JPFreek Sponsor

AutoAnything
5 of the Best Jeep Aftermarket Products to Personalize Your Ride
AutoAnything Jeep Soft Tops AutoAnything Jeep Seats
AutoAnything Jeep Floor Mats AutoAnything Jeep Suspension

Where In The World is JPFreek?!

Posts Tagged ‘Winch’

A Girl and a Winch

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

During a temperate spring day on 8,600 acres of non-standard woods in Orange, Virginia, I learned about vehicle self-recovery. I had no idea I would learn so much and actually enjoy myself.

A small group gathered around to get the day’s agenda from Garrett and J.B. of Overland Experts (OEX), an off-road and overland training company that offers various curriculum for both civilians and military personnel. While most of us on this day were civilians, there were a couple of military guys who threw their muscle into the day’s effort. (more…)

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Freek Garage | No Comments »

T-Max Winch from Westin Automotive

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Bring up the word “winch” and for many, the first name to come to mind is perhaps Warn or Superwinch. No one will argue the fact that both have a reputation for quality. (more…)

Tags: , ,
Posted in Freek Reviews | No Comments »

24 Hours of Exhaustion

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

For twenty years the Camel Trophy was the ultimate display of what 4-wheel drive vehicles could accomplish. From 1980 to 2000, Land Rovers and Range Rovers, in every conceivable spec, traversed some of the most daunting and challenging areas on earth for weeks at a time. Another hallmark of the events was the emphasis on teamwork and mental challenges, in addition to the seemingly impossible terrain. It was an incredible test of man and machine, with teams from all over the world vying for the trophy. (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Jeep Adventure | No Comments »

Winch Kit & Operating Your Winch

Monday, March 7th, 2011

This is part II of our winch series provided by our friends from Badlands Offroad Adventures. The subject this time around is more specific to winches and how to properly operate them. (more…)

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Editor's Blog, JPFreek TV | No Comments »

Basic Types of Winches & Winch Components

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Our friends at Badlands Offroad Adventures have put together a nice series on winches and winching techniques. This is the first of a two-part series on the subject and is an extension to past discussions we’ve had on vehicle recovery. (more…)

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Editor's Blog, JPFreek TV | No Comments »

Installing a Warn 9.5Ti Winch on a Mopar Bumper

Monday, September 20th, 2010

So, you’ve just bought yourself a brand-new Jeep JK outfitted a with Mopar Off-Road steel bumper with winch mount but you’re trying to figure out how to install your new Warn winch. (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Freek Garage | No Comments »

A to Z Winch Mount Plate

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

So you think you need a winch? Did someone tell you that it requires slapping on an aftermarket steel bumper too? (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Freek Reviews | No Comments »

A Grand Perspective

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

In 1993, Jeep released the first edition of the Grand Cherokee family of vehicles with its ZJ model. Coupling legendary Jeep off-highway capabilities with a smoother highway ride and a larger, more luxurious cabin interior than its brother (the Jeep Cherokee), the Grand Cherokee was a far more capable offering than the Ford Explorer released two years earlier. (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Freek Show | No Comments »

Recommended Equipment for Overland Adventure

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Below are suggestions for vehicle & personal gear while in the backcountry. This list is by no means complete, but they are the MINIMUM suggested items to consider when out on adventure. (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in The Campfire | No Comments »

Trail Winching Techniques: Recovery For More Drastic Traction Failure Situations

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

Getting stuck is part of Jeeping. Not that you are trying to get stuck (although I know some people sure look like they are); sometimes it simply happens. Occasionally, your Jeeping takes you to places where safety requires an extra measure of security. (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Freek Garage | No Comments »

Recovery Techniques for Traction Failure Situations, or simply, “Getting Unstuck”

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

My wife used to think I enjoyed getting us into “predicaments.” Why else would I drive a perfectly good Jeep into the mud and over the rocks? She must have married a special kind of idiot who would do something so foolish again and again. (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Freek Garage | No Comments »

American Expedition Vehicles Iceland Expedition

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Expedition Mission & Background (more…)

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Jeep Adventure | No Comments »