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Adding a lift and bigger tires to your Jeep can start a flurry of upgrades as each item snowballs into the next needed upgrade. One of those is upgrading the factory steering stabilizer to something designed for the added force from bigger tires. Original equipment Jeep steering stabilizers are designed for factory sized tires. When you start lifting your Jeep and going to larger than stock tires, you’ll find that the stock stabilizer is quickly overwhelmed and the shock load dampening can feel weak and loose. TeraFlex offers the Falcon Nexus EF 2.1 and the Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 Fast Adjust steering stabilizers that are a direct bolt-in for the 2019+ JL and JT. The factory JL stabilizer has bushed eyes on each end that bolt into the tie rod assembly on the RH side and the axle mounted bracket on the other side. Any replacement steering dampener needs to either have two eyes on it or an eye on the RH side and an axle mounting bracket on the LH side, which is what the TeraFlex Falcon JL steering stabilizer has. Removing the Stock JL Stabilizer: For both stock and aftermarket tie rods, the first step is to remove the stock stabilizer. The stock JL stabilizer is held in with four (4) bolts. Three bolts securing it to the axle side and one bolt over on the tie rod assembly. Use an 18mm socket to loosen the nut at the tie rod end of the stabilizer. Then use a 18mm wrench on top to hold the bolt while you ratchet o...

Upgrade Your JL/JT with a Rugged Ridge Multi-Mount System

09 November 2024

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The Rugged Ridge Multi-mount system for the 2018+ Wrangler JL is designed to help you keep your electronics at hand in a handy location on your dash. The most obvious use is to hold your phone. We found that it can also be used for smaller hand-held type GPS units and for small sport cameras like a GoPro. Follow along, this is an easy, quick and inexpensive mod for your Jeep. What we used: Rugged Ridge JL Dash Multi-Mount system What is in the Box: Tools Needed: A Phillips screwdriver That’s it, nothing more… Ease of Installation: Two screws, we told you it was an easy install! The How-To: Peel out the OE rubber liner in the JL dash pocket. Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws in the dash pocket. Set the Rugged Ridge Dash Multi-Mount into the dash pocket. Push it down into the pocket. Reinstall the two dash screws in through the holes in the Rugged Ridged multi-mount and tighten. The retaining nut holds the phone holder onto the ball mount. Push the retaining nut over the ball mount. Push the phone mount onto the ball mount. It should snap into place. Slide the retaining nut up and screw onto the phone mount. That’s it, told you this one was simple…. You can adjust the phone mount to have your phone vertical, horizontal or anywhere in between...

Currie Digital EZ Deflator Review and How-To

09 November 2024

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The Currie EZ Deflator with an analog (mechanical gauge) has been around for many years and has been the go-to cool gadget for deflating tires when on the trail. They are quick and easy to use, very reliable and after many years on the market, Currie has decided to update them with a digital gauge. Enter the Currie Digital EZ Deflator Pro (PN#CE-9029PRO) It is second generation to the original EZ Deflator we’ve all come to know and seen used for years. Two major upgrades to the Currie EZ Deflator from the first gen to the second gen. Currie EZ Deflator Improvements: #1) The Valve Core Chamber is longer, allowing the EZ Deflator to fit beadlock wheels with tall rings. #2) They are equipped with a digital gauge for easy read-out. Digital is Less Expensive: The cool thing about today’s digital world…. adding the digital gauge actually dropped the price by a few dollars.That’s right you can now get the new Currie Digital EZ Deflator for less money than the older style deflator with the mechanical gauge. The benefits to the new digital gauge: Backlight – Makes airing down in the dark easy. Tougher – The digital gauge can take more abuse than the mechanical gauge. Being digital, does it have a hard to find, hard to replace battery? That’s a big negatory. The digital gauge is powered by two AAA batteries accessed through the back. That’s right two AAA batteries, super common and inexpensive. So you may be a...

JL/JT Clear LED Side Marker Upgrade

09 November 2024

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Want a quick and easy upgrade for your Jeep JL/JT? How about a set of Clear LED Side Markers from Diode Dynamics? Designed to factory spec, these replacement LED side marker lights fit just like factory and only take 15 minutes or so per side to install and at $80.00 for the pair, these are an affordable and clean looking upgrade to do. What We Used: Diode Dynamics Clear LED Side Markers Not into the clear look? Diode Dynamics offer their LED Side Markers in three different combinations: Clear (#DD5068), Amber (#DD5069) and Smoke (#DD5070). Whats in the Box? Two lights and two push-pin type rivets. How to install the Diode Dynamics LED Side Markers: Start out by hosing out your wheel wells and get the dirt and road grime out of the way. Then remove the four fasteners shown in the pic. Carefully drill out the center pin on the first rivet pin. (Dont worry, Diode includes brand new rivets for the finished install) You could use a thin center punch and push the center pin through, we just find it much easier to drill out the center pin. And here’s why… it’s real quick and 90% of the time, when you pull the drill bit out, the rivet body comes right out with it. Remove the two fender liner push pins (Christmas trees). You can use a screwdriver or needle nose pliers to do the job. BUT if you own a Jeep, just get yourself a trim fastener removal tool, it’ll co...

TeraFlex Delta Brake Kit for JL/JT & JK

09 November 2024

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STOP Your Jeep Now! It’s the same old story…. Get a Jeep, lift it, put bigger tires on it, outfit it with a bunch of bumpers, armor and gear and then get it out on the road and you soon find that the stock brakes just don’t cut it when it comes to bringing a built Jeep to a stop. You aren’t going to take gear off or go to a smaller tire….So what do you do? You are going to take a hard look at the new TeraFlex Delta Brake kit for the JL/JT & JK and the TeraFlex Delta Brake kit with J8 booster kit for the JK. Billed as the ultimate upgrade brake package for your JL or JK, the Delta Brake kit is designed for Jeeps with bigger tires and/or are heavily loaded, like a Jeep built for serious Overlanding. The TeraFlex Delta Brake kit comes with four replacement high performance rotors, four replacement calipers with a high-modulus bridge and all the hardware you need to install them. No welding or adapters are needed to install this badass brake kit. The only mods needed is some slight trimming of the OE brake backing plates. What is a High-Modulus Bridge? The high modulus designation refers to the stiffness of the 4140 forged chromoly steel center that “bridges” the distance between the aerospace grade T6 6061 forged aluminum piston housings. Flex is a huge problem with brake calipers, they are basically a hydraulic clamp with brake pressures ranging from 500 to over 2,000 psi! As you apply the brakes, the brake piston clamps the brake rotor to slow the...

Rugged Ridge Floor Liners to Protect Your Jeep - Install Guide

09 November 2024

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It’s a Jeep, it’s going to get dirty and get dirt, mud and muck drug into it, it’s just going to happen! The best thing you can do is add a good set of floor liners to protect that carpet from the wear and tear of daily use and the dirt that comes with it. We installed a set of Rugged Ridge’s JL Floor Liners into Malo’s 2018 Sting Gray JLU Rubicon to see how well everything fits and to check out the quality. Read on and see if the Rugged Ridge JL Floor Liners are a part you need to get. What we used: Rugged Ridge JL 4dr Floor Liner Kit Installing the Rugged Ridge JL Floor Liner kit: First thing you gotta do is to remove the wimpy stock floor mats. The second thing you need to do is to vacuum up all the dirt and debris. Leaving it in place will trap it there, where it will act like loose sandpaper between the OE carpet and the new floor mats, causing abrasion to your stock carpets. Plus it’s easy to do, so why not? Slide the new floor liner into place and press down the locks onto the OE nubs sticking up. Repeat on the driver’s side, pull the floor mat, vacuum it out and then slide the Rugged Ridge Liner into place. The locking slots in the Rugged Ridge Floor Liners match up to the OE locking nubs perfectly and lock in by pushing down on the round embossed ridge (red circle). Once locked in place...

Warn Industries Factory Tour!

09 November 2024

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Sometimes You Just Get Lucky Back in 2019 we were headed down Interstate 5 through Washington and into Oregon, headed South towards destinations unknown, when we heard back from our friend Andy at Warn Industries…. “Hey Tim, we can squeeze in some time to give you a factory tour if you can stop in on your way south.” A millisecond later we hit the turn signal, worked our way over to the next off-ramp and headed for Clackamas, Oregon, the home of Warn Industries and where Andy Lilienthal works in the marketing department. Founded in 1948, Warn Industries is one of those granddaddy 4×4 companies, having been around since the little Willys Flat Fenders were repurposed after WWII for farm and recreation use. Warn Industries has not only seen the 4×4 market grow and evolve, they grew and evolved too, from their humble beginnings as a small family ran business to its current site in Oregon that is 180,000 sq.ft. and employing over 350 people. First step was through the Warn lobby We met up with our guide Andy, got our guest ID badges (yes, we needed badges!) and headed deeper into the factory. One of the first sights you see in the lobby at Warn is this beautiful 1948 Willys CJ-2A. It’s absolutely gorgeous and of course it has an old school Warn winch on the front. Taking a closer look at the front of that incredible Willys, we see it is a Warn Bellevue 6,000lb. winch; the older sibling to all the Warn winches that followed. �...

Touring the ARB USA Headquarters!

09 November 2024

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While attending the 2019 ARB Drive Day training event, we had the chance to tour the ARB USA headquarters in Auburn, WA. Having been through their earlier facilities over the years, it was no surprise that this newer location is also very well laid out, organized and up-to-date. From the outside, the ARB USA headquarters are very low key. They want to keep the focus on their dealer network and their products. This is where a large part of ARB’s USA operations are ran, just about everything from importing, exporting, marketing and sales, to technical and warranty help. We took the chance to meet new staff members we hadn’t met yet, as well as shake hands with those old friends we’ve come to know over the years. ARB Tech and Warranty Dept: If you do have a warranty problem and need to send an ARB part back for inspection and/or repairs, this is where it happens…. the ARB tech dept. Products are torn down, inspected and repaired before being sent back to duty in the rough and tumble world of off-roading. The tech department also is where ARB USA’s in-house engineer will test fit and help develop new products coming in from Australia. This new Ford Ranger was trying on a prototype ARB winch bumper/bull bar on the front. Unfortunately, as it was not yet a production part we couldn’t snap any pics to share with you. Take our word for it though, it was dead sexy and matched the lines of the new Ranger nicely. ...

LoD Signature Series Frame Mounted Rock Sliders - Install Guide

09 November 2024

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Rocker-ing out with LoD: One of the first mods for any rig you plan on taking off road should be a set of sliders. Sure, a lift and bigger tires are important, but you all know that no matter how high you lift it, if you are going off road, sooner or later you’re going to get into the rockers. The question is will they be protected or not? We did have the factory rock rails on our Rubicon and they protected our rockers on the few off road trips we’ve had the JL on (including a week in Moab). We also know that they do not stick very far out from the side of the body, so sooner or later we knew something was going to get past the OE rail and get into the body. We’ve been selling LoD products for a number of years, so when they released their sliders for the new JL we had to try a set out on the boss’ JLUR. We raided the warehouse and grabbed a set of the black LoD Signature Series frame mounted Rocksliders. They are also available in bare steel for those wanting to paint their own for a different color combo: Bare Steel LoD Signature Series frame mounted Rocksliders. These turned out to be quick and easy to install and if you don’t plan on beating your JL off road, there is no drilling involved, it can be a pure bolt on set-up. If you do plan on using your JL/JLU off road, we’d definitely recommend drilling out the three holes and use the extra hardware to help keep the sliders solid under your Wrangler. What comes in the...

LoD Destroyer Rock Sliders for the Jeep JL - Install Guide

09 November 2024

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Installing LoD Destroyer Rock Sliders on Wrangler JL If there is any best “First Mod” out there for the 4 door Wranglers or JT Gladiators, it should probably be rocker panel protection of some sort. That long wheelbase means there are large spans of unprotected sheetmetal between the front and rear tires and one big hit is all it takes to dent them up pretty bad. These rock sliders are also avaliable for the Jeep Gladiator! We used LoD Signature Series Rock Sliders on our Red JLU Rubicon build and it just seemed natural to try a set of the LoD Destroyer Series Rock Sliders on our Sting Gray JLU Rubicon. The Destroyer Series Rock Sliders are a box sheetmetal style side rail that has steps inset at each door. They are definitely bigger and burlier looking than the rock crawler tube style Signature Series Rock Sliders. Just like the Signature Series, The Destroyer Series Rock Sliders are frame mounted. They bolt up to existing holes in the frame and then there are three optional bolts to add to the frame. The holes are in the LoD brackets, but you will have to drill them into the frame. Though not necessary for a daily driver mall cruiser, we do highly recommend that you drill the extra holes in the frame and use the optional bolts. Even if you were to only to use your Jeep on road, the extra bolts will add extra strength. This install is a little different in that this JL has the 2.0L Turbo 4 cylinder in it and we’ll need to deal with the coolan...

Regearing the JL Wrangler - Overview

09 November 2024

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Bigger Tires Means Deeper Gears: Yukon has just released their 4.88 gears and install kits for the new M210 Front Axle and M220 Rear Axle found under the Rubicon JL and JLU. They have been working hard for the last year on bringing these gears to market. A few months back they released their 4.10 gearsets, now it’s their 4.88 gearsets and we have the perfect place to test these out. The boss’s 2018 JL Unlimited Rubicon runs 37″ Patagonia M/T tires on 17″ XD232 Beadlocks during the week for the Daily Driver duties and a set of 40″ Patagonia M/Ts on 17″ KMC Slab beadlocks for weekend adventures. For gears, it has been making do with the stock 4.10 Rubicon gears. While the JL 8 speed auto is pretty fantastic and handles the 37″s decently, when the 40″s go on, the need for steeper gears definitely becomes apparent. Wait… M210…M220 Axles…WHAT???? Now when we talk about the new M210 and M220 axles under the 2018+ JL, we are talking about the “NEW” Advantek Dana 44s from Dana-Spicer. They are new, they are stronger and they are quite a bit different from the JK D44s used in the last generation of Wranglers (2007-20018 JK/JKUs). Dana is using their metric dimensions as model designators, so the front Dana 44 Advantek has a 210mm dia. ring gear and the rear Dana 44 Advantek has a 220mm ring gear. Why You Need Deeper Gears With Larger Tires: The ring and pinion gears in your axle do two different things, one is turn the driving power 90° fro...

LoD JL Wrangler Spare Tire Riser

08 November 2024

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Giving your Spare Tire a Lift! After you’ve lifted your JL with the latest and greatest, bolted on a sweet set of 37″s and your Wrangler is looking good. … then you hit a slight problem. Your 37″ spare doesn’t fit on the back of your JL, it hits the rear bumper. Time for a LoD spare tire riser. LoD can help with their 2018+ Jeep JL Spare Tire Riser pn# LODJTC1801. Laser cut from 1/8″ steel, MIG welded and finished with black powder coat, it is designed to last the life of your Jeep. It’s also quick and easy to install, gotta love the easy ones! What comes in the box: Tools Needed: Flat Blade Screwdriver 13mm, 14mm (or 9/16″) socket 1/2″ Socket Ratchet and extension Medium strength thread locker, we recommend Blue Loctite 248 The HOW-TO: This one is a quick and easy project, even if you take your time with a couple frosty beverages, you’ll still have time to get at those honey-dos you promised a week ago. First step is to open the tailgate and remove the inside panel. We carefully inserted a flat blade screwdriver between the edge of the panel and pried it open enough for the clips to pop loose. We used a shop towel to help protect the paint from scratches. Pull the inner cover from the tailgate, set aside and close the tailgate. The green circles highlight the 8 bolts holding the OE tire carrier to the tailgate. Use a 13mm socket to re...

WARN JL/JT Rubicon Winch Plate

08 November 2024

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Easy Winch Install for your JL/JT Rubicon Whether you've already been on off-road adventures in your JL/JT Rubicon or you're gearing up to explore the great outdoors, a recovery Winch is something any Jeep owner can equip their Jeep with to gain peace of mind and incredibly utility from. If you ordered the Steel Bumper Option Group with your Rubicon, it is fairly simple to make happen, you’ll just need a winch and a winch mounting plate. Enter the WARN winch mount kit for the Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator Rubicon . This kit bolts in-between the frame rails, accepts up to a 12,000 winch and is pretty easy to install. Some of the parts can be heavy and awkward to lift and hold in place while bolting it up, so it is recommended to have another person help with the install. For the winch, we chose the WARN Zeon 10-S winch, with 10,000 lbs of pulling capacity and 100′ of 3/8″ WARN Spydura winch rope, the Zeon 10-S is a work horse winch designed for long life in hostile environments. For those wanting to run a different winch, the WARN JL winch mounting plate does use the industry standard 10″ x 4.5″ winch bolt pattern, just check with your supplier for any possible fitment issues with your chosen winch. Where to get this Product: WARN JL OE Rubicon Winch Plate WARN Zeon 10-S Other optional products used for this installation: Factor 55 Flatlink E Benefits: Enables you to bolt a winch into your OE JL/JU Rubicon front bumper. Ease of insta...

Fix the ESC Warning in your JL/JT after a Lift!

08 November 2024

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The easy fix for that annoying ESC warning. So you saved up your pennies, bought a lift kit for your brand new JL, installed it yourself over the weekend with a couple friends and then hopped in to take it out for a spin. As you are out driving through the neighborhood, looking like a rock star, you notice two things. The first is that the steering wheel is off a bit from center and the second is your digital dash is lit up like a Christmas tree with the Service Electronic Stability Control warning. Yes, they are related and yes, it is easy to fix. What does ESC do? Electronic Stability Control (ESC) monitors the rotational speed of the wheels and other parameters including the steering angle. If the steering wheel is off-center and the vehicle is going in a straight direction, the computer is reading that the vehicle is turning while all four tires are spinning at the same speed (traveling in a straight line). The computer reads this as an error, thinking that the vehicle has lost traction and can reduce the engine power and/or engage the brakes to help try to regain control of the vehicle. What does this have to do with a suspension lift? As you lift the suspension, the draglink becomes effectively shorter, pulling the steering arm towards the passenger side. This in turn causing the steering wheel to turn away from center to keep the tires straight. Those pesky ESC sensors in the steering column senses that the steering wheel is no longer ce...

Reinforce your Jeep JL/JT with DANA HD Diff Covers

08 November 2024

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HD diff covers for the new DANA AdvanTEK axles! Do you have a JL or JT in your driveway? Are you looking for the coolest new products to put your stamp on your JL/JT? Look no further, these new HD diff covers from DANA are not only very cool looking, these protect your diff gears way better than the thin stamped steel OE covers ever could. Built and engineered by the people over at DANA, these new covers are cast from high-strength nodular iron and designed for to take the abuse from the toughest trails you can find. The new covers include thick ribbing on the face that adds extra rigidity to the cover as well as the main axle housing itself. They also feature a raised secondary fill plug for more oil capacity for those high pinion and high pinion angle applications. All DANA HD cover kits come with new cover bolts and a tube of silicone gasket maker to help seal it all up. To finish it all off, DANA has finished these HD covers in a silver-vein pattern powder-coat. DANA 30 heavy-duty front diff cover: Dana 30 heavy-duty diff cover for your new Sport, Sport-S and Sahara model JL/JLU. Out of the four new AdvanTEK covers, the Dana 30 is the only one that retains the same cover shape and cover bolt pattern of it’s older model counterpart. New AdvanTEK Dana 35 HD diff cover: Dana has even released a heavy-duty diff cover for the new completely redesigned DANA 35 AdvanTEK axle that come standard in the rear of the Sp...

Pedal Commander for Your JL/JT/JK Jeep

08 November 2024

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Taking Charge with the Pedal Commander Ever since the Jeep has gone to drive-by-wire electronic pedals, they have always felt a little laggy. Sure the aerodynamics of a brick and big heavy tires play a part, but they just feel a little unresponsive. Even the new 8 speed automatic (850RE Torqueflite) makes a huge difference in JL drivability over the older 5G-Tronic auto found in the JK. But the new JL still feels a bit laggy when mashing the throttle….mash it and it will go… at some point in time. Enter the Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller. Available for both the JK and the JL, the Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller is the fix for the laggy pedal feel. The installation is simple and it is easy to tune for the pedal to throttle feel you want. The Pedal Commander has 4 different control modes: Eco, City, Sport and Sport+. It also offers 8 sensitivity setting for each control modes. Once you’ve selected a mode, you can then adjust for higher or lower sensitivity to dial it in to suit your driving style. What do you need: JK: PEDPC31 – Jeep JK Pedal Commander 2007-2018 JL: PEDPC07 – Jeep JL Pedal Commander 2018+ What’s in the Box: Tools Needed to install: You really don’t need any tools to install this, though a small screwdriver makes it easier. Ease of Installation: This is another one of those super easy installs. So easy we give this about a 1/4 wrench on the 1-5 wrench scale. The How-To: ...

Upgrade Your Jeep JK with ARB's Twin Air Compressor

08 November 2024

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Want On-Demand Air for your JK? Tired of holding up your buddies at the end of a trail… Tired of waiting to fill your tires with the little plug-in cheapo compressor? Tired of asking your trail buddies if they can fill your tires when they’re finished filling their own? Tired of filling inner tubes and floats at the fuel station and jamming them in your Jeep for that trip to the river? Stop waiting…. the ARB Twin Compressor can supply big air and with the Grimm Off Road twin compressor bracket , it all fits under the hood of your JK/JKU Wrangler. Add in the ARB hose kit and Manifold kit and you’ll have all you need to hook-up your air lockers and to fill tires, air mattresses, floatation devices or any other item you want or need to fill. Of course we also have it in a package deal which will save you a few dollars. How big is big air you ask? How about 4.68 CFM at 29 PSI? That’s big enough to fill a 35″ tire from 0-32 PSI in less than 90 seconds! This beast of an under-the-hood compressor is even big enough to run air tools (up to 3CFM). Add in an auxiliary air tank and you can use air tools over 3CFM. Ease of installation: Three wrenches out of five wrenches. The compressor and compressor bracket are pretty easy to install. You will have to do some wiring to bring it all together. Tools Needed: Wrench: 10mm, 13mm, 14mm – 11/16″ Sockets: 10mm, 13mm 14mm Ratchet Drill 17/32″ Drill Bit 9/64th Hex Key Bit (Allen Wren...

Mopar JL/JT Sill Guard Install

08 November 2024

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Protecting your door sills with OE Mopar parts Sometimes it really is those little things that can bug the heck out of you. In the case of our Firecracker Red JLUR, it was the daily use and abuse taking its toll on the door sills. In a short 7,000 miles of use, the scratches at the door sills were serious, in an annoying kind of way. The MPR82215394 Sill Guards are a quick way you can help keep those sills in good condition and they come from Mopar, so you know they’ll fit your JL with no problems. So when the first set showed up here at Northridge4x4 in Silverdale, WA, we figured we’ll give them a shot on our shop JL and show you how to protect your sills while we’re at it. What do you need: Mopar JL Sill Guards pn#2215394. Ease of Install: Half a wrench on the five wrench scale. Seriously, if you can’t install these you should be driving a car. Tools Needed: A few paper towels and some 409 cleaner. The How-To install your Mopar Sill Guards: After only 7,000 miles our JLUR, the scratches at the driver’s door sill are quite noticeable. Sure, it’s not a big deal, but they were annoying to look at. We wiped away the dirt and grime using a couple paper towels and some 409 cleaner. Then set the guards on the sills to check placement and make sure we like where they’re going to sit. Next up was to use the Mopar supplied alcohol wipes to go back over the sill plates, making sure they were ...

Factor55 Flatlink E Winch Shackle Mount

08 November 2024

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Tired of your winch hook clanging around on the front of your winch? Don’t like the look of your winch rope spooled out 18″ and hooked onto your recovery point? Maybe you want to install a flip-up license plate frame? Whatever your motivation, look no farther than the Factor 55 Flatlink winch shackle mounts. Designed with ease of assembly and ease of use in mind, the Factor 55 winch shackle mounts take less than five minutes to install, looks great on the front of your fairlead and give you a more secure attachment point than just a hook alone. It’s what Factor 55 refers to as Closed System Winching. For our installation we chose the Factor 55 Flatlink E (Expert) which features a large pear shaped shackle mounting hole that allows for attachment to either the pin or bow end of common D- shackles, as well as many common OEM recovery hooks. This makes the new FlatLink E more versatile than the standard FlatLink design. However, if used incorrectly it adds the possibility of a dangerous shackle side loading condition especially during momentary slack conditions. If you are more of a part-time recreational wheeler or don’t have a lot of winching experience, we recommend the standard Factor 55 Flatlink which can only accept the pin end of a D shackle and will not allow a D shackle side load pull. To top it all off, all Factor 55 Winch Line Shackle Mounts are engineered, tested and made in the U.S.A. Where to get this Product: Factor55 Flatlink E (Expert) ...

Dirty Life Beadlock Wheels – A Closer Look

08 November 2024

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Dirty Life Roadkill Beadlocks: We love getting new parts in. Spending a little time going over them, taking pictures, getting up close and friendly, checking quality and craftsmanship and getting an overall feel of how it compares to others on the market. So when word got over to the Northridge Nation Studio that a couple pallets of a new beadlock showed up, we hustled next-door to the warehouse and grabbed a couple to bring you a closer look at them. Introducing the Dirty Life Roadkill Race Series beadlock wheel. They are a high strength cast aluminum wheel featuring a forged 6061 beadlock ring and available in a machined or satin black finish. They feature a 24 bolt forged aluminum locking ring for tire bead retention and the beadlock ring mounting pattern is double-drilled just in case you mess up a threaded hole or three. So let’s get right into these new beadlocks and show you what we see. Dirty Life Beadlock Features: High strength aluminum casting Forged 6061 aluminum beadlock ring 24 bolt locking ring Grade 8 retaining bolts Extra thick wall for more rim strength Lightweight 10 spoke design Dirty Life Beadlock Size Specifications: 17×9 5x127mm (5×5″) 4.45″ Backspace -14mm offset 3400lb Load rating 32lbs per wheel Available in either a machined aluminum or satin black finish, you can go for the flash or the subtle look to match y...

How To Change the Oil in your Jeep JL/JT with 3.6 V-6 Engine

08 November 2024

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Sooner or later you gotta do it… Change the oil in your Jeep JL/JT with the 3.6 V6 engine. The miles are racking up on your new JL and you’re starting to wonder when should you change the oil in your JL? In general, FCA USA LLC recommends that engine oil and oil filter be changed every 5,000 miles. However that can change according to usage, light duty to severe duty, you’ll have different change intervals according to lubrication and filtration needs. But how do you know when you should change your oil and oil filter? Like the later model JKs, Your JL is equipped with what the factory is calling an Automatic Oil Change Indicator System. This AOCIS is designed to give you a warning message on the instrument cluster display when it is time to change your oil. The computer examines the engine use parameters, like extreme hot or cold temps, towing, and frequent short trips, to warn you when the engine oil and filter may need to be changed. This can happen as early as 3500 miles and when the single chime and warning light does come on in your instrument cluster, FCA recommends that the oil and filter is changed within the next 500 miles. TECH NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles, twelve months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. For SEVERE USE: Change the engine oil at 4,000 or 350 hours run time if the vehicle is operated in dusty and off road environment or is operated at idle or only very low...

Installing the Injen Cold Air Intake into your JL

08 November 2024

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We’ve seen a ton of aftermarket parts start popping up all over for the new Jeep JL/JLUs and it was only a matter of time before Cold Air Intake Kits started arriving. The first one we had a chance to install was the Air Intake System from Injen (pn#INJPF5005WB). Featuring a one-piece roto-molded housing, a mandrel bent aluminum intake tube and an air filter with what Injen calls SuperNano-Web technology, this cold air kit is a good looking unit that claims to increase the power of your 3.6 V-6 equipped JL/JLU Wrangler by 9 H.P. and 11 lbs-ft torque. What is SuperNano-Web Technology? The Injen SuperNano-Web technology is super small fibers that create a very fine web like structure across the face of the filter media to help catch and contain the smallest of particles and keep them on the surface of the filter for easier cleaning and low restriction. What you need: Injen Air Intake System w/ SuperNano filter, Wrinkle Black finish, JL (pn# INJPF5005WB) If you want something with some shine to it: Injen Air Intake System w/ SuperNano filter, Polished Intake Tube, JL (pn# INJPF5005P. Benefits of the Injen Air Intake System: Injen claims gains of up to 9 hp and 11 Ft. Lbs. of Torque Aggressive intake tone under acceleration Stainless steel band clamps with inner protective liner Designed to work with stock calibration SuperNano-Web Dry air filter requires no oil P...

Elite Series JK Bumpers from Warn

08 November 2024

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Designed, Engineered, Tested, and Made in the USA The new WARN® Elite Series front bumpers for the JK Wrangler are designed, tested, and made in Clackamas Oregon—and certified to withstand an industry-leading 12,000 lbs. of pulling force without deformation. The bumpers have integrated off-road jack lifting points and shackle-mounting tabs for additional off-road recovery options. All WARN bumpers undergo rigorous field testing and lab pull testing to ensure rigidity in the most abusive conditions. For the ultimate in corrosion protection, these bumpers wear a durable flat-black powdercoated finish that undergoes a five-step pre-treatment process featuring zirconium nanotechnology, and are engineered to withstand 408 hours of salt spray testing. This will ensure the finish lasts and lasts. When buyers are ready to mount a WARN winch, they can be assured the Elite Series is up to the task. Warn has engineered the bumpers to position the winch in a manner so the engine gets maximum airflow. Speaking of winches, the bumpers will accommodate the WARN ZEON, ZEON Platinum, VR, XD9, XD9i, 9.0Rc, and 9.5xp models allowing users to truly “go prepared.” Available in Multiple Configurations The Elite Series bumpers for the JK come in one of four versions: Full-Width without Grille Guard Tube Full-Width with Grille Guard Tube Stubby without Grille Guard Tube Stubby with Grille Guard Tube The Full-Width Elite Bumpers, ...

N-Fab Side Steps for Your Jeep JL

08 November 2024

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Whether you lifted your Jeep or just want extra asisstance getting in and out of your tall Jeep, side steps are the perfect solution. That means it’s time to look at some side step systems. Something that’ll protect your new Jeep from door dings and rogue shopping carts and something with some built-in steps that sit a little lower for easy entry and exit. Enter the side step systems from N-Fab… Good looks, good pricing and they feature true drop steps that make climbing in and out much easier. Two different N-Fab Side Steps: Their Predator PRO Side Step system is built from aluminum for light weight and are formed from flat sheet to give that custom designed look. The two drop steps off each rail are placed for optimum ergonomics. N-Fab Predator PRO Step System #NFBJ1863-TX Their Nerf Side Step system uses round tubing for the off road look, are built from steel for strength and lower price and also offers two drop steps off of each rail. They are available with a smooth or textured finish. N-Fab Nerf Step System #NFBJ1866-GB (textured) N-Fab Nerf Step System #NFBJ1866 (non-textured) Ease of Installation: Both sets of steps were very easy to install. It took us about 40 minutes to remove the OE steps and install the new N-Fab Nerf Steps and a few minutes more to do the same for the N-Fab Predator Steps. Tools Needed: 10mm, 12mm, 13mm sockets 13mm wrenches Ratchet Needle nose pliers Blue Loctite (or other mediu...

Fox 2.0 vs Bilstein 5100s - Which is the Best Choice for Your Jeep?

29 October 2024

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SHOP FOX SHOP BILSTEIN Whether you’re looking for a set of shocks to pair with a lift kit or you want to replace the worn-out factory shocks on your Jeep or 4x4 with an upgraded set, Bilstein and Fox stand out as two industry leaders for suspension upgrades. Both brands have cemented themselves at producing top quality shocks that provide your suspension with greater performance for the trail and the highway. The Fox 2.0 and Bilstein 5100 are both excellent options for those looking to revamp and improve their suspension. However, there are still key differences between these two shocks, making them worthy of a head-to-head comparison. Performance: The Bilstein 5100’s and Fox 2.0 shocks both provide excellent ride quality for both on and off-road conditions, however they do have some key differences in the way they perform and feel that make them perfect for different applications. It’s important to analyze the strengths of both shocks to make an informed decision for what’s best for your application and usage. FOX BILSTEIN For those who want ultimate dampening and smooth performance on bumpy off-road terrain, look no further than the Fox 2.0 performance shocks. This shock provides a plush and comfortable feel while tackling off-road terrain. Keep in mind, the Fox 2.0’s are no slouch when it comes to driving on the pavement, these shocks provide an equall...

The Ultimate Jeep JL/JT Bumper Upgrade: Grimm OffRoad Winch Plate & Warn Evo 10S

19 September 2024

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Photography By Austin Huckins The Ultimate Recovery System For Your Jeep JL/JT Off-road ethusiasts know just how important a recovery Winch is for your 4x4. A winch gives you the confidence to explore tough trails knowing you can recover you and your buddies out of any sticky situation your vehicles encounter on the trail. After wheeling in my winch-equipped Jeep Wrangler for several years I knew as soon as I picked up my new 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon that a winch was in its near future. Luckily, my Gladiator came equipped with the Mopar Front Steel Bumper, which features the ability to easily integrate a mounting plate and winch inside the bumper. While I prefer the Mopar Steel Bumper, there are a near endless amount of bumpers that a Winch can be mounted to! Installing a winch to your Jeep or 4x4 is the perfect weekend project for anyone of any skill level. Grimm OffRoad Winch Plate Installing a winch plate into your Jeep JL/JT Mopar Front Steel Bumper has never been easier thanks to Grimm OffRoads Winch Plate that I picked up from Northridge4x4. I chose this winch plate because I wanted a mounting plate that would be easy to install and seamlessly integrate with my factory front bumper. Grimm OffRoads Winch Plate is a one piece design and is constructed from 1/4" steel, giving it the strength to withstand 14,000 pounds of pulling force, more than enough for my application! Because of its one piece design, Grimm's Winch Pl...

How to Upgrade Your JL Wrangler From Stock to Rocklander - Customer Builds

14 August 2024

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David's 2023 Jeep JL Rubicon Diesel "Valkyrie" The term "Rocklander" has recently been gaining popularity in the off-road community, but what does it mean? Put simply, a Rocklander is someone who builds their rig to tackle the most difficult rock-crawling trails around, while still being capable of going on long, self-sufficient overlanding adventures. This blend of rock crawling and overlanding may seem like an odd pairing to some, but in practice, these seemingly two separate types of adventures actually complement each other very well and make for truly legendary experiences. David Little, a Northridge4x4 customer, has built his 2023 Jeep JL Rubicon Diesel to be just that—a Rocklander. Suspension & Steering Upgrades David upgraded his Jeep (affectionately named Valkyrie) to be the ultimate adventure rig, capable of taking him wherever he wants to go with ease. To achieve this, he made sure his suspension was up to the task of achieving maximum flex on the rocks while still providing a comfortable ride on the pavement. David equipped his rig with Rock Krawler's 4.5-inch X Factor Mid Arm Lift Kit. While 4.5 inches of lift may sound like a lot for an overland rig, it's the perfect height for his Rocklanding setup. Not only does he have more than enough ground clearance and plenty of suspension flex to tackle the rocks, but this kit also utilizes triple-rate springs, which provide on- and off-road comfort that surpasses the linear springs on the factory suspensi...

From Stock to Purpose Built Jeep Gladiator Overlanding Rig - Customer Builds

05 August 2024

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Chris' Overland Built Jeep Gladiator It's no secret that at Northridge4x4, we are huge fans of the Jeep Gladiator. After all, who wouldn't be? It is the perfect platform for overlanding, rock crawling, camping, daily driving, and doing truck stuff. We aren't shy about our love for the Gladiator, which is reflected in the expansive list of Jeep Gladiator parts and upgrades we offer at Northridge4x4. Our goal is to ensure every Jeep Gladiator owner can find what they need to enhance every aspect of their truck, taking its capability and everyday functionality to the limit. Chris Schoening, a Northridge4x4 customer, provides a prime example of how you can outfit your Jeep Gladiator—from a stock pickup truck to a purpose-built overlanding rig—with our catalog of parts and accessories. We wanted to take a minute to highlight Chris' excellent Gladiator in the hopes that you'll be inspired to build up your own Gladiator or 4x4 and go on the off-road adventure of a lifetime. Once you've checked out Chris' Gladiator, please let us know in the comments below what you think of his truck and how you would build out your own dream overlanding rig! Suspension and Steering Your suspension is responsible for absorbing every road imperfection and trail obstacle, so needless to say, it's important to choose wisely. We're not here to point fingers, but a subpar suspension system will leave you kicking yourself every time you hit a bump on the road and your Glad...

Punk'n Orange Jeep Gladiator Built to Tackle Anything - Customer Builds

29 July 2024

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John's Punk'n Orange Jeep Gladiator Built to Tackle Anything The Jeep Gladiator is a superb 4x4 truck that can excel at just about any type of off-roading. The Gladiator builds upon the Wrangler’s legendary capability and takes it to the truck world, unlocking infinite possibilities for adventure. Whether you want to outfit your Gladiator to be the ultimate long-range overlander, weekend warrior, or hardcore rock crawler, Northridge4x4 has what you need to bring your Gladiator to its full potential. John has built his 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport Max Tow to take his truck’s out-of-the-box capability to the next level by upgrading it with Northridge4x4’s vast catalog of Jeep Gladiator parts. Suspension & Steering John has outfitted his lifted suspension to perform exceptionally out on the rocks but still drive like stock while on the highway. His Gladiator is equipped with Bilstein B8 8100 Series Shock absorbers, which give his truck the comfort and capability he needs while out on the trail. Featuring piggyback reservoirs with a high oil volume capacity, these shocks are resistant to fade, which translates to consistent comfort and performance over rough terrain for prolonged periods of time. The Bilsteins he picked out are built for 2-4.5 inch lifted Jeeps, enabling maximum articulation out on the trail with his lift kit. The next suspension component featured on his rig is a simple to install, yet incredibly effective modification. John opted ...

Built For Adventure: Justin's 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Build

17 July 2024

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Justin's 2022 Jeep Wrangler JL Modified for Adventure The Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited makes for an excellent vehicle to adventure in, offering plently of room to bring along the family and pack plenty of camping gear while still offering legendary capability the Jeep Wrangler is known for. The JL has truly cemeted itself as a proven off-road rig. Justin, a Northridge 4x4 customer, has modified his 2022 Jeep JL Unlimited Rubicon Extreme Recon to further bolster its off-road capability and durability while retaining the improved on-road characteristics offered by the Jeep JL. Suspension & Steering Justin's suspension is set up to provide enhanced off-road stability, enable his lifted suspension to achieve greater articulation while crawling over obstacles, and provide excellent comfort on the road. Thanks to his Teraflex Falcon SP2 3.3 Fast Adjust Piggyback Shocks, he can quickly adjust the shock's tune, switching between 8 adjustments from soft to firm. This is incredibly beneficial for those who want direct control over their ride quality, whether they opt for a soft ride or firmer suspension. Also equipped on his Jeep is the Teraflex Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 Adjustable Steering Stabilizer. This gives you the ability to fine-tune the steering responsiveness on your Jeep, whether you want a more weighted steering feel with the firm setting, the soft setting for effortless one-handed steering, or medium, which offers an ...

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