Episode 762 – Engine Ejected from Jeep!
This Week In Jeep
Jeep’s Engine Becomes Projectile – Hits Other Vehicles
The image above shows what is left of what USED TO BE a Jeep Renegade
South Carolina, / I-95 (N/S) Colleton County / Mile marker 42
Jeep Renegade left (SB) roadway at a “high rate of speed”
Struck “multiple trees in median”
Engine ejected from Jeep
With so much momentum, the engine went across the roadway Into opposite lanes (NB)
Striking another vehicle. (Ford Expedition) / Extensive damage
The crash left the Jeep driver with “multiple traumatic injuries”
- One passenger was also sent to Trauma Center at Trident Medical Center
The Expedition driver received treatment at the scene
The third vehicle was also involved (hit by the engine) but received only minor damage
Several mile back-ups
Jeep Will Now Sell You a Six Figure Wrangler
…and no it’s not a 6×6
The price tag tops $115k
Limited Edition Wrangler / Not to be confused with “Limited” Trim packages
Based on the 2023 Wrangler 392 Rubicon 20th Anniversary
(similar to the concept Jeep at EJS last year)
But heavily outfitted by AEV
Only 150 will be made
Jim Morrison (senior VP and head of the Jeep brand for North America) said Jeep needs to keep up with the aftermarket,
So special editions will be testing the high end of what JPP (Jeep Performance Parts) can do.
Off-road parts include 37-inch tires and special AEV lights, bumpers, skip plates, shocks, and other equipment for scaling rocks and other rough terrains.
They also include a new seven-slot grille, bead-lock-capable wheels, an 83-piece tool kit, and other features.
Two other options for the less wealthy
– The 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary vehicle, without the extra off-roading capability, starts at $94,485.
– A plug-in hybrid electric version of the 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicon SUV starts at $71,380.
Ordering begins at the end of Feb/mid march
Deliveries begin in 2nd Quarter of 2023
Newbie Nuggets with Wendy
Hey, Jeep! Stay out of my Driver’s Seat!!
– I have a semi-annual tradeshow in Las Vegas twice a year. I ended up with a Jeep Compass Trail Hawk. OK, it’s not a REAL Jeep, or is it?
– What’s up with these new vehicles?!
– I’m starting to understand Chuck’s appreciation of old steel.
– Most of us know how to drive, Don’t need a car to tell me how!
- The car handles well until you want to turn on a mountain road. The stupid car wants to go straight on mountain curves. Thankfully, I found the button to disable that stupid feature and turned it off
- And what’s up with that stupid autostart? Why would they make that feature?
- Lane changes. I know how to do this without beeps and lights in the mirrors, thank you very much!
- Finally, the high beams? What makes them all of a sudden change off and back?
What the heck?! – Have you guys experienced this? Tony does the Gladiator have any of these annoying features?
With all the new technology these days, it’s almost a lost art if you actually know how to drive, shift, tow, and back up. I do think they have gone too far. We really need to get back to the basics and learn to drive the old-fashioned way. So Jeep, stay out of my driver’s seat and let me drive!!
Jeep Talk Show Gladiator Update
Ken from TYRI Lights sent me two D18 7” 8000 eLumen lights. House Tuning 1.75 inch Roll Bar Clamps. I mounted the TYRI lights to the bar, and put those images up on Instagram and TicTac.
I have more TYRI lights to install!
Factory aux switch pack.
I’m planning on getting the 4” 1010 lights installed, replacing the Auxbeams now, and getting both the D18 and 1010s wired up.
Monitor Instagram, TicTak, and our Discord Server for images and video!
Episode 554 – TYRI Lighting and Good Jeepers
Must-Have Stuff Pick-of-the-Week for your Jeep!
TRACGRABBER Tire Traction Device for Snow, Mud, and Sand
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These traction devices can be used over and over again since they are made with durable and premium EPDM rubber, and have reinforced tire straps with heavy-duty “D” rings to stand up to the worst of conditions.
Includes carrying bag for easy storage.
– Verify Clearance – Load – Suspension Travel –
FYI: Cheaper models of the same product are meant for smaller passenger car tires.
Links Mentioned in this Episode
NEXEN Tires USA https://www.nexentireusa.com/
Trails 411- POWERING Your Adventure https://www.youtube.com/user/backcountrydriver
The 4×4 Radio Network http://4x4radionetwork.com/
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