Dana 30 and Dana 44 Front Axle Caster Adjustment – Spring Wedges
Installing Caster Adjusting Leaf Spring Wedges aka Shims. A common practice while installing a lift kit on a leaf spring equipped CJ is the installation of degree shims. These shims correct the caster angle by rotating the axle either clockwise or counter-clockwise. Installation is rather easy, these shims are placed between the axle mounting perch and the leaf spring. They are typically made of aluminum or steel. A downside of these shims is they can deform over time and/or be the cause of suspension noise. Read more
Toe, Caster, and Camber – Adjusting Castor
Dana 30 and Dana 44 Front Axle Caster Adjustment Read more
Toe, Caster, and Camber – Adjusting Camber
Jeep Steering Alignment 101 – Dana 30 and Dana 44 Front Axle Camber Adjustment Read more
Dana 30 and Dana 44 Front Axle Toe Adjustment
Toe is the amount that the wheels are pointed in or out, often called “total toe in or out”. On a Jeep CJ it is only adjustable on the front axle and is adjusted by rotating the long tie rod or in some cases rotating the threaded sleeve at the tie rod end. The short rod from the pitman arm is called the drag link. Adjusting the tie rod usually requires loosening the clamps that keep the tie rod secure and removing or un-attaching the steering stabilizer. Typically a Jeep’s toe is adjusted 1/4″ less in the front of the tire to the rear of the tire. Read more
Installing a Skyjacker 2″ Lift on a Jeep Wrangler TJ – Part 2
The Rear
The rear is similar to the front. Secure the Jeep on stands and remove the wheels. Remove the shocks and disconnect the upper track bar mount. We did not need to disconnect the rear sway bar since the bars mounts allow for greater movement. Read more
Installing a Skyjacker 2″ Lift on a Jeep Wrangler TJ – The Budget Boost
The TJ in stock form is a very trail capable Jeep. Increasing ground clearance makes a huge difference off-road. For a little money in an inexpensive lift and larger tires a TJ can greatly increase it’s trail readiness in a few hours. Many TJs on the road never see the trail or some only see light trail use. This lift is good for those individuals that wish to give their Jeep a better appearance and trail-worthiness without breaking the bank. Read more
Paragon Adventure Park Trail Run – Indian Summer
It was a rare day in eastern Pennsylvania, the temperatures were in the 60′s in mid November. We were out for a short day to get in some quality off-roading before the winter settles in. As I figured we arrived at Paragon Adventure Park and the place was busy. Apparently everyone else had the same idea of some last minute off-roading. Read more
Jeep Wrangler JK vs. Hummer H3
This has been a sensitive subject around the Jeep camp lately. I personally have heard the saying “Hey, that new Jeep looks like a Hummer” Ok, maybe to the untrained eye. This is I guess what the FJ-40, Suzuki Samurai, and other little SUV guys have been going through for years when their vehicle is called generically a “Jeep” Read more
Emilio’s 2006 Liberty
More and more we are seeing modified Libertys. Emilio’s is a fine example of what Jeepers are doing with the Liberty line of the Jeep family. Read more
How-To Read a Tire – What Does the Sidewall Say?
The side of your tire, known as the sidewall, contains all the information you will need to know about your tire. Whether your tire says “Goodyear” or some other name, all tires are required to have this information. Read more
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