Stan Mirzayev

Stan Mirzayev is a serial entrepreneur and a 17-year automotive expert and enthusiast. He is the founder and CEO of Parts Pass, an auto parts app revolutionizing the way people fix their cars. Stan emigrated to the U.S. from the former Soviet Union with his family at the age of 4 and grew passionate about cars while working with his dad in the family automotive shop. Stan became a shop owner and operator himself before creating a solution to a problem many mechanics face: sourcing parts. Stan founded Parts Detect, a B2B shop management app that allows mechanics to efficiently source parts from suppliers. In 2022, Stan decided to solve similar issues for everyday car owners by founding Parts Pass, an auto parts app serving a mission to democratize and revolutionize the experience of finding and buying replacement auto parts for all consumers across the country. Parts Pass offers an easier way for the general public to search for and order replacement car parts through self-diagnosis software, an easy-to-use interface, and AI integration that provides quality parts, at a wholesale price, and 48-hour delivery.

Off-road Mapping Software built into your 2024 Wrangler/Gladiator!

Trails Offroad is very excited about the announcement of our official partnership with the Jeep® brand for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler. Wrangler owners will have the opportunity to experience Trails Offroad Trail Guides directly from the powerful in-dash Uconnect 5 system. What an incredible opportunity to guide more enthusiasts to epic destinations with a legendary brand aligned with our core values and beliefs.

At the end of the day, the Trails Offroad mission is still the same: To create the highest quality, most reliable trail information on Earth and to foster stewards of public land to help us fight against trail closures. The Trails Offroad community is broad and diverse, which will never change. We want our members to get out on the trail, regardless of what they drive, with a smile, using our Trail Guides. Look for more information on this release in the future, and on the complete feature list for the 2024 Wrangler.

I am a subscriber to Trailsoffroad All-Access and you should be too!  It comes with a 7-day free trial.  They also have a free membership.

You can get 25% off of trailsoffroad subscription as a Patreon subscriber!

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Pentastar 3.6l Spin On Adapter

Pentastar Cartridge to Spin-On Oil filter adapter fits 2014 + 3.2 and 3.6-liter Pentastar engines. Cartridge Filters have no anti-drain back valve. This product provides faster oil pressure at startup by keeping the upper oil system flooded. The adapter contains a full flow check valve and a unique threaded locking mechanism. Utilizes Schrader valve for oil evacuation when removing spin-on filter. Made and patented in the USA.

This solves a weakness in the design of our 3.6l engines.  Dry [oil] starts.  The longer your 3.6l sits off, the more oil drains into the pan.  During start the oil pump must move the oil to the top of the engine.  Using this Baxter Performance Oil filter adapter oil will be in the upper and lower part of the engine!  The oil gets to your valve train faster and creates less wear.

I spoke to Kevin Baxter, inventor, today and he says since Northridge 4×4 did an installation video of their product on YouTube they have been flying off the shelves.  I was very impressed with this product when I interviewed Kevin and after talking to Roger M. after the last round table I am focused on getting one in my Gladiator.  His wife’s JL is in the shop because of a ticking noise after only 20k miles.

I highly recommend you look into this oil filter adapter, because even if the repair is free from Jeep, you’ll be without your Jeep, and there isn’t a guarantee the repair will be as good as it was from the factory.

Fabrication Frenzy, with Larry, JeepingMo

I have a question for you. OK, Jeepers I have a question for all of you. we all have an opinion on what lift kit is the best, and what features make them the best. there are different ways to link everything, 3-link, 4-link, and triangulated 4-link.  Each has parts that everyone likes.

Each manufacturer uses different joints and different shapes and sizes of control arms.

Then we have springs and shocks.

Are you running dual-rate springs, or looking at some of the new airbag systems? What about adjustable shocks, or do you prefer a fixed shock and try to pick the best ride for your rig?

So with that, we all like different ways to build our rig.  We all get our information for our builds from different places, it could be that our friends have done similar builds, or we have seen something that we like in the system.  And budget is always a big driver on what system we buy. Now there is always buying components because you plan on building your suspension, but you have to make a decision on the joints and materials you are going to use.

So with all of that Jeeper, I am putting out a question to you.  What systems or components do you run, and why did you pick what you running?

We would like to know what are systems you all are running, please call in or reach out on our discord room and let us know what your running.

You must have a Jeep Talk Show sticker!  Currently, we are sending out stickers to the first 25 people to post on Instagram something, good or bad, about the Jeep Talk Show and put @jeeptalkshow and #jeeptalkshow in the post!  We only have a few spots left.  The only other way to get a Jeep Talk Show sticker online is to become a Patreon subscriber.

Stellantis Makes Offer

Stellantis announced fresh layoffs Wednesday that they blamed on damage from the United Auto Workers strike, and the labor standoff grew more tense just two days before the union was expected to call for new walkouts.

Stellantis provided a glimmer of hope for a breakthrough by giving the union a new contract proposal. However, a company spokeswoman said the offer primarily covered non-economic issues.

It was not clear whether the Stellantis offer would satisfy union President Shawn Fain, who vows to announce new strike targets on Friday unless there is “serious progress” toward agreements with GM, Stellantis, and Ford.

So far UAW workers are striking at just three factories, one for each company. It’s a novel approach for the union, which in the past has focused negotiations on one company and limited a 2019 strike to GM. Fain says his approach will keep the companies guessing about UAW’s next move.

Part Thieves Target Jeeps

Two men, ages 22 and 25, stand accused of stealing from Jeeps parked at Miami, Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood international airports.

The suspects, Jonathan Quintero and Diogenes Morel Martinez, took the hood, the front bumper, a spare tire, and an antenna from a traveler’s Jeep on Sept. 7 at MIA, according to police.

“How in the heck could this happen in a parking garage?” the victim said. “They had taken the hood, the front bumper, both right and left fenders on the front, the spare tire, and the antenna.”

The victim told Local 10 News that two or three other vehicles were also stripped of parts in the same parking garage.

MIA released a statement saying the surveillance cameras in the garages didn’t cover the area of the heist.

Last week, there were similar cases at Palm Beach International Airport in spots where there weren’t any surveillance cameras.

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives said they witnessed the suspects stealing headlights and grills from two Jeep Wranglers Saturday inside a parking garage at Fort Lauderdale’s airport.

From there, they say the duo tried to commit a similar crime at Sawgrass Mills Mall but were taken into custody.

Jeep Talk Show Gladiator Update

ACCUAIR SUSPENSION 

JEEP GLADIATOR (JT) 2019 – PRESENT 4.0″ DYNAMIC LIFT KIT $6,999.99

Many parts, as you can imagine but it is 100% bolt-on.  There are 3 ride heights.  1 – lower by 2” (drive at any speed) 2 – 4.5” 3 – Raise to max height 1” above default, 5.5” of lift 25 mph max.  Driving at 3, if you exceed 25 mph your airbag suspension with drop to default ride height.

This replaces the coils of your suspension system.

The spring rate is the same as the factory coils as long as you are not riding on the bumpstops, or at max ride height.

You can control each of the 4 airbags independently with the phone app, or the wired controller.

Pressing and holding the down for 3 seconds sets the height on the bump stops to allow for easy entry.

$7000 is a lot of money, but sliders with drop entry steps are over $2000

This also provides you onboard air with an air tank and the ability to air up your tires.

Wayalife (how many people thought it was a way of life?)

Must-Have Stuff Pick-of-the-Week for your Jeep!

CHEROKEE XJ – UPPER REAR SHOCK MOUNT KIT 

If you’ve ever changed a rear shock on your XJ you know that chances are good that the upper bolts are breaking off.  Now you’re left with a flush bold in the welded nut.  Well beat those welded nuts out and put in these Azzy’s Design Works flag nut bodies with stainless steel inserts. M8x30 grade 10.9 cap bolts.

Tesla’s Cybertruck and Riven’s Truck, Both EV’s, have airbags as part of their suspension. Should our Jeeps use airbags? Are you considering buying an EV, truck or car, and would it replace your Jeep?