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QUESTION: I own a 1978 CJ-5, & I would like to purchase a hardtop for it. I know that the 78 didn’t have a hardtop. My question is; Is there a later model year hardtop that would fit it? Ruben ANSWER: There never was a factory hardtop available for the CJ-5 but there were several …
QUESTION: I was reading your frame replacement on your 78 CJ-5 with interest. I have a 79 CJ-5. I have a bolt on tire carrier. It’s mounted to the rear cross member. Appears as if it’s a little too heavy, as cracks have appeared in the cross member where the bumper/carrier is mounted. Question: It …
Jeep is unveiling its new concept vehicle the Jeep Renegade. Continuing the frog look but still kinda cool. Perhaps a glimpse into the future of Jeep vehicles. While I am content to not really see this thing on the dealer lot I still enjoy seeing what the creative minds are coming up with in Toledo. …
From CNNMoney: General Motors executives have long said that their Hummer line needs a new model. Soon, it will be adding a pick-up. Beyond that, the only direction left to go is smaller. And that means going head to head with the Jeep Wrangler. GM is hoping to rival the Jeep Wrangler with the new …
QUESTION: I am a 07 JK owner. The factory manual states that you cannot use tire chains on a rubicon. I would like to know why. I called a local dealer and they don’t have a clue. Is this to do with the ESP control? Any help will be very much appreciated. RalphANSWER: I think …
We installed a set of the enhanced Rubicon style rock rails on Christine’s JK. They are essentially a set of Rubicon rock rails with an added tubular side rail. Adds some extra strength and side protection. Installation was a snap and only took about 1 hour. See the install…Mopar Rock Rails for Wrangler JK More …
QUESTION: Hi, I own an 05 Jeep liberty Renegade and currently have a Skyjacker 2.5 coil lift runnin on 265/75/16 mud tires. I love the way it is but I want to go bigger lift and tires. I know it’s possible to lift it higher becasue I’ve seen some pics of some one a 5 …
QUESTION: Hey I saw a part on your website (left hand thread tie rod end #ES2233L) My Jeep is a 1966 CJ-5 and I keep getting the wrong part sent to me from 4×4 shops. This part looks to be the one I need. Is the thread diamater 11/16th’s? Also, is this part designed to …
Well after about 8 hours the bumper is installed and looks great. We did a full write-up on the installation. The bumper and it’s components are top quality. The instructions were very detailed but had a few inconsistencies. See the full article: AEV JK Wrangler Front Bumper Install
We have been collecting pictures from the “old days” of EC4WDA off road racing. These events were held at several locations across eastern PA throughout the summers. If you have any good pictures you would like to share send us a message from the main page. Go to the East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association …
