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As part of the return from retirement of the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 was outfitted with several new items to improve its off road prowess. A winch on the front of a Jeep is as useful as it looks good, our Jeep spent several years with a naked bumper and it was time for a change. Over …
Continuing from Part 1, Part 2 – Installing the Lock Right Inspect the Lock Right parts and start by installing the couplers with the original bushings. Insert the spacers inside the driver with the shoulder side toward the cross shaft. Place the pins within the driver and install the drivers into the carrier. Attempt to …
The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 spent a few years in retired status and it was decided to bring it back to light-active duty. This meant some trail rides but nothing extreme, the goal is to prepare the Jeep for some light recreational off road use, preservation is kept in mind. Everyone knows CJ’s aren’t getting more …
Occasionally we find a Jeep too special in some way to not preserve in an article. This 1973 CJ-5 showed up for sale and it fits that special category. The Holley 4 barrel equipped 360 AMC V8 with fenderwell headers attempts to get power to the massive Swamper TSLs through a 3 speed transmission. Special …
You buy new (and larger) tires and possibly wheels for your Jeep and you wonder what’s the proper pressure. It’s often different than the stock tires since the larger tires are likely a different weight rating and constructed a bit different. Finding your proper pressure is done by reading the contact patch. Just how do …
We’ve been compiling information to create a VIN decoder for the Wrangler JK Series which ran from 2007 to 2017. Some information has been difficult to obtain as years have progressed, modifications will be made as it becomes available. The VIN plate on a JK can be easiest located through the front of the driver …
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 …
If you live in an area that experiences the force of winter it may be time for a new set of wiper blades to keep the window clear when the messy stuff arrives. Snow is bad enough but dirty slush and ice coat a Jeep’s windshield in no time and even the JK has less …
PRESS RELEASE: All New 2017 Jeep Compass Auburn Hills, Mich. Nov 17, 2016 – The all-new 2017 Jeep Compass expands the brand’s global reach with an unmatched combination of attributes that includes legendary and best-in-class 4×4 off-road capability, advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, premium and authentic Jeep design, superior on-road driving dynamics, open-air freedom, and a host …
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 …
