Chaos Off Road Park - Trail Blaze PART TWO

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Part Two from a day of wheeling at Chaos Off Road Park in Capon Bridge, WV. We were hanging out with a group from Chesapeake Jeep Club. There were many groups out on the trails that weekend.

My son (13) and I were hitting the trails in our 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JKU) Willys Wheeler. It's nearly stock, and highly capable!

What a blast. If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you watch PART ONE!

Chaos Off Road Park - Trail Blaze PART ONE

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Part One from a day of wheeling at Chaos Off Road Park in Capon Bridge, WV. We were hanging out with a group from Chesapeake Jeep Club. There were many groups out on the trails that weekend.

My son (13) and I were hitting the trails in our 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JKU) Willys Wheeler. It's nearly stock, and highly capable!

What a blast. More to come, so stay tuned for Part Two!

CPO Teraflex Swaybar Link Quick Disconnect Install (15 JKU)

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In this video, I cover the installation of the Teraflex quick disconnects for the swaybar links on my 2015 JKU Willys. I am putting on the following parts:

Quick Disconnect Lower Stud Kit w/ Nut, Washer & Pin

TWO OF THESE MUST BE PURCHASED: SKU: 1943705

Description

The replacement swaybar quick disconnect lower stud kit gives you the lower link components required to replace missing or worn components. This kit includes lower quick disconnect stud, hitch pin clip, large pin retainer washer, flat washer and lock nut.



JK Front Swaybar Quick Disconnect Upper Stud Bracket Kit

JUST ONE SET OF THESE IS REQUIRED SKU: 1601277

Description

The replacement JK upper swaybar quick disconnect hardware kit gives you the upper mounting components required to properly mount your swaybar when disconnected for off road use. This kit includes a frame bracket, upper quick disconnect stud, hitch pin clip, and lock nut.

CPO Rubicon Express Oil Pan Skid Plate Install (15 JKU)

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CPO’s Rubicon Express Oil Pan Skid Plate Install
By Chris Poldervaart | July 15, 2015 | How To

Rubicon Express-REA1011

If you happen to have a stock or mostly stock JK or JKU Wrangler that you are planning on doing a little more with than just mall crawling, then you might want to consider some of the critical exposed bits that might be at risk underneath your ride as you hit the trails. While it’s perfectly acceptable, and very possible, to enjoy your Jeep on the trails without sustaining damage in its stock form, there tends to be a point where many drivers start to get a little more ambitious. That’s when more difficult lines are tested, and perhaps so is your ground clearance. :-)

One of the recommended modifications for any developing off-road warrior is the addition of skid plates to help protect the underbody from damage which might leave you stranded on the trail. If you ask experienced off roaders what the most important skid plate is, you will get several answers. Some believe the differential should be first to be protected, others will shout that it’s the oil pan or the gas tank. I had to consider all of this when I decided which skid plate I was going to install first. My 2015 JKU Willys Wheeler came from the factory with a gas tank skid plate and also one for the transfer case. From my own personal assessment, if I could only add skids one at a time, the oil pan was going to be the first.

Sure it’s not as low and exposed as the diffs…but it is more vulnerable (in my opinion). So my decision was to protect the oil pan using a modular skid plate system from Rubicon Express. It’s modular, because I can easily add to it as time and funds allow. Oil pan…then transmission…then I will see what’s next after that.

This is a quick video showing the installation of the Rubicon Express Oil Pan Skid Plate (REA1011) on my Wrangler. As you can see, it’s a pretty straight forward install. Before I got mine, I had a hard time picturing how it would be installed (even with the instructions) so I made this video in case it may be helpful for someone else either looking to purchase, or wanting tips for the install. Enjoy!

JK Teraflex Leveling Kit and Spidertrax Spacer Install Part One

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This is Part One of a Two Part series on the installation of the Teraflex JK 1.5" Leveling Kit (1155200) and Spidertrax 1.5" Spacer (WHS010) on my 2015 Jeep JK Unlimited Willys. The Willys has Rubicon suspension, but does not have some of the additional Rubicon features (such as locking diffs or link disconnects). I tell you that so you can keep this video in perspective with whatever you might be trying to work on.

This is basically a "how did" video, rather than a how-to video. There are probably a ton of things I could have done better or differently, but this is my experience. Just a guy in his garage installing a leveling kit and spacers on his new jeep. Please reference the instruction materials and videos as well if you are going to do the same.

If you are interested in doing the same...maybe you'll see something in here that will give you confidence (or scare you away). Maybe you'll see something I did that you can improve on your own installation. Either way... enjoy.

Please don't beat me up too bad on my lack of mechanical prowess. I work on computers for a living...okay. ;-)

Jeep Wrangler Putting Hard Top On Using Pulley Hoist Block and Tackle

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JK Teraflex Leveling Kit and Spidertrax Spacer Install Part Two

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This is Part Two of a Two Part series on the installation of the Teraflex JK 1.5" Leveling Kit (1155200) and Spidertrax 1.5" Spacer (WHS010) on my 2015 Jeep JK Unlimited Willys. The Willys has Rubicon suspension, but does not have some of the additional Rubicon features (such as locking diffs or link disconnects). I tell you that so you can keep this video in perspective with whatever you might be trying to work on.

This is basically a "how did" video, rather than a how-to video. There are probably a ton of things I could have done better or differently, but this is my experience. Just a guy in his garage installing a leveling kit and spacers on his new jeep. Please reference the instruction materials and videos as well if you are going to do the same.

If you are interested in doing the same...maybe you'll see something in here that will give you confidence (or scare you away). Maybe you'll see something I did that you can improve on your own installation. Either way... enjoy.

Please don't beat me up too bad on my lack of mechanical prowess. I work on computers for a living...okay. ;-)

Jeep Wrangler Doors Off Mirror Motorcycle on Hinge

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Tire Deflators - How They Work, How to Use Them

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From the list of things you don't need to buy for your off-road rig, but you probably will anyway... Brass Tire Deflators.

These little spring-loaded and o-ring sealed gadgets give you the ability to easily air down your tires for the trail. Notice I didn't say "quickly". They do take longer than manually airing down, but the trade off is convenience - and the fact that they will automatically air-down your tires to preset PSI levels. And, it can do it for all four of them at once! So screw these bad boys on all four valve stems and wait for the hissing sound to stop, and you'll be ready to roll!

These brass tire deflators come in several similar designs, but all pretty much work the same way. You will typically find them sold under the following brands: Smitty Built, Rugged Ridge, AutoEC, Tuff Stuff, Staun, and several others. Some screw together to keep them from getting lost, and some (as mine did) come in a little leatherette pouch.

In the following video, I discuss how they work, how to set them up, and how to use them. It's honestly pretty easy once you get them in your hand. In fact, if you don't want to watch me ramble on for 8 minutes, these instructions will get you going just fine:

Setting (calibrating) your brass tire deflators.

1. Deflate your "calibration" tire to desired PSI (I used my spare).

2. Screw the cap on the deflator all the way down (clockwise).

3. Screw the deflator onto the valve stem of the tire (completely).

4. Screw the cap on the deflator counter clockwise until you hear air, then turn back until the air stops.

5. Screw the locking (jam) nut counter clockwise until it is tight against the cap (to prevent it from turning accidentally).

6. Remove the deflator from the valve stem.

7. Repeat for all of your deflators

8. Don't forget to re-air your spare to normal PSI!

Using your brass tire deflators

1. Screw the deflator onto each tire.

2. Wait for hissing sound to stop.

3. Remove the deflators.

See? Now wasn't that easy?

Now, I didn't mention this in the video, but I do know that folks will often screw these on their tires and then drive to the trail area as their tires are airing down. This is another benefit of this design. Don't forget to take them off before you hit the trail, though!

Additionally, there is nothing that says you have to set them all at the same PSI. If you like to use a couple of different PSI levels in your tires, or you have different levels for different vehicles, you could always set them differently. Just figure out how to keep track of which are which!