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QUESTION: I just got a 1975 CJ-5, however, the VIN is 1974. It’s supposed to have a 401 in it, and the VIN says 304. how do i tell if it is a 304 or a 401? Thanks, Jess. By the way…it is freekin’ cool! ANSWER: First off, Jess you didn’t send your e-mail with …
We crunch the numbers and see what it really costs you. The answer isn’t as bad as it looks. Using the jeepfan.com JK we tested out what the cost difference really is. During a few trail runs to Rausch Creek we kept track of the total fuel usage and applied it to $2.00/gallon gas vs. …
QUESTION: I have a chance to buy a 1976 CJ-7 with an automatic trans and 304 engine. The body is in great condition but naturally the interior has it’s problems, all original. The 304 seems pretty well used, is a 360 just a bored out 304 or what engine would you suggest for a horse …
Get ready for this coming weekend and check out OK Auto’s Rock Krawl event. Sponsored by Warn, OK Auto’s Rock Krawl event is back. This 2 day event starts on Saturday with an open house at OK Auto in Stewartsville, NJ followed by a day of trail riding on Sunday at Rausch Creek Off-Road Park…more
QUESTION: I recently purchased a used dana 20 transfer case,the previous owner said the t case shift pattern is 4H 2H N 2L and 4L is this correct. OZARKJEEPN ANSWER: Officially the typical pattern in a CJ is 4H 2H N 4L but after time the shift linkage loosens up to allow 2L. The Dana …
We just added a set of the new BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires mounted to a set of AEV Pintler wheels to the jeepfan.com JK. Looks great and rides/handles great too. Check them out. BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM2 tires and AEV Pintler Wheels
QUESTION: I’ve got an 08 Unlimted X and have a question about the power locks. I want to get an “add-a-trunk” and most of those are lockable based on the tailgate being locked. Problem is, if the top is off, the power lock switch is accessable on the door and switching it unlocks the tailgate. …
QUESTION: So I have a 79 CJ-5 that the original 258 motor is blown, that’s a story in itself. I found a 360 out of an 85 Wagoneer for cheap, so I said why not put this in my CJ-5. Yeah right, now that I have it apart and in a million pieces I found …
Just installed the new 3″ BDS lift and it’s nice. Ride quality is actually better than before. Very smooth but yet firm and solid when it counts. Probably due to the variable rate shocks. Need to do some tweaking and get an alignment still. See the whole install. BDS 3″ Lift Install
QUESTION: Your tech article about the rear BDS track bar bracket for the JK makes sense and was very informitive, but what about the front of the JK after a 2.5″ Tera Flex lift. Why wouldn’t there need to be an adjustment to the front axle? HowieANSWER: The front track bar angle seems to affect …
