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    Off-Roading In Your Customized Rig

    Hank | April 24th, 2012

    What does a good set of Jeep fender flares and Jeep soft tops have in common? They perform two important functions: add aesthetic styling to your off road vehicle and provide a stepping platform for safer mounting/dismounting.  The difference that these accessories make is more pronounced when off roading in the country.  Say you take a break at a great vista for a quick photo op.  After getting that perfect shot, you trek over to your truck or Jeep, open the door, mount, get in, and slam the door behind you.  This simple, straightforward motion can be made safer and easier by having better gripping (as well as improved surface stepping area).  That aside, these custom upgrades make for a better picture.  After all, a person hardly heads to the great outdoors and snaps a picture of just some mountains, or other impressive backdrop; people usually enjoy being in the shot, and what’s more, most celebrate their uniqueness with interesting poses and facial expressions.  Same principle applies with your off road vehicle.  You want your truck or Jeep to stand out from the crowd.  When you invest in custom accessories, it is like getting new trendy glasses frames and kicks for your Jeep, truck, or SUV. There’s a bit of off roading in everyone.  From time to time, even the most diehard city slicker needs fresh air and cool mountain air to rejuvenate.  There’s something about reconnecting with the great outdoors that refreshes the mind and soul.  Off roaders take this to another dimension by crawling through miles and miles of terrain normally accessible by foot. Jeep soft tops Ask any off road enthusiast: “When you’re out there in your rig outfitted with custom Jeep fender flares and custom lights, what is going through your mind?”  The response you’re going to get will be something along the lines of: “Man, this is great.” So it is with anyone en gagin g in something they really enjoy.  Off roading has become a culture of sorts, similar to motorcycle enthusiasts who gather on weekends and ride together in packs. Unlike pack hunters however, off roadies typically go at it solo, much like big cat hunters such as mountain lions.  Of course there’s no rule that says you can’t go off roading with buddies and compare their nerf bars and Jeep soft tops to yours.  The main thing always is to enjoy the sport . Read the rest of this entry »

    Field Tips on Off-Roading Lights and Winches

    Hank | April 24th, 2012

    This is a quick blog about the street scene grill from one of our experts in the truck parts and accessories industry. This is the latest update: I recently installed a black Street Scene shell and speed grille. It fits great and went on super easy. The instructions are crystal clear and simple to follow. This grille makes room for installing a winch and allows way more airflow than the stock one, and got rid of all that chrome too! If you own an F-250, you’re probably familiar with the logo’s clear coat peeling…how annoying! Also on the way are some black projector lights. Basically I am eliminating anything chrome…how’s that song go, black and yellow black and yellow? Next time, I want to talk more about winches too. I am also working on a somewhat secret and unique Ford logo instead of the standard blue oval. But before that, here’s the lowdown on off-roading lights. I have come to the conclusion that being prepared is key to a great outdoors experience after many years of camping and off-roading,. Especially when off-roading, remember to make sure you have your tools, winch, spare tire and parts, first aid kit, flashlight, and other essential items. Also, I’ve concluded that you can never have too much light, especially when you’re out in the middle of nowhere. It’s nice to see where you are going, so I converted the head lights to HID. They are bright! Too bright for a lifted truck in the city. After blinding half of Southern California’s residents, I wised up and put some 55 watt halogen lights in the bumper to act as stock headlights for around town driving. I didn’t get any thank yous for it, but I also didn’t get any more middle fingers either. As for off road, the difference is amazing! All those side by side before and after pictures don’t do it justice! But after a few trips, I became used to the extra light and wanted more. That’s when I got my hands on a couple Pro Comp LED light bars which produce ridiculous amounts of light. The 30” and 46” LED bars completely lit up everything close to midrange, but like every addict, I wanted more. To complete this circus act, I wired four 9” HIDs to the roof rack. The Ford said let there be light, and there was light, and everybody saw that it was. In conclusion, be sure to research the huge variety of sizes, styles and brands of quality lights, winches, and other truck accessories out there to fit your preference, budget, and kind of off-roading you do. Read the rest of this entry »

    Vendor Spotlight: Smittybilt

    tjsp_wpadmin | April 19th, 2012

    Smittybilt is a leader in both interior and exterior parts and accessories, for Jeep, as well as a variety of trucks and SUVs.  Smittybilt is well known for creating the original nerf bar side steps and tubular Jeep bumpers.  Starting from a one-garage operation in 1965, Smittybilt has grown to become one of the leaders in off-road manufacturing today. Today Smittybilt is well known for a variety of products, including bumpers (Smittybilt bumpers are especially popular with Jeep owners), winches, seat covers, billet grilles, Jeep tops and more.   Their line of G.E.A.R. products are popular among outdoor enthusiasts. Read the rest of this entry »