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February 24, 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 […]

Installed on Project Rubicon X: Maximus-3 Winch Mount, Bumper Hoop, Hook Anchors & D-Ring Loops

by Offroaders Staff in Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

Installation and Review of the Maximus-3 Winch Mount, Bumper Hoop, Hook Anchors & D-Ring Loops The Mopar designed Rubicon X front bumper is a great foundation for a superb, strong and utilitarian styled factory front end. As part [...]

Project Jeep CJ-7 – A frame up Restoration and Buildup – Introduction

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

A Budgeted Jeep CJ-7 Rebuild from Concept to Conception by Ralph Hassel My evolution of thought… It all started with a humbling realization a number of years ago. My current vehicle, a 92 Toyota pickup 4×4, [...]

Detroit Locker Install

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Powertrax No-Slip Traction SystemInstallation … or so we thought… make that …Detroit Locker InstallationOccasionally you set out to do a project and things don’t always go as you planned. This was one of those such [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Making Lifted Shackles

Project Jeep CJ-7 – SuspensionMaking Shackles Turning a Mistake into New Tools! Shackles are one of those simple leaf sprung suspension components that can easily be upgraded to do a couple of things for a leaf [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Jeep CJ-7 DYI Saginaw Gearbox Brace

Project Jeep CJ-7 – Fabrication of a Saginaw Gearbox BraceAn upgrade to the steering system to deal with the additional force applied by the new AGR Superbox 2 and AGR pump was a brace for the [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Axle Preparation

Project Jeep CJ-7Scout II Dana 44 Axles Swapped onto a CJ-7Power WashThanks to Chris McKeon for lending me his Honda Power Washer a second time to wash the axles (first time was to wash the [...]

Vendors

Air Force Surplus Suppliers

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

Automotive Drive Train, Axles, Differentials, Rebuild Kits

This section categorizes Automotive Drive Train, Axles, Differentials, Rebuild Kits and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Automotive Drive Train, Axles, Differentials and Rebuild Kit retailers. If you [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Hard Drive Magnets on Your Oil Filter

Using a Hard Drive Magnet on your Oil FilterIt’s a fact that as your engine runs, tiny metallic particles along with the soot from the combustion process become suspended in your circulating oil. That’s the [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Replacing a Fuel Pump in a Pickup

DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …MO gives us this tip after contemplating how he was going to get to his expired fuel pump located in the top of the gas tank of his [...]
Vendors

Automotive Seats, Ride Control, Waterproof, Custom

This section categorizes Automotive Seat, Ride Control, Waterproof, Custom and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Automotive Seats, Ride Control, Waterproof and Custom related retailers. If you have a favorite [...]
Vendors

Tube Fenders

This section categorizes Tube Fenders and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Tube Fenders related retailers. If you have a favorite vendor you think should be listed, send us [...]
Jeep JK Rubicon Projects

Maximus-3 Winch Mount Installation – Bumper Removal

Bumper Removal, Prep for Maximus-3 Winch Mount Installation In this article, we remove the factory Rubicon X bumper and prepare the frame for the Maximus-3 Winch Mount. Project Rubicon X is about to get a [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Rust Prevention – Do-It-Yourself Undercoating that WORKS!

Crawl under your vehicle. Look around at the suspension components, frame, bolts, drive shafts, everything metal. If you’re lucky, it’s doesn’t look too bad right now. But there’s probably rust here and there. Surface rust [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Off-Road Driving Info Sheet and FAQ

DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips ...1 Why an ORDFAQ?2 Where to get it3 Lawyer Drivel4 Sharing the blame5 Future Plans6 What can you do to help?7 History8 Vehicle Familiarization9 Safety Check10 Safety Gear10.1 [...]
Vendors

4×4 Body Armor, Skid Plates, Body Protection

This section categorizes 4×4 Body Armor, Skid Plates, Body Protection and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find 4×4 Body Armor, Skid Plates and Body Protection related retailers. If you have [...]

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 […]