A Jeep that has had factory-installed parts and accessories replaced with non-manufacturer substitutes. Aftermarket parts include lift kits, special headlights, Jeep soft tops, etc.

This term is short for body armor, referring to sliders, heavy-duty bumpers, and any other protective addition to your Jeep’s body.

Articulation refers to the flexibility of your Jeep’s suspension, specifically the up-and-down travel of one wheel in relation to the other on the opposite side of the axle. Articulation is key for off-roading, as it allows for maximum ground contact and, thus, maximum traction, even over the most challenging obstacles.

‘Bogging’ or ‘to bog’ have different meanings but both commonly referred to when an engine driven in too high of a gear for the speed or load of the vehicle. These terms can also refer to a pit of wet dirt called a mud-bog. This is a place where boggers enjoy getting down-and-dirty; this type of activity often called ‘bogging.’

A Jeep professionally changed and upfitted with high-performance aftermarket parts.

A dangerous oscillation of the front axle and the steering components. The strong vibrations often cause the steering wheel to shake from side to side. Caused by suspension kits and other aftermarket parts not installed properly.

Term used by spotters telling the driver which way to turn or go. Which means toward the driver side of the vehicle.

How far the wheels reach below a Jeep (downward articulation).

Ducking is a recent trend in the Jeep community, originally started by Jeeper Allison Parliament (Ontario) placing a rubber duck on a fellow Jeep driver’s vehicle. She randomly placed a yellow duck on a Jeep parked next to her Jeep. Jeep owners now collect and share rubber ducks with one another to show kindness and solidarity. People are now attaching a kind note, compliment, or the hashtags #jeepducking or #duckduckjeep to the duck.

Insulting nickname given to spectators on the sidelines whose mouths are gapping i.e., wide-open during maneuvers made by four-wheelers in action.

Term used in the same way surfers boast about their ride, the same is true for four-wheelers. Gnarly could have a positive or negative connotation depending upon the circumstances. Whether the route was overly challenging leading to driver exhilaration, particularly painful or caused damage to the vehicle, this adjective is a go-to descriptor.

A damaged piece or part beyond repair and considered completely useless.

Term used by spotters telling the driver which way to turn or go. Which means toward the passenger side of the vehicle.

Refers to any Jeep or off-road vehicle built to the gills, typically featuring a lift kit, aftermarket bumpers, off-road lights, aftermarket wheels and tires, and various other accessories that set it apart from daily drivers.

This is a slang term for wheels, often used to describe something stylish and flashy.

A general term used to describe vehicles specifically designed to conquer rocky terrain.

The Urban Dictionary defines Sano as something being sanitary and for Jeep owners, it is meant to convey a ride that is superior in comparison to others. Used as a title for a vehicle that is well-designed, better-engineered, cleanly-built and constructed.

Term meaning to go or proceed.

Term referring to the gas pedal.

A spotter is your second set of eyes, typically positioned outside of your Jeep on a challenging obstacle. This individual will guide you through challenging trail sections with directions and tips, ensuring a successful approach or departure

Jeep Stacking is an odd phenomenon among Jeepers, typically “rigs.” These heavily modified Jeeps “stack” on one another’s tires, effectively using another Jeep as an RTI ramp. No one knows where it started, but it sure makes for an impressive photo!

A derogatory term given to car dealerships where DIY drivers avoid buying parts there due to them being notoriously overpriced.