Northwest Jeepcast

In this week's episode, Gary and Gary discuss the pros and cons of buying a Rubicon vs a Sport JK.  Have you ever wondered if it is worth it to buy the Rubicon or a Sport trim of you JK. Well, here are your answers and more. They announce another Jeep of the Week and a bonus Jeep for your chances to get some stuff for your jeep and the winner of the Jeepcast Tax Day Giveaway is announced.  And a bunch of listener feedback and questions.   The following links provide more information on products and topics discussed on this episode: ** 10th Annual Go Topless Day ASJC / Jeepcast Event|| ** Currie RockJock 70 Rear Axle || ** Dynatrac Prorock 44 Front Axle || ** Dynatrac ProRock 60/60 Axle Set || ** Dana UD 60 60/60 Axle Set || ** Fairlead Universal Hook Anchor Black || ** Seven Offroad ||   --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, 

In this week's episode, Gary, Gary and James discuss how to do your own MechanHack Jeep alignment.  There's the Jeepcast Taxday Giveaway and Jeep of the Week for your chance to get some stuff for your jeep. Hear about a Super Hitch installation on James' tow rig and a new Odyssey battery and battery switch for Gary's jeep. And a bunch of listener feedback and questions.   The following links provide more information on products and topics discussed on this episode: ** Imperial Sand Dunes Appeal Denied || ** Rein in Off-road Recklessness in California || ** Odyssey Group 34 850 CCA for 2007-2011 JK || ** WirthCo 20108 Battery Doctor Knife Switch || ** Torklift F1002 Super Hitch || ** Torklift E1548 SuperTruss 48" Extension ||       --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

In this week's episode, Gary and Gary discuss snow wheeling Washington's Colockum Pass.  Amazing snow with some great people and no shortage of trail repairs and recoveries. Lots of work in the MechanHack Shack this week, from Johnny Joint rebuilds, diff fluid maintenance and the installation of new diff covers and skid plate. There's the Jeepcast Taxday Giveaway and Jeep of the Week for your chance to get some stuff for your jeep. Listener emails and chats at the Jeep Show hosted by Northwest Offroad Adventures. And listen to hear our scientifically measured accuracy rating on the answers you'll find only here on this fantastic voyage!   The following links provide more information on products and topics discussed on this episode: ** The Colockum Road || **Rancho Performance Rockgear Rear Differential Glide Plate|| **Rancho Performance Rockgear Dana 44 Differential Cover||     --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at

In this week's episode, part 2 of a 2 part series, Gary and Gary discuss what an experience at Moab's Easter Jeep Safari is like. They dig into the details of experiencing all the wonder of EJS as put on by the great folks at Red Rock 4-Wheelers. They play trail reports of Flat Iron Mesa/Green Day and Fins 'n Things/Steel Bender from last year's Moab trip.   The following links provide more information on products and topics discussed on this episode: ** Red Rock 4-Wheelers|| ** Donations for Mike Hall's Dad || --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

In this week's episode, part 1 of a 2 part series, Gary and Gary discuss the prep work in making a pilgrimage to Moab.  They cover everything you need to know about planning your trip to some of the best wheeling there is, including accommodations, food, and trail planning . They discuss more listener feedback including a rebuttal from one of their listeners and provide updates on events and land use news. And as an added bonus play a trail report recording of Rose Garden Hill, Kokopelli, and Top of the World from last year's Moab trip.    The following links provide more information on products and topics discussed on this episode: ** Guide to Moab, UT Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails 3rd Edition || ** Donations for Mike Hall's Dad   --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

This week, Gary and Gary discuss coil-over suspension systems. Here's your podcast to learn about everything you wanted to know about coil-over suspensions and the benefits it brings over conventional Jeep suspension systems. They also discuss some listener feedback and have some banter in What I Like & What I Hate. And provide updates on events and land use news.   The following links provide more information on products and topics discussed on this episode: ** Manastash Ridge trail system improvement || ** EVO Bolt On Coil-over System || ** EVO Double Throwdown Coil-over System - Weld On || ** ICON Coil-over System - Bolt On || ** Rock Krawler Coil-over System - Bolt On || ** Rubicon Express Coil-over System || ** ORI STX Strut || ** Auxbeam 4" LED CREE 18W Flood Beam ||   --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter a

This week, Gary, Gary and in studio guest Aaron talk about installing the new PSC Motor Sports Big Bore XD Steering Gear Box for the JK in the MechanHack Shack. Here's your first podcast to install and talk about this new product from PSC. It is designed to correct the factory steering box sector shaft weaknesses and provide sufficient power to turn up to 37" tires without the need for a hydraulic RAM assist. They also discuss some listener feedback and introduce a new segment called What I Like & What I Hate.    The following links provide more information on products and topics discussed on this episode: ** PSC Big Bore XD Steering Gear Box - JK || ** Poison Spyder Front Inner Fenders  || ** Jeep Wave Explained || ** Spyshot JL Wrangler Broken Down     --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

This week, Gary and Gary talk about the listener snow run held this past Saturday at Tinkham RD, North Bend, WA.  They discuss the amazing snow quality, and the fun getting stuck and recovered. They get some interviews with some of the best listeners podcasting has to offer! They also discuss some listener feedback as well as some land use and ORV legislation in the Pacific Northwest . And a correction on the ring gear size of non-Rubicon JKs is made in response to listener feedback. All this and more on the funnest episode of the year thus far.    The following links provide more information on topics discussed on this episode: ** Washington ORV Legislation Activity || ** BC Right to Roam Legislation || --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

This week, Gary and Gary recall their epic adventure on the Dusy Ershim trail in the summer of 2014.  The Dusy is a hardcore overland trail that requires continuous rock crawling for more than 30 miles at high elevation in the Sierra Nevada mountains.  They also discuss some listener feedback and project in the MechanHack Shack . Discussed on the show: ** Dusy Ershim trail info || ** Wayalife Trail Video || ** Guide to California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails || ** Katadyn Expedition Water Filter ||   --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

This week, Gary and Gary discuss pros/cons of building up a Dana 30 versus swapping in a Dana 44. They discuss their latest MechanHack Shack project, swapping in a properly geared Dana 44 axles with air lockers on their buddy Andrew's 2011 JK Sport. They discuss some listener feedback about their snow run event; better check it our before they run out of spots.  Are you looking to switch to a Dana 44 front axle on your Jeep?  Well, give this episode a listen as we cover it all in this latest episode of the Northwest Jeepcast.   The following links provide more information on the products discussed on this episode: ** ARB D44 Air Locker || ** ARB Bulkhead Kit || ** ARB Air Line Push Connector || ** ARB Air Line || ** ARB Air Solenoid   --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.    

This week, Gary, Gary and Shawn discuss High Steer systems and when to use them. Gary and Shawn discuss installing the Synergy High Steer kit and a new-to-him Adams Rear 1310 driveshaft on Shawn's rig this past week in the MechanHack Shack. They discuss some listener feedback.  Are you looking to switch to a high steer setup on your lifted jeep?  Well, give this episode a listen as we cover it all in this latest episode of the Northwest Jeepcast.   The following links provide more information on the products discussed on this episode: ** OTC 6295 Front End Service Set || ** OTC 4559 Manual/Pneumatic Pickle Fork Set || ** Adam Rear JKU Driveshaft || ** Synergy High Steer (drag flip) kit || ** EVO High Steer (drag flip) kit || ** JKS High Steer (drag flip) kit || ** Rock Krawler High Steer (drag flip) kit || ** Currie High Steer drag link (needs track bar relo bracket) || ** Steer Smarts High Steer drag link (needs track bar relo bracket) || ** Teraflex High Steer (drag flip) kit || ** Clayton High Steer (drag

This week, Gary and Gary discuss winter maintenance tips and specifically a MechanHack Shack project on Gary T's rig to rebuild his King coilovers.  Need help with coilover maintenance?  Well, you've come to the right place as we cover it all in this latest episode of the Northwest Jeepcast. Send any of your jeep maintenance questions in to nwjeepcast@gmail.com. They also discuss some listener feedback about the ORO SwayLOC for JKs and TJs, link below.    The following links provide information on the coilover maintenance discussed on the show: ** King coil over rebuild kits || ** King shock oil || ** King coilover springs || ** King Coilover Rebuild Instructions || ** King Coilover Rebuild Video || ** EVO Rear Lever King coilover system || ** EVO King Coilover Front Kit || ** SwayLOC for Jeep Wrangler JK with remote control || ** B&M 80250 Automatic Transmission Universal Drain Plug ||   --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping exp

This week, Gary and Gary discuss sway bars, end links, flex and stability in Jeeps. They announce a new listener trail run to hit some snow--check out our Facebook page for details. They discuss some listener feedback on end links that prompted this weeks topic.  Need help with decisions on sway bars, end links and sway disconnects to buy? What's better between no sway bar, sway bar disconnects, electronic disconnects, or AntiRocks? How does a sway bar effect you on-road performance and your off-road performance. Well, you've come to the right place as we cover it all in this latest episode of the Northwest Jeepcast.   The following products were discussed on the show: ** MOPAR Sway Bar Power Disconnect || ** Currie Antirock Front Swaybar Kit (Steel arms) || ** Curried Antirock Rear Sway Bar Kit (Alum arms) || ** EVO Rubicon Swaybar Disconnect with AEV ProCal || ** EVO Heave Duty Sway Bar End Links 3-4"  lifts || ** Rock Krawler Front Sway Bar with Disconnects & Strap || ** JKS Front Sway Bar Quicker Disc

This week, Gary and Gary along with studio guests James and Nicole discuss tow rigs including trailers for Jeeps. They discuss some listener feedback on radio communications.  James, Nicole and Gary talk about their most recent snow wheelin run as well and both James and Nicole discuss a break in attempt at their home, how it was thwarted and how the perpetrator was identified. Are you considering a tow rig? Having trouble choosing between gas and diesel? Need help with decisions on which trailer and options to buy? Well, you've come to the right place as we cover it all in this latest episode of the Northwest Jeepcast.   The following products were discussed on the show: ** Ring Home Security Kit || ** Ring Video Doorbell Pro || ** mac's Ultra Tie Down Strap Kit with detachable axle straps and sewn ends||   The following are links to representative trailers and hitches discussed in the show. ** 10,000# Single Jeep 20' Open Deck Trailer with Ramps || ** 10,000# Single Jeep 20' Open Deck Trailer with Dovetail

This week, Gary and Gary discuss a build they just completed in the MechanHack Shack. They provide some insight on what they encountered on a brand new 2017 Rubicon Hard Rock edition and tips on how they adapted to them. They discuss some listener feedback on the merits and recommendations of steel vs aluminum bumpers and armor from previous episodes. --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your Jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

This week, Gary and Gary talk about  a couple snow wheelin trips done over the holidays, one on the west side of the Washington Cascades and the other on the east side of the Cascades. They discuss different types of snow conditions encountered that made traction difficult and the techniques they used to tackle them.  And they introduce a teaser of a build that they are doing in the MechanHack Shack. A whole bunch of new events including some classic bucket list trips is announced as well as a new prize giveaway opportunity. Listen to find out how you can win some jeep parts.   Check out nwjeepcast.com/events for our latest list of events.   --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Gary T pulling two jeeps through the snow on Tonga Ridge. Gary T on Cowiche Mill near Yakima

This week, Gary and Gary welcome in 2017 with a discussion about rear bumpers as the second of two episodes on bumpers. They cover all the criteria you should consider when choosing your aftermarket rear bumper. Full width vs. shorty, steel vs. aluminum, spare tire carrier options, accessory mounts, lights, and more. Be sure to send in your feedback on what bumper you chose and why, and if there was any criteria we didn't cover.   Products discussed on the show: ** Crawler Conceptz Ultra Series Steel Rear Bumper || ** Savvy Stubby Aluminum Rear Bumper || ** EVO Rear Frame Bolt On D Ring Tabs || ** TeraFlex Heavy Duty Tire Carrier Hinged Mount || ** LOD Signature Series Gen 4 Shorty Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier || ** Rock Slide Aluminum Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier || ** Genright Aluminum Tire Carrier (Body Mount) || ** Genright Aluminum Rear Bumper  || ** Poison Spyder SteelTire Carrier (Body Mount) || ** Poison Spyder BFH Steel Rear Bumper || ** EVO 1/4 Pounder Aluminum Front Bumper     --Visit Northri

This week, Gary and Gary talk about  front bumpers as the first of two episodes on bumpers.  They discuss some listener feedback and talk about what they're giving their jeeps for Christmas. They announce a new contest for your chance to win a Northridge4x4 gift certificate. A very special Merry Christmas to our listeners. Check out nwjeepcast.com/events for our latest list of events Products discussed on the show: ** AEV Premium Full Width Steel Front Bumper || ** LoD Midwidth Steel Front Bumper || ** Posion Spyder BFH Steel Front Bumper || ** EVO 1/4 Pounder Steel Front Bumper || ** Rock Hard Patriot Full Width Front Aluminum Bumper || ** Savvy LHT Aluminum Front Bumper || ** Genright Stubby Front Aluminum Bumper || ** EVO 1/4 Pounder Aluminum Front Bumper     --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

This week, Gary and Gary speak with in studio guest Shannon regarding the cool Jeep Lid product. They announce the winner of the December give-away as well as the winner of High Lift prize pack from November compliments of Super-fan Dan @Jeepit11.  They discuss some listener feedback on a request for help in putting together a moderate TJ build and on a epic rollover one of the listeners had on the local Washington trail Crystal Ridge a few years back.Gary does a product review of the J.T. Brooks Automatic Tire Deflator PRO provided by sponsor Seven Offroad. They also talk about their most recent snow wheeling adventure up in the Tinkham area of the Washington Cascades.   Products discussed on the show: ** J.T. Brooks Automatic Tire Deflators PRO || ** Jeep Lid --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

This week, Gary and Gary announce a new give-away this month that is time sensitive due to the prize being awarded before Christmas, listen to the podcast for details how to play. Gary T visits Northridge 4x4 and has an interview with David Johnson, and Gary H comments on the interview.  They announce the winner of the Thanksgive-a-way, however the winner decided to forgo the prize as he already has those items.  Listen to the podcast to learn how you can claim the prize yourself. They discuss some listener feedback including some error corrections from the last episode on radios and additional information on radios used in Jeeping.  Check out http://nwjeepcast.com/events for our latest list of events Products discussed on the show: ** BaoFeng BF-F8HP 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio || --Visit Northridge4x4.com for all your jeep needs and listen for a special coupon code. Start your Amazon shopping experience at http://nwjeepcast.com/amazon to help support this show. And follow us @nwjeepcast on Instagram, Twi