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Monthly Archives: March 2015
Should You Buy an Extended Warranty for your Jeep?
I have purchased my fair share of new and used vehicles over the course of my 20 years on the road, and I have been asked by a few people about warranties. So, I figured on this damp Oregon morning, I’d make some espresso and share some thoughts.
1. Consider Your Plans.
If you are buying a commuter car, and you plan on keeping it stock (or mostly stock), a warranty can be a good deal. This obviously protects you from unplanned breakage on the vehicle, but also as a daily driver, it can save you time and headaches if the dealer can provide a loaner vehicle. It also keeps you from relying on possible other vehicles you own (and perhaps more expensive, like a Jeep) as a daily driver until repairs can be made.
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Store Review: Viva La Vegan Grocery [Rancho Cucamonga]
UPDATE: Rumor has it, this store is CLOSED.
When it comes to vegan grocery stores, Food Fight in Portland is considered my own personal “high water mark.” They just don’t get any better than that.
So I was really stunned to find a vegan grocery store in California that blew Food Fight out of the proverbial coconut water.
Viva La Vegan is a huge grocery store in an old railroad building nestled among the community of Rancho Cucamonga. With a ton of open space and great lighting, the store is bright and airy, and very well laid out.
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Product Install: Bully Dog GT Platinum Tuner
Now that my build is pretty established, with the long arm kit, coil overs, and new 37s I figured it was time to start thinking about ways to save money and improve some trail functionality.
One of the areas I have been interested in was the tuner market. On a recent visit to 4 Wheel Parts in Portland, I decided to pick up a Bully Dog GT Platinum tuner. I will write an actual review of this unit after I spend some time with it.
The install had some gotchas, so I thought I’d write a more detailed install, to help others save time.
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Alaska Offroad Warriors – Pick Us!
Hello Original Productions!
You are here because you most likely received my email, asking to be a part of the next Alaska Offroad Warriors.
So why us?
- There is finally a Jeep that can kick Super Jeeps‘ ass.
- I am a pesky vegan, and Chad (my copilot) is a ravenous meat eater. We banter like none other.
- I am an ex-Alaskan, and know the state, and unique hazards of the terrain.
- We have a lot of offroad experience – from the Rubicon (twice), Moab (twice), Manastash Ridge in Washington, Jim Creek in Alaska, and many, many other expeditions.
Product Review: Rugged Ridge Heat Reduction Hood
One of the biggest concerns I have had with the JK platform was under hood heat. The engine bays (in both the 3.8 and 3.6 variants) are super cramped, and we push our Jeeps when offroading, especially in hot and dusty places like Moab or the Rubicon.
I was really excited when Rugged Ridge sent me one of their performance vented hoods to try. This would be the perfect chance to see just what kind of a difference would be seen with a vented hood.
Before the Rugged Ridge hood, I considered a bunch of options. Starting with the cheaper end, I looked at hood louvers from companies like Gen Right and Poison Spider. The biggest benefit to these, is that you do not need to paint your hood.
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