In the Spotlight
Installing a Holley Sniper 2 EFI in a Jeep CJ
The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 AMC 360 V8 was upgraded from a Holley Pro-Jection throttle body injection to a Holley Sniper 2 fuel injection system, simplifying the fuel system and eliminating the need for off-road carb tuning.
Projects & Installs
Powertrax Lock-Right AMC 20 Locker Install
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 …
Technical & Info
2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Recon – Special Model
With the final year of the JK coming to an end Jeep introduced a special edition model Rubicon that goes a little further than the Hard Rock edition. Not much detail on the new heavier front axle and heavier rock rails is indicated yet. It appears to already have a lift installed and 35″ tires …
Jeep TJ 1997-2006 How to Build and Modify
A physical book you can hold in your hands 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 TJ for maximum performance on and off road. Finding this balance for a dual purpose Jeep isn’t particularly hard with careful and thoughtful …
offroad & events
Go Topless Day 2025
In 2008 a small meetup on a local farm developed into a world wide event known as Go Topless Day where Jeep owners celebrate the spring time removal of the Jeep’s top. Usually held in the middle of May this event is in support of good causes. From beach clean-ups and trail runs to picnics, …
Latest posts
Lighting the Trail: Jeep CJ an TJ Headlight Options
The factory headlights on a Jeep CJ and TJ do one thing reasonably well—they turn on. Beyond that, performance is often lackluster, especially if you’re driving at night on country roads or heading off-road after sundown. Whether you’re keeping things classic or upgrading for performance and safety, there are three main Jeep headlight options when …
