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The rain increased as I stumbled along the path, tripping over tree roots. Confused, I realized I’d made a wrong turn somewhere along the way and turned to correct the path when I saw a group of men approaching in the ever-darkening Guatemalan evening. I continued forward while trying to project confidence with Aspen glued to my side. I uttered a greeting as we passed the group and received long stares in response before their gaze turned to the large black dog at my side. I hurried her along th

The rain increased as I stumbled along the path, tripping over tree roots. Confused, I realized I’d made a wrong turn somewhere along the way and turned to correct the path when I saw a group of men approaching in the ever-darkening Guatemalan evening. I continued forward while trying to project confidence with Aspen glued to my side. I uttered a greeting as we passed the group and received long stares in response before their gaze turned to the large black dog at my side. I hurried her along th

What does adventure mean to you? Is it a weekend away to a new destination? Perhaps adventure to you means just pushing boundaries beyond your normal comfort zone. We have always gotten an incredible high from waking up in a new country or location with no idea how the day would play out. 2020 is not that year. http://thenextbigadventure.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSCN0365_2770-e1565815753723-768x1024.jpg The official definition of adventure even adds in a bit of danger. ad·v

What does adventure mean to you? Is it a weekend away to a new destination? Perhaps adventure to you means just pushing boundaries beyond your normal comfort zone. We have always gotten an incredible high from waking up in a new country or location with no idea how the day would play out. 2020 is not that year. http://thenextbigadventure.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSCN0365_2770-e1565815753723-768x1024.jpg The official definition of adventure even adds in a bit of danger. ad·v

We might be a little biased, but becoming a Jeep owner is a pretty exciting event to be celebrated. Whether your Jeep is brand new or just new to you, there are a lot of top mods for Jeeps you should consider adding to your new vehicle. There’s a long list of modifications you can choose, and it can get overwhelming to understand which are best for beginners. Luckily, our team of experts can help guide you through the process of customizing your new ride.

Summer is just around the corner, and that means the whole family can pile into the Jeep for some off-road adventures in the sun. But before you do that, it’s a smart idea to talk to our team of professionals about which modifications would be best for your vehicle. As Missouri’s Jeep go-to guys, we are constantly studying the latest trends and researching new-product manufacturers because we

Whether you’ve been using your Jeep all winter or it’s been waiting patiently in the garage for warmer weather, it’s time to get it ready to hit the road this spring. Your Jeep is an investment, and it’s important to keep it well-maintained so you’re not stuck on the side of the trail when you go off-roading this year, so be sure to check out these Jeep spring maintenance tips!   Get It Clean

Whether you’re brand-new to DIY Jeep projects or you’ve been tinkering for quite a while, there are some easy tweaks you can do in your garage or out on the open road while trekking. We hate to tell you, but it’s probably a good time to tackle that garage cleaning and organization project you’ve been putting off. You’ll want to have full access to your tools and space before working on your Jeep. There are plenty of big modifications that are much

The light rising over the bay bathed us in light, but it was the waves that had woken me. Not crashing onto the beach but like a whisper. Similar to belly breathing in Yoga with a long deep inhale culminating in a soft exhale. Thus began another day in paradise. This is life on the Baja. http://thenextbigadventure.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSCN9840_2181-1024x768.jpg The waves are again caressing the beach as I write this….the life of a freelancer, forever searching for an office with a

The light rising over the bay bathed us in light, but it was the waves that had woken me. Not crashing onto the beach but like a whisper. Similar to belly breathing in Yoga with a long deep inhale culminating in a soft exhale. Thus began another day in paradise. This is life on the Baja. http://thenextbigadventure.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSCN9840_2181-1024x768.jpg The waves are again caressing the beach as I write this….the life of a freelancer, forever searching for an office with a

It’s a simple fact: The automotive industry and the world of auto repair have long been dominated by men — but that doesn’t mean women haven’t played a significant role. Unfortunately, their stories are rarely told so it’s hard to understand how important they have been throughout the decades. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we take a look at a few who have had an impact.     Bert

I got right into more hardcore jeeping and I began upgrading and I started the process by subscribing to all the Jeep magazines, reading all the reviews, picking all the stuff that they said was the best. I ended up buying a lot of that stuff, suspension lift, bumpers, winch, and all those kinds of things, installing it myself, put a lot of armor on the Jeep, and tended to take trails beyond my ability and started breaking a lot of stuff. And Scott was really good about giving me advice without

So we're here at Axleboy Offroad. We've got our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S, and the S in this case is stock. It's bone stock, but we've been receiving a lot of the new components for the modifications from the suppliers that are helping us out with this build. Next, we want to talk about, as far as unboxing, tell me about this Factor 55. So Factor 55 is high quality recovery components. They specialize in, instea

Hey guys, it's Scott from Axleboy Offroad. I'm here with Tom from Cole-Dalton Marketing. We're talking about our Gladiator today, the 2020 Sport S. Tom, I know we're going to 37 inch tires. That's going to be a tall vehicle and I'm not really a tall person. You're not. As it turns out.You're not and you're not as young as you used to be either.

So we're back here at Axle Goy Offroad in O'Fallon, Missouri and we've got our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S that is still S as in stock. It's completely stocked. The only thing that we've changed so far is we've taken the spare tire off. Yeah. I think to fit the speed sensors or something on these new wheels. Correct. But we've be

So, we're back inside at AxleBoy Offroad. We've got our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S. One of the elements that I just can't stop talking about the Gladiator Sport S, as it sits stock, I've been driving it a little bit over the last few weeks and it's still gets a lot of attention even the way it is now because not everybody out there is familiar that, now Jeep has a pickup truck and I find every time somebody walks up to me and says, "Oh, this is really cool." I go, "No, it's going to have 37 inc

Hi, I'm Tom Shipley. I've been working with Axleboy Offroad to help them with their marketing efforts over the last year, and for 2020, we've landed on a big idea to get the word out about Axleboy Offroad throughout the St. Louis region and we're going to do a special custom build of a brand new 2020 Jeep Gladiator. So this series of videos is going to take you along for the ride. As we first take delivery of the Gladiator, we're going to do a walk aroun

Great Gifts for Jeep Lovers! The holidays are right around the corner. Have you crossed everyone off your list yet? Whether you’re looking to score a last-minute gift for the Jeep enthusiast in your life or finding something to splurge on for yourself, we have a few recommendations for off-roaders and overlanders. When you spend as much time outdoors as you do in your Jeep, you need serious gear that’s seriously easy to pack away and store — and ma

Winter Weather in Your Wrangler! Winter weather has officially arrived in St. Louis, and while some snowbirds are flying to warmer areas, Wrangler owners in colder climates are getting ready to travel the snowy trails. Even if you have the gear to tackle snow, slush, and ice, it’s important to understand that the “rules” of winter driving still apply. The fundamental basis for winter driving is to avoid any abrupt turns, stops, and other potentiall

Jeep Wrangler Tires. Let’s face it: There’s a good chance you bought a Jeep Wrangler because you’re ready to explore the great outdoors with off-road driving. In order to navigate trails that lead to the best fishing (or mudding) holes, it’s important to have the right tires — not only for your vehicle but also for where you’ll be taking it. Knowing what you want to do and where you’ll be going is the first step in determining which tires will be b

Top Jeep Wrangler Modifications. If you’re reading this post, there’s a good chance you’re ready to mod out your Jeep Wrangler but don’t quite know where to start. Don’t worry — you’ve come to the right place! Not only do you need the best mods, you also need top-notch service to match. We can provide both. Below is just a short list of the most popular modifications we offer for your Jeep Wrangler; don’t hesitate to ask us about others. Backup Cameras

The Dealer Told Me Aftermarket Upgrades Would Void My Jeep Warranty We hear it all the time during Jeep-build consultations. Picture this: Clients considering the purchase of a new Jeep come into Axleboy Off-Road with questions about suspension upgrades, new bumpers, fenders, new tires, etc. We enjoy taking about Jeep upgrades, local Jeep clubs, and trails so a discussion may take anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes. Somewhere dur

Regearing Your Jeep. If you own a Jeep, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard about re-gearing — but do you know what it actually entails and if it’s right for your 4×4? What do gears even do? Would you know the right time to re-gear? Our pros break it down for you. What do gears do? The gears that were factory-installed in your Jeep are designed to fit the ratio and the torque of the package your vehicle came with. “Gearing” itself

Install These Jeep Parts. Every so often we’ll have a customer come in with a Jeep full of parts that they just ordered online and ask us how much it will cost to have it all installed. We are excited that people continue to take an interest in modifying their Jeeps and that our reputation for quality workmanship has spread throughout the Jeep community. We don’t like to turn away opportunities to work on Jeeps, but several years ago we adopted a fairly standa

So, I moved into the Jeep world in 1996. I started off at a Jeep dealer, and I quickly rose up. I was a shop foreman, working through the service department. In the early 2000s, one of my best friends bought a brand new Jeep Rubicon when it came out, and he took me out Jeeping with him, and within seconds I was hooked. I knew this was something I had to do. I wanted to do it within the dealership environment. The owners of the dealership weren't really int

When our jeeps are bought new they come out with an all season tire, and that all season tire it's really designed to work everywhere, drive, pavements, snow, ice, rain. They're designed to last a long time and they're designed to be quiet. They don't do us very much good off road, and so if you're planning on doing some trails, or you're getting into some mud, or some grassy fields, it's definitely not the choice. The next step up from there is going to be an all ter

Here at Axleboy, we have found that a lot more women are getting into the Jeeping lifestyle. We want to make them feel welcome. We want to get their questions answered. We build trust with them and making sure that they feel that they can come to Axleboy and get the service and quality that they're looking for. One thing that we often hear is that at other places or dealerships, they just didn't feel respected, or they didn't get their questions answered. We make sure that that does not happen h