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QUESTION: I just got a 1976 CJ-7 60% restored. It has a auto transmission and a quadratrac transfer case. Can I put a Dana 18 or a Dana 20 to the auto transmission? If not what should I use? It came with a 1982 CJ-7 and a 1982 CJ-8 for parts. Blair ANSWER: …
Congratulations to us for jeepfan.com is now celebrating 10 years on the web. What started as a Jeep fan site featuring a few friends Jeeps has turned into a large Jeep related information site. We certainly have come a long way! On another note…this is the 100th blog entry too! From this… 1997 To this…2007
I get many questions from readers on this… QUESTION: I want to know if my 98 TJ will accept rims off of a 2007 Sahara Unlimited? Gary ANSWER: Nope, but they will with an adapter. The new Wrangler JK uses the 5 on 5″ wheels. The TJ and YJ Jeep Wranglers use the 5 on 4.5″ …
Last weekend a few of us tackled some trails for the day at Rausch Creek Off Road Park in PA. It was a beautiful fall day, the leaves were changing and created exceptional colors in the forest. The air was cool but not cold and reached the mid to upper 50’s by mid-day. The trip …
QUESTION: Is a mid-80s 5-speed T5 transmission + Dana 300 combo out of a CJ7 too long for my 1977 CJ5? My concern is the rear drive shaft length. My 3speed T150/D20 is worn out and have been offered the T5 set for little money. My Jeep is not lifted, stock tires, i only drive …
QUESTION: Today I was driving to my destination when I saw a Jeep Levi edition for sale. It was in pretty rough condition with rust through holes in the body and a few other issues. It was priced at $1095 (which I would hope the seller would come down from considering the condition of the …
QUESTION: Is there a set up available to put shoulder straps in the back of a jeep cj? Tom Bertke ANSWER: Yes, there are a few options. Most often Jeepers will use a roll bar from a later year YJ in thier CJ to utilize the rear shoulder belts. The YJ roll bar will bolt …
QUESTION: I have a 1980 cj5 with the iron duke motor and a sr4 tranny, Im going to be putting in a chev 350, i am looking for all the information that i can get on this project, and maybe some direction. Im also wondering if its possible to put an automatic transmission in with …
QUESTION: So on my 1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ I want to put some new tires and rims on but no lift. I was thinking with going with the 31 inch BFGoodrich MudTerrains with Mickey Thompson rims. If I get the 31X10.50 tires what size of rims do I go with. I am new to figuring …
Question: My windshield hinge screws are rusted in place. I tried loosening them with a hand impact driver and only succeeded in breaking the nut loose from inside the frame. Anyone have any tips or procedures to share in removing these without destroying the nut inside the frame? Any ideas what to do when the …
