Quadratec How-To Guides

January 17, 2025
8 min read

How To Prepare Your Jeep For Winter Recovery Duty

If you are planning on using your Jeep to help stranded motorists this winter, here is what you need to know.

December 30, 2024
9 min read

How To Properly Maintain Your Jeep Winch

Like nearly everything else on your Jeep, a winch needs proper maintenance in order to work at its best.

November 29, 2024
9 min read

How To Enjoy Jeep Winter Driving

It is not always pristine when you head out on the road or trail. And when winter weather hits, here is what you need to know.

October 10, 2024
15 min read

How To Rebuild A Legendary Warn 8274 Winch

Part one of three on restoring one of Warn's best-ever winches.

July 17, 2024
5 min read

How To Choose The Right Winch

Deciding on which winch is best for you should be more scientific than just as large as possible.

March 1, 2024
4 min read

How To Understand IP Ratings

It is not a throwaway number or rating. No, an IP will let you know just how good your new winch or lighting will perform in the worst of conditions.

February 12, 2024
10 min read

How Do I Use A Jeep Winch?

Understanding how a winch works is a great way to ensure you are prepared for off-road recovery situations.

December 4, 2023
6 min read

How To Create Your Own AEV 'Level II' Upfit Kit

Sure you can purchase a 2024 Rubicon and add this option. Or, for those with earlier JL models, you can piece it out and build your own setup.

March 13, 2023
10 min read

How Should a Business Prepare For Easter Jeep Safari?

Planning for your time in Moab makes for a much better experience and can help reach all your objectives.

March 2, 2023
5 min read

How To Understand Approach, Breakover and Departure Angles

September 1, 2021
5 min read

How And Why To Install A Synthetic Winch Line

Synthetic winch line is lighter, safer and stronger than wire cable. It is also surprisingly simple to install.

August 19, 2021
8 min read

How To Mount A Jeep Winch

In order to safely and correctly use your Jeep winch, you really need to mount it in a way that best suits how you plan to use the thing. Here is what you need to know.

March 12, 2021
11 min read

How To Tension Your Jeep's Synthetic Winch Rope

Don't just install that new winch and head out on the trail. Making sure you properly tension the winch line not only ensures a longer lifespan, it is also a huge safety benefit.

March 11, 2021
12 min read

How To Install Synthetic Winch Rope

If you are looking to replace the wire cable in your current winch, synthetic rope is an excellent choice. And it is not overly difficult to make that swap.

October 28, 2020
6 min read

How To Install A Warn 99760 Control Pack Upgrade Kit

Handy upgrade kit replaces your old Warn winch solenoid with a new ultra-reliable Albright contactor control, for better dependability and styling.

March 27, 2020
7 min read

How to Care For Your Synthetic Jeep Winch Line

When you need to use your winch, will the winch line be ready for you?

February 6, 2018

Quadratec Academy: How To Remove Your JK Factory Rear Bumper

Removing that rear factory bumper isn't as tough as you think. We'll show you how.

February 6, 2018

Quadratec Academy: How To Remove Your JK Factory Front Bumper

Taking off that factory bumper is one thing many look to do. And it isn't has hard as you think. We'll show you how.

July 19, 2017

Installing A 'Tire Carrier Ready' Hyline Offroad Ridgeline Midwidth Rear Bumper

Made in the USA from top quality material, this midwidth rear bumper/tire carrier combo is functional, easy to install, and will stand up to just about anything.

May 15, 2017

Installing Hyline Offroad Front Mid Width Recessed Winch Bumper with Winch Guard Light Bar and Air Dam Skid Plate

Taking off that weak front factory bumper is both a safety and aesthetic thing. The replacement choices are many, but Hyline Offroad is definitely a great option.