ok, I’m still drinking my morning coffee but when I first read the title it looked like it said “Ford Mustang Crashes Through Six Cars And A Fence, and Still At Large” yeah it’s going to be a long day.

It is very scary stuff. I think of all of the different impacts that I’ve had from different sports (surfing, skateboarding, boxing, jackassary, etc.) and wonder if that has or will have an impact on me down the road.

Funny you mention that, as a few months ago, a couple of union reps came to our employees to suggest becoming part of the union. They were hounding the employees to the point that HR complaints were made. The crap the union folks would pull were so shady, I really don’t see how any of them can or would be trusted.

Like others have mentioned, I started working on my cars by changing the oil and filter on my own at 16 because I didn’t have money to go to a shop. Over the years, death wobble and failure prone parts more or less forced me to learn to replace parts that I thought only master mechanics could do, like replace both…

Excactly!!! it almost makes me angry enough to punch babies.

Much agree with this. I don’t care about concept rigs as they’ll never get made (also didn’t they already do this with the NUkaiser?). Jeep needs to come out with a stripped down Rubicon, with no power windows, no leather seats, fancy trim or any of that crap, a race spec welded cage and Dana 60's front and rear.
That,…

Have to agree as well. I’d hate to have this set up on top of my rig while crawling on trails that are tight to begin with and see it scrape or break off while hitting a tree or something. Another thing that makes me hesitate buying on is that at the end of a day of wheeling, I like to drink, lots, so adding a ladder…

Friends and I were there from Wed through Sat and man it was a blast (this will be our 5th time there and it always gets better). Just blasting across the desert is fun in its own right and the rock trails have something for everyone but your rig will break if you push it too hard. As for the race, if you’ve never…

I was lucky to be at the 2013 King of the Hammers event and saw a small, Toyota pick-up (built for the Every Man Challenge that could be driven to the trail and back home) racing along side rigs that were well over the $100k mark. Without power steering and no GPS (they had to use a map torn from a raceprogram), they…

This is a good way to go because then you still have a way to get to work or to the auto parts store when the beater just won’t run (and it allows you to take your time).

I had a similar experience; sold my built LJ and got a JKU Rubicon and everyday I kick my self for doing so. The LJ has the perfect wheelbase for wheeling and just felt like an updated CJ8 Scrambler. The JKUR is very capable but just lacks the style and finesse that the LJ had.

Kind of makes you wonder though, was it impacts like the video above (or something even similar to Baja 1000 racing or King of the Hammers, etc) that inspired Volvo to create a system like this. Wonder if the next step would be to integrate a suspension seat and lose the traditional metal spring seat to soften impacts…

That metallic snapping/tink sound as you step on the gas, not knowing that one of your wheels is bound up, followed by the realization that your rear diff secures your axles with C-clips. Yeah, fun times

This, X2. As Wild Weasel mentioned, OBD scanners are easy and cheap to buy and with that, you’re able to get most issues solved.
The suspension is pretty easy to work on as well: axle shaft, control arms and steering components can be swapped out with basic hand tools. And adding electrical items such as lights, air…

For myself, I’ve found that a mix of boxing classes and crossfit right after work helps me to decompress. Nothing like punching a bag to get rid of all of the bad elements of the day (I have no delusions of ever becoming a fighter or doing any real sparring but just hitting a bag and getting a great workout is a win…

This. There are some mild contenders that if pushed, could really give the wrangler a run for it’s money. Any of the rigs you listed would be a great replacement for the Wrangler (the Patrol, Land Rover, etc). For me, I just wish there were more vehicles that had a solid front axle, in my dreams I’d love to SAS my FJ…

I wondered this as well. I fall into category 1, back in the old days when I’d go surfing, I could put the car key in nice little leash or wetsuit pocket to keep it secure (hiding the key wasn’t an option as people would hang out and watch others try to “hide” their key). Now a-days, you can’t get your key wet or it…

Yes! These guys are really worth watching; no scripted drama, cheap challenges and a good mix of tech/DIY.

I’m pretty close to my niece and nephew (ages 6 and 10) and my wife and I made a deal with the boy; if he gets good grades and doesn’t turn into a little shit and continue to help me wrench on it prior to him getting it, he’ll get my 2009 JK, which is better than a new car in a few respects:
-he knows how it works
-it’s…

When I go wheeling, I try not to use my lockers unless I absolutely, positively need to use them. Most of the time, a different line or backing up a touch will get me out of most situations, however if the terrain is extremely rocky or un-even (where I know 1 or 2 tires will get in the air) then it’s time for the…