What's new at NWJeepn.com
Little Rattlesnake Trail Write-up
We finally got the chance to run the newly reopened Little Rattlesnake trail. Tight and twisty this is the domain for narrow and short wheelbase rigs only. Read our write-up here. We are working on maps and GPS data and will have it available as soon as possible.
Build the rig to fit the trail
What is so hard for some people to understand about this? Why is it so hard for some to understand that if you want to fit between two trees that are only 72" apart that you can't use full size axles under your Jeep? Because so many can't seem to grasp this concept the results are trail restrictions which are starting to pop up on some of our northwest trails. Read more on this subject.
Illegal off-roader ordered to confess on Youtube
A 29 year old Camas Washington man was ordered by Clark County Court to confess his activities in a YouTube video after he was convicted of driving his 4x4 around a locked gate and doing an estimated $2000 damage to public land. See the video here. As we have maintained here before at NWJeepn, just because you bought or built a 4x4 doesn't mean you have the right to wheel it anywhere you want. Rickey Sharrot has now learned that lesson the hard way. TREAD LIGHTLY!
Rimrock Area Trail Closures
Effective on July 9th 2010 several trails south of Rimrock lake which effect the Tieton Watershed have been closed to motorized travel. This is a temporary closure but we do not know for how long. During the closure, established as well as unauthorized trails will be closed to protect the watershed. For more information and a map of the affected area see the Naches Ranger District Page on the closure.
Join ORV Trail Watch on Facebook
Get involved in saving our trails by joining ORV Trail Watch. You can now keep up with them on Facebook.
Drop Tailgate Conversion
When your TJ is laid up in the garage needing rear suspension work, a new steering box and steering knuckle ball joints and you have no power to your CB what do you do first? Design and install an inexpensive drop tailgate conversion, priorities man!
Geocaching
Look for and click on the Geocaching symbol 
on the trails list for caches that are associated with that trail. Some are our own and some have been placed by others.
Little Rattlesnake Trail
Announcements:
DNR announces Reiter area trail closures
In an announcement made on June 16th the Washington State DNR has announced trail closures in the Reiter area including the closure of the Lake Isabel and Index Wall Overlook trails. The DNR with the help of many ORV and off-road groups are working to make Reiter a sanctioned ORV area much like Walker Valley. A map of the closed areas can be obtained from the DNR HERE
Join ORV Trail Watch and help save our trails.
A growing number of off-roaders are tired of the damage being done by a small number of ignorant wheelers that are destroying our public lands and our credibility. BE WARNED, if you are one who thinks mud bogging our trails, cutting trees down to get your rig down a tight trail or vandalizing public facilities is fun then a member of ORV Trail Watch may just be watching and taking your picture to turn over to the authorities.
If you are a responsible off-roader and are tired of seeing this kind of damage then join ORV Trail Watch and commit to helping solve the problem by turning in violators.
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Recent Articles
Top 10 dumbest Jeep Accessories
We've all seen them, those dumb looking rigs rolling down the street or parked in the lot at the local mall loaded with chrome, and sporting stickers that state "It's a Jeep Think You Wouldn't Understand". So here is our Top 10 Dumbest Jeep Accessories we see all the time.
Your not welcome in the BLM Kingdom
The BLM as of 2007 has new requirements for use of BLM land. No matter if you are out with friends for a day of Jeepn', Geocaching, Hiking or having a family picnic on BLM land you now need a "Group Permit". These "new" rules are broadly written and subject to the interpretation of each BLM office. This is an article everyone needs to read.
Thanks to the guys at MoabJeeper Magazine for their great article.
Is your stock TJ steering gear tired of turning large tires?
If it's time to replace your steering gear you might want to consider swapping over to a Dodge Durango steering gear. A direct bolt in replacement for the stock TJ gear, this unit has a bigger piston for more turning power.
Ford 8.8 Axle Conversion
We build up a Ford 8.8 axle and install it in our TJ. If you are considering this swap then you will want to read up on it before you get started.
Updated rear bumper project
After making over a dozen rear bumpers we have learned a lot. We have recently just updated our rear bumper project pages to let you in on what we have learned.
Product Reviews
Rock Krawlers 5.5" X-Factor Long Arm Lift
Looking into upgrading your suspension to a long arm lift? Take a closer look at the Rock Krawler X-Factor lifts for your Jeep. Read about how our installation went and our impressions of this suspension.
Warn Heavy Duty Gas Tank Skid
You WANT this on your Jeep, you NEED this on your Jeep. Gas tank protection is an absolute must if your Jeepn' the hard trails.
Communications on the trail are a necessity
If you own a TJ or a JK Jeep and are having trouble finding the right CB for your rig due to a lack of space then check out the Cobra 75WX.