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AXLE BROKE! Our San Rafael Swell Adventure ends badly

Kerry Garrison, July 11, 2025August 26, 2025

Our epic San Rafael Swell adventure took an unexpected and expensive turn! 🤯 We were having an incredible time exploring the rugged beauty of the Swell, but the trails had other plans for our Jeep Gladiator. In this video, you’ll see exactly how we pushed our rig to its limits and, unfortunately, ended up breaking the front axle.

Watch as we diagnose the problem, strategize our recovery, and attempt to get our disabled Gladiator out of the wilderness. This wasn’t the ending we planned, but it’s a raw look at the realities of off-roading when things go wrong.

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Jeep Repairs

Engine Replacement – Warranty FAIL!!

Kerry Garrison, May 4, 2024May 4, 2024

Our 2018 Jeep Wrangler with the 3.6L engine suffered a major mechanical failure while we were out exploring Moab. Unfortunately, getting it fixed turned into a huge headache. Our warranty company denied coverage because we DIDN’T have a lifted vehicle add-on, something they never mentioned when we bought the warranty!

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