This is it...

...a steaming pile of web site. You'll find here some useless information about a variety of subjects you may or may not find interesting. For now I'll start with some Jeep info. By Jeep I mean YJ's, you know, real Jeeps. Yeah, that's right.

Parallel Speaker Wiring - Which Way?

This topic came up on diyaudio.com.

There was some confusion, so I made a pic. Logic would dictate in this scenario that there are theoretical differences due to signal path distance. Reality tells us the difference is so infinitesimally small at these short distances that there could be no measurable difference in audible frequencies.

One user brought up a valid point that separate leads to/from each driver to the crossover would make a future option of bi-amping much easier.

Old Man Emu 2.5" 36R Springs, 3/4" Shackles, 33's

Here is a shot of the Jeep with the new OME (Old Man Emu) springs on.

SPRINGS: OME 36R 2.5" rear springs all around
SHACKLES: VACJ5 3/4" lift
TIRES: 33x12.5
BODY LIFT: 0 (Stock Bushings)

If you had no plans of larger tires, and wanted to utilize the full potential of these springs you will need to trim your fenders, use TJ flares on the rear, and possible use 1" shackles (don't go larger than that...)

These springs FLEX like non other. Make sure you have your bumps tops sorted out or you WILL stuff right into your fenders / wheelwells.

Cheap Fix to Stop Shackle Anchor Noise

When you get tired of the noise, and the chipped paint from your shackles anchors on your bumpers use this easy fix. All you need is about 1 1/2" of heater hose with an ID matching the clevis pin on your anchors. BTW: You either have D-Rings, or Shackle Anchors. There is no such thing as D-ring Shackles!

Need More Flex!

Some poser shots in the backyard - testing out the front Spartan locker and trying to find the weak spot in my articulation. Can you say Stiff springs??

Home Theater AV Rack Idea

An idea for a strong semi floating shelf home theater av rack to be mounted below the on-wall TV.

Torx Removal Tips

Any YJ Jeep owner that has have to remove, well, basically anything from their Jeep, has come to hate the Torx.

Outland Tailgate Reinforcement Installation

The Outland Tailgate Reinforcement Kit is for mounting larger than stock tires without kicking down the $400 or $500 for a rear tire carrier/bumper. At only $11.95 it's actually quite unbelievable. The manufacture claims it's good for 100lbs on road, 75lbs if your off road / lots of bumps. I can't verify this yet.