2012 Jeep Wrangler New Color – Crush
The long awaited arrival of the 2012 Jeeps in the new color called Crush have started showing up at dealers. The color is very orange and solid. A real nice color for a Jeep. Take a look.
Technical & Info
Model Year Differences in the 2007 to 2012
After the arrival of the 2012 jeepfan.com Rubicon we picked out many of the interesting differences. Cargo Area There seems to be more plastic in the rear most section of the cargo area. The subwoofer is more integrated, a 12V power outlet, and there is 6 cargo tie down areas. All good stuff. Additionally the …
2012 Wrangler Test Drive – New Engine Hype
The guys at Sands Jeep in Quakertown, PA called us the other day and said they received a 2012 Wrangler with an automatic and invited us for a test drive to see how the new 3.6L engine compares to the old 3.8L. The Jeep was a bare bones 4 door with an automatic, hard top, …
2012 Wrangler Model Changes and Compatibility
The new engine and transmission combinations seem to have brought about some changes in the Jeep that may affect installation of aftermarket accessories. We have put together a list of known changes and possible solutions.
Jeep Wrangler JK Production Numbers
Below is a table outlining US and Canada Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited production numbers from 2007 to 2010. Calendar Year United States Canada Total 2007 119,243 9,834 129,077 2008 84,615 12,137 96,752 2009 82,044 2010 94,310 11,062 105,372 Sources: CheersandGears.com media.chrysler.com
What Tires Fit?
We put together a little reference guide for those of you wondering what size tires will fit under your Jeep. These are general guidelines, your vehicle may be different. We are only going to cover what we most commonly see on the trail and we are only going to cover Jeeps lifted via a spring …
Tire to RPM Ratio Chart
The following chart shows engine rpm at 60 mph for various combinations of final drive ratio and tire diameter. If you want to determine rpm at a speed other than 60, or for a combination of ratio and tire size not indicated here, the formula is: MPH x Drive Ratio x 336 = RPMTire Diameter …
Off-Road Truck Driving Techniques and Safety
by Jeff Jackson As truck ownership has increased in America, so has the amount of off-highway recreation. There is no special license required to drive off-road, even though there are many different techniques and practices involved. There does exist an often unspoken etiquette that is practiced by old-school four-wheelers, which developed not just so that …
Will gas prices stop you from off-roading?
We crunch the numbers and see what it really costs you. The answer isn’t as bad as it looks. Using the jeepfan.com JK we tested out what the cost difference really is. During a few trail runs to Rausch Creek we kept track of the total fuel usage and applied it to $2.00/gallon gas vs. …
Tap and Drill Bit Size Chart
Tap and Drill Bit Size Chart The charts below show you what size drill bit to use with a tap. Tap sizes are shown as hole size – threads per inch. Example 1/4-20 = 1/4″ hole, 20 threads per inch. Imperial / SAE tap and drill bit size table Tap Fractional Drill Bit Number Drill …