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The manual brakes on most Jeep CJs require some leg work for adequate stopping power. Even a CJ equipped with factory power brakes isn’t much better. In today’s world finding parts for the CJ power brakes isn’t as easy and really, the best option is going for an upgrade. A power brake conversion isn’t a …
On a Jeep with leaf springs you will find that the plates that the u-bolts pass through are some of the lowest items under the Jeep and damage to the u-bolts is very likely without some protection. There are many varieties of plates and all do a good job. Essentially these plates attach to the …
The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 was our regular trail Jeep for 10 years but it’s hard trail days are over. While there still could be a “fun drive through the woods type day” this Jeep will not see difficult stuff again, at least while we have it. Anyone with a V8 equipped Jeep knows that listening …
A physical book by CarTech written by jeepfan.com writer Michael Hanssen. This 144 page book features over 350 pictures and covers what’s involved when building a CJ for maximum performance on and off road. Finding this balance for a dual purpose Jeep isn’t particularly hard with careful and thoughtful planning. Covering the AMC era of …
Soon after we installed a Warn VR10-S winch on the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ we installed some bumper modifications to the jeepfan.com 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock that included the installation of a winch. In reviewing the options the VR10-S seemed like a perfect fit for the JK and thinking further the VR10-S seemed a bit excessive …
KC HiLiTES all new 6” LED Daylighter® Systems are a performance off road LED light in an all metal housing. Pair Pack System comes with two 6” Gravity LED lights (20W each, 40W Total), switch kit and wire harness. Features KC’s patented Gravity Reflective Diode (GRD) Technology for a more controlled and farther reaching light …
In Part 1 we installed a Warn VR10-S Winch onto the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 and are now in need of some wiring. Wiring Getting the wiring from the winch to the battery on a CJ is pretty straight forward. We ran the wire inside the grill and exited behind the passenger side headlight through the …
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 …
