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Up to now we have never been a fan of steps on the side of a Jeep. Primarily because they hang down and can become caught on an obstacle. Possibly damaging the steps or the Jeep. A stout set of rocker guards have always been the preference. But… The JL is an evolution in the …
Since we’ve added the ARB Lockers to the jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited it’s time to actually get the lockers operational by installing an ARB Air Compressor along with its air lines. There are several compressor options but a simple, reliable and inexpensive option is installing ARB CKMA12 compressor. It’s small and can be installed under …
With all of the brackets installed tighten the bolts and proceed to the installation of the tire carrier. It’s likely that it will be necessary to reroute some of the wiring within the carrier to allow the carrier to be installed higher. Removing the cover from the tail light assembly allows access to the wire. …
With the carrier out of the way use the supplied cardboard block to support the hinge side of the tailgate while the hinge bolts are removed. Remove the rubber tire bumpers. Remove the four hinge bolts. Be careful to keep the tailgate closed and aligned. According to the instructions the new hinge bolts are placed …
Many Jeepers will throw a larger spare on their JL and ignore what that extra weight will do the the tailgate and its hinges over time. The added weight and perhaps more significant, increased leverage will cause stress and possible damage. Some, will remove the spare from the tailgate and add an aftermarket bumper/tire carrier …
Even though it’s 2019 and the new style Wranglers (JK, JL & JT) are now in their 12th year of production the windshield defroster system still stinks. Our new 2018 JL has so many modern features that further improve on the JK like a heated steering wheel and backup camera but still frozen wipers and …
It’s been a long wait but the 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup has finally been revealed at the November 28, 2018 LA Auto Show and it’s quite impressive. We all have seen little sneak peeks and spy photos since it was first revealed that Jeep was actually doing this. In the early days of the Gladiator …
Continuing from page 1, we are flushing the cooling system in the jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited. In addition we are replacing the radiator cap and thermostat. Thermostat Installation Remove the upper radiator hose and the end of the heater hose that connects to the thermostat housing. Unplug the temperature sensor. Remove the 2 bolts on …
The jeepfan.com 2004 Wrangler TJ Unlimited has almost 195,000 miles on it. Since we have only owned it a short time it’s hard to know its maintenance history and recently we have noticed that the coolant has been boiling in the overflow bottle. Even more recently it boiled so bad that it puked up antifreeze …
The 2018+ Wrangler JL uses the same 3.6L V6 as the 2012-2018 Wrangler JK. There are some internal tweaks, but it’s mostly the same on the outside. A redesign of the top engine cover makes accessing the filter possible without removing the cover. Changing your oil yourself can save you some money but mostly it …
