Episode 396 – Burnt Customs Giveaway!
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This Week In Jeep:
Death Rolling
It happens every so often, a loose piece of debris on the freeway causes an accident. A leftover part of a bumper from an accident, or perhaps a mattress that blew off the back of someone’s truck, or more often times than not, it’s a shredded off piece of a semi truck tire…. By now you’ve probably guessed that I’m talking about a video that went viral this week, depicting not just a piece of a semi truck tire, but the whole damn thing careening down the freeway until the inevitable happens. On State Route 440 in New Jersey this week, a driver captured on video what appears to be a broken off dump truck wheel and tire rolling down the highway. It passes another car, at speed mind you, hops the barrier, rides the median for about 50 yards, before falling into oncoming traffic this time and striking a jeep head on. The impact is tremendous. The jeep is simply obliterated by this several hundred pound wheel and tire assembly. According to a local news affiliate, the driver of the Jeep Wrangler was off duty police officer John Rice who was following behind his wife and children which were in the car directly ahead of him. In a recent interview he mentions seeing the tire on the other side of the freeway coming right at them. He remembers saying “oh god, please don’t let that hit my wife’s car” …..having not only his spouse in the vehicle, but his two kids as well.
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer: What We Know
Jeep has been getting a lot of attention lately with its latest vehicle line up. From the new pickup, to an impressive line of SUV’s, there is one product that has been sorely missing from the stable, and that is a three-row SUV. Soon, FCA will remedy that by bringing back the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer nameplates for two SUVs slotting above the Grand Cherokee. Jeep has kept details on the upcoming large SUVs real close to the chest, even including what they will look like—but we have an imagination, and things like photoshop…so we can guess. Automobile Magazine has released this week a series of renderings which are intended to provide (at least) an idea of what the real-deal Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer may look like when they arrive in two years.Though the SUV’s overall shape is reminiscent of the Grand Cherokee, the Wagoneer is expected to be body-on-frame, sharing components with the Ram 1500.
Unusual Ram prototypes have been spied testing nearby that some believe to be mules for the Wagoneer. In some photos of those vehicles you can barely make out the truck’s rear independent suspension. Swapping the Ram’s rear live axle out for an independent setup should grant more passenger space in the third row as well as a more luxury-oriented ride. The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will be built at FCA’s Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan, alongside the new Ram HD. The renderings (which we will have a copy of on our website) draw heavily from the Jeep Yuntu concept, which was shown a couple years back at the Shanghai auto show.
Wrangler Talk:
Speeding Tix, Trail Damage & Celebrity Status
Interview with: Tammy with Burnt Customs
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Tech Talk With Jeep Talk: Easy Way To Get Fluids into Tight Spaces
Must Have Stuff for your Jeep:
Must Have Stuff Pick-of-the-Week for your Jeep!
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Being a good steward of the land we wheel on is important for keeping the trails and public lands open for offroad use. And nothing will shut things down faster than a bunch of litter. I’ve seen all too many times, out on the trail, fresh air, nature, dirt, birds, jeeps, and nature as far as the eye can see. Oh, and that pile of beer cans over there. And is that a burger king wrapper in that bush over there? Nobody likes seeing their favorite trail system ruined by a bunch of trash. And there’s no better way to help clean things up and pack it out, then by having a Trasharoo on the back of the Jeep. HIGH QUALITY – Made from high quality 900 denier canvas with wide buckles and a heavy-duty attachment to your existing external spare tire.
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Nicky G: One Night Stand
Wheeling Where:
Who/What: 17th annual 4 Wheel Parts – Truck & Jeep Fest
When: August 17th – 18th
Where: Orlando, Florida
More Info: https://www.4wheelparts.com/e/orlando-truck-jeep-fest
Orlando and Central Florida off-road enthusiasts will be treated to the 17th appearance of North America’s largest off-road touring show. The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is located 19 miles from Orlando International Airport on SR-528 W. The fest will feature 100,000 square feet of parts from popular aftermarket brands with exclusive onsite discounts. Visit the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center for directions, maps, parking information, and local accommodations.
At the 4WP Truck & Jeep Fest you will find custom trucks and Jeeps, product demonstrations, factory direct pricing and hourly giveaways. Free admission.
Who/What: Iron Range Off-Road August Rust Bust
When: August 24th – 25th
Where: Iron Range OHV Park – Gilbert, Minnesota
More Info: https://ironrangeoffroad.com/offroad-classes/august-rust-bust-2019
Links Mentioned in Episode 296
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