Tag Archives: jeep

November 21, 2024
14:53
by: Dan

Jeep JK P0757 Fault: Fixed

As I recently wrote, we encountered a “P0757-2-3 SOLENOID” code in our 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited (JK) on a trip. This came with a refusal to shift out of 2nd or 3rd gear, and eventually a check engine light. … Continue reading →

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November 16, 2024
12:42
by: Dan

2012 Jeep JK P0757 code

We recently had something weird happen with our 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (JK), and I figured I better document the symptom and fix for posterity. We have the WA580/NAG1 5-speed auto transmission and the 3.6L Pentastar engine. The first symptom … Continue reading →

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November 14, 2022
15:03
by: Dan

Adding a second mic to a Kenwood TK-8180

The Kenwood TK-8180 is my go-to preferred radio for GMRS stuff. It is a rugged radio with an excellent remote-head kit, and a nice display. It’s generally pretty easy to find them in good condition on eBay, and accessories are … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2022
13:31
by: Dan

GenRight TJ Aluminum Front Fender Notes

I recently installed GenRight regular aluminum front fenders on my TJ. It was my first time doing fenders and it turned out to be a lot more than I was planning for, so I thought I’d document some of my … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2019
19:32
by: Dan

Jeep JK Air Tank Install

A year ago, I added onboard air to our Jeep. It had always been something I wanted to do (since the last Jeep) and I can say it’s definitely one of the best things I’ve done to it. Not only … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2018
07:48
by: Dan

Oregon Back Country Discovery Route Maps from OOHVA

I recently found out about a bunch of cool backcountry overlanding routes maintained by the folks at Oregon Off-Highway Vehicle Association (OOHVA) called the Oregon Back Country Discovery Route (OBCDR). These routes are hand-picked to provide hundreds of miles of … Continue reading →

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January 30, 2018
13:25
by: Dan

Automatic cycle hack for a small compressor

This is a project I did quite a while ago, which has been working well for me ever since. I get a lot of looks when airing up my tires and so I thought I’d do a bit of a … Continue reading →

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July 19, 2011
14:08
by: Dan

Jolly Jeepers Rally 2011

This past weekend, Taylor and I participated in our third “Back to Basics” rally with the Jolly Jeepers club. Unfortunately, Oregon didn’t seem to get the memo about it being the middle of July, because it rained on us the entire time. This made … Continue reading →

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July 20, 2010
14:10
by: Dan

Jolly Jeepers Rally 2010

This past Saturday, Taylor and I participated in our second Jolly Jeepers “Back to Basics” Rally event.  Unfortunately, we had firm commitments to other things on Friday and Sunday, so we didn’t camp or do both days.  This has become … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2009
20:23
by: Dan

The view is better from up here…

Since our recent trip to the Tillamook State Forest OHV area with the Jolly Jeepers, a suspension lift for my Jeep has been on my mind.  Wednesday of this week, I dropped it off at Leonard’s Off-Road and got it … Continue reading →

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