Bill’s 1974 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade
This is Bill’s 74 CJ-5 Renegade. This year Renegade package on the CJ has always been one of my favorites. It’s not often you see one with the decals still in place. Here’s what Bill writes about his CJ.
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CJ T-18A Transmission Swap Revisted – A Tip
New Information – After two years of driving with the T-18 I am still pleased, one problem I have had is a clutch binding issue. I determined that the problem was in the bell housing and would not be easy to fix due to the transmission being extremely heavy and cumbersome to remove. I have …
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK
PRESS RELEASE – January 9, 2006 – Jeep® Elevates Icon: Introduces All-new 2007 Jeep Wrangler 65 Years Later, Jeep® Continues to Offer More Legendary Capability
Ian’s Korando
Here is some info on Jeeps from around the world. This one is a Ssangyong CJ-7 clone manufaKorando a ctured in Korea. Below are the details as reported by Ian. Some immediate differences noticeable are the windshield, doors, and rear flares, still a very interesting Jeep.
The County Line 4X4 Roughriders Off-Road Mountain Madness
The County Line 4X4 Roughriders located in Kempton, PA have 2 events a year. Both feature a figure 8 style obstacle course, flat drags, and a tractor pull.
What is Ethanol?
information courtesy www.ethanol.org Ethanol is a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that is produced from renewable sources. At its most basic, ethanol is grain alcohol, produced from crops such as corn. Because it is domestically produced, ethanol helps reduce America’s dependence upon foreign sources of energy.
Trail Rated – What it Means
A definition Trail Rated and how Jeep classifies it In 2004 Jeep started using a special “Trail Rated” badge on certain Jeep vehicles to mark that that vehicle trail worthy according to Jeep’s specifications. The vehicles holding a Trail Rated status are Wrangler, Liberty, and Grand Cherokee. Jeep has established a base line of qualities …
Trailering Safety and Trailer Hitch Information
by Jeff Jackson When you are pulling a trailer or load of any kind, one thing is undisputed: trailer towing is a special situation which places demands on your driving skills, and on your tow vehicle. Here are a few basic tips that you should know in order to transport your boat and trailer safely, …
Wheel Terminology
WHEEL TERMINOLOGY Offset: The distance from the centerline of the wheel to the face of the mounting surface of the wheel that contacts the hub. Negative offset: Indicates the mounting pad is behind (or inboard) the centerline of the rim. This is often found on standard rear-wheel-drive vehicles and on so-called reversed rims. Positive offset: …
Novak Guide to Electrical Conversions in Jeeps
Information courtesy of Novak Conversions A good electrical system depends on clean sound connections, free of grease, dirt or corrosion. The condition of connections to ground is just as important as the hot wire connection because the current must return to the battery via the ground connection. It is good practice to use a grounding …