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QUESTION: Viewing Mike’s 360 rebuild I see he painted his motor, I’m trying to do the same on my 1980 360 Jeep motor but I can’t locate the color or code to do so. Would you be able to help me. Thanks, Scott ANSWER: Eastwood sells engine paints in original factory colors. That’s what was …
PRESS RELEASE: Mopar Answers Call for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Pickup Truck Brand Announces Pricing for New JK-8 Kit Priced at $5,499, the Mopar® JK-8 Kit enables owners to transform their Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited into a pickup Kit now available for ordering through Mopar at Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealerships Dealership or skilled do-it-yourselfers may …
QUESTION: I have a 79 Jeep CJ5 I have taken to the frame, fully restored, and modified. It has a 360cu with Holley throttle body injection. I installed a rebuilt T18 Tranny behind it and I’m wondering will the stock speedometer cable attach to the T18 up to the speedometer? If so, where does the …
PRESS RELEASE: Rough Country YJ N2-Series Suspension Dominates On and Off-Road DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— Looking for uncompromised performance on and off-road? The 4″ N2-Series Kit for Jeep YJ was engineered by Rough Country’s Research and Development Team to give the perfect blend of off-road performance and smooth highway ride. A set of application tuned, lifted leaf …
Protection, Redefined – JK Front Bumper with Recessed Winch Plate PRESS RELEASE: DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— Rough Country Suspension ® Products is proud to announce The JK Front Bumper with recessed winch plate and integrated fog light mounts. This high-tensile steel bumper gives Jeep JK’s a menacing look while providing more tire clearance and better approach angles …
In an article posted by the Toledo blade it was reported that workers at the Chrysler’s Trenton North engine plant built their last 3.8-liter engine this month, marking the end of 20 years of production of the powerplant that for years drove vehicles as varied as the Chrysler Fifth Avenue and certain versions of the …
QUESTION: I have a 2000 TJ Wrangler Sahara with 16 x 7 wheels..would their be any complications in switching to a 15 x 7 size wheel? Cody R. ANSWER: The Wrangler TJ came primarily equipped with 15″ wheels so a swap should work with no problems. Only some of the Sahara models and Rubicon came …
Below is an interesting graphic showing where some of the components that make up a Jeep Wrangler are made.
QUESTION: I was just wondering how the YJ-CJ BDS lift is working out on the 78′ CJ5. I am interested in purchasing this exact lift from OK4wd. It will be going on my 85 Laredo CJ7. Tim S. ANSWER: The jeepfan.com CJ-5 is still running with the BDS 3.5″ YJ springs for more than 10 …
QUESTION: Ok, first you guys provide excellent info on this site, I recommend it to all my Jeep guys. But I need some help, I just bought an early 81 CJ8 and was wondering if you could help me figure out it’s production number? I get everything for decoding the VIN but the SSN part …
