Off Road 4X4

Each year, Jeep rolls about a variety of project SUVs showcasing the latest Mopar parts and accessories for the Easter Jeep Safari. These are trail-ready machines built by professional engineers with a deep parts bin at their disposal, and the results are always enough to make enthusiasts grin like children in a toy store. Among the many such vehicles this year is the JK-8 Independence, a pickup truck derived from a Wrangler Unlimited that owners can build themselves. Some off-roaders [...]

            The standard Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition is an impressive piece of machinery by any standard, but if you’re looking for something with a little more bite, Xtreme Outfitters may have what you’re looking for. The company has created a custom Wrangler just for the Army Rangers. The stock drivetrain was pulled in favor of a Burnsville 5.7-liter Hemi V8 conversion paired to a five-speed automatic transmission while the standard axles [...]

Hi Jeepers and 4x4owners in Cape Town at Chrysler Jeep – Century City this Saturday from 10am – 2pm for lots of fun and adventure. Showtime – Test drive any Jeep on the day and stand a chance to win a trip for 2 to the New York Auto Show 2012 plus tickets to a Broadway show Come and experience the New enhanced 2012 Jeep Wrangler Diesel. Fund Day Activities for the whole family – Jumping Castle, Popcorn, Food Stall, [...]

Matroosberg July 2011 After a late Saturday evening packing everything but the kitchen sink into my little KK, I was off to bed.  Which seemed like ten minutes later, I was awakened by my six year old son pulling at my arm.  “Wake up we going to miss the snow”, yea right, my thoughts it’s not going anywhere.   However I was up in a flash maybe more excited than my son.  He was a six year old who has never [...]

Wheels for Kids 2011 This is an annual event sponsored by Chrysler Jeep Century City and Newlands, where they sponsor a specialised wheel chair for the physically disabled in less economically affluent areas. The Club members are offered the opportunity to be involved by sponsoring a new wheel chair by Shonaquip (PTY) Ltd costing approximately R8500 – R9000 each based on the special needs of the individual. Or the Club members are invited to assist with the delivery of the [...]

              Do you drive a Wrangler 2dr or 4dr? Well if you answered yes and you go out and play regularly, I have to ask the question, do you have a diff guard on the rear differential? The picture above gives one a good idea what it looks like and how it protects the differential when playing on the weekend on your favourite 4×4 route. What is the Differential? Axles are fitted with a [...]

Tyres in my mind are one of the most important aspects to a vehicle as they form the only contact the driver has with the terrain. Each kind of terrain requires its own specialist tyre and selection. This is where the delema steps in, which tyre can I purchase that will give me the best overall capability, weat and tear and grip over various terrains All Terrain This is a cross between the road pattern and the mud pattern tyre. [...]

            Hi Club Members Last Sunday the weather was bright and warm for our second points event of 2011. We had two tracks operating, the Standard – Jeep Adventure Track and the Maniac 4×4 Track. The day started early from 7.30am with participants arriving after 8.00am. All in all we had 35 vehicles partcipating. A big thank you goes to our Chrysler Jeep Dodge Century City for the use of the venue and to our [...]

I am often asked this question? Which air jack do you recommend? Well the one that has stood the test of time is Takla The Takla Air Jack is the quick and easy way to jack a 4×4 vehicle. The Takla Air Jack is a PVC bag that can be inflated using exhaust pressure or a compressor / pump. It is the only one available with an overpressure safety valve and locking exhaust fitting method. This is the safest and [...]

During my weekly training sessions I am always asked what is the Basic Recovery equipment one will require? It is always an outlay upfront but once you have your basic recovery equipment and know how to use  it correctly it can last a long time. There is a wide range of product available on the South African market and I always advise purchasing your recovery equipment from reputable suppliers. Most have realised the importance of packaging a reasonably priced recovery [...]