Dick Cepek Mud Country Tire Review

        The Dick Cepek Mud Country tire is a relatively new tire to the market and probably the first really new Dick Cepek in quite some time. Dick Cepek is now a division of Mickey Thompson, so there are bound to be some sharing between the two and this tire is no exception. The carcass of this tire is new and is shared with the also new Mickey Thompson ATZ and MTZ.

Here's what I'd consider if I were buying a winch..by Steve Dillen

I think a KEY aspect of any winch is to keep up with some basic maintenance and to know the limits of your equipment. Hydraulic, PTO, Electric, Armstrong or Fusion really makes no difference as long as you understand and accept the strengths and weaknesses of whatever equipment you're using.

Here's what I'd consider if I were buying a winch.....

Fitting 33s on a YJ

Fitting 33s on a YJ may seem like a big task, but it does not need to be. Take my install here A few weeks previous, I installed a 2" body lift, so there are no pics of it going in. As you can see, 33s do just fit with the body lift, but the rub over every bump in the rear. With the installation of TJ flares, in my case 4" Sahara fronts and 6" Bestop rears, the 33s cleared no problem. It was actually only minor cutting to get them on. Trail testing it found that only under hard compression and turning, did the front touch a little bit. It self clearanced quickly, and I had no further rubbing issues from there on. With that set up, I ramped 936 on the 20 degree ramp in May 2004.

The Always Talked About Equipment List

Ever wondered what you should really bring when wheeling and/or camping? Well the HOT team has come up with an equipment list that will help to not forget that one item you may need on the trail!

Please note, this is only a guide. It is meant to assist you in ensuring that you will be covered under most circumstances you enounter while on the trail.