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Mike’s Jeeps

Mike is the founder of jeepfan.com. A lifelong “Jeepfan” playing around, modifying, building, and everything else with Jeeps for decades. Now on Jeep number 9 (some CJ’s, JK and YJ Wranglers, Cherokee, and Liberty and about 5 CJ’s for parts) the saga continues.

Mike’s 77 CJ-7

Mike’s 1977 CJ-7. The equipment list is rather extensive on this Jeep. A perfect combination of good looks and serious trail-worthy make this Jeep incredible.

Mike Rauch’s CJ-7 Racer

There is not much that is factory on this thing…the hood, fenders and grille? Under the hood is an AMC 401 backed with a TH400 automatic, behind that is an Atlas. The rear Ford 9″ axle contains a spool while the front is a Cherokee Dana 44. The Jeep features a custom race suspension and …

jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5

This 1978 CJ-5 has been in our stable since 1997 and as soon as we had our hands on it all kinds of ideas filled our heads. The Jeep was essentially a restored stock Jeep with an AMC V8 and a fiberglass body.  It’s hard to find a more perfect Jeep to start a project. …

Bryan’s 1980 CJ-7 – Revisted

This pristine CJ-7 is kind of a “one-off” CJ in that it has some factory equipment on it that isn’t normally found on a CJ. A perfect example of Jeep’s way of using up what they have.  In the years since we first posted info on this Jeep a lot has changed.

Will JK Wrangler Lift and Tires Impact Gas Mileage

QUESTION: I am looking at purchasing a JK rubicon and doing the same Teraflex 2.5″ BB and Toyo tire swap. With this, how did it impact your gas mileage. Should I expect a mile or two less per gallon or the same that I am getting now. Also do I need to purchase a computer …

Jeep Wrangler JK Front Bumper Guide Part 2

Part 2:  Since the JK introduction in the 2007 model year many many different manufacturers have designed bumpers in all shapes and sizes. Some are classy, some bulky and ugly. Many have winch mounts, air tanks, and storage compartments.

Jeep Wrangler JK Front Bumper Guide

Since the JK introduction in the 2007 model year many many different manufacturers have designed bumpers in all shapes and sizes. Some are classy, some bulky and ugly. Many have winch mounts, air tanks, and storage compartments.

OK Auto Tar Hollow 4WD Expedition

June 3-5, 2011 OK Auto will be heading up to Hancock, NY for a family-friendly weekend of camping and casual trail riding on over 20 miles of trails located on privately owned land in beautiful upstate New York. This unique event will be open to the first 100 vehicles to sign-up and will offer a …