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Thanks for all of the people who reached out. We are okay Just life lifed us into submission. 

This action packed show we chat.

Heart stuff, I do's, Jeep trips in the snow, Gladiator paint woes, a TJ pukes up its trans, update on the YJ, I'm gonna be a Grand Pa and a bunch of other stuff enjoy!!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Please enjoy our last show of the year. This past year has been intresting for sure. But I'm going to be honest. I am struggling to keep things fresh and engauging. On this show We talk Headlamps, Saving Grand Pa's Jeep, fuel wiring and radio upgrades. Enjoy the show!!!

Hello everyone

Here's the show that was supposed to be relesed 10/15 But we were in the middle of hurricane prep. Enjoy and thanks for listining. 

Welp I forgot to hit publish... Two shows out now lol.

Just a quick update.

Well the LJ is gone. The boys chat selling and other topics. Drive shafts and where the next project takes Scott. Facebook messages, Do you really need to recalibrate your windshield camera system after a glass replacement? Battery replacment on a grand Cherokee? The Jeep comunity and how its grown. Rodent damage with wiring. Thanks again for listening. As I have said before we may be nearing the end. Thank you for all of the love.

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Is your Jeep spying on you? And we also chat about Jeep stuff. We also talk about Metalcloaks data page explaning the kinds of springs. Lastly we talk about the end. This has been an 8 year project and honestly we may be nearing the end. I'm not sure if anyone even reads these show notes. We have made some great memories and even better friends. But, when it becomes a chore and no longer fun. it may be time.

Scott

Hey we got one out early LOL. It's hot down here in Florida so we chat AC systems and hot weather maintenance and Vampire tools.

Mark fromhttps://wranglerfix.com/ Stops by to say hi. and we chat Cheap bumpers.

This show is dedicated to Leroy. He was the ultimate Jeeper in the Tampa Bay area. RIP sir you will be missed. My apoliges but im compleatly worn down with greif. If you have lost a loved one you know all to well. These past few days have been rough. Scott.

This show is an inportant one. If you have a Jeep from 2007 through 2016 please check to see if your Jeep is under the Takata Recall. If Matt or someone knocks on your door it somone from MarketSource about this recall. there have been over 30 deaths from these airbags. https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/takata-recall-spotlight https://checktoprotect.org/

We know you guys and gals love the tech. We cover everythig from Battery bypass in the Gladiator. (the first outing with the GPW both towing and the event. Plus Kevin talks about more wiring and Hub stuff. Enjoy this show!!

I tell you what, George is a cool cat. From diving into Keeping his rigs running to his wealth of brain stuff. He has a lot to share.https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeStolz

Sorry for the audio, for some reason kevins connection dropped the audio volume. I did what I could. I'm kinda dissipointed because we try to have a quality product. 

This show we chat Brakes and line pressure, Gpw oil Pressure. And jut genral Jeep stuff.

This is a special release. Goerge has been a long time caller and first time listener. (A throw back to the days or Radio). He has a wealth of knowledge from the school of (oops). Dont worry your favorite engineer will be up tonight. Enjoy this bonus show!!

The show is up a littlte bit early cause Scott is going on a ship. This show we chat with Marc from Tampa Jeep Lab. His event is coming up https://www.floridatrailteamchallenge.com/ Check it out and test your skills!. 

Scott counsels a new off roader. Kevin tests out new tools.

This show we here from a listner about overheated oil, Kevin rewires a Scrambler, And Scott talks about Engine oil.

Thank you, We could not have made it without you the listenier. This episode is a deep dive into the braking system enjoy.

Just a quick show. We will be recording 12/19 Tuesday. We are covering braking upgrades. Get your questions in. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We are adressing the audio quality on tje future remote shows. The next show will be in person.

Jeep gift ideas and TJ wiper switch replacment. Enjoy.

We have been busy. Thank you for the mesages. Just trying to balance work and Jeeps. This is just a quick update. 

This Episode we talk about why Jeep wont make any small jeeps like the TJ. Its all because of the CAFE standards. Kevin then chats about how to fix and diagnose broken wires. Enjoy the show!!

We start off talking about https://www.offroadunitedfoundation.com/  And how we will ber there this year. Kevin is also testing https://wranglerfix.com/ beta teating ECM. Then Kevin Talks about Zach and his throwout bearing shootout You can see his hard work here https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/clutch-release-bearing-shootout.42646/ Lastly its Kevin to the rescue again with LS swap pedal problems. 

Hello!! Enjoy the mini tech segments. Most, if not all came from you the listener.

1 Steps again.

2 Aw4 Trans good or bad?

3 Jeep wave and where it came from.

4 4 cylinder good or bad?

5 4 cylinder to 6 cylinder swap.

6 Cyro treating gears?

7 Stearing wheel rewrap.

Thanks for everyone who reached out to make sure we were okay with the storm. Kevin Recaps his wheeling trip to Jasper Jeep Fest. Scott worked..... Enjoy the Show folks!

Scott chats with Rick and Kevin from Baxter Performance. They offer a spin on adapter to the cartrage style oil filter. Scott uses their product on his 2020 Gladiator. Check it out here.  https://www.baxterperformanceusa.com/spin-on-oil-filter-adapter-1.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhuX_lruIgQMVwptaBR3NxggAEAAYAiAAEgJ6AvD_BwE

This is the show before the Baxter interview. We chat about Car haluer rebuilding, Diff damage and Kevins new project to rebuild the leather on his steering wheel. 

Scoct kearned a lesson about pinion angles.

Oops, It helps if I add the audio file. We chat about steering upgrsdes and Jeep steering systems.

A great interview with Paul Bruno, Historian and Author of books on "The Original Jeeps".

After listening, let us know if you want to hear more from Paul.  Here are a few links to his books, Website and FB.

THE ORIGINAL JEEPS: Bruno, Paul R., Freedman, Manuel, Hoese, Steven K.: 9780578721750: Amazon.com: Books

The Original Jeeps in Pictures: Bruno, Paul R., Freedman, Manuel: 9798218009113: Amazon.com: Books

Project Management in History: The First Jeep: Bruno, Paul R., Freedman, Manuel: 9781505836714: Amazon.com: Books

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063403642551

http://www.originaljeeps.com/

A Travel-log of Kevin's trip to the 2023 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in Butler PA, including his experiences at the event.  Also we adddress the internet chatter on "can you take your Modified Jeep on the Amtrak Autotrain? If you want to check out "Skid Row Offroad's" Event? Click this link:https://skidrowoffroad.com/#

This episode is about Tails from the Bondo Boutique. How Cheap Jeep bumpers can be a liability. Kevin also gets his Tj ready for the Bantam Jeep heratage trip. 

Kevin and Scott chat about https://aggressivekrawlers.com/ 3.6 engine swap into an LJ.

Enjoy this Jeep Beach recap and also Baxter Performances sign on filter adapter For the JK,JL,and JT. Video coming soon along with an interview with them.https://www.baxterperformanceusa.com/spin-on-oil-filter-adapter-1.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItcvaxKL2_gIV0imzAB3lAQGpEAAYASAAEgJKO_D_BwE

A personal thank you to all of the listeners that reached out to me during my losses. And a special thanks to Corey and Jessy and the team at https://metalcloak.com/ for getting me through a difficult situation.

We chat about diff fluid levels after changing your diff covers. Is thicker gear and engine oil always better? Are vehicles pre engineered too fail? Survivability vrs Reliability and what's the difference? Lastly a couple listener emails.

Sorry we're late!! Gpw Fuel woes and Utv repair that can be used for Jeeps.

You asked the questions and we answered.

Rebuild the old or purchase another engine, Flat towing a TJ with a JKU, Repowering the JT? and other useful information. Plus an update with Autumns GPW. Keep those questions coming! 

Check out Kevin and Autumn here.

https://youtu.be/3n_-AoyCP5k

Scott gets "tanked" Tj Drill baby drill (frame edition). and built or bought axles?

This episode Scott gives an update on the GPW. And Kevin ponders what kind of trail Jeeper are you?

Good show with lots of suspension tech. Enjoy and any questions please reach out to the show. onthetrailpodcast@gmail.com

Another show with great Jeep emails from you the listeners. Kevin also tackles the Rock Slide Engineering step spring fix. 

The Jeep community is waking up from the lockdowns. Local events are starting to get some traction. Scott also gives his review of the Amazon snorkel he purchased. Also a big thank you to Mark at Wranglerfix for giving Scott an opportunity to polish his editing skills.

https://wranglerfix.com/

Happy New Year! We hope yo all had a safe and happy holidays. We also hope you got a bunch of Jeep parts. This show we cover listener emails again. Injector insulation, Alternators, and Lastly Internet Trolls. Enjoy and we hope to hear from you.

Yup it happened,Scott was so pleased with his https://metalcloak.com/ lift on the LJ he didn't wait a year plus to get it installed on his Gladiator.A bib thank you to Marc at https://www.facebook.com/TheJeepLab/ for his help. Of you think you have the skill check out his event https://www.floridatrailteamchallenge.com/ Kevin also fixed his exhaust and helps another Keeper with their YJ clutch.

This Episode Scott try's his luck ordering an Amazon part. Lets be honest Its probably gonna sit in the garage for a year. We also discuss Snorkles and Risk assessment. Here is the link to Autumn's GPW video channel.https://youtu.be/sdNjMHFYU24

This episode the guys chat about Greg Hendersons SEMA build for Quadratecs 50/50 2 door Gladiator build. Scott breaks tradition by getting his seats installed in under a year.

We start off with Gladiator, Then TJ, and finish with the OG Jeep project Skunk Works.https://wranglerfix.com/