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
T-18A Rebuild and Short Shaft Kit
Originally the T-18A manual transmission came out of a J-20 Pickup and the T-18A’s input shaft ran though a 5 inch adapter before emerging into the bell housing. This T-18A’s new life will be lived out in a CJ-7 which has a shorter wheelbase when compared to the J-20. To properly fit the transmission into …
Technical & Info
CJ Renegade Spotters Guide – Page 2
1975 (2nd Half) -1976 A complete redesign from prior years. Gone was the center hood stripe, this decal swooped over the hood. 1976 marks the introduction of the CJ-7 and changes to the rest of the CJ Jeeps. This includes a new frame and altered body tub. 1977-1978 The hood section was larger and the …
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 …
