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QUESTION: What do I need to put a TH350 transmission in my 1977 CJ-7 with the 258 I6 and a Dana 20 T-case? Mike D ANSWER: Several companies offer adapters for this popular conversion. Novak Adapters are probably the best on the market. In this conversion you will need two adapters. The first adapts the …
QUESTION: I have 72 CJ-5 and I am swapping the AMC 304 with a Chevy 350. I am wondering what would be the best transmission to use? I have a 700r4 but think it will be too long which would only give me about a 6 inch rear drive line. I would like to use …
QUESTION: Good evening, a while back I traded into an old Jeep long abandoned. I can’t identify whether it is an M38-A1 or CJ-5. The serial plate is long gone, it has a Ford V8 so no correct engine, and no title. Where else on this thing should a valid number to identify it so …
QUESTION: I am trying to put 32″ JK 17″ wheels on a 2005 TJ. I have the SpiderTrax adapters ordered, will the tires fit without a lift? ANSWER: In general I don’t think the tires will fit. While they may actually fit on the Jeep they will most likely rub over bumps and turns. 31″ …
I have been reading more and more of how successful a GM Generation III Small Block into a Jeep has been. With growing aftermarket support and parts this conversion is sure to keep on going. The Novak Conversions company has been making adapters and conversion components for Jeeps since the 60’s and is still at …
QUESTION: What is the largest tire that I can put on my stock 04 TJ. Tim ANSWER: We answer that question time and again. It’s true that there isn’t an absolute answer…you could probably stuff a set of 33’s on a stock unlifted TJ but they would rub the fenders on bumps in the street. …
Wow what a great show again! These guys really know how to throw a Jeep party that keeps getting bigger and bigger every year. The 2008 show took up about nine acres and featured almost every Jeep possible from JK’s to MB’s. Expanding to 20 classes this year the voting was busy. Rausch Creek Off-Road …
So we put a silly article referring to a site that is all about Mayonnaise. Evidently readers believe that we – the jeepfan.com people run/own the site and have something to do with Mayonnaise manufacturing. Here is the most recent message… How can you possibly let some young kid tattooed all over as your spokesman …
QUESTION: Do you guys know of anyone that makes custom hard tops for 1974 CJ-5? Chris Smith ANSWER: Not anymore. The CJ-5 has been out of production since 82 and manufacturers can’t justify producing them anymore. The CJ-5 model has been fading (or rusting) more and more every year. Your best bet is keep an …
Ever since I was a kid I proclaimed when I am old enough I am going to build a Jeep and take it East Coast 4WD Association Racing. I was going to run a Jeep with a V8 that was loud and sounded cool. I would give the Jeep a name and run paddle tires …
