Jeep Axles Spotters Guide
Identifying axles isn’t particularly hard, it’s usually a matter of knowing the finer details that make each unique. This article covers most of the popular factory axles offered in Jeep CJ’s and Wranglers and a few of the more common non-Jeep axles. Read more
Rich’s 84 CJ-7 Frame Up Restoration
It all started with a rusted, rotted 1984 CJ-7. This tired CJ had a leaky 258 inline 6 and more holes than Swiss cheese. A perfect starting point for a rebirth. Read more
GM HEI distributor for an AMC V8
Most Jeeps with V8 engines have one of two distributor systems. A Ford Duraspark system or a Motorcraft points system. Read more
78 Jeep CJ-5 Frame Replacement – Part 2
Rocker Guard Fabrication and Roll Bar Frame Mounts Read more
Jeep Spotters Guide – Part 2
Below is a chart giving information on various commonly found Jeep vehicles including model years, names, tech info, etc…If you find any discrepancies in this chart or have any thing to add click here to send us a message. Read more
78 Jeep CJ-5 Frame Replacement – Part 1
The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 has almost no original major parts left on it except the frame, grill, and hood. There has always been little rust concerns for me since the Jeep stays in a garage and the body is fiberglass. Recently concerns for the frame’s well being have been growing. In the section under the driver’s seat the frame has completely split where the inner and outer section are joined. I have also noticed other places showing rust signs too. Read more
Jeep Spotters Guide
Below is a chart giving information on various commonly found Jeep vehicles including model years, names, tech info, etc…If you find any discrepancies in this chart or have any thing to add click here to send us a message. Read more
T-18A Rebuild and Short Shaft Kit – Part 3
Next we packed needle bearings into lower shaft. Used petroleum jelly to hold it all together. The petroleum jelly will disintegrate once exposed to the gear oil. This is where the one inch dowel rod comes into play. Each bearings set gets 22 bearings. The bearings go in in specific order with the tub in the center of it all. Moving outward from the tub each side (front/rear) gets a ring, 22 bearings, a rings, 22 bearings and a final ring. Read more
T-18A Rebuild and Short Shaft Kit – Part 2
We kick off the project by removing the top of the T-18A exposing all the guts of the beast. Removal of the stick shift is not necessary. Behind the workbench was a table where we could layout all the pieces. Read more
T-18A Rebuild and Short Shaft Kit
Originally the T-18A manual transmission came out of a J-20 Pickup and the T-18A’s input shaft ran though a 5 inch adapter before emerging into the bell housing. This T-18A’s new life will be lived out in a CJ-7 which has a shorter wheelbase when compared to the J-20. To properly fit the transmission into the CJ-7 the 5 inch adapter would need to be removed. After removing the adapter it becomes necessary reduce the length of the input shaft. Hicks 4×4 Specialists in California sells a short shaft kit for the T-18A. Through OK 4 Wheel Drive, who I preferred to deal with, a kit was ordered from Hicks and OK was able to match the price Hicks gave me for the kit. Swapping the input shaft require that the transmission be disassembled so this is a perfect opportunity to rebuild the T-18A to ensure good reliable service for many years to come. The kit was also ordered through OK 4 Wheel Drive. Read more
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