Well, it's been a month now since we got a 3-inch lift kit and new tires for our 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

We ordered everything from the 4WheelParts store in Nashville ...which took a long time. The lift kit was setting in our foyer for weeks before the wheels arrived at the Nashville store. Then the tires took even longer for some reason.

That said, it was the best thing we ever did for the Jeep!

Here's the scoop.

But first, some before (top row) & after (bottom row) shots:

One of the more fun (and unique) things that we do with our Jeep is called Geocaching. But the truth is, you don't need a Jeep at all. You just need a handheld GPS device (or a cellphone with GPS enabled).

You see, there are caches (bundles of fun freebies) hidden all across the world just waiting to be found by everyday people like you and me.

The adventure comes in the lengths that you will go to find them. Some are hidden in parking lots, on main roads, and in fairly obvious and easy-to-get-to locations. Others vary in the degree to which they are "off the beaten path".

So no matter what your level of adventure is, there's a hidden cache that you will enjoy finding.  And for those who enjoy puzzles, you'll appreciate the fact that many of the hidden caches can only be "found" by deciphering some simple code, puzzle, or clues first.

Last year, Jeep had a fun contest where they hid Jeep Travel Bugs all across the U.S. and with the aid of a GPS, you could participate in their game to win fun prizes.

This year, there's no such game (yet), but they do have an online version of Jeep geocaching that they're letting people download and play for free.

Shari B. asked about taking Jeep doors off an '04 Wrangler:

How do i get the doors off my wrangler with out tearing them up?

 

Here's how. It's pretty simple, really.

Are you enjoying the Dog Days of Summer? Chances are, you and your dog are probably going on a lot of Jeep rides these days. Right?

I know we are. Our dog loves Jeep rides!

Good News:  Jean and Norm at All Things Jeep are holding a contest to find "the winningest Jeep Dog" out there.

...There are prizes!

Anyone else think these are a good idea?...

They're quick & easy "vents" for your Jeep's rear windows.

Victoria and others have asked how to open the Sunrider portion of the Jeep soft top -- so you're riding around as if you have the sunroof open (rather than lowering the entire soft top on your Jeep).

This is actually something that can be done by one person alone. It only takes me about 4 minutes to do it myself. It's even quicker with 2 people!

Here are the step-by-step instructions for turning your Jeep Wrangler's soft top into a sun roof...