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DEFENSE MINE : An Historic Panamint Valley Jeep Trail

June 12, 2013 wayoflife 0

Out on the east side of the Panamint Valley, there’s a trail that takes you up the Argus Range and ultimately to an old tungsten mine known as the Defense Mine. While the trail is for the most part short and easy, there are a few challenging sections along the way that can be a lot of fun if you choose to take them.

MAINTENANCE: Jeep JK Wrangler
Differential Fluid Service Write-Up

May 22, 2013 wayoflife 108
Changing the fluid in your Jeep JK Wrangler’s differentials is an important part of routine maintenance. New gear oil will insure your differentials will be properly lubricated and functioning properly. And, unlike previous Jeep Wranglers, you will not need to pop open the differential cover in order to perform this maintenance. Granted, I do recommend that you do so anyway from time to time (every other fluid change) as it will give you a chance to inspect the gears within it for any damage or unsual wear.

Journey Home from the 2013 Overland Expo

May 22, 2013 wayoflife 0

On our way home from the 2013 Overland Expo, we decided to take a round about way back to California and do a little overlanding ourselves. Heading south to Gila Bend and then west on Interstate 8, our first detour along the way would be over to an area known as Oatman Flats.

Smiley Rock Trail – Jerome, AZ

May 21, 2013 wayoflife 0

Before heading back to California from our fun at the 2013 Overland Expo, we decided to do one last run up the Smiley Rock Trail which is located up near the old mining town of Jerome and, good portions of it are a part of the historic, Great Western Trail.

Broken Arrow Trail – Sedona, AZ

May 20, 2013 wayoflife 0

After spending the better part of the day at the 2013 Overland Expo, we decided to head down to Sedona and run the Broken Arrow Trail with some of the new WAYALIFE friends that we met at the show.

2013 Overland Expo Photo Highlights

May 19, 2013 wayoflife 0

Since I first heard about it a few years back, I have been wanting to attend the Overland Expo and see what it was all about. Certainly, as anyone who knows me knows, I love gadgets and innovative equipment that can help out on the trail and figured, if anyone would have it, they would.

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Manley ORV Manufactures Trailers with Military Twist for Off-Road, Camping & Utility Needs

May 14, 2013 wayoflife 2

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Oh, May X 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Leveraging his business and metal fabrication experience with custom ornamental iron at Iron Fence Shop (link to http://www.ironfenceshop.com) and his passion for off-road adventuring, entrepreneur Joshua Manley has founded an off-road vehicle trailer design/manufacturing company to produce exceptionally durable and utilitarian tow-along trailers for work and recreational needs.

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HOONING EVO Style

May 10, 2013 wayoflife 0

After making some final adjustments on the Off Road Evolution TJ-1 race rig, Mel Wade decided to do a little hooning in the front of his shop.

BY PERMIT ONLY: Devil’s Canyon Trail Run 2013

April 29, 2013 wayoflife 0

Years ago, I had heard of a short but badass trail down by the Mexican border called Devil’s Canyon that used to be a part of the original stage route that connected San Diego to Yuma. From what I had read, it was established back in the mid 1800’s, improved upon in the early 1900’s to help accommodate the first automobiles but, was soon abandoned after the completion of U.S. Highway 80. This trail did see some use again during the construction of Interstate 8 back in the 1960’s but a major storm in the 1970’s would all but erase it from history.