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We are always up to something and the focus of many of our projects is centered around the jeepfan.com fleet of Jeeps. our Jeeps run from vintage to modern. All get some love here and there.

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Latest jeepfan.com 2004 Wrangler TJ Unlimited Projects and Installs

Our 2004 Wrangler TJ Unlimited joined our fleet as part of a TJ book. This long term project Jeep is so fun to have, drive and work on.

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Latest jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 Projects and Installs

Our longest owned Jeep in the jeepfan.com fleet. This 1978 CJ-5 has been through many phases from spending 10 years of regular trail use to it’s current state of mostly just for fun runs for ice cream. It gets an occasional trip to the off road park but never stops being messed with.

Bosch Retro Line Tachometer – Sun Super Tach

If you’re restoring a muscle car or just want a classic look with modern reliability, the Bosch Retro Line 3-3/8″ Tachometer (model FST 8000) is a solid choice. This gauge brings 1970s Sun …

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Vehicle Restorations and Projects

Major Jeep projects like long term projects, frame swaps, and restorations.

Rich’s 84 CJ-7 Frame Up Restoration

It all started with a rusted, rotted 1984 CJ-7. This tired CJ had a leaky 258 inline 6 and more holes than Swiss cheese. A perfect starting point for a rebirth.

jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Wrangler Unlimited Project

The latest addition to the jeepfan.com Jeeps is a 2004 TJ Wrangler Unlimited.  A bone stock, untouched Jeep ready for a new life.  This page will serve as the home page for this new …

78 Jeep CJ-5 Frame Replacement – Part 1

The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 has almost no original major parts left on it except the frame, grill, and hood. There has always been little rust concerns for me since the Jeep stays in a garage and the …

CJ Restoration Steel vs. Fiberglass Jeep Bodies

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 …

Warn VR10-S Winch Installation on a CJ

As part of the return from retirement of the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 was outfitted with several new items to improve its off road prowess.  A winch on the front of a Jeep is as useful as it looks …

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Engines & Performance

Engine work from rebuilds to performance mods for Jeeps.

Holley Truck Avenger Carburetor Install – Part 2

A new gasket was placed on top of the manifold and the carb was bolted in place following the tightening procedure outlined in the manual. Now that the Getting the carb in is only a small battle in …

Holley Truck Avenger Carburetor Install – Part 3

Fuel Pump Installation The fuel pump is going to be mounted in the same location as the Pro-Jection pump which is located on the passenger side frame rail above the rear spring perch. The new pump …

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Gear

Gear is essential with your Jeep, from communications to winches to tools there’s no end to being prepared on the trial.

How to Tune a CB Radio with a Workman SWR Meter

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 …

Winch Snatch Block and Tree Strap – Winch Gear

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 …

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Electrical and Lighting

Adding electronic stuff like a CB or some auxiliary lighting is almost a given when owning a Jeep. Doing it correctly and safely will avoid potential disaster.

Adding a Circuit – Fuse Tap Install in a Jeep TJ

Fuse Tap Install in a Jeep TJ Whether you’re wiring up a phone charger, CB radio, or powering a relay for off-road lights, tapping into your TJ’s fuse box with an add-a-circuit fuse tap is one …

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Exterior, Roll Bars, Armor, etc.

There’s many options to protect your Jeep’s exterior from rock rails to bumpers and skid plates to body armor. We explore many of these components.

ARB Competition Differential Covers for Jeep Axles

The stock differential covers on Jeeps are kinda thin. A thin gauge piece of stamped steel is all that protects your differential from trail obstacles. Slamming a rock up against the factory covers …

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Interior

Sometimes small interior mods make a world of difference. Seats, storage and other gear are just some items you may want for your Jeep.

Jeep Wrangler TJ Seat Spacer Installation

If you own a TJ you probably know how the seats are just kinda too low and the view is less than optimal for both short and tall drivers. The jeepfan.com 2004 Wrangler TJ Unlimited is no exception to …

Smittybilt SRC Sport Cage for Wrangler TJ Page 3

Continuing on from page 2. Now that the front part of the kit is installed the rear section can be installed and tied into the forward center section. If your Jeep has door surrounds you can try to …

Smittybilt SRC Sport Cage for Wrangler TJ Page 2

Continuing on from page 1 you would be at the point of having all the padding, covering and door surrounds out of the way. Following the supplied directions the installation starts with the front …

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Tires and Wheels

Probably the most popular mod on a Jeep. Bigger tires and cool wheels set your Jeep apart from all the others.

BF Goodrich All Terrain KO3 Tire Review

The KO2 was the king of the all-terrain world for nearly a decade. It earned its place with Jeep owners, overlanders, and daily drivers alike thanks to its blend of durability, off-road grip, and …

BF Goodrich All Terrain Tires for the 4xe

The 33″ BF Goodrich All Terrain tires that come with a Rubicon are real nice but they are conservative and just feel small and skinny. We’ve decided to not go big or aggressive with the …

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Transmissions, Axles, and Drivetrain

The nitty gritty of something that is almost at the top of the list of importance of mods for better and stronger performance off road. Lockers and other drive line mods keep you unstuck.

Jeep CJ Power Brake Conversion

The manual brakes on most Jeep CJs require some leg work for adequate stopping power. Even a CJ equipped with factory power brakes isn’t much better. In today’s world finding parts for the …

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Suspension and Lifts

Getting that Jeep away from the ground not only allows for larger tires it provides more clearance under your Jeep. This keeps you moving and avoiding damage.

Teraflex TJ Wrangler 2″ Coil Spring Spacer

Adding a heavy bumper and a winch can cause the front of a TJ to sag a bit even with a lift. The weight of a winch and a heavy bumper puts the weight far forward. This leads to a heavy overhang that …

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Bumpers

Bumpers on a Jeep can be an awesome style element while providing so much function. Not only do bumpers look great they provide protection, tow points and winch mounts.

JCR Crusader Wrangler TJ Front Bumper Install

We are fickle with front bumpers and our TJU has seen a few so far, why not throw in another…A JCR Crusader Front Bumper we picked up from Quadratec. In this particular instance the choice of …

JCR Crusader Wrangler TJ Rear Bumper Install

Since the jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited has been added to our fleet it has been lacking a rear bumper. Nearly immediately the factory rear bumper was removed and the Jeep remained bare. What’s …

Wrangler TJ Barricade Front Bumper Install

Of course we needed to replace the stock front bumper on the jeepfan.com 2004 Wrangler TJ Unlimited.  The selections are plentiful but we wanted one that could accommodate a winch as well as keep …

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Pot Luck – Random Projects and Installs

You made is this far down the page so why not pick something from the random pile and learn something.

Uniden Pro 510XL CB Radio

Owners of CJ, YJ, and Wrangler Jeeps know that space is at a premium. Even the four door JK is limited when it comes to dash space. Right Channel Radios, a CB Radio and Antenna Shop, offers two Jeep …

Barricade 9500 Winch Install – Wiring

Continuing from page one, we have the winch mounted in place which is often the quickest and easiest part of the whole install. Getting the winch wired is often the more time consuming and challenging …

CJ T-18A Transmission Swap

After several trail runs with my 78 CJ-5 equipped with a T-150 3 speed trans it became obvious that a gear change was essential. My CJ has 3.54 rears, a Dana 20 transfer case (2:1 low range), and low …

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