The Ultimate Guide to Jeep Lingo

You did it — it’s finally happening! You just drove home your brand-new Jeep from Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Little Rock, Arkansas. You’ve been saving up for this vehicle for years! You’ve heard about the amazing Jeep community, and now you’re finally a part of it. 

However, there’s just one problem… your owner’s manual doesn’t have a glossary of all the Jeep slang used by your fellow Jeepers. How are you supposed to know what everyone is talking about? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Read on to learn the meaning behind some of the most popular Jeep lingo.

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Ducking: This is a recent trend in the Jeep community that involves placing a rubber duck on a fellow Jeep driver’s vehicle. It started when Allison Parliament, a woman from Ontario, randomly placed a yellow duck on a Jeep that was parked next to her own. What started as a funny gesture has grown into a worldwide movement! Many Jeep owners now collect and share rubber ducks with one another to show kindness and solidarity.

The Jeep Wave: Similarly, the Jeep Wave is another friendly gesture between Jeep drivers. When two Jeep owners see each other on the road, it is common to “wave” to one another by raising your first two fingers and thumb from the steering wheel. This became so popular that Jeep named its official customer loyalty program “Jeep Wave Customer Care.”

Stock: A Jeep without any additional modifications — it only has features added by the manufacturer.

Aftermarket: 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.

Built: A Jeep that has been professionally modified and upfitted with high-performance aftermarket parts. 

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Armor: A category of exterior accessories that are designed to protect your Jeep. This includes can mud flaps, fenders, rocker guards, etc.

Articulation: The distance that a Jeep’s suspension will allow the tires to reach up and down.

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

Stuff: How far the wheels can be pushed up into the vehicle (upward articulation)

Wrenching: Working on your Jeep — whether it be repairing damage, installing mods, or performing a tune-up.

Wheeling: A synonym for off-roading.

Bogging: This term can have two different meanings. It can refer to when a vehicle is being driven in too high of a gear, but can also refer to a Jeep driving through a wet and muddy “bog.”

Trail Boss: The first driver in a line of off-roading Jeeps.

Tail Gunner: The last driver in a line of off-roading Jeeps.

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Tire Bead: The part of the tire that creates an air-tight seal around the rim of the wheel. It keeps the tire and the wheel moving together. 

Death Wobble: 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. This is often caused by suspension kits and other aftermarket parts that have not been properly installed.

Now you are officially up on the latest Jeep slang! To start customizing your Jeep with high-quality parts and accessories, visit Landers CDJR in Little Rock, Arkansas!

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