Understanding the Terms
A Jeep is not just a vehicle it’s a way of life. As you begin to immerse yourself into all things Jeep you need to understand the life. To be fully apart of the community you need to learn the lingo.
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The Jeep community is a group full of Jeep enthusiasts that feel the love for their Jeep like you feel about your Jeep. I am now a member of that community and it feels amazing. In that community we use words that have special meaning. Here are some of those words.
Check out my videos on my Jeep Momma YouTube Channel Jeep Slang Part 1 and
Jeep Slang Part 2
Jeep Momma's Top 10 Jeep Slang Words
Droop - Downward articulation, or how far
the tires can reach below the vehicle.
Stuff - Upward compression, or how far the
tires can be pushed upwards into the wheel housing.
Naked – A term used to describe a Jeep
with the top & doors off.
Oh shit
handles – Grab
handles on the roll bars to hang onto while crawling thru the rocks.
Pumpkin – The differential which is the device
on the axle that splits the engine torque two different ways, allowing each
output to spin at a different speed.
Wrenching
– When a group of
Jeepers get together to work on a single Jeep or multiple Jeeps.
Wheeling – driving your 4x4 vehicle off-road
with like-minded friends.
Flex – the vehicle’s ability to flex its
suspension where drooping on one side and
stuffing on the other while maintaining the ability to keep all four
wheels on the ground when going over off road obstacles by means of axle
articulation
Line - A pathway designated by the driver
giving them a sightline to the best possible route to overcome an obstacle or
to travel on a specific pathway. Choosing the correct line is often essential
to being a successful four-wheeler.
Stealership – A derogatory term given to car dealerships where DIY drivers avoid purchasing parts due to them being overpriced. I found since working in a dealership that isn't always true.
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