Judith the Jeep

09/12/2023

The Black Hills National Forest seasonal trail closure goes into effect in 6 days! Is there a seasonal trail on your hit list you're trying to run? Drop a comment below!

02/12/2023

Christmas is right around the corner, what Jeep parts are you hoping will be under the tree?

01/12/2023

What kind of lighting do you use? Are you a name brand only? Amazon special? Candles from Walmart?
Show me your offroad lighting setups below!

30/11/2023

One of my favorite photos. Sunsets back home semed to just last for ever.

29/11/2023

Looking at the Land Use battle in Moab, it shows just how important your help is. Whether it's your local club, or volunteering for a trail clean up. Every bit helps!
Do your part.

28/11/2023

What is your favorite modification you've done to your Off-Road Rig? Drop a picture below!
Mine has to be the AJ's Offroad Armor super sliders. I have beaten the absolute crap out of these over the years. This was after an epic EARTH PUNCH. I felt that one in my teeth

***Jason Linneweber fixed it just for you!

27/11/2023

27/11/2023

I'll be there grabbing my half off 2024 passes! Will you be there?

Please Note: The sale is ONLY for the recreation day use fees and does not include motorized trail permits or any other forest permit.

Forest Recreation Management, Inc. (FRM) will be hosting their annual Half Price Pass Sale for the 2024 season on Friday December 1, 2023.

This one-day sale will be held at The Lions Building on the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, SD from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The passes will also be available for sale at Black Hills National Forest offices. These passes are for USFS recreation facilities located within the Black Hills National Forest fee areas and should not be confused with South Dakota State Park Passes.

The Premium passes (which includes the Sheridan and Pactola complexes) will be $20 (regularly $40), and the Standard passes (which are for all FRM operated day use areas except the Sheridan and Pactola complexes) will be $12.50 (regularly $25). Please pay with cash or check; credit cards not accepted.

Under a special use permit, FRM operates Black Hills National Forest campgrounds and other recreation facilities. FRM has been operating these facilities since 1999. For more information on the 2024 Season Pass - half price sale event, contact Forest Recreation Management at 605-574-4402.

News Release: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1152405

26/11/2023

Another great post from the Montana Overland page!
The biggest part is not going around down trees. Clear it or turn around!

OFF-Roading 101:
Clear the trail

A lot of us will be heading to the forest again this weekend. Especially with all the beetle-killed trees in the west, together with fall's high winds, there will again be a lot of trees down on our roads & trails. Please do what is right and clear the trail whenever you can.

Don't make new bypasses or go off-trail to go around down trees. Clear the trail!! Then, please don't make it so JUST you can get through, but fully open the road or trail. Even if you are on an ATV, please clear the road or trail to its full legal width. It only takes a few more minutes, and it is simply the right thing to do. It is proper to clear a single lane, full-size road or trail to at least 8 feet wide (per the Forest Service). If we are all chipping in and helping, it is really not that much work.

Yes, we can often drive over trees that some others cannot, and our ATV brothers and sisters can usually just go off-trail to go around...but that does not make either situation right.

Clear the road and help protect our access. As always, please TreadLightly!

(Don't forget your PPE!! You know, like the people in the pic did. 😃)

(We now return you to your regularly scheduled program...)
Wheel Safe!!

26/11/2023

24/11/2023

The Black Hills is filled with so much history. Most of it being over 140 years old! Make sure you are doing your part on your next adventure to allow them to continue standing!
Post responsibly, keep the west wild
Take only photos
Leave only foot prints

24/11/2023

The Black Hills National Forest is home to lots of private land. Always make sure you have permission before entering private property. Alittle research and respect goes a long way!

23/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope your Thanksgiving table is full of your favorite food and surrounded by your favorite people.
📷: Noah Misselt

22/11/2023

What's your favorite snow wheeling memory?
One of mine was back in 2018. I really didn't know too many people to wheel with (besides BleepinColt ). I decided I wanted to go explore around where the cabin I was living at was. What was supposed to be a few hour trip, turned into an entire day of no cell service, and no one knowing where I was. Alone. Breaking one of the most important rules of wheeling. The only way I was making forward traction was from constant winching! I don't think I'll ever forget the day, or the memories made from it.
Modifications at the time:
Lift: 3" OME
Tires: 31" Goodyear Wrangler Authority
Locker: Spartan locker, 8.25c
Winch: Smittybilt 9500lb
Winch Mount: Detours backbone
OTHER: Napier Precision Products (Tough Fender Flares for a Tough World) pocket flares.

21/11/2023

Victoria Lake Road here in the Black Hills has gotten so bad the last few years! Do your part to keep public lands open

21/11/2023

This group has such phenomenal write ups with tons of knowledge!

Off-Roading 101: Sway Bar Disconnects
I think it safe to say most experienced off-roaders are familiar with the benefits of disconnecting the front sway bar, on some vehicles when off-roading. However, many who are new to our hobby may not know about it yet. Let's see if we can fix that.

A sway bar (aka anti-sway, suspension stabilizer bar, or anti-roll bar), on vehicles designed with them, especially those with full solid front axles, reduces the vehicle's body roll (lateral tilt) on corners, sharp curves, or large bumps. A sway bar helps to keep the vehicle more level and stable, which improves handling and ride, especially at the higher speeds of everyday, on-pavement driving.

Why, you might ask, would we want to disconnect the sway bar systems when off-road? I am so glad you asked.

In normal circumstances, the sway bar limits body roll, which is great when taking a curve at highway speeds. However, it also limits articulation. Or, as off-roaders call it, FLEX. Limiting suspension flex and roll on the highway improves handling there. But when off-road, disconnecting allows the opposite. It often allows substantially MORE flexibility and greater articulation.

Disconnecting the sway bar may allow the tires to stay in contact with the ground better. This means more traction, greater stability, and a smoother ride on rough 4x4 trails at low speeds.

Several newer vehicles marketed toward the off-road community even have push-button electronic sway bar disconnects, commonly called an E-Disco, which is short for Electronic Disconnect. Jeep's Rubicon Trim and select Ford Broncos such as the Badlands have them from the factory.

For older models or newer ones that do not include the "auto" feature, there are all sorts of accessories to make disconnecting (and reconnecting) swaybars easier and faster. These are often referred to as Quick-Disconnects.

I hope most can understand how disconnecting for serious rock crawling may be beneficial, but do you realize that it can make those less challenging but still rocky and bumpy trail rides much smoother, too? The benefits are not just for when wheeling in the big rocks.

The reality is, along with the benefits mentioned above, disconnecting the sway bar creates a more comfortable ride on rough trails. This means less strain on you, less on your passengers, and considerably less vibration and lighter impacts for your vehicle. Used together with reduced tire pressures, it can make for a downright comfortable ride, even on some really rough trails. Yes, you can go off-road without disconnecting, but remember, it is not just about being comfy; your vehicle will also thank you too.

As usual, this little write-up only scratches the surface of things, but I hope this helps a little. There are some other technologies I did not mention and some vehicles that will see little or no benefit from this technique, but we can't cover it all in one post. This is just to start the conversation.

Note: This is for OFF-ROAD ONLY. As with many other things we do off-road, we do not recommend running disconnected sway bars on the pavement or at normal road speeds. Also, keep in mind that there is little or nothing that will be totally true for every possible vehicle, weight, trail, driver, etc. - A little common sense is required.

20/11/2023

I absolutely love this camp setup. It works well, and is extremely comfortable! Share the camp setup that works for you below! 👇

20/11/2023

Had the chance to mark off a bucket list item while visiting Poland!
Go fourwheeling in another Country ✅️
Even better it was in a cherokee built similar to Judith!

20/11/2023

Stay on established roads and trails! Keep your tires and undercarriage clean to avoid spreading noxious weeds. Maintain a tidy camp. Leave it better than you found it.

13/11/2023

I should really get some Rock Sliders for my daily...

15/10/2023

While it's closed for a timber survey, I wouldn't be surprised one bit if this area got shut down. I enjoy getting out to shoot. However, shooters need to do their part on packing out what they pack in. That includes your brass...

Target shooting areas are closed so Forest Service workers can safely conduct surveys.

15/10/2023

I should really share more to here. The XJ has been put to pasture for awhile. Need to get a motor into it, and the WJ has stepped up to be the daily and weekend warrior. The YJ is onto its final steps of being built! Lots of Jeep things going on, so little time.

11/07/2023

Weekend warrior
The Black Hills know how to put on a show.

10/07/2023

Ol' Judith the Jeep making it through full size.

10/07/2023

I should really show this sad page some love!
Turn and burn camping setup

27/03/2023

Crooked face and all. This Jeep deserves some love.

01/03/2023

Alright, First small batch has arrived!
Stickers are $3.50
Fruity pebbles is $4 because it's special.... all Friuty pebbles badges after this one will be normal print.
If you want a full set (8) of the "Black Hills Badges"
It's $25

21/02/2023

Updated one of my original stickers, and placed an order for a ton of different ones!
From Black Hills trail badges, to fun trail related stickers. I'll be posting them here!

19/02/2023

Maybe one day....
Went out to explore and cruise around a bit. I hope you all enjoy this vlog style video!
We cruise some crusty snow trails, find an old mine, and visit a good friend.

https://youtu.be/8MS0-sJ7jQk

16/02/2023

Check this out!
A future wheeler is building her CJ-7, and to fund it, she's making leashes from old synthetic winch lines! Check it out!

This Pet Leashes item by LittleOcustoms has 27 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Blue Diamond, NV. Listed on Feb 16, 2023

15/02/2023

The 'ol XJ

15/02/2023

A mining exploration in Custer could cause some issues among the community.

12/02/2023

If you use an upgraded alternator for your XJ such as a Durango alternator or the Ksuspension alternator check this out!

10/02/2023

Mark my words, one day I'll make it to KOH

04/02/2023

Excited to get out and film the next adventure. Huge shout-out to Chris Horning for constantly keeping Judith on the road. He's a huge part in the upcoming project, and it couldn't be done without him!

28/01/2023

I highly recommend Core 4x4's upper control arms! I've put alot of miles on these, and they still have tons of life left to go!

25/01/2023

23/01/2023

This week's video covers quite a few escapades with Judith! From snow wheeling, to upgrades. I couldn't have done it without K Suspension & Auto . They had exactly what I needed, at a price I could afford!
If you want any of the items used, check out their website, and use code "GO TIME" for a discount on your order.

https://youtu.be/wV5_P3Nf-vE