Off Road 4X4

It’s that time of year when Jeep Wrangler owners remove the Wranglers soft or hard top and join in to the fun of the annual Go Topless Day, planned for the 19th May 2012. Those taking part will meet up at the two dealerships at 8h00 on Saturday morning. Newlands and Century City Chrysler Jeep will be hosting the clients as they arrive. Collect your Go-Topless T Shirt from Anna Mary at Chrysler Jeep, enjoy a Mugg n Bean cup [...]

Our First points event for 2012 was held on Sunday 18 March 2012 at the Jeep Adventure Track and Maniac 4×4 track. The planning for this event started early Friday 16 March 2012 when a front end loader arrived to rebuild certain obstacles on the Maniac Track. Our plan was to upgrade the track without making it a vehicle breaker for those taking part. On Sunday morning participants started arriving from 8am while we quickly moved throughout the course setting [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]