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
Smittybuilt CJ Roll Bar Installation
An early project on my 78 CJ-5 was adding a front roll bar section. This project was somewhat of a pleasure to do because it was not too difficult. I ordered a Smittybuilt Sport Bar kit that will fit with my CJ’s dash pad. This kit came with a front hoop, spreader bars and floor …
Technical & Info
Carter BBD Carburetor Alternatives
Options for ditching this problematic carb. In the last few years of the CJ series and the first few years of the Wrangler YJ Jeep outfitted the 4.2L (258) 6 cylinders with an electronic carburetor referred to as the BBD. The Carter BBD is a two barrel carburetor that came in two variations, one is …
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 Culture 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 …
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Kinpthy 16.4-Foot Borescope Tool Review
When it comes to tight spaces and hidden problems, a good inspection camera can make the difference between hours of frustration and a quick, informed fix. The Kinpthy 16.4-foot borescope tool is a budget-friendly borescope-style camera designed to tackle jobs where your eyes—or even your phone—can’t reach. Whether you’re tracking down a wiring gremlin behind …
