Magnaflow and aFE have both released exhaust systems for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL. These Jeep exhaust systems will give your new JL a throatier and deeper sound as well as up to 9 extra horsepower. Let’s take a closer look at each one and you can decide which is right for you!

This Magnaflow MF Series exhaust system for the Jeep Wrangler JL is made in America and is built to last. Whether you are hoping to conserve fuel or utilize the extra horsepower, this Jeep JL exhaust system will allow your engine to operate more freely and give you the performance or economy you desire. But let’s be honest, when you hear a throatier exhaust, it’s hard to go light on the go pedal. The M/F19385 exhaust system is available at Nomadic Offroad Supply with free shipping. Here are a few specs:

• 18-Current Wrangler JL, 2 & 4 Door
• 3.6L V6 engine
• Dual 4″ polished exhaust tips
• All mandrel bent tubing
• 409 Stainless steel construction
• Increased horsepower and torque
• 2.5″ diameter pipe
• Straight through muffler
• Dual split rear exit
• Lifetime warranty on construction
• Made in the USA

Next up we have the aFe Jeep Wrangler JL exhaust system. The main difference between this one and the Magnaflow is clearance. aFe calls their exhaust system a “high tuck” and when you look at the tail pipe on the aFe compared to the Magnaflow, you can see a real clearance difference on ascent/descent angles. Plus, aFe comes right out and tells us that their system will give you an extra 9HP/8 lb-ft of torque.  The only downside of the aFe system is the act that you can’t really see the mod. That’s the entire point of this system because it’s built for true offroading, but some still might prefer the Magnaflow because it’s fun to see the dollars you put into your rig. Whichever you choose, you will experience more power and a better sound in your Jeep Wrangler JL. Here are some specs on the aFe Jeep Wrangler JL exhaust system.

• 18-Current Wrangler JL, 4-Door
• 3.6L V6 engine
• Exhaust tip not included
• 409 Stainless steel
• +9 HP and +8 lbs. x ft. Torque max gains
• 2-1/2″ mandrel bent, 409 stainless steel tubing
• High-quality stainless steel band clamps
• Hi-Tuck design for long travel clearance and greater approach and departure angles
• 100% hand MIG-welded for strength and durability

Watch this Jeep Wrangler at the dunes catch serious air and almost plow into a Toyota FJ and its stunned owner. You know that feeling you get when you almost kill someone or yourself and then you decide to change your ways and live a safer life for a few days? Well these guys are doing that right now. I don’t know who was at fault here…was it poor planning on  the Jeep’s part or poor judgement by the FJ owner? Just watch and see. It’s worth a  rewind or two.

This video shows a hydraulic apparatus attached to a Jeep Wrangler that essentially turns it into a pontoon boat at the push of a button. Tired of waiting for the ferry in the morning to pick you up? Well, inventor Peter Lammerts has a product for you! Just strap this massive hydraulic lift to your Jeep and drop some floaties down whenever you want to cross a stream or lake. It’s not the worst idea in the world as long as you don’t need a roof rack I guess. It’s definitely cool to watch and man always wants the ultimate vehicle. If only these pontoons could be raised up and used as wings as well. A flying, sea-worthy, trail-rated Jeep Wrangler? Sign me up!

In case you can’t watch the video now, here are a few screenshots.

As you can see in these pictures the floating Jeep is powered by an outboard motor. Not sure if it feeds off the Jeep’s gas tank/steering or if there’s a big pole that passes through the cabin.

Good for him. He built something he wanted and it works.

Lots of people ask us if they should buy a Jeep Wrangler so we thought we would write a blog outlining the pros and cons. Once you work your way through this list you will at least have an idea if you should go test drive a Wrangler and fall in love like the rest of us. Let’s start with the cons of Jeep Wrangler ownership.

1. Do you have a large family? A 2-door Wrangler seats 4 adults semi-comfortably or 3 adults and a car seat. A 4-door Wrangler is about the same except it’s easier to get inside for everyone. If your adults aren’t limber forget about them getting into the backseat. Large Family = No Wrangler for You.
2. Do you haul lots of stuff or need a secure vehicle? Do you regularly haul lots of items or need a vehicle that can be securely locked down? The 4-Door Wrangler definitely has more cargo room than the 2-Door but compared to other SUVs or even larger sedans, the Jeep loses as a major hauler. Also, unless you spring for a hard top and never travel without it, your belongings are out in the open for thieves – in fact, I keep everything I need in a backpack and it goes with me everywhere. Haul stuff/need security? No Wrangler for You. 
3. Are you sensitive to noise? Do you like to listen to Vivaldi while surrounded by the finest leather interiors? Do you conduct a lot of business by cell phone while driving? Do you have painful joints? The Jeep Wrangler is not known for comfort or refinement. It is the automotive equivalent of a horse. If you need a quiet, smooth drive or commute long distances = No Wrangler for you!
4. Hate stopping for gas? Have more than 3 environmental stickers on your current car or bike? Wranglers are not the most fuel-efficient vehicle around. They have the aerodynamics of a cardboard box. Love good MPG? No Jeep For You.

Ok, if you have made it this far and you weren’t scared by the above issues then I think at the very least you need to test drive a Jeep Wrangler. Luckily, the pros outweigh the cons so let’s get to them.

1. Jeep Wranglers are your best bet to go anywhere. Whether it’s a snowy drive to the ski resort or a top-down trip to the beach or a rockcrawling expedition in Moab, you can count on your Jeep to be your best bet at getting in and out of inclement conditions. Personally, I love it when I see it hs snowed a few inches because I get to put the Wrangler in 4WD and cruise to work helping pull people out of snow banks and gutters with ease.
2. Jeep Wranglers are inherently fun to drive. Because they are rough, because the top is down, and because they are iconic, every drive, even the most boring trip to the grocery store, puts a grin on your face.
3. Jeep Wranglers are highly customizable. Very few vehicles have an aftermarket as robust as the Jeep Wrangler. You can make your Jeep fit your personality and you’ll never get tired of upgrading and perfecting your Jeep.
4. Everyone loves Jeeps. If you want to be noticed, a Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle that gets attention. Plus, you get entry into a special club of owners who recognize each other and instantly bond over a mutual love of this utilitarian vehicle.
5. Resale value. The last thing we want you to do is sell your Wrangler, but when the time comes you will be shocked at how much your Jeep is worth compared to cars of a similar age. It’s not uncommon to see 5-year-old Jeeps selling for 80% of their purchase price. Not many vehicles can claim that!

There are a lot more reasons you should buy a Jeep Wrangler but don’t take it from us, maybe some of our readers can leave a comment as to why they love their Jeep!

Jeep workers will come back to work in waves. The first shift will involve the ladies and gentlemen who build the Jeep bodies. After that will be the paint shop employees and then the general assembly staff. There will also be thorough classroom training and on-the-job training to familiarize the employees with the latest upgrades.

Management doesn’t plan on opening the course to the public but they will let the workers drive the new Jeep Scrambler truck on it when the time comes!

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Jeep or Truck? 10 Reasons to choose a Jeep.

It’s funny, this is actually a question I posed to myself a few months ago before I bought my TJ Jeep Wrangler. I was at an auto-auction where I have bought numerous personal vehicles in the past 5 years including a 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ, a 1996 Full-size Bronco and a 2004 Ford Expedition. This particular auction I was trying to purchase a crew-cab Ford F150 Ecoboost truck because of the following:

1. It solves my need to drive massive vehicles with poor gas mileage
2. They have great aftermarket support so I can spend even more money on it
3. I live in Utah and there are too many dirt roads to drive on and explore

Luckily for me, I got outbid and I came home empty-handed. I really needed a vehicle because I had already sold my Expedition and I was daily-driving my 1971 Impala in the heat of summer with no a/c. Also, all these new miles on the Impala were getting expensive because stuff just breaks on a 46-year-old car.

To keep going down the rabbit hole, I have been talking to my wife for years trying to explain to her that I just want one badass vehicle, something that I can’t help but stare at from my office window, something that warrants it’s own name like Chupacabra or Deviled Egg. So, she said the second best thing to me anyone has ever said: “Next year we will get your dream car – we will make it a priority.” Wow, ain’t love grand? It probably won’t happen because life happens but it sure is great having a teammate. After that, she then said: “We need to get you a car that will hold it’s value for a year and won’t make you miserable – what would that be?” And of course I said Jeep Wrangler. Man, I married the right woman.

Don’t fish? You will.

When will you answer the question? Jeep or Truck?

So let’s get down to the nitty grit. If you need to haul over 3500lbs on the regular or you need a truck bed on the regular, just get a truck and go find truckdaily.com and get the hell out of here! But if you just sometimes need a truck or tow less than 3500lbs, then wait a minute and hang out. Here’s why I say a Jeep is better than a truck.

1. They inspire adventure. It’s true, I don’t know if it’s the rough ride or just knowing your vehicle has the best chance of winning a war Red Dawn-style, but you are more likely to take a backroad or hop a curb or just be fun in a Jeep.
2. They exude youth. Whether you are young or just feel young at heart, there’s something about not having a vehicle that comforts you and silences the world around you. If it’s too loud you are too old!
3. You can take the top off. I spend most of my  summer with all the windows off the Jeep and I keep the top on just so I don’t scald in the hot desert sun. Of course you can always zip the top back on and hit the a/c if it gets too warm.
4. They feel just a bit dangerous. You feel exposed, a bit top heavy and kind of small. It keeps you on your toes and factors into #2 on this list.
5. They are capable and tough. Heavy snow forecasted? Bring it on; sounds fun. Flooded streets? How can I help? Unexpected rain at the campsite? Who will we be pulling out today? And these are just everyday examples. Take one to Moab and have your mind blown.
6. The new ones are actually way more comfortable than Jeeps of yore. The reason you are seeing more and more Jeeps is because somehow they have made them more capable off-road and more capable on-road. The tradeoffs are a lot less than they used to be, but trucks have followed the same trajectory.
7. They are highly customizable. I don’t know if there is a larger aftermarket for a vehicle than the Jeep Wrangler. You can make it whatever you want it to be.
8. They are smaller than trucks. Which makes it better on the trails but also parallel parking downtown.
9. Resale value is better than any truck out there including the Tacoma and Tundra. In fact, the Wrangler has one of the highest resale values out there.
10. You get looks. It’s a fact that the opposite sex looks at the driver of a Jeep and that driver is boosted at least one point on the attractive scale when driving their Jeep.

This one is called Sasquatch.

So I hope that sums it up for you. Jeeps are superior vehicles unless you need to tow very heavy loads or haul large amounts of crap on the reg. Of course who knows what will happen when the new Jeep truck aka the Jeep Scrambler comes out. It’s going to eat away even more at those truck sales.

Btw, the TJ I bought also doesn’t have air conditioning. Funny thing is I didn’t even check. I drove it two blocks, looked underneath and bought it. I was in love. How many vehicles can you say that about?

TJ Jeep Wrangler – Everything You Need to Know.

The TJ Jeep Wrangler was unveiled on January 2, 1996, at the Detroit Auto Show. 4 months later, in April of 1996, The TJ Wrangler arrived in showrooms after 6 years of overall investment and 3 years of product development.

One of the most groundbreaking updates was the coil spring suspension, based on the Grand Cherokee’s design. Another major change was going back to the round headlights of the CJ era, because the previous model Wrangler YJ had square headlights. Over the 9 model years, there were three engine options, the 4.0 PowerTech Inline 6, the 2.5L AMC inline 4, and the 2.4L PowerTech inline 4.

A few notable changes over the years for the Jeep Wrangler TJ:

• In 2002, the 3-speed automatic transmission was upgraded to a 4-speed with overdrive
• The Jeep TJ Wrangler was the last production vehicle to use AMC-related parts.

There were many trim levels to the TJ Jeep Wrangler. Here are some notable features:

• 1997 – 2006 TJ Jeep Wrangler SE – This is the base model and happens to be the model I own. This comes standard with the 4-cylinder motor.
• 1997 – 2006 TJ Jeep Wrangler Sport – Came standard with 4.0L motor, Dana 35 rear axle.
• 1997 – 2004 TJ Jeep Wrangler Sahara – Came standard with 4.0L motor, wider fender flares, full steel doors and Sahara branding.  
• 2001 TJ Jeep Wrangler 60th Anniversary Edition – Shipped with Sahara standard features minus all the Sahara decals – instead had 60th Anniversary decals. Only 4,067 were produced.
• 2002-2006 TJ Jeep Wrangler Rubicon – Came standard with 4.0L motor, front & rear air locking Dana 44 axles, Rock-Trac transfer case, and diamond plate rockers. 2003-2004 featured a 5-speed manual transmission and in 2004 that became a Mercedes-sources 6-speed manual. From 2003-2006 you could also get a 4-speed automatic.
• 2002-2003 TJ Jeep Apex Edition – Came standard with 4.0L motor, chrome-plated wheels, cognac “Ultra-Hide” seating and exclusive branding.
• 2002-2006 TJ Jeep Wrangler X – Came standard with the 4.0L motor but no option for the Dana 44 rear axle.
• 2003 TJ Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition – Came with 4.0L motor, full metal doors, body-colored flares and exclusive branding.
• 2003 TJ Jeep Wrangler Tomb Raider Edition – This is one of the most collectable Jeeps of all time due to its long list of custom accents including custom wheels, interior, flares and badging.
• 2003-2005 TJ Jeep Rocky Mountain Edition – Came with 4.0L motor, Dana 44 rear axle, 30” tire package, Diamond plate rocker guards and exclusive branding.
• 2004 TJ Jeep Wrangler Columbia Edition – Came standard with 4.0L motor, graphite wheels and seating, Columbia branding and a Columbia Bugaboo parka.
• 2004-2005 TJ Jeep Willys Edition – Came standard with 4.0L motor, green diamond plate rocker guards, camo seats and custom branding. About 1000 were produced.
• 2005 TJ Jeep Wrangler Sahara Edition Unlimited Rubicon – This model was released with the movie Sahara with 1000 produced and numbered. They are light khaki with a chrome grille, graphite Moab wheels and Sahara branding.
• 2006 TJ Jeep Wrangler Golden Eagle – Came standard with 4.0L motor, Dana 44 axle, 30” tires package, exclusive hood and branding.
• 2006 TJ Jeep 65th Anniversary Edition – Shipped with Sahara standard features minus all the Sahara decals plus Sirius Satellite Radio, SunRider soft top, 15” Alcoa aluminum wheels and 30” tires, Dana 44 rear axle & 65th Anniversary branding. Only 1600 were produced.

To learn even more about the TJ Jeep Wrangler please visit Wikipedia.

This is a great video for those of us with a TJ Jeep Wrangler. Watch what a lot of money and some time can do to one of these awesome Jeeps. And if you want to find a Jeep Forum to belong to or more specifically a TJ Jeep forum check out our Top 10 list.

Last week I saw a crazy video of a Jeep Wrangler going nose-first down what seemed like an impossible chute. I’ve been down some pretty steep trails on my own and couldn’t figure out how this Jeep was doing it.

I noticed a decal on the side of the Jeep in the video for Agility Customs and sure enough they are located about 30 minutes away from me in Sandy, Utah. I sent them a quick email and they said they would be happy to meet with me and tell me about the rear steer JK Jeep. Watch the video below to learn more about this rear steer JK Jeep Wrangler!