep CJ-7 body: Rust Removal Repair of sheet metal Repair of body mounts Preparation for painting As the restoration begins it happened to start right about the time [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Swaybar Modification

Project Jeep CJ-7Swaybar ModsStock Jeep Swaybar & Scout Dana 44 Front Axle When using an uncut Scout Dana 44 front axle, a few issues for adapting the axle to the CJ frame came up. One was [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Project CJ-7 gets Armored Custom U-Bolt Plates

Fabricating Custom U-Bolt Plates with Skid Protection for Project Jeep CJ-7 With the job of a Dana 44 axle swap to the project CJ-7 came the need for new u-bolt plates. Two things made stock u-bolt [...]

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Industry News

Superwinch Unveils ROAM – An App for Winching

Superwinch ROAM – An App for Winching ROAM™ by Superwinch, an interactive smartphone application, heralds a new era in winching. The system provides not only full control but puts crucial winch data at the user’s [...]
Jeep Shows

Flashback! All Breed Jeep Show in York PA

Photos from the All Breed Jeep Show held in York PAHeld in York PA every summer for 24 years, the following photos are from 2001 at the York Expo Center. This event is becoming more and [...]
Winch Tech

How to Double Your Winch Power

An electric winch is a powerful recovery tool. Used correctly, it provides massive amounts of power to pull out your ATV or truck. With the right tools and rigging, you can pull up to two [...]
Driving & Recovery Techniques

Guide To Gearing Up For Offroad

From Basic Equipment to Well Equipped. The following links take you down to Checklists below.The Basic ListSafety and SurvivalBeyond the Basic Offroad ChecklistVehicle Recovery ItemsTools ChecklistVersatile ItemsFor the VehicleFor the Serious OffroaderBasic Camping / Extended [...]
Vendors

Toyota FJ Cruiser Lift Kits

This section categorizes many popular Toyota FJ Cruiser Lift Kits and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Toyota FJ Cruiser Lift Kit related retailers. If you have a favorite [...]
Jeep Shows

10th Annual All Breed Jeep Show, York PA

Possibly one of the largest Jeep Shows in the world, the PA Jeeps – All Breed Jeep Show has held its 10th annual event on July 23 & 24 of 2005 at the York [...]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

Warn 9500i Winch Installation on Maximus-3 Winch Mount

First and foremost, this page details some steps to get our Warn HS9500i to fit onto our Rubicon X. Most winches are not as large or as wide as the Warn HS9500i. Your best bet [...]
Technical & Info

What does the octane rating mean?

An octane rating, or octane number, is a standard measure of an engine or aviation gasoline capability against compression. The higher the octane number, the more compression the fuel can withstand before detonating. Octane rating [...]
Jeep Shows

PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show 2014 Photo Gallery

2014 All Breeds Jeep Show Photos The following are some of the highlights from the show that caught our eye. Browse the pages of the photo album or view as a slide show. [...]

Automotive Tools, Work Benches, Air Tools, Welding

This section categorizes Automotive Tools, Work Benches, Air Tools, Welding and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Automotive Tools, Work Benches, Air Tools and Welding related retailers. If you have […]

Navy Surplus Suppliers

This section categorizes many popular Navy Surplus Suppliers and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Navy Surplus Supplier related retailers. If you have a favorite vendor you think should […]

Automotive Computer Chips

This section categorizes many popular Automotive Computer Chips and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Automotive Computer Chips related retailers. If you have a favorite vendor you think should be […]