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Head jeepfan.com writer Mike Hanssen is starting another book about building and modifying Jeeps. The new book explores building and modifying the TJ series. Check out the Kickstarter Campaign and show your support for the project. This new book with a working title “Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 to 2006, Building and Modifying” explores how …
For the month of February, leading Jeep aftermarket retailer Quadratec is looking for three lucky people to take its money. Well, not all of it, but $3000 worth to purchase any Smittybilt-branded part or accessory available at www.Quadratec.com. See, Quadratec and Smittybilt understand that the only thing better than modifying your vehicle with great Jeep …
Since the Wrangler JK model run is coming to an end after 10 years, making its way for the up and coming Wrangler JL sometime in 2017, Jeep will be releasing some special editions as a send off. According to Automotive News’ Larry Vellequette the 2017 Wrangler Sport Freedom and Sahara Winter editions will sales starting in …
Cool B&W photo from 1976, Pete managed to get his 1970 CJ-5 sporting a steel hard top stuck in the obstacle course mud hole at the EC4WDA Wanamakers race grounds during a work weekend. The Jeep ran a 225 V6, T-14 3 speed, and Warn Overdrive. For many years the EC4WDA held races at this …
Years ago the jeepfan.com 78 CJ-5’s frame was in bad shape so a donor Jeep was found and a frame swap project was underway. Some frame cleanup and reconditioning made the donor like new. Here’s a pic of the body on a make shift cart waiting for installation on its new frame. This is one of …
Some off road pics from OK Auto Rock Krawl 2000. The grounds in Monticello NY offered some great off roading, mud, hills, rocks. All there.
As stated on the prior page the rear of a CJ is much less involved. Like the front make sure the Jeep is properly supported and allow the suspension to hang free. Slightly support the rear axle and begin by removing the shocks then the u-bolt plates. With the axle supported remove shackle bolts allowing …
After owning this 1978 CJ for nearly 20 years it enters another phase of development. After years of offroading and then several years of retirement it returns to occasional light off road use. It’s latest incarnation features several upgrades and changes. All wrapped into a coming book arriving in 2017. From the below pics you …
We decide a new look for the jeepfan.com CJ-5 was in order. To start we are returning to a classic CJ look by installing a set of US Mags Indy U101 Wheels. These modern wheels are near identical to the slots found on 70’s era CJ’s (see right) but are like…new. Finding original CJ slots …
If you have wheeled with a YJ or TJ and have had the pleasure of the gifts a Dana 35 can offer you will recognize this picture. That moment when you realize that one side of your Jeep’s rear axle has decided to go in a different direction. The truth about is is that the …
