Alternator Death
Field Log: When a Gladiator Alternator Dies, the Entire Rig Goes Insane You drive a rig long enough through the desert, and eventually, the desert hits back. This week, the failure point wasn’t on a remote trail in the Mojave…
Magic Drop
Stop Floating Your Color: Why Magic Drop Beats Dish Soap and Jet-Dry for Fine Gold Recovery Every prospector has watched it happen: you’re panning down a batch of super-fine concentrates, you look down, and a beautiful flake of flour gold…
Gold Magic Spiral Recovery Wheel
Field Tested: Why the Gold Magic Spiral Wheel Has a Permanent Spot in Our Truck Let’s be honest—there is nothing worse than spending a grueling day digging and dry washing in the blistering desert heat, only to realize you picked…
Clayton 1.5″ Springs
Why We Upgraded to Clayton 1.5″ Rear Coils (And the Danger of the “Quick Swap”) After dialing in our shocks, it was time to address the stance and load support of the Gladiator. We decided to move away from the…
Suction Dredging
The Legal Status of Suction Dredging You are correct that suction dredging has faced a massive legal shutdown in California.
Mining
The Fundamentals of Mining: From Lode to Placer By S&J Adventures What is Mining? At its core, mining is the process of extracting coal, ores, or other valuable minerals from the earth. Whether conducted on a private claim or public…
Fox 2.0 Performance Shocks
Why we Finally Swapped My 2021 Gladiator Factory Shocks for Fox 2.0s After miles of daily driving, weekend trails, and that unmistakable “Jeep wander” on the highway, it was finally time. My factory shocks had served their purpose, but their…