Build Thread

A Case for all Cases

Apologies.  That title is SO bad, but I couldn't think of anything better, and I found myself literally staring at the screen trying to think of something.  At least it's punny and clever and multi-layered. I talked a bit in my last update post about building a new transfer case for my Jeep.  I'm happy…Read more A Case for all Cases

The Modern Codpiece

In preparation for my journey through Smasher Canyon, ye humble smythe reasoned to forge a codpiece for me mighty steed.  This is especially important on the breed I got, since her tender bits is made of Aluminum, or Aluminium, if ye prefer.  Anyway, since aluminum is so much softer than steel, it's not really a good metal to use to…Read more The Modern Codpiece

4 links for days

I built a 4 link rear suspension for my Jeep Grand Cherokee.  To some, that's not impressive at all.  To others, it's a really big deal.  I'm of the mind that it's a pretty big deal.  There was a lot of math, measurements, and SO MANY STEPS, (not to mention that it's definitely a critical…Read more 4 links for days

On Board Air

One of the tenets of off-roading is that lowering the air pressure inside the tires allows us greater traction on the trail.  This is true.  To that end, we'll talk a little bit about what on board air is, what it's used for, and how I've implemented it. To get the tire pressure thing out…Read more On Board Air