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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

After many years of running a Jeep lifestyle website, jeepfan.com, I now find myself the author of a Jeep book. This lifelong obsession with the Jeep has kept me active in the Jeep community for more than 40 years. There have been so many people along the way who have tolerated my love of this vehicle and so many who have helped me grow my knowledge and ability. First and foremost is my family: my wife, Jennifer, and son, Austin, who have listened to countless hours of talk about Jeeps, many Jeep trail rides, responded to my “come hold this” requests with builds, and so much more.

My father, who truly is responsible for all of this, spent countless hours on his Jeep, which later became my first Jeep and my first build. He scared the wits out of me on the trail, took “the fam” to Jeep races, and taught me to drive the Jeep at an early age. His “learn by doing” (and making me do) approach, experience, and knowledge built the foundation I still use today. My late grandfather, whose creativity and ability to build something out of nothing, provided me with a valuable skill that is useful for Jeeps and more.

Special thanks to my favorite parts suppliers and installers who opened their doors to me: OK 4WD, Quadratec, and Jeff Daniel’s Jeep Customizations. Rausch Creek Off-Road Park, who gave some Jeepers and me the run of the place to get some beautiful pictures. ARB/Old Man Emu, Novak, TeraFlex, and Genesis Offroad for making awesome products and helping me out. Eric Jankowski for his knowledge of factory Jeep information and keeping my facts straight.

Finally, I can’t forget my close circle of Jeep friends: Ralph, Mike, Glenn, Matt, Bryan, Brian, Rich, and Mark, who always provide an opinion, advice, and a helping hand when needed.