Blinded by the Light

11/14/2024

The clock was turned back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November, so it was already dark at around 5:30 PM on the second Sunday. Tia and Benny didn't feel like to stop by Whole Foods to grab some milk, so Ceci went in herself while we...

Steering Upgrades

10/25/2024

The stock steering on the JL 392 XR still feels very good considering it's a solid axle offroader. Compared to other morden cars/SUVs it defnitely takes some used to due to the play in the steering wheel, the wander on highway, and slight pulls. For the sake of...

"Collateral"—The Coyote Scene

10/06/2024

Yesterday I watched the movie "Collateral" (2004) by Michael Mann. I couldn't be sure, but I think this is the second time I watched it since there were several scenes seemed very familar. The coyote scene brought me some special feeling as the soundtrack "Shadow on the Sun"...

The Meanings and Stories Behind Symbols

09/14/2024

Have you ever wondered about the real meaning behind some symbols? I have. And here are the ones—iconic signs, logos, car emblems, and tattoos from movies—that I've come across in my life. I find them interesting and educational.

In Search of Monster Jam 1:64 Mohawk Warrior

09/03/2024

My son Benny has been a big fan of Monster Jam, there's always this Mohawk Warrior missing from his collection. And he's been wanting to get one for his birthday.

Once Upon A Tiger

08/19/2024

The extinct Tasmanian tiger, also known as the Tasmanian wolf, is actually not a tiger, nor is even related to tigers or any cats. Yet, it isn't a wolf either. Instead, it is a marsupial: like the kangaroo or koala, the Tasmanian Tiger carries its young in a...

The Flying Tree

08/13/2024

Sadly we had to remove a few trees. I saw the tall black locust tree flying when the big crane truck picked it up from backyard and sent to front. The flying was short and at slow speed followed by a careful landing. Shortly after, the big trunk...

My John Varvatos Skull T-Shirts

07/27/2024

Once a little kid in the Child Care center asked me what's on my shirt, he didn't really understand the skull graphic and why I like it. And I didn't know how to answer. Later when I talked to one of the teachers who works with that group...

The Imcomplete List of My Favorite Movies

07/07/2024

Movie is such a great form of artistic expression. I especially love action/gangster/crime movies. They give me excitements and get me emotionally invested. To some extend, I've been influnenced by lots of the philosophical points in these movies.

Clayton 392 Performance Coil Package

04/28/2024

Ever since last year I've been doing research on improving the 392 on and off road performance. The factory coil springs are way too soft for a vehicle designed with this level of performance in mind. Based on the feedback from Jeep community, I bought the Clayton 392...

Waterproofing My Leather Boots

04/21/2024

Recently I became interested in leather boots waterproofing. After my first pair of 8" Lumberjack from Silverado Boots got delivered, I coulnd't wait to get my hands on them using the Huberd's Shoe Grease. I'm surprised how the greese has darkened the color of the leather.

Finally a Shovel Mounting Solution I Really Like

11/19/2023

Ever since I got my JLU, I've been trying to figure out a mounting solution to carry my 30" long Cold Steel Spetsnaz Trench Shovel (the longer one, they don't sell a matching sheath like the small version).

Mopar LCA Swap: Wheel Cribs and Caster Angle

05/06/2023

Another weekend project and it was fun. Made a very solid wheel cribs set and the extra 9" helped a ton for replacing the LCAs. I did use the floor jack extension handle together with the breaker bar to break loose the bolts, not bad. Also used the...

Differential Cover and Fluid Change

11/13/2022

So I got the diff covers replaced today. Went with RuffStuff 1/2" thick ring and 3/8" cover. Really beefy and beautifully welded. Quality hardwares. Perfect fitment as well.

No Replacement for Displacement

03/15/2022

I love muscle cars (1960s - 1970s) and capable offroaders. My Jeep JL Rubicon 392 is the best of both worlds. There's no replacement for displacement. Well in real life I can't afford nor have enough storage space, I turned my focus to these Hot Wheels Preminum 1:64...

Essential Home Gym Equipments

11/16/2021

These three equipments are essential to my home exercise. I installed the Firstlaw Fitness I-Beam Pull Up Bar in garage, where I can do some pull ups whenever I leave home or come back. The Outslayer 100lb Heavy Bag with Firstlaw Fitness Spider Mount is a very nice...

Wall Decor Made of Pine Tree Branches

07/27/2021

I had to trim some pine tree branches to solve part of the squirrel issue. And instead of throwing them away, I got some ideas online and made them into a wall art. Nice place to hang all kinds of little ornaments.