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Shaker Racing

Noah Kuchenrither — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:33:56 +0000

This 1967 Jeep Kaiser M715 is The Metal Shop’s flagship monster truck. But it’s more than just a monster truck, it’s the driving force behind the constantly evolving chassis design now seen all over the sport.

The Shaker is the product of a lifelong dream between a father and a son. Rick Disharoon and his son, Ryan Disharoon, first developed the Shaker for mud racing. By 2014, Shaker had been taken to the next level – ready to compete in the monster truck circuit. Its namesake is a tribute to the men and women who served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam war.

Bestop’s very own Jose Vigil who is our Softgoods Designer created a custom soft top out of our premium Black Twill material to go on the Saigon Shaker! Ryan and the Shaker came to Bestop before the May 13^th Denver Monster Jam show to have the top installed. The team loved meeting Ryan and getting to climb all around the Shaker. Ryan raced the monster truck in the Denver Monster Jam show introducing the new Bestop logo top.

Make sure to check out the Saigon Shaker at the upcoming events:

June 17^th The Monsters of Metal
July 1^st Nissan Stadium
July 8^th Caesar’s Superdome
October 7^th The Buck Motorsports Park

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Bestop Attends Jeep Beach 2023

Lauren Back — Fri, 12 May 2023 19:54:05 +0000

Our Experience

Jeep beach was an amazing experience, the energy of the stadium was palpable and it was an amazing feeling being in the center of where the Daytona race is.

On The Track

We've never seen anything like the Jeep parades on the actual beach - Jeeps of all kinds of shapes and sizes along with creative wraps as far as the eye could see. The Jeep community was thriving and it was fun to see people in the stands overlooking the off-road course at the center of the stadium.

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Heather Storm Shares Tips for Beginner Off-Roaders

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Celebrating Women Trailblazers

Noah Kuchenrither — Thu, 04 May 2023 15:56:43 +0000

Honoring the women in the 4×4 community is about recognizing their strength, perseverance, and passion for off-roading. These trailblazing women have broken barriers and challenged stereotypes, proving that off-roading is not just a man’s world.

MEET CASSIE

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Cassie

@Aka_Ginger

Cassie, also known as #CassieAtBestop or Aka_Ginger, currently rocks a Bestop Trektop Glide in the summer and a Trektop Pro in the winter.

Her Jeep, the Purple Monster, is far from stock with a Genright cage, PRP seat covers, PRP Shreddy detachable steering wheel, Baja Designs XL80s and a S8 windshield light bar, and many more!

She has always loved the outdoors and enjoys spending time with her fiancé and stepson, Damien, who’s taken an interest in wheeling.

The Jeeping community has been so welcoming to her, and she loves seeing more women jump into the driver’s seat.

Brandy

@Brandys_Jeep_Garage

Brandy lives and breathes Jeep, so much so that she owns five of them!

Her favorite build, the ‘Blu J’, rocks the Bestop Trektop Glide along with several modifications that make her Jeep stand out among the crowd.

When she’s not in the garage tinkering with her Jeeps, she’s out on the trail enjoying the thrill of off-roading.

Her love for Jeep stems from their unique design, customizability, and overall representation of fun.

Christina

@TheRubistina

Christina went from a child hauler to a rock crawler when
she traded in her minivan for a Jeep Wrangler.

Her Jeep, nicknamed the Rubistina, has become more than just her daily driver.

It now sits on 40” tires, sporting numerous lights from Baja Designs, and uses suspension seats from PRP.

The many parts and accessories from the Bestop family make it ready for adventure. Christina and her family will be attending Rock Junction from 6/1 – 6/4, the Overland Expo West on 8/28, and Trail Hero on 10/1 – 10/9.

Julie

@AquaJeepGirl

Julie, best known as Aquajeepgirl, had a great time in her Jeep Roxxie at Easter Jeep Safari 2023!

A 2018 6-speed Jeep Wrangler JLU Sport S with the Bestop Sunrider and Granite Series Fenders. She lights up her ride with Baja Designs LP6 and Squadron lights.

Julie also added the PRP custom seat covers in matching aqua to complete the design!

Her favorite days are spent with her family on the trails in Utah or spending the week at Jeep events around the country.

GET INSPIRED BY THE TRAILBLAZING WOMEN OF THE OFF-ROAD JEEP COMMUNITY AND TAKE YOUR JEEP TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

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More Updates from Bestop

Shaker Racing

June 12, 2023

This 1967 Jeep Kaiser M715 is The Metal Shop’s flagship monster truck. But it’s more than just

Bestop Attends Jeep Beach 2023

May 12, 2023

Our Experience Jeep beach was an amazing experience, the energy of the stadium was palpable

Celebrating Women Trailblazers

May 4, 2023

Honoring the women in the 4×4 community is about recognizing their strength, perseverance, and passion for off-roading.

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Celebrating Women Trailblazers: Aquajeepgirl

Noah Kuchenrither — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:45:41 +0000

Bestop is highlighting some of our favorite women trailblazers from across the Jeep community to celebrate Mothers Day 2023.

Julie (@Aquajeepgirl)

Julie, best known as Aquajeepgirl, had a great time in her Jeep Roxxie at Easter Jeep Safari 2023! A 2018 6-speed Jeep Wrangler JLU Sport S with the Bestop Sunrider and Granite Series Fenders.

She lights up her ride with Baja Designs LP6 and Squadron lights. The PRP custom seat covers in matching aqua made a great additional! Her favorite days are spent with her family on the trails in Utah or spending the week at Jeep events around the country.

Happy Mothers Day from our team at Bestop!

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Bestop Attends 2023 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah

Lauren Back — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:28:04 +0000

The Bestop staff had a phenomenal time attending Easter Jeep Safari 2023 in Moab, Utah from April 3rd – 7th. It was a great opportunity to meet our customers in person and hear valuable feedback about our products first-hand.

Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle, as seen on MotorTrend’s Dirt Every Day, joined for a meet and great appearance Thursday morning at the Bestop Garage. Free donuts and coffee from Doughbird made it a great time to chat with fellow Jeepers heading out on the trail later that day.

Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle of Dirt Every Day meet with Bestop customers at Easter Jeep Safari 2023.

The Bestop staff’s best part of the week was getting to know their customers. Everyone who attended had an amazing time handing out free swag to families attending the events, and having conversations about family, Jeeping, and off-roading with those who stopped by.

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Heather Storm Shares Tips for Beginner Off-Roaders

Lauren Back — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:49:58 +0000

Living in Colorado, it became clear to me that many of the best adventures were found down a dirt road. So I got a new Ford Bronco and began to explore the roads less traveled. Over the past year of off-roading, I’ve learned so much! I also met lots of folks who bought a new Bronco and were excited to get out in nature but hadn’t been off-roading before and really weren’t sure where to start learning.

Last summer, my friend Cassie Hughes took me out on Medano Pass in Southern Colorado, a sandy trail that starts inside Great Sand Dune National Park. Cassie’s been in the off-road scene for nearly a decade and she has a 2010 JKU Sport with a Bestop Glider that’s had everything upgraded for wheeling except the skid plates. During our day out on the trail she dropped a ton of knowledge and I was grateful to learn from a humble pro.

Meet Cassie Hughes

“What’s the best way to learn?” I asked Cassie. “Lean into your community,” Cassie told me confidently. “Learn from other women”. So, as part of the community, and with Cassie’s input, I put together a few tips for folks just getting started and some resources where you can find more support.

KNOW YOUR VEHICLE.

Although it’s a simple concept, many people wait until they are in a risky situation to understand the capabilities of their vehicle. Test your vehicle and understand it’s limits first so you are prepared.

As a new Bronco owner, I was invited to attend Bronco Off-Roadeo an immersive experience that teaches new Bronco owners how to use the vehicle’s built-in 4×4 features where I was fortunate enough to learn from off-road experts.

START ON EASY TRAILS.

Always research the trail ahead of time and make sure you are comfortable with the obstacles along the trail. Don’t go out on any trail that’s beyond your capabilities. Start on trails with easier obstacles then work your way up. It’s a progression so just enjoy learning as you go. Also, remember that some trails are seasonal, so just check it out before you go.

PRACTICE TRAIL ETIQUETTE.

Everyone is out there to enjoy the natural beauty and have fun on the trail, so be conscious of others and keep a few things in mind:

Vehicles uphill have the right of way.
Signal the amount of people in your group to oncoming traffic.
Stay on marked trails.
Be friendly.
If you can go and the other one can’t, go, regardless of the ‘rules’.

DON’T GO OUT ALONE.

Obviously it’s never a good idea to venture far into the wild without a friend, and off-roading is no exception. Don’t drive remote trails alone. Also tell someone else (who isn’t in your group) where you’re going.

FULL GAS TANK.

Fill up right before you leave civilization to maximize your time remotely. Also, off-roading requires more fuel awareness so pay attention to your vehicle fuel mileage on tough terrain to understand how far you can venture.

BE PREPARED.

Your recovery and safety gear can usually just stay in your vehicle. I always pack a cooler with lunch, snacks and beverages. It gets hot out there and it’s nice to have cold refreshing hydration.

Recovery & Safety Gear
Snacks, Lunch
Water
Sunscreen

MAKE IT YOURS.

The off road accessory industry offers a plethora of options to customize your vehicle to get the comfort, efficiency and/or protection you crave. A few of the gear I’ve added to my Bronco so far includes:

REACH OUT TO YOUR COMMUNITY.

Connect with others who enjoy the same thing. It’s a great way to learn, get support and make friends. You can find off-roading groups on Facebook or online.

OFF-ROADING GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES:

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The Bronco Off-Roadeo Experience

Lauren Back — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:53:12 +0000

Immerse yourself in everything Bronco at the one-of-a-kind Bronco Off-Roadeo experience.

Folks who ordered a new Ford Bronco are invited for an off-road adventure at one of four locations: Texas, Moab, Nevada and New Hampshire. I spent one and a half days at a 360-acre ranch at the Texas location, just an hour outside of Austin.

Led by industry experts, the first part of the day is spent learning about the engineering and design of the new Bronco and its built-in capabilities. After the educational component, we all got into the driver’s seat for the 12-part Obstacle Course. Corey, my personal off-road guide, walked me through each obstacle showing me how to use the GOAT modes, Trail Turn Assist, and Sway Bar Disconnect Features. I was amazed how the Bronco handled and it was so much fun doing donuts in the sand!

The catered lunch with live music offered a nice opportunity to bond with other members of the Bronco community, who were just as stoked as me to be there! Plus, there were a ton of Broncos on display outfitted with a variety of cool accessories. I really loved the Bestop Trektop Soft Top and the Tuffy Security Swing Gate Table, plus there were some cool rooftop tents!

The next day I drove the Bronco on the trails, guided by Corey’s expertise. He was like a little bird in my ear, giving me step by step instructions on where to put my tires and when to use different features. Then we climbed up the steep rocky hill to a beautiful lookout point. I always love to get above it all, and what a lovely view it was!

For the very last part of the experience, Corey hopped in the driver’s seat and gained some serious speed on the Baja racing track. We both had huge smiles on our faces as we braced ourselves around the turns.

If you ordered a new Ford Bronco, don’t miss the opportunity to really get to know your vehicle and learn how to drive it off-road at Bronco Off-Roadeo.

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How to clean your Wrangler’s soft top windows

Lauren Back — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:49:08 +0000

Wondering how to keep your Wrangler’s soft top windows clean? It is simple and only takes a few minutes. Bestop Vinyl Window Cleaner/Polish is formulated to help remove haze and minor scratches on your soft top vinyl windows. It safely cleans and polishes, helps protect against UV damage. Environmentally safe and biodegradable. 8-oz bottle. Find our window cleaner here:

Bestop Vinyl Window Cleaner – Universal

Bestop Vinyl Window Cleaner/Polish is formulated to help remove haze and minor scratches on your soft top vinyl windows. It safely cleans and polishes, and helps protect against UV damage.

Environmentally safe and biodegradable

8-oz bottle

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Testing the Ford Bronco at Holly Oaks ORV Park

Lauren Back — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:31:39 +0000

Just an hour North of Detroit, Michigan is a 260 acre oasis for off-road recreation lovers. Holly Oaks ORV Park features water crossings, rock crawling, sand dunes and Mt. Magna, an obstacle designed to replicate various famous features in Moab, Utah. Recently they opened additional land called “North 60” that is a ‘scramble area’ where users can create their own path. The area consists of old mining roads and extreme terrain such as 40’ verticle cliffs. Considering it was my first time on an off-road park and I was driving a stock Ford Bronco, I stuck to the less aggressive obstacles.

My guide for the day was Tony Carvallo, an off-roading expert who’s made a career designing and building vehicles. Although Tony is a Jeep guy, he was happy to teach me the basics, like proper cueing techniques for rock crawling obstacles, the use of rear lockers to avoid getting stuck in the mud and how to successfully complete multiple donuts in a row, and kick up a ton a sand in the process! I think the Baja Race Track was my favorite part though; the sun finally came out so I put back the Bestop Trektop for the full open-air experience. I just loved the feeling of my hair blowing wild in the wind as I cruised effortlessly over the large dirt humps.

If you are in the Detroit, Michigan area and looking for a fun place to test your off-road skills, Holly Oaks ORV is open to all types of vehicles including full-size vehicles, ATVs, side by sides, Dirt bikes, and motorcycles.

Visit their site for more information, and don’t forget to bring a flag for your vehicle.

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Heather Storm Off-Road Episode 7: The Great Sand Dunes

Lauren Back — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:42:43 +0000

Join me on my first solo expedition to The Great Sand Dunes National Park where I try sand boarding, camp overnight and learn just how far my Bronco can tilt on the famed 4×4 trail Medano Pass with the help of my friend Cassie Hughes.

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