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The TJ factory bar is probably sufficient to provide protection in an accident but there’s definitely room for improvement. The forward part of the bar is simply attached to the windshield which isn’t going to offer much resistance when the weight of the Jeep is applied. Now, one could have a professionally created, welded in …
A level 2 charger for your Wrangler 4xe will drastically reduce the charge time and can be more energy efficient. There are several makers of level 2 chargers and most are excellent choices. If you didn’t know the charger is actually in the Jeep and these charger units are kinda just a smart extension cord …
The jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited has almost 200,000 miles..this Jeep has seen a lot of driving and has probably had it’s share of brake services. Since we’ve acquired it in 2017 it felt right to give it a nice refresh of everything. New pads and new rotors will make the brakes seem like new. Surprisingly …
On a Jeep with leaf springs you will find that the plates that the u-bolts pass through are some of the lowest items under the Jeep and damage to the u-bolts is very likely without some protection. There are many varieties of plates and all do a good job. Essentially these plates attach to the …
The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 was our regular trail Jeep for 10 years but it’s hard trail days are over. While there still could be a “fun drive through the woods type day” this Jeep will not see difficult stuff again, at least while we have it. Anyone with a V8 equipped Jeep knows that listening …
The JL has a thicker section of body in the door opening than any Jeep Wrangler or CJ prior to this model. This section is especially vulnerable to paint damage and such so covering it up seems like a no-brainer. There’s a few options available and we chose the Quadratec ones due to the wider …
The TJ door straps take a lot of abuse and over time can break or stretch out, dealing with a door that won’t stay in place when open is annoying and a potential for damage. The door can strike the front of the Jeep damaging the mirror, flare or cowl area. Luckily there are several …
This simple addition to your JL comes in handy in so many ways whether it’s holding your lunch, gear or tools. The Mopar JL Tailgate Table installs in about 30 minutes and neatly folds away when not in use. Luckily the Jeep engineers thought ahead and equipped the JL tailgate with threaded holes just waiting …
We’ve installed a President Bill CB into the 2018 JL and to go with it we are now installing a 4′ Firestik antenna with a Firewire cable. The long 4 door JL can still use an 18′ cable to get from the dash area to the tailgate. Mounting The Mopar tailgate reinforcement bracket includes a …
In this two part article we install the CB first then the antenna, both we got from Right Channel Radios. Finding a suitable location in a JL Wrangler isn’t particularly easy. Just like the TJ and JK before spare space is increasingly limited. Luckily a small CB like the Bill exists with its approximate 4″x4″x1″ …
