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March 1, 2026

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 […]

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 [...]

Project CJ-7 gets Armored Custom U-Bolt Plates

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

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 [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Detroit Locker Install

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

Front Spring Hangers

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 [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Project Jeep CJ-7

A number of years ago, I got the Jeep bug. I even know when and where I was when the bug hit me. I preparing to build something for the offroad, maybe a Toyota FJ-40 or [...]

Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Project CJ-7 – Project & Garage Tips

Project CJ-7 – A few Project & Garage TipsOver the years I have been asked by people who are going to undertake a rebuild of a Jeep, what I might suggest to help get the project [...]
Vendors

Off-Road and Military Survival Gear

This section categorizes many popular Off-Road and Military Survival Gear and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Off-Road and Military Survival Gear related retailers. If you have a favorite [...]
Cheap Tricks and Useful Tips

Cheap Disposable Comfort for Working Under a Vehicle

DEPARTMENT OF: Cheap Tricks & Useful Tips …Working Under a VehicleWhen you are crawling under a vehicle to maintain to repair something, it’s not always easy to be elevated on one of those wheeled dollies [...]
Vendors

Automotive Air Filters

This section categorizes Automotive Air Filters and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Automotive Air Filters related retailers. If you have a favorite vendor you think should be [...]
Dusty Trails Blog

1953 Willys 8×8 Custom Jeep Build

Sometimes the creativity of certain people is astounding. Have a walk around look at this 1953 Jeep Willys Overland 8×8 that went up for sale several years ago. Custom fabricated by renouned fabricator Dick Cook [...]
Dusty Trails Blog

Butler Jeep Invasion 2014

What would a town with a population just under 14,ooo do when they can rightfully say, “We are the birthplace of the Jeep”? Hold a massive Jeep Invasion of course! Butler Pennsylvania, located just north of Pittsburgh in [...]
Vendors

Automotive Parts Locators

This section categorizes Automotive Parts and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Automotive Parts related retailers. If you have a favorite vendor you think should be listed, send us [...]
Jeep CJ-7 Projects

Saginaw Steering Gearbox Mounting Bracket

Project Jeep CJ-7 – Installation of a Saginaw GearboxMounting a Gearbox Bracket That Means Business!With the installation of an AGR Superbox 2 and an AGR High Performance Power Steering pump to turn my Super Swampers, [...]
Vendors

Auto Body, Fiberglass Tubs, Replacement Body Parts

This section categorizes Auto Body, Fiberglass Tubs, Replacement Body Parts and other 4×4, offroad and performance related vendors. Browse the links below to find Auto Body, Fiberglass Tubs and Replacement Body Parts related retailers. If you [...]
Winch Tech

Parts of a Winch Explained – Motor Types, Gear Types, Electrical

When you look at fundamental differences in common electric winches, a few important components and design characteristics stand out. Of the differences in common winches, the motor and the gear train are the top two [...]

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 […]