Hot Topics

• A Jeep Junkie's Beginning
• Great Jeep Commercial
• Jeep Waterfall Video
• Jeep Continues Marketing Innovation In Selling the Patriot
  For the second time, Jeep brand has created a cutting-edge Internet experience to provide consumers an online immersion into the features and capabilities of the 2007 Jeep Patriot. Previously they had folks creating their own comic book where the Patriot was a key element to the plot. This time it's an interactive video/movie. User make decisions which effect the plot and the footage in this adventure called "The Way Beyond Trail". The web address for the adventure video is https://www.patriotadventure.com/
• About The 2007 Jeep Jamboree Schedule
  The Jamboree kicks off on March 23, 24, & 25th in Texas and ends with in Arkansas in October. They have added a new Jamboree in Alaska this year.
• A Harsh But Honest Review of the Compass
  As the author puts it "Jeep is one of America's iconic brands, like Nike, Harley-Davidson and Coca-Cola. Jeep has a long story, one that reaches back more than half a century to World War II, when the plucky, rugged vehicle won the hearts of G.I. Joes and played no small part in the Allies' victory....Now, when you start messin' around with an icon, when you ignore the core values upon which the brand gained its iconic status, no good is bound to come of it. Just ask the folks at Cadillac...." "You'd suppose that the managers at DaimlerChrysler would understand a thing or two about brand management." Haven't we been saying the same thing? What are the Jeep folks thinking?!
• About The New 2008 Jeep Liberty - Spy Pictures Included
  Check them out.
• More Problems At Chrysler - Another Recall
  How many times can we say another recall? These folks have some production issues. After receiving dozens of reports of fires in the Dodge Durango and the Toledo-built Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles, the Chrysler Group recalled nearly 500,000 vehicles on March 9th. Chrysler said it received 66 fire reports in Dodge Durango SUVs from the 2004-2006 model years because of electrical overloads. It is recalling 328,424 Durangos. The automaker also recalled 149,605 Libertys from the 2006-2007 model years to fix the heating-ventilation-air conditioning blower motor. Chrysler had received a dozen reports of fires for the Liberty.
• DaimlerChrysler May Not Sell the Jeep Line
  The rumors have been running that DaimlerChrysler AG has been looking to dump the Chrysler Group. Now the rumors are that Daimler may keep the Jeep line! We'd prefer them to sell it. After all, since they've been involved all they have done is butcher what was once an outstanding image!
• Consumers Can Test Jeeps On Indoor Track At Chicago Auto Show
  It's not getting old yet, and maybe it never will. For the third year in a row, consumers can take free test rides in Jeeps at three test tracks inside McCormick Place South during the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The show runs from Feb. 9 thru the 18th.
• Jeep Teams With Marvel Comics in Unique Marketing Concept
  You have to hand it to the Jeep marketing team of late. They have really found unique ways to market their product and the latest push for the new Patriot is another gem. Jeep and Marvel Comics are letting customers write their own comic strip, called the "Patriot Factor," which features four main characters, bad guys, some intrigue and, a Jeep Patriot to help save the day, of course. You can go to www.patriotadventure.com and propose your story. People that are selected for contributing eye-catching elements for the story will get a co-author credit the completed product, which is to be published in late March/April.
• Chrysler Production Problems Continue To Haunt Them
  Chrysler is recalling 62,400 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep 2007 vehicles because the braking systems may fail to work. The recall includes 2007 Jeep Commanders, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokees, Jeep Libertys, and Jeep Wranglers. They will need to reprogram the system Electronic Control Unit. The announcement on the vehicles that need to be reprogrammed are due any day!
• Pensacola, FL thieves Are Targeting Soft Top Jeep
  They're breaking in through the soft top and stealing the radio. Looks like a job for Tuffy!
• Review of the Patriot
  Is the Cherokee back with just a different name? The author sure seems to love the Patriot.
• Review of the 2007 Wrangler Rubicon
  In short it says, great off-road performance weak in city and suburbs. Do we care? No. Its what a Jeep is supposed to be about. It's not a family wagon!
• New Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Review
  It's good for the offroad enthusiasts.
• Chrysler Workers Fearing Restructuring Plan - Calling It Valentine Day Massacre!
  How will this affect the quality of the product rolling off the assembly line?

- Past Jeep & Offroad Articles of Interest

Tech Information

• Axle Wrap - explanation of axle wrap, wheel hop and the causes
• Dana Differential ID Help - this page contains images and information to assist you in identifying the differential that you have on your Jeep
• Gear Ratio Guide For Tire Size - this chart helps you to determine the changes in gears required by your new tires' size
• OEM Softtop Frame Info - shows diagram and drawing of OEM soft top frame

General Articles of Interest

• Maintaining Your Jeep - Maintenance is Very Important for a Wheeling Machine
• Jeep Sales Down In 2006 - What Is Hurting Jeep Sales This Year?
• About The First Jeep - A Brief History on Who and How the Jeep Came Into Being
• How The Jeep Got It's Name - Do you know how the Jeep got it's name? You will after reading this.
• The First Civilian Jeep - Article about the development of the CJ, a.k.a Civilian Jeep
• Building Up Your Jeep - Offers some suggestions on modifications to make
• Lifting Your Jeep - A reviews of the ways you can lift a Jeep
• Building Up A Rubicon (part 1) - We take a Rubicon and make it better!
• Building Up A Rubicon (part 2) - Continued series of building up a Rubicon