Rausch Creek Trail Run April 2008
The story of Mike, Nick, and Harry..Impatiently waiting for the winter to become a distant memory we decided to go for a day of wheeling at Rausch Creek. Read more
Will gas prices stop you from off-roading?
We crunch the numbers and see what it really costs you. The answer isn’t as bad as it looks.
Using the jeepfan.com JK we tested out what the cost difference really is. During a few trail runs to Rausch Creek we kept track of the total fuel usage and applied it to $2.00/gallon gas vs. $4.00/gallon. Read more
Tap and Drill Bit Size Chart
Tap and Drill Bit Size Chart
The charts below show you what size drill bit to use with a tap.
Tap sizes are shown as hole size – threads per inch. Example 1/4-20 = 1/4″ hole, 20 threads per inch.
Imperial / SAE tap and drill bit size table
| Tap | Fractional Drill Bit | Number Drill Bit | Letter Drill Bit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-80 | 3/64 | - | - |
| 1-64 | - | 53 | - |
| 2-56 | - | 50 | - |
| 3-48 | - | 47 | - |
| 4-40 | 3/32 | 43 | - |
| 5-40 | - | 38 | - |
| 6-32 | 7/64 | 35 | - |
| 8-32 | - | 29 | - |
| 10-24 | 5/32 | 25 | - |
| 10-32 | 5/32 | 21 | - |
| 12-24 | 11/64 | 16 | - |
| 1/4-20 | 13/64 | 7 | - |
| 1/4-28 | 7/32 | 3 | - |
| 5/16-18 | 17/64 | - | F |
| 5/16-24 | - | - | I |
| 3/8-16 | 5/16 | - | - |
| 3/8-24 | 21/64 | - | Q |
| 7/16-14 | 23/64 | - | U |
| 7/16-20 | 25/64 | - | - |
| 1/2-13 | 27/64 | - | - |
| 1/2-20 | 29/64 | - | - |
| 9/16-12 | 31/64 | - | - |
| 9/16-18 | 33/64 | - | - |
| 5/8-11 | 17/32 | - | - |
| 5/8-18 | 37/64 | - | - |
| 3/4-10 | 21/32 | - | - |
| 3/4-16 | 11/16 | - | - |
| Drill sizes are for 75% depth of thread. | |||
Metric tap and drill bit size table
Tap sizes are shown as hole size – threads per mm (millimeter). Example 6mm-1.0 = 6mm hole, 1 threads per mm.
| Tap | Metric Drill | Imperial Drill |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm x 0.6 | 2.5 mm | - |
| 4 mm x 0.7 | 3.4 mm | - |
| 5 mm x 0.8 | 4.3 mm | - |
| 6 mm x 1.0 | 5.2 mm | - |
| 7 mm x 1.0 | 6.1 mm | 15/64 |
| 8 mm x 1.25 | 6.9 mm | 17/64 |
| 8 mm x 1.0 | 7.1 mm | - |
| 10 mm x 1.5 | 8.7 mm | - |
| 10 mm x 1.25 | 8.9 mm | 11/32 |
| 10 mm x 1.0 | 9.1 mm | - |
| 12 mm x 1.75 | 10.5 mm | - |
| 12 mm x 1.5 | 10.7 mm | 27/64 |
| 14 mm x 2.0 | 12.2 mm | - |
| 14 mm x 1.5 | 12.7 mm | - |
| 16 mm x 2.0 | 14.2 mm | 35/64 |
| 16 mm x 1.5 | 14.7 mm | - |
| Drill sizes are for 75% depth of thread. | ||
Selecting the Best CB Radio
Selecting the Best CB Radio
by Right Channel Radios, article reprinted with permission.
The most important thing to understand when choosing a radio is that all CBs, regardless of their price, are limited to 4 watts of transmission power by the FCC. This means that a $50 bare-bones CB radio and a $200 chrome plated CB radio with every feature imaginable will have exactly the same transmission power. While a radio can be “peaked and tuned”, a process that increase a CB’s performance, all CB radios will have the same transmission power out of the box. There are a number of CB radio manufacturers, some of the more popular ones being Cobra, Galaxy, Uniden and Midland. Read more
CB Antenna Selection and Mounting Considerations
CB Antenna Selection and Mounting Considerations
by Right Channel Radios, article reprinted with permission.
There are a large number of CB antennas on the market and it can be a daunting task selecting one. When choosing a CB antenna it’s important to consider the antenna’s mounting location, brand type, length, mount size, coil location and ground plane. Read more
Talk about Jeep Parking Only!
Finally parking spots for us Jeep owners. Gone are the days of parking with the masses and lame 2wd approaches. Let’s see the tow truck get to us now. HA! Those of us experienced wheelers out there can identify many possible lines to hit the spot just right. For the extra technical situations a spotter will be on hand. Read more
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Trail Review
Post First Trail Run Impressions of the jeepfan.com 2007 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, thoughts, likes, dislikes, and a review of the new Jeep. Read more
Jeep Broadens Wrangler Lineup with New Mojave Special-Edition Model
April 20, 2011 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Building on the success of three special-edition Wrangler vehicles produced last year, the Jeep® brand is introducing its latest Wrangler model: the new 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave. Read more
Adjusting JK Wrangler Headlights
The new JK Wrangler uses new style headlight lenses with bulb inserts instead of sealed beam bulbs found in previous model Jeep Wranglers and CJs.
After installing lift kits and/or larger tires you may find an increase in “dark space” directly in front of the Jeep. This is due to the increased height of the lights and the light angle is casting out further ahead. Read more
Jeep Wrangler JK Alignment
After the installation of a lift on a Jeep an alignment will make sure the Jeep tracks correctly down the road and prevent premature tire wear. Unlike a typical car the Jeep Wrangler continues the long tradition of simplicity and relative un-adjustability in regard to suspension adjustment. Read more
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