Jim’s 1951 Willy’s 2 Door Station Wagon
Jim’s 1951 Willys Jeep 2-door Station Wagon..Jim has got some questions about this Jeep.
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AMC Engine Swap-Ability
Question: I have an 86 Grand Wagonner with the AMC 360 engine. I am rebuilding a 71 AMC 360. Any problems with swapping the engines? I am especially curious about the crank shaft to transmission hook up. Thank you, Jeffrey Answer: All the AMC V8’s used the same outer mounting points including the crankshaft output …
Steve’s 2007 JK Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Steve from Massachusetts Sahara is equipped with Toyo 295/70/R17 Open Country M/T tires mounted to Jeep Hulk rims from a Commander. Behind the tires and wheels are a set of Spidertrax 1.25″ Wheel Spacers to add a little width. Steve says these tires have an amazing rating for off road use and very good for …
Ry and Matt’s JK Twins
Ry and his brother Matt from Pennsylvania get the distinction of being the first JK’s featured in the Readers Jeeps section. Ry and Matt’s JK Unlimiteds are both X models in Red Rock Crystal paint with soft tops. Ry’s Jeep has a 6 speed and Matt’s is automatic. Matt’s Jeep has 4.10’s with a trac-loc. …
Ry and Matt’s 2007 JK Wrangler Unlimited Twins
Ry and his brother Matt from Pennsylvania get the distinction of being the first JK’s featured in the Readers Jeeps section. Ry and Matt’s JK Unlimiteds are both X models in Red Rock Crystal paint with soft tops. Ry’s Jeep has a 6 speed and Matt’s is automatic. Matt’s Jeep has 4.10’s with a trac-loc.
Dana 30 and Dana 44 Front Axle Caster Adjustment – Spring Wedges
Installing Caster Adjusting Leaf Spring Wedges aka Shims. A common practice while installing a lift kit on a leaf spring equipped CJ is the installation of degree shims. These shims correct the caster angle by rotating the axle either clockwise or counter-clockwise. Installation is rather easy, these shims are placed between the axle mounting perch …
Toe, Caster, and Camber – Adjusting Castor
Dana 30 and Dana 44 Front Axle Caster Adjustment
Toe, Caster, and Camber – Adjusting Camber
Jeep Steering Alignment 101 – Dana 30 and Dana 44 Front Axle Camber Adjustment
Dana 30 and Dana 44 Front Axle Toe Adjustment
Toe is the amount that the wheels are pointed in or out, often called “total toe in or out”. On a Jeep CJ it is only adjustable on the front axle and is adjusted by rotating the long tie rod or in some cases rotating the threaded sleeve at the tie rod end. The short …
Installing a Skyjacker 2″ Lift on a Jeep Wrangler TJ – Part 2
The Rear The rear is similar to the front. Secure the Jeep on stands and remove the wheels. Remove the shocks and disconnect the upper track bar mount. We did not need to disconnect the rear sway bar since the bars mounts allow for greater movement.