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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 …
Slippery conditions can turn a normally easy trail into one that is nearly impassable. Snow is an obvious cause, but on certain soil types a rain storm can turn the surface of the soil into something resembling wheel bearing grease. Driving techniques and tire requirements are similar for either snow or slippery trail mud. Wet …
The Line Mountain 4 Wheelers, an EC4WDA Region B club, host several races a year at a location located in Dornsife, PA.
After 4 years of modifications to the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 I have reached the readiness for a winch. After additions like lockers, tires, transmissions, etc. I realize that my Jeep can take me further than ever before. A winch is an item that truly compliments a Jeep in both appearance and function. It offers a sense …
Every Jeeper should know that changing differential gear oil should be part of a regular maintenance schedule. The differential gear oil should be changed every season especially if the Jeep has seen a lot of water and mud. The water will mix up with the oil and create a chocolate milk like substance that can …
This is an excellent article written by Jeff Jackson about selecting the correct tires for your vehicle.
I suffered with CB radios in my Jeep. No matter what CB or antenna I used I suffered with poor performance. Noise, inability to hear, and even engine electrically problems. My Jeep would literally shut off when I would key the mic. After some research I realized I new nothing about CB radios and antennas. …
By Ed Hackett [email protected] Choosing the best motor oil is a topic that comes up frequently in discussions between motoheads, whether they are talking about motorcycle s or cars. The following article is intended to help you make a choice based on more than the advertising hype.
The “Farm” as it is called is a private chunk of land in eastern PA. A few local 4×4 clubs have arrangements with it’s owner for access to the varied terrain.
After several trail runs with my 78 CJ-5 equipped with a T-150 3 speed trans it became obvious that a gear change was essential. My CJ has 3.54 rears, a Dana 20 transfer case (2:1 low range), and low a gear in the T-150 that is only 2.99:1. This equates to approximately 21:1, this is …
