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THE RIG

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Events

Upcoming — Come Join Us
OCT 2–4, 2026 • CITRUS WMA
Florida Trail Team Challenge — Season 5
Two-person endurance challenge supporting Tread Lightly! Driving, recovery, navigation, first aid, marksmanship, and mechanical skills. 20 teams max. This weekend.
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2-person teams (driver + co-driver) • $650/team • Registration closed
OCT 9–11, 2026 • OCALA
29th Annual Jeeptoberfest – Ocala Jeep Club
One of the largest Jeep-only events in the Southeast and annual fundraiser. Obstacle courses, vendors, Show & Shine, VIP night ride, food, music & more. New for 2026: Open Fri–Sun.
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Pre-reg $75/Jeep (covers all occupants) • First 500 get sponsor t-shirt • $50 VIP night ride
NOV 13–15, 2026 • KRAWL'N FOR THE FALLEN
12th Annual Krawl'n for the Fallen
Off-road event to remember, honor & respect officers lost in the line of duty. Fellowship, trail riding, camping, vendors, kid's zone, raffles & more. ~140-160 officers lost per year on average.
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Weekend Pass $100 pre-reg (first 200 get goody bag) • $20/night camping • $120 at gate
Past Events — Photo Galleries
Georgia Traverse SEP 22–27, 2026
North Georgia • Tallulah · Blue Ridge · Cohutta

Four-day traverse across North Georgia — creek crossings, waterfalls, and mountain miles from Burrells Ford through Charlie’s Creek and Cohutta. Camping, group runs, and the long way home.

Georgia Traverse — Jeep creek crossing in North Georgia
Jeep convoy in the creek Jeep working the creek crossing Jeep blasting through the water Black truck in the creek Blue truck on the forest road Jeep on the North Georgia trail Waterfall in the North Georgia woods Family at the waterfall Kid at the waterfall Crossing logs on the trail Waterfall overlook Creek play after the crossing Jeeps staged after the trail Blue Ridge mountain view Jeeps on a Cohutta mountain road Overlook at the end of the traverse
14th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion AUG 20–22, 2026
Expo • Pigeon Forge, TN / LeConte Center

Vendors, Show & Shine, trail rides, and the Jeep community took over the LeConte Center in the Smokies. Hosted by the Smoky Mountain Jeep Club of Maryville, TN.

Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion — Jeep sign at the expo
Jeeps staged in Pigeon Forge with the Smokies behind them Overlook in the Great Smoky Mountains Custom spiderweb CJ-7 on the Show and Shine lot Classic Jeeps on the brick lot at the Invasion Lifted Jeeps lined up for Show and Shine Rock crawler on display at the expo Custom yellow Jeep on the outdoor lot Orange LJ build on the outdoor show lot Patriot blue LJ on the brick expo lot Indoor expo Jeep with KC lights at the LeConte Center El Jefe rock crawler on the indoor show floor White Rubicon on the indoor vendor floor Jeep convoy on a forest road in the Smokies
Richloam Ride for Jeepin’ For A Cure AUG 15, 2026
Trail ride • Richloam WMA / Webster, FL

Roll Out Ride for a Cure at Richloam — pink for the cause, supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida. Hosted by Stacy Lucas. Deep ruts, strap work, and a full pack through Richloam WMA for awareness and local fundraising.

Richloam Ride for Jeepin’ For A Cure — staging and trail day
Roll Out Ride for a Cure flyer Jeeps on the Richloam trail Mud and ruts at Richloam WMA Trail convoy through the pines Off-road line through Richloam Jeepin’ For A Cure trail action Muddy Jeeps on the limestone trail Group shot on the Richloam ride Trail section at Richloam WMA Jeeps working through the ruts Pink-for-the-cause trail day Recovery and trail help at Richloam Wooded trail at Richloam Convoy on the Richloam two-track Jeeps staged in the pines Trail detail from the Richloam ride More trail miles at Richloam End of the Richloam Ride lineup
Trail clips
Richloam Mud
Limestone Never Gets Stuck
No One Fights Alone
Follow the Pink Flag
Gettin over the Hump, With Help
Through the Soup
Start ’Em Young
Follow the Pack
Lit in the Ruts
Here Comes the Ram
Here They Come
Jeepin’ for a Cure Night Ride JULY 11, 2026
Night ride • Fort McCoy / Ocala National Forest

Rolled pink for a great cause — a ~3-hour night ride through Ocala National Forest supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida. Pink lights, pink Jeeps, and local donations that stayed in the community. Met at the 316 OHV Trailhead with camping at Salt Springs.

Jeep lineup at sunset for Jeepin’ for a Cure
Muddy Scrap Metal Jr front view after the trail Scrap Metal Jr staged at sunset by the water
Florida Trail Team Challenge (FTTC) OCTOBER 2025
Multi-day • Citrus WMA

Florida’s premier two-person team endurance competition. ~45 challenges testing navigation, vehicle recovery, first aid, technical driving, problem-solving, and real teamwork under pressure. Serious, skill-focused off-roading — not a casual ride.

FTTC 2025 hero
First aid and medical scenario Technical trail driving and spotting Team focus during a challenge Vehicles staged for the next challenge leg Pushing through a technical trail section Recovery gear deployed during a vehicle extraction challenge High-clearance driving through roots Navigation team plotting the route for the next leg Team rigs and camp setup Spotter guiding the rig on a steep technical section Vehicle recovery in the field Pushing through dense brush and narrow trails
Jeep Beach (20th Anniversary) APRIL 22–30, 2023
9 days • Daytona Beach

One of the largest Jeep-only events in the world. Massive beach runs on Daytona sand, vendor village, Show & Shine, Speedway activities, and 200,000+ Jeep fans celebrating the 20th anniversary with a high-energy beach-party vibe.

Jeep Beach overview Beach run on Daytona sand Vendor village Show & Shine Jeeps on the beach Family-friendly activities Vendor area Daytona Speedway activities
2023 Krawlin' For the Fallen 2023
Weekend event

Off-road event to remember, honor & respect officers lost in the line of duty. Fellowship, trail riding, camping, vendors, kid's zone, raffles & more.

Krawlin 2023 hero
Krawlin 2023 overview Trail riding Memorial Fallen tribute Jeeps on trail Camping area Group shot Vendor area Raffle Night activities
THE WORK

Repairs & Mods That Actually Matter

GenRight cage
GenRight Fastback Roll Cage
GenRight Fastback. 6-point with harness bar. Built to survive the stupid stuff.
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40 inch tires
40" Tires on Beadlocks
Dirty Life beadlocks + 40s. Regeared axles. Finally fits without rubbing (mostly).
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Front bumper
Barnes 4X4 Pritchett Canyon Front Bumper + Harbor Freight APEX
APEX 12K winch + full protection. The single best upgrade for when plans go sideways.
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Axles
JKU Rubicon Axles with 5.38 Gears & OX Lockers
Swapped JKU Rubicon Dana 44s. 5.38 gears, OX lockers, RCV shafts. Built for abuse.
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Rear bumper
Barnes 4X4 Pritchett Canyon Rear Bumper
Pritchett Canyon high-clearance bumper. Better protection and departure angle.
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Fenders
GenRight Aluminum Fenders Front & Rear
Bolt-on high clearance fenders for the 40s + 4.5" lift. No more sheet metal destruction.
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Suspension
Modified MetalCloak Long Arm Lift
4.5" long arm with Fox 2.0 coilovers. Finally has the articulation the frame deserves.
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Skids and armor
Skids & Armor
RCI 1/4" steel skids + Poison Spyder rock sliders. Because rocks are mean.
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Recovery gear
Recovery Points & Gear
Bubba Rope kinetic and the recovery points that actually get used.
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ON THE RIG

Gear I actually use

Recovery, engine, trans, and trail gear that actually gets used — not the stuff that just looks good in photos. Links go to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Bubba Rope 7/8″ × 30′
KINETIC
Bubba Rope 7/8″ × 30′

Kinetic recovery rope. The snatch that doesn’t shock-load the frame.

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MICTUNING 12 Gang Wireless Panel
SWITCHES
MICTUNING 12 Gang Wireless Panel

Plug-and-play 12-gang. Lights, compressors, accessories — one remote, no extra dash wiring.

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MICTUNING Q2 MAX Rock Lights
LIGHTING
MICTUNING Q2 MAX Rock Lights

12-pod RGB+IC rock lights. Zone control for the underside when camp hits after dark.

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Dorman 264-239 Oil Pan
ENGINE
Dorman 264-239 Oil Pan

4.0L pan for TJ/LJ/WJ. Replaces the one the trail used as a skid plate.

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4.0L Aluminum Fuel Rail
FUEL
4.0L Aluminum Fuel Rail

Black aluminum -8ORB rail for 97–01 TJ/XJ 4.0L. Direct fit, no more brittle plastic.

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Fuel Rail and Injector Cover
FUEL
Fuel Rail & Injector Cover

Heat shield kit for 97–04 4.0L. Keeps the rail and injectors off the exhaust bake.

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MSD 82738 Coil
IGNITION
MSD 82738 Coil

Red MSD coil. The 4.0L still needs spark when the trail gets wet.

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Harmonic Balancer
ENGINE
Harmonic Balancer

SCITOO 594-018 crank pulley for Jeep. When the rubber in the old one walks off.

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Serpentine Belt Drive Kit
ENGINE
Serpentine Belt Drive Kit

A-Premium belt kit. Pulleys, tensioner, belt — one box instead of three trips.

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Camshaft Synchronizer
ENGINE
Camshaft Synchronizer

Oil pump drive / cam sync for 05–06 Wrangler. The 4.0L part that takes the oil pump with it.

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FEL-PRO Water Pump Gasket
GASKETS
FEL-PRO Water Pump Gasket

35629 water pump gasket. Cheap insurance when the pump comes off.

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FEL-PRO Thermostat Gasket
GASKETS
FEL-PRO Thermostat Gasket

35630 thermostat housing gasket. Don’t reuse the old one. You already know.

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Coolant Overflow Tank
COOLING
Coolant Overflow Tank

A-Premium reservoir with cap. When the factory bottle finally cracks.

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19-Row Trans Oil Cooler
TRANS
19-Row Trans Oil Cooler

Universal 19-row cooler. 42RLE and a loaded trailer both run hotter than they should.

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6AN PTFE Cooler Lines
TRANS
6AN PTFE Cooler Lines

7-ft PTFE lines with 6AN fittings. Replace the rubber before it swells and dumps fluid.

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42RLE Solenoid Block and Filter
TRANS
42RLE Solenoid Block & Filter

Shift solenoid pack and filter. The 42RLE’s favorite way to start guessing gears.

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42RLE Bellhousing Bolts
TRANS
42RLE Bellhousing Bolts

Region Offroad bolts, 42RLE to 4.0L. The hardware you don’t want to reuse.

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Trans Speed Sensors (2)
SENSORS
Trans Speed Sensors (2)

Input and output speed sensors. When the trans forgets what gear it’s in.

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MAP Sensor
SENSORS
MAP Sensor

A-Premium manifold pressure sensor. Lean, rich, or a check-engine light that won’t quit.

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Purge Solenoid Valve
EMISSIONS
Purge Solenoid Valve

Vapor canister purge valve. The little solenoid that throws a code at the worst time.

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-6 AN Power Steering Adapter
FITTINGS
-6 AN Power Steering Adapter

Straight -6 AN male to 5/8-18 inverted flare. For the steering line that never matches.

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Airiton LTE Walkie Talkies
COMMS
Airiton LTE Walkie Talkies

Push-to-talk over LTE. Trail radios for when the group is spread out and cell is a rumor.

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THE JOURNAL

Raw notes from the garage and the trail.

Occasional long-form posts about the dumb things that break, the expensive things that work, and lessons learned the hard way.

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