Verne Simons

Feature Editor, Jp Magazine

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Posted an article in Suspension/Brakes

Fox Shocks Install

A nice set of shocks is gonna make your Jeep that much more comfortable for both commuting and playing in the dirt. Also, since your Jeep’s shocks are constantly being used, chances are they are worn out and you could use a new set.

December 6, 2013
Posted an article in features

2002 Jeep wrangler TJ Sport - Clean Lines

Just like the humans who build these Jeeps, not all are perfect. In fact, many have flaws or Jeep-building no-no’s that we try to overlook, make fun of, or point out if someone is in danger.

November 25, 2013
Posted an article in Tech Q&A

Your Jeep - November 2013

Your Jeep Tech Questions Answered

November 18, 2013
Posted an article in How To

Leaky Radiator Trail Repair - What Now?

Almost all of these “repairs” are temporary in order to get you off the trail. They are not a permanent fix, and many are much easier to perform with the radiator out of the vehicle.

November 6, 2013
Posted an article in Project Vehicles

Shrink Ray Jeep TJ on Anaconda

So the other day I went wheeling just for fun.

October 31, 2013
Posted an article in How To

RC Jeep - Just A Small Jeep Obsession: Part 2

Last time in scale remote controlled Jp magazine land we introduced you to our new project. Since then we have been crazy busy with the 1:1 version of our obsession, namely full size Jeeps.

October 29, 2013
Posted an article in features

The 1967 3rd Annual Jeepers Golden Country Classic - December 2013 Vintage Vault

A Classic Wheeling Event

October 25, 2013
Posted an article in How To

Next-Generation Dynatrac Dana 44

What you see here built by Dynatrac is a bigger, stronger Dana 44 using JK parts like a G2 Axle and Gear 5.38 JK ring-and-pinion with a large 8.8-inch ring gear (standard Dana 44s are 8.5 inches).

October 21, 2013
Posted an article in Project Vehicles

2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RESQ1 - An Extreme Road Trip

What is the ultimate road trip? Well, the answer to that question depends on any one individual’s opinion of what makes a road trip “the ultimate.

October 1, 2013
Posted an article in Suspension/Brakes

What Now? - Fixing Shackle Inversion

So you are driving down the trail after a hard bump or after really flexing out your suspension when you notice that your leaf-sprung Jeep is riding funny.

September 18, 2013

About Me

I am an automotive writer and photographer who has dabbled in paleontology, a little gator wrasslin’, and even spent a little time as a college lecturer. I grew up in North Carolina, but spent lots of time traveling. I’ve been all over the US, as well as Europe and several countries in Africa. Through an odd set of circumstances I learned to drive in a Russian 4x4 in the Sahara Desert when I was 11 years old. It may sound fancy, but I am really just a simple guy who loves wrenching on Jeeps, exploring, cooking, being outside, and learning.