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Jeep Life: 1st Mud RunMunchkin getting ready to do a little mudding in the Jeep
April 13, 2016
Heather L
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Jeep Life: 1st Mud Run

Posted in Family, and Outdoor Adventures

We’ve been enjoying rain on and off for the last few days around here. It’s been wonderful. The temps have been cooler, and we can always use the rain – especially when it’s a slow, steady rain rather than a downpour. On Friday, Daddy was rather eager to get out and do at least a little mudding as it’s been a long time since we’ve been able to play in the mud. Unfortunately, by the time he got home, I was already making dinner which meant I needed to stay home to finish it up. It was decided that it…

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DIY Jeep Clutch ExtensionA closer look at the Jeep clutch extension
April 4, 2016
Heather L
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DIY Jeep Clutch Extension

Posted in Family, and In the Garage

Driving a manual transmission Jeep – especially an older style – can be interesting when you have shorter legs. For my Jeep, the clutch has to be pushed all the way to the floor for it to engage which is rather difficult for this 5’2” person with shorter legs. It’s even difficult for Munchkin who has longer legs. I could reach if I put a pillow behind my back, but even then, I had to use my tippy toe with a completely straight leg. I was also too close to the steering wheel for my comfort, and D certainly didn’t…

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Part of the Jeep FamilyNew (to me) 1989 Jeep YJ
March 9, 2016
Heather L
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Part of the Jeep Family

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I faintly remember a trip from my childhood where we took our Jeep and another vehicle camping. (Clearly I was more fond of the Jeep because I have no clue about the other vehicle.) I’m not sure when that Jeep was sold, but it was only a part of my early years. As I grew up and got ready to drive, I always thought it would be fun to have a Jeep. (In all fairness, I also wanted a classic Mustang. I never did get a Mustang, but I did have a sporty Camaro for a few years.) A Jeep…

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