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Using a Simple Tool to Tell You a Lot About Your Engine’s Health. Whether you’re diagnosing a misfire in your vintage AMC 304 equipped Jeep CJ-5, checking on a tired 360 in a Jeep Wagoneer, or just curious about the health of that 401 you pulled from a junkyard Javelin, compression testing an AMC V8 …
Steel vs. Fiberglass Jeep Bodies: Pros, Cons, and Considerations At some point, most Jeep owners, especially those working on older CJ restorations, end up facing the same decision: steel or fiberglass? Whether your original tub is flaking away like a stale croissant or you just want to shed some weight, the choice between a steel …
Every Jeep Wrangler is built to be upgraded. Whether it’s a 1998 TJ or a brand-new JL Rubicon, there’s always room to improve performance, durability, and capability. Below is a deeper dive into ten upgrades that make the biggest difference, along with ballpark pricing to help you budget smart. 1. All-Terrain or Mud-Terrain Tires Upgrading …
Using Simple Tools for Better Communication. Whether you’re driving a Jeep down a dusty trail or communicating with your Jeep convoy, a CB radio is still a solid tool in the toolbox. But even the best CB radio won’t perform right without a proper tune-up, and that’s where an SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) meter comes …
The Jeep NP231 transfer case, used in everything from YJs to TJs and XJs is a lightweight, reliable part of the 4WD puzzle. But when you start throwing serious tires, lockers, and steep trails at your Jeep, its limits can become obvious. Enter the NV241OR Rock-Trac transfer case, Jeep’s heavy-duty, gear-driven crawler that comes factory …
Once a rugged, utilitarian icon of off-roading, the Jeep Wrangler YJ is now experiencing a modern-day renaissance. First produced from 1987 to 1995, the YJ represents a pivotal moment in Jeep’s storied history, a shift towards a more refined but still unapologetically rough-and-tumble design. In recent years, the classic YJ, the replacement for the long …
We always get questions about a Jeep’s transfer case and it surprises me how many people don’t fully understand what this thing attached to the Jeep’s transmission does. A Jeep transfer case is the mechanical heart of the 4WD system. It’s the part that splits power from the transmission and sends it to the front …
The factory headlights on a Jeep CJ and TJ do one thing reasonably well—they turn on. Beyond that, performance is often lackluster, especially if you’re driving at night on country roads or heading off-road after sundown. Whether you’re keeping things classic or upgrading for performance and safety, there are three main Jeep headlight options when …
Having a winch on your Jeep is almost as standard as a lift but having the right winch accessories should be standard too. A winch snatch block and tree strap should be a standard addition to your gear. These two items can probably comfortably fit into your winch gear bag, you have a gear bag …
A Jeepers garage is not complete without a quality welder. The Millermatic 175 is a small, portable welder that offers capabilities and features the home fabricator needs. The Millermatic 175 Mig Welder is an all-in-one wire welding package welds 24 gauge – 1/4 in (0.8 – 6.4 mm) mild steel. Millermatic 175 Mig Welder Specs …
