I've really enjoyed the Old School articles in the past few issues and look forward to more in upcoming issues! The "40 Jeep Myths" story was right on, as well. You've really outdone yourselves this issue (Jan/Feb '06).John WalkerStanfield, Oregon
You want our comments? Well, here goes. Do I agree with your assessment in Trail Head (Nov. '05) that there are no collectable Jeeps? No. Do I share your addiction to the almighty reciprocating saw? No. Do I believe that all Jeeps must have 35s to be real Jeeps? No. Do I agree that the Liberty and Commander are not enthusiast Jeeps? No. Do I agree that a page should be devoted to Bree and her string bikini instead of real Jeep girls and their Jeeps? No (sorry, Bree). I could go on, but I think you get the gist of what I am saying. I do not agree with most of what comes pouring out of your pen, but I still signed up for another year. I don't know why in the hell I keep throwing good money at bad stuff. Maybe because you are the only strictly Jeep magazine out there, or maybe because I can watch other people tear the hell out of their Jeeps. It is fun to read the letters, especially the ones that think Jp is porn. Whatever it is, I do look forward to each new issue.By the way, don't fire Bree. Without her, half the letters in Mailbag would disappear.Ken HelferichCincinnati, Ohio
hey john figured id let you guys know about a typo I found in the December issue. the Self Clearance Prevention article, on page 35 the m-715 has a 4 inch lift listed twice. the first one should have said stock instead of 4 inches.. since I found this, ill be expecting a set of pro rock axles sent to me for my tj, or you could just give me the unlimited you built up. either will do! I am stationed at kunsan south Korea, so the jeeps in storage while i am here, but I get every new issue that comes out, I love the magazine love the articles and the chicks. that definitely doesn't bother me one bit, and hell yea you should have an all Bree bikini issue.. keep up the good work. Mark DrennenCharlotte, North Carolina
OK, thanks! I figured I wouldn't correct any mistakes in your letter and offer up a prize for the person who comes up with the correct number of errors you made. Shoot, I can see six in the first sentence alone! Wanna win something? Count the errors in Mr. Drennen's letter and send your error count to Jp Magazine, Type-O, 6420 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 or e-mail it to john.cappa@primedia.com under a Type-O heading. In the meantime, I'll find something on or under my desk to give away!
I've really been enjoying reading my subscription to Jp Magazine. I like the articles on Jeep mods and tech stuff. I like the columns. I even find some of the advertising to be useful. However, in the December '05 issue I saw an ad that I can't believe was put in a Jeep-specialty magazine. It really makes me wonder how dumb the advertising execs at BFGoodrich really are. What was BFGoodrich thinking when it paid for a full-page ad on the rear cover of a Jeep-specialty magazine, targeting Jeep owners and enthusiasts with the caption "How important is it to you not to have to walk home?" and a picture of a Hummer H2 off-road? I suppose you have to take the company's money, even when they want to do something dumb. Anyway, keep up the good work.Jon WatsonNashua, New Hampshire
You say you aren't getting any attention and want more letters. As a 20-year Jeep owner (CJ-7, YJ, and two Libertys), I can see why. I was one of your original subscribers. When Jp stated the goal of the magazine was to appeal to a broad spectrum of Jeep lovers. Now you say you are for Jeep enthusiasts. What's an enthusiast? According to you, an enthusiast can only drive a CJ or a Wrangler. If you drive a newer Grand Cherokee, Liberty, or the new Commander, you don't count? In addition, if you drive a Liberty, you wear skirts and your Liberty makes you guys vomit. Wonder how many readers those comments drove off. How about a challenge? Take an '06 Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, and Commander and give them all the same tires and equipment then put them on an off-road course. I bet there will be little difference in how they handle it. Then put a similar lift, off-road tires, and lockers in them, and run a more difficult course. See how they compare then. I don't think Jeep makes junk.Paul Wade Lamesa, Texas
Dear Pen Pal,You're wrong! Except about the vomit and Liberty comment.Your Pen Pal,John