This section deals with the nitty gritty details of Jeep tech related topics like Jeep models, engines and drivetrains. You could find details of a particular model year Jeep or specifications of a Jeep’s transfer case. Even information on Jeep engine swaps and axles. You won’t find reviews or projects here, for that check out the Projects and Installs page.
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Jeep Vehicles Tech
Here you find all kinds of technical information and how-to articles about Jeep vehicles. Special models, new models and some old ones so much to read here.
2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab Special Edition
From a Chrysler Press Release: To kick off the 2013 model year, Jeep Wrangler debuts a limited-edition model named after one of the most popular off-road destinations in the world – Moab, Utah – home …
How to Tune a CB Radio with a Workman SWR Meter
Using Simple Tools for Better Communication. Whether you’re driving a Jeep down a dusty trail or communicating with your Jeep convoy, a CB radio is still a solid tool in the toolbox. But even the best …
2023 Jeep Wrangler High-Tide
In 2022 Jeep released the special edition Wrangler Unlimited High-Tide. It’s basically a Sport model with the right amount of factory mods to make this a great out of the box, inexpensive and …
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 …
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Identifying Jeep Vehicles
Trying to identify your Jeep or one you are looking to buy? Maybe you just want to become an expert at identifying Jeeps?
CJ Renegade Spotters Guide
A guide to identifying CJ Renegade Jeeps Jeep started the Renegade option in 1970 on the CJ-5 model and continued it all the way to the end of the CJ series in 1986. Renegade models offered special …
Spotters Guide to the 72-75 AMC CJ-5
Identifying a Jeep – An In-depth Spotters Guide to the 72-75 AMC CJ-5. When AMC acquired the Kaiser Jeep Corp in 1971 they made many changes to the Jeep line starting in 1972. Identifying a …
Jeep Vehicles VIN Reference Guide
Decoding Jeep VIN Numbers The Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN is important for many reasons. Most of these reasons have nothing to do with us owners. But to a serious Jeeper the knowledge of …
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 …
Jeep Engines Tech
We all are chasing engine technical information from time to time. From error codes to oil capacity.
TJ Computer Error Codes
Experiencing a check engine light on your Jeep Wrangler TJ? Get your hands on a diagnostic code reader and see what it’s saying. Code readers can usually be borrowed or rented from local auto …
Jeep Wrangler Pentastar 3.6L Oil Change – Part 2
Continued from Part 1 – Tighten up the cap and move to the underside of the Jeep. Using a 13mm socket loosen and remove the oil drain plug. Make sure you have a drain oil container ready to …
BDS Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L Exhaust Extensions
PRESS RELEASE: New for 2012 is the Pentastar 3.6L in the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited models. For those of you looking to lift your new 2012 JK, the factory exhaust crossover pipe is in close …
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Jeep Tires Tech
Tires are such a common upgrade to our Jeeps, making the right choice can be a challenge.
Determining the Tire Contact Patch
You buy new (and larger) tires and possibly wheels for your Jeep and you wonder what’s the proper pressure. It’s often different than the stock tires since the larger tires are …
Tire to RPM Ratio Chart
The following chart shows engine rpm at 60 mph for various combinations of final drive ratio and tire diameter. If you want to determine rpm at a speed other than 60, or for a combination of ratio and …
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 …
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Jeep Wheels Tech
Along with tires, wheels are a common upgrade to a Jeep. There’s so much more than just picking a style you like. Making sure they fit correctly is an important factor in choosing wheels.
Wheel Terminology
WHEEL TERMINOLOGY Offset: The distance from the centerline of the wheel to the face of the mounting surface of the wheel that contacts the hub. Negative offset: Indicates the mounting pad is behind …
What Jeep Wheels Fit?
Often we get questions on what tires fit on what kinds of Jeeps with this or that lift, etc. In addition we get many questions asking on what jeep wheels fit on this particular Jeep or that. The Jeep …
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Jeep Suspension Tech
Lift kits and suspension mods are maybe second to tires and wheels. We discuss all kinds of options and how to pick the correct lift for your Jeep.
What Tires Fit?
We put together a little reference guide for those of you wondering what size tires will fit under your Jeep. These are general guidelines, your vehicle may be different. We are only going to cover …
Jeep Tie Rod and Drag Link End Identification
information provided by Parts Mike There are many 4X4 Internet sites and companies that make reference to custom steering components and list ES2233L and ES2234R tie rod ends as being “1 Ton” parts. …
Jeep Spring Lift vs. Spacer Lift: Benefits, Differences, and Costs
When it comes to lifting a Jeep Wrangler TJ, JK, JT or JL, two of the most common approaches are spring lifts and spacer lifts. Both raise the ride height, but they do so in very different ways, and …
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Jeep Bumpers, Exterior and Armor Tech
Jeep Wrangler JK Front Bumper Guide Part 2
Part 2: Since the JK introduction in the 2007 model year many many different manufacturers have designed bumpers in all shapes and sizes. Some are classy, some bulky and ugly. Many have winch …
Winches, winches, and winches
In the not so distant past there were only the big boys of the winch world. Those companies like Warn, Superwinch, and Ramsey were the names everyone knew when looking for a winch for your Jeep. …
Jeep Wrangler JK Front Bumper Guide
Since the JK introduction in the 2007 model year many many different manufacturers have designed bumpers in all shapes and sizes. Some are classy, some bulky and ugly. Many have winch mounts, air …
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Jeep Chassis and Body Tech
The What’s & Why’s of Powder Coating
information provided by Absolute Powder Coating, LLC Let’s start with the WHAT’S? Powder Coating was first used in Australia in 1967. It was developed when they found a formulation for a …
4 Door Wrangler JK Freedom Top Hanger DIY
This home grown hard top storage solution by Shawn (RedRockJK) Ayres is an inexpensive and effective way of storing your 4 door Jeep’s hard top. We added a bit to his great idea along the way.
JK Wrangler Freedom Top Panel Installation
Stop the Leaks! A reader sent in this article to us and we liked it so much we put it here for others to benefit from it too. Many JK owners out there have experienced leaks with from the Freedom Top …
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Jeep Electrical Tech
Wiring Basics – Components
At some point a Jeeper decides to install a new gadget or modify an electrical component. Often these electrical items are a CB radio, auxillary lights, or a piece of audio equipment..the list goes …
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 …
CB radios and The Ground Plane
I suffered with CB radios in my Jeep. No matter what CB or antenna I used I suffered with poor performance. Noise, inability to hear, and even engine electrically problems. My Jeep would literally …
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Jeep Gear Tech
Winch Snatch Block and Tree Strap – Winch Gear
Having a winch on your Jeep is almost as standard as a lift but having the right winch accessories should be standard too. A winch snatch block and tree strap should be a standard addition to your …
GoPro Hero Cameras – Capture the Moment
Nothing is more enjoyable tackling some challenging trails and having your vehicle (and you) surviving to tell about it. Even better, capture the moment on video to relive the experience and prove it …
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 …
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Jeep Driveline Tech
Toe, Caster, and Camber – Adjusting Castor
Dana 30 and Dana 44 Front Axle Caster Adjustment
Installing a Chrysler 727 into a CJ
A few years back we covered a frame up restoration of Rich’s CJ. The old Jeep was stripped and completely redone. See Rich’s 84 CJ-7 Restoration After a few years the engine that Rich had …
Clutches, Linkages & Bellhousings for Jeep Conversions Part 4
Obtain a release bearing based on the above measurement and install it on the fork. Be advised that forks with the flat type spring require that the tips of the fork AS WELL AS THE TIPS OF THE SPRING …
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Jeep Driving Tech
Jeep Quadra-Trac 4wd System
The Quadra-Trac name is used on a variety of Jeep full-time 4WD systems. It was available on several Jeep vehicles over a span of years. Often the name Quadra-Trac name was used to refer …
Air Down Basics
Anyone who has been off-roading more than a few times understands the reasons to “air-down”. If you don’t know why then read on. Airing Down allows your vehicle’s tires to …
Wrangler 4xe Max Regen vs Coasting
We get a fair amount of questions regarding Max Regen vs coasting in the Wrangler 4xe. Hopefully we can explain what these mean and how to make the most out of both. Regenerative Braking First off, …
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Jeep Garage and Tools Tech
Removing Seized Nuts and Bolts
This article attempts to allow you to arm yourself with knowledge about removing stubborn fasteners. The items are listed from what we believe is a first to last resort. Happy wrenching, or in this …
What is ISO? – International Organization for Standardization
What is ISO? – International Organization for Standardization The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from …
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 …
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Pot Luck
Here’s a random pick of all the articles that deal with Jeep tech.
CJ Renegade Spotters Guide
A guide to identifying CJ Renegade Jeeps Jeep started the Renegade option in 1970 on the CJ-5 model and continued it all the way to the end of the CJ series in 1986. Renegade models offered special …
Trail Rated – What it Means
A definition Trail Rated and how Jeep classifies it In 2004 Jeep started using a special “Trail Rated” badge on certain Jeep vehicles to mark that that vehicle trail worthy according to …
Clutches, Linkages & Bellhousings for Jeep Conversions Part 4
Obtain a release bearing based on the above measurement and install it on the fork. Be advised that forks with the flat type spring require that the tips of the fork AS WELL AS THE TIPS OF THE SPRING …