The Accessory Dream Guide Issue 5

FEATURED VEHICLE

Year/Make/Model: 2015 Jeep Wrangler X-Edition Owner: Trisha Garbett Location: Red Deer, Alberta Instagram: @mrstrishg72

JESSICA

Modifications & Accessories: - ICI Magnum RT Side Steps - Smittybilt Front Bumper - Smittybilt Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier - Super Winch Brand LP 8500 Model - Factory Soft Top - Jeep Factory Bead Lock Rims - 35 x 12.5” Trail Digger MT’s - 2.5” Lift Kit - Color Matched Bull Rings and Bead Lockers

Red Deer’s Trisha Garbett is full of Canadian pride for her ride and she has a great way of expressing it: “If you don’t look back at your vehicle to admire it while walking away, it isn’t the right one!” This 2015 Jeep Wrangler X-Edition is Trisha’s third Jeep: “I’ve always had a love of Jeeps and their versatility!” She calls it Jessica and it’s the first ride she’s named. “The first thing we installed were Magnum side steps. I’m short, 5’4”, and struggled every time I got in or out.” Trisha’s favourite accessory so far is the Smittybilt stinger-style bumper and swing gate combo for the spare tire: “It gives the Jeep a beefier stance from the front and saves the tailgate from sagging from the weight of the 35’s!” Trisha and her husband have begun to join in some of the truck-centred social functions: “It started with meeting the Red Deer-based group of True North Rams, but I was glad that the groups Red Deer Rides (RDR) and Truck Enthusiasts were created so that we could be recognized for our

rides and vehicle preferences in those groups. It’s a great way to meet new people and at- tend events throughout the community.” “We have attended a handful of Red Deer Cruise Night events but have not entered any shows yet.” “I think I felt the Jeep was my dream ride when it got as much attention as my husband’s done-up truck. We like to call the pair ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and rightfully so! Our other ‘toy’ is a 2014 Dodge 3500 Dually. It has a 2.5” leveling kit and a S&B cold air intake. It’s deleted with EFI Live, Flo-Pro straight piped, and sits on 20” Monster Mayhem wheels wrapped in 35x12.5 Firestone Destination MTs. It really is a beast!” “It was that, or when I received my first Jeep wave. It’s a Jeep thing, you wouldn’t understand!”

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