In the Spotlight
Jeep CJ Power Brake Conversion
The manual brakes on most Jeep CJs require some leg work for adequate stopping power. Even a CJ equipped with factory power brakes isn’t much better. In today’s world finding parts for the CJ power brakes isn’t as easy and really, the best option is going for an upgrade. A power brake conversion isn’t a …
Projects & Installs
BF Goodrich All Terrain Tires for the 4xe
The 33″ BF Goodrich All Terrain tires that come with a Rubicon are real nice but they are conservative and just feel small and skinny. We’ve decided to not go big or aggressive with the 4xe and the 35″ size of the same tire is large enough and wider to give the Jeep a proper …
Technical & Info
Jeep CJ-5, CJ-7, and CJ-8 Scrambler Frame Dimensions
The following images outline the frame dimensions on late model (76-86) CJ vehicles. These images can come in handy when attempting to straighten or customize a Jeep frame. Also see CJ-5 Frame Replacement. CJ-5 Frame The late AMC era CJ-5 had an 83.5″ wheelbase and was available from 1976 until 1983. The small, compact size …
Jeep CJ 1972-1986 How to Build and Modify
A physical book 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 CJ for maximum performance on and off road. Finding this balance for a dual purpose Jeep isn’t particularly hard with careful and thoughtful planning. Covering the AMC era of …
offroad & events
PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show 2025
Experience the PA Jeeps 28th Annual All Breeds Jeep ShowAn Annual Celebration of Jeep Life in York, Pennsylvania Every July, the Jeep community converges on the York Fairgrounds in Pennsylvania for one of the largest and longest-running Jeep-exclusive events in the country, the PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show. This family-friendly, two-day event is packed …
Latest posts
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 the choice between them depends on your goals, budget, and wrenching confidence. This is a common …
