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WHEEL TERMINOLOGY Offset: The distance from the centerline of the wheel to the face of the mounting surface of the wheel that contacts the hub. Negative offset: Indicates the mounting pad is behind (or inboard) the centerline of the rim. This is often found on standard rear-wheel-drive vehicles and on so-called reversed rims. Positive offset: …
Information courtesy of Novak Conversions A good electrical system depends on clean sound connections, free of grease, dirt or corrosion. The condition of connections to ground is just as important as the hot wire connection because the current must return to the battery via the ground connection. It is good practice to use a grounding …
Slippery conditions can turn a normally easy trail into one that is nearly impassable. Snow is an obvious cause, but on certain soil types a rain storm can turn the surface of the soil into something resembling wheel bearing grease. Driving techniques and tire requirements are similar for either snow or slippery trail mud. Wet …
Every Jeeper should know that changing differential gear oil should be part of a regular maintenance schedule. The differential gear oil should be changed every season especially if the Jeep has seen a lot of water and mud. The water will mix up with the oil and create a chocolate milk like substance that can …
This is an excellent article written by Jeff Jackson about selecting the correct tires for your vehicle.
I suffered with CB radios in my Jeep. No matter what CB or antenna I used I suffered with poor performance. Noise, inability to hear, and even engine electrically problems. My Jeep would literally shut off when I would key the mic. After some research I realized I new nothing about CB radios and antennas. …
By Ed Hackett edh@maxey.unr.edu Choosing the best motor oil is a topic that comes up frequently in discussions between motoheads, whether they are talking about motorcycle s or cars. The following article is intended to help you make a choice based on more than the advertising hype.
Jeep introduced the Liberty in 2002 to a long line of tried and true Jeeps. It features new designs and technology but keeps that familiar “Jeep” look. The Liberty was a replacement to the long-lived Jeep Cherokee XJ. This little vehicle is hated by some but it can offer a lot of fun to the …
An Abridged Version By Rick Péwé (circa 2003) Whether you’re a Jeepfan or not, the diminutive vehicle played a big role in all of our lives, from winning wars to freeing our souls in the search for the outback. And while DaimlerChrysler doesn’t look kindly on trademark infringement, the word Jeep or jeep is bandied …
So, you’re considering an axle swap. Many Jeepers do them, even though they SEEM complicated. In reality, they are not really hard at all – given you do some basic planning before-hand and have the skills to tackle the work. At that same endpoint, though, you’ll enjoy the benefits of knowing your rig can handle …
