Episode 994 – Steering Optional?
Steering Wheel Optional?
We had several Jeep Talk Show listeners reach out to us about this story. They’re excited to hear what we have to say about it. Snide comments, of course.
Just about the same time, Elon Musk’s brother was talking about future Tesla not having steering wheels, Chrysler recalled more than 300k Jeep Grand Cherokees over the loss of steering. I mean unless you have FULL SELF DRIVING steering is important, right?
Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 338,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a ball joint issue that could result in a loss of control by the driver, potentially leading to a crash. Duh!
No reports of accidents or injuries tied to the recall have been reported.
As a remedy, dealers will replace the upper control arm pinch bolts for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 12, 2024.
Rented Jeep Drives off a cliff
A 27-year-old male rented a Jeep, I’ll guess it’s a Grand Cherokee, in Hawaii. At about 3:30 am the driver drove off a cliff, a 40-foot drop, with the Jeep landing on its roof in the ocean. The driver managed to evacuate the Jeep which was washed out 100 yards to sea.
Campers near the landing, no Moon Lander jokes please, helped the driver back onto dry land.
Why do you think the driver drove off a cliff?
- What’s it like to be weightless?
- Has SIRI gained artificial general intelligence and was trying to kill the young man?
- The Hawaii County Police Department told Island News that the man driving the Jeep is 27 years old and was visiting from Canada.
Canadian?!?!? We have our answer! lolIs Jeep’s marketing too aggressive and this man truly believed Jeep is a go-anywhere vehicle?
Newbie Nuggets with Wendy
Update on Bill’s progress
Thank you to everyone for your prayers and thoughts – it’s very much appreciated. Words are not enough of how blessed we are. TY
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Fabrication Freezy with Larry – JeepingMo
Trail Tools
We all have our list of items we take when we are going to be on the trail.
I thought I would give you my top 5 in honor of Jeep Momma being on the show.
Now depending on what type of trails you’re doing this list could change. And they are not in any order. And most of them are good to carry every day in your rig.
#5 The obvious set of tools put together for your rig.
#4 fluids, every jeep will be different. Now you don’t need enough to
change every fluid on your rig. But I do suggest that you have
enough to top things off. a can or bottle of most should do it. And
as part of that an expandable oil pan works great on the trail.
#3 trail welder, now I carry a Bun trail welder. It will require a couple
batteries to weld
with. You can always pull them out of the jeeps, or carry a set of
batteries.
Trail welders come in many brands and prices. The bun welder is
around $300, you
could also upgrade to a premier power welder that runs on the
replacement
alternator that you buy with it. They are a couple thousand, but
more versatile.
#2 Tire Management, there are a couple of items in this one.
6 First one is glue treads for that sidewall that you puncture while
wheeling.
Colby valve, for that valve, stem replacement once you rip one off
on the trail.
Now it is assumed, that if you let the air out you can air back
Up
#1 .fire extinguisher, you can you a traditional style extinguisher, or
the element extinguisher.
Must-Have Stuff for Your Jeep!
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