In the Spotlight
BF Goodrich Mud Terrain Tires on US Mags Indy U101 Wheels
After the installation of the new suspension some further sprucing up of the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 was in order. The Mickey Thomson MTZ tires on the Classic II wheels served the Jeep well from both a performance and appearance perspective but a look change just felt needed. US Mags makes many styles of wheels but …
Projects & Installs
Rough Country TJ 2.5″ Lift Kit Install – Part 4
Skid Plate Spacer Installation Nearing the end of the install the last step is to install the transmission skid plate spacers. Support the plate on a floor jack and remove the three bolts on one side.
Technical & Info
Differentials – explained
What’s a differential and what’s the difference? When a vehicle is negotiating a corner, the outside wheel has to travel a grater distance than the inside wheel. Therefore, the outside wheel must turn faster than the inside wheel. The differential is the device within the axle assembly which, in addition to transmitting the power to …
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
Seisholtzville Jeep & Truck Jam 2025
The Seisholtzville Fire Company in Macungie, PA held a nice little Jeep show (as well as other vehicles) at their facility on June 21, 2025. It was a nice little turnout that allowed people to mingle and talk about their stuff. There was an impressive showing of some older Jeeps along with newer stuff. The …
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Top 10 Must-Have Upgrades for Your Jeep Wrangler TJ, JK, and JL
Every Jeep Wrangler is built to be upgraded. Whether it’s a 1998 TJ or a brand-new JL Rubicon, there’s always room to improve performance, durability, and capability. Below is a deeper dive into ten upgrades that make the biggest difference, along with ballpark pricing to help you budget smart. 1. All-Terrain or Mud-Terrain Tires Upgrading …
