Cross-axle differential options for Jeep Wrangler JL
On selecting and installing an Eaton Truetrac Torsen differential into the rear axle of a Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon.
Wrangler JL Rubicon – Build Log
As mentioned in Curb Weight I’m using a 2023 Wrangler JL Rubicon 2 Door as my base vehicle. Without going into a lot of detail about its characteristics, it is probably the most capable off-road vehicle available off the showroom floor in Australia. So there isn’t much development required to get it prepared for overland expedition use. In fact many sources suggest that the majority…
VW Jetta Mk5 hacking – 5 year report
Well my peoples’ car has turned 5 years old. Manufactured in May 2007, and purchased in December 2007 for the express purpose of ferrying MissNow9 to school, it has performed admirably during its tenure as a shuttle bus. Got it cleaned today, so p…
Tales of Piaggio Vespa Tuning
The only red Italian two-seater that I will be able to afford has been in my garage, it seems, forever. But I’ve never written about it. My Piaggio Vespa PX200E was purchased new in Hong Kong, in 2002, and has been a quiet (cough, ahh not really) and simple pleasure for all of that time. Whilst I may not ride it so often, just knowing that it is in the garage patiently waiting…
Fixed Gear Fixes
A few years ago, I was into fixed gear bicycles. I still am, but the kilometres I travel has dropped to zero. Cycling in Australia is too dangerous; it must be, because I have to wear a helmet even when I’m not racing. Though my stories have been up for over 10 years at the Fixed Gear Gallery, I’m replicating them here in case of the…
Gone Bush 