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Anyone who has been off-roading more than a few times understands the reasons to “air-down”. If you don’t know why then read on. Airing Down allows your vehicle’s tires to conform and actually grip rough off road surfaces while increasing the tire’s contact patch. The softer tires will also absorb bumps to make your off …
We found this excellent article originally written by Drivetrain Specialists. In this article some of the mysteries involved in figuring out driveline angles are simplified.
This 1984 Jeep CJ-7 is more than just good looks, it’s a fine example of a preserved, modified and used Jeep. The combination of modifications and components keeps this Jeep a potential daily driver as well as extra capable trail vehicle. In recent years there has been an increasing movement to preserve the AMC era …
Below is two Jeeps from the UK. A UK 78 Golden Eagle and Korean Korando.
After several seasons of off-roading your Jeep’s brakes will probably need replacing. Mud, dust, and small rocks get stuck on the rotors and act like sand paper on your Jeep’s brakes. Matt’s CJ-7 needed a brake job from just such exposure.
No matter how skilled of an offroader you are a good spotter can make a difficult section of trail safer and more fun. Many causes of broken parts and body damage is the due to the lack of “vision” that the driver has. When you approach a difficult section you try to memorize in an …
Some components under your Jeep are vulnerable and are often overlooked. The suspension, steering, and exhaust system are key components that your Jeep needs to have protected.
The driveline of a Jeep is typically the lowest points and will generally take the most abuse. Protecting these vulnerable parts will ensure your Jeep of making it off the trail in one piece and help you spend your money on new parts, not replacements.
Offroaders.com is nearing a completion of a total rebuild of a CJ-7. The skid plate picked up was originally designed for a Dana 300 transfer case and needed some adaption. While they were at the alteration some extra trail armor was added to it.
Keeping up with the Jones’. Total restoration of a 1984 CJ-7 from rust to fiberglass, new engine, and more.
