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In an article posted by the Toledo blade it was reported that workers at the Chrysler’s Trenton North engine plant built their last 3.8-liter engine this month, marking the end of 20 years of production of the powerplant that for years drove vehicles as varied as the Chrysler Fifth Avenue and certain versions of the …
QUESTION: I have a 2000 TJ Wrangler Sahara with 16 x 7 wheels..would their be any complications in switching to a 15 x 7 size wheel? Cody R. ANSWER: The Wrangler TJ came primarily equipped with 15″ wheels so a swap should work with no problems. Only some of the Sahara models and Rubicon came …
Below is an interesting graphic showing where some of the components that make up a Jeep Wrangler are made.
Below is a table outlining US and Canada Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited production numbers from 2007 to 2010. Calendar Year United States Canada Total 2007 119,243 9,834 129,077 2008 84,615 12,137 96,752 2009 82,044 2010 94,310 11,062 105,372 Sources: CheersandGears.com media.chrysler.com
QUESTION: I was just wondering how the YJ-CJ BDS lift is working out on the 78′ CJ5. I am interested in purchasing this exact lift from OK4wd. It will be going on my 85 Laredo CJ7. Tim S. ANSWER: The jeepfan.com CJ-5 is still running with the BDS 3.5″ YJ springs for more than 10 …
QUESTION: Ok, first you guys provide excellent info on this site, I recommend it to all my Jeep guys. But I need some help, I just bought an early 81 CJ8 and was wondering if you could help me figure out it’s production number? I get everything for decoding the VIN but the SSN part …
QUESTION: I just removed the 255/70R18 wheels and tires from our 2011 Wrangler. I have a niece who has a 2004 Liberty and would like to put these tires and wheels on it. I know I need an adapter from 5X4.5 to 5X5. But what about tire rub? Will this work without lifting the Liberty? …
QUESTION: I have checked out the vin# and everything matches, how can I find out if my CJ-5 came with a tail gate ? It does not have one and have been told jeep has always had a tailgate. ANSWER: CJ-5’s after 1976 did have factory tailgates unless it was ordered without one. So there …
The County Line 4X4 Roughriders Offroad Mountain Madness event was held June 18th and 19th, 2011 at the Kempton Fairgrounds in Kempton, PA. The weather was hot, sunny, and dry..for a change. This EC4WDA sanctioned event is the first of several racing events that are held at the Kempton Fairgounds every year.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PERFECTLY BALANCED: NEW 4″ N2-SERIES TJ KIT DOMINATES ON AND OFF-ROAD DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE— Who says your daily driver and your weekend warrior can’t be the same vehicle? The 4″ N2-Series Kit for Jeep TJ was engineered by Rough Country’s Research and Development Team to give the perfect blend of off-road performance and …
