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Jeep CJ Winch Swap Warn VR10-S to VR8-S

Soon after we installed a Warn VR10-S winch on the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ we installed some bumper modifications to the jeepfan.com 2016 Rubicon Hard Rock that included the installation of a winch.  In reviewing the options the VR10-S seemed like a perfect fit for the JK and thinking further the VR10-S seemed a bit excessive …

KC HiLiTES 20 Watt LED Lights Model 653

KC HiLiTES all new 6” LED Daylighter® Systems are a performance off road LED light in an all metal housing. Pair Pack System comes with two 6” Gravity LED lights (20W each, 40W Total), switch kit and wire harness. Features KC’s patented Gravity Reflective Diode (GRD) Technology for a more controlled and farther reaching light …

Warn VR10s Winch Wiring on a CJ

In Part 1 we installed a Warn VR10-S Winch onto the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 and are now in need of some wiring. Wiring Getting the wiring from the winch to the battery on a CJ is pretty straight forward.  We ran the wire inside the grill and exited behind the passenger side headlight through the …

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 good, our Jeep spent several years with a naked bumper and it was time for a change. Over …

Powertrax Lock-Right AMC 20 Locker Install Part 2

Continuing from Part 1, Part 2 – Installing the Lock Right Inspect the Lock Right parts and start by installing the couplers with the original bushings.  Insert the spacers inside the driver with the shoulder side toward the cross shaft.  Place the pins within the driver and install the drivers into the carrier.  Attempt to …

Powertrax Lock-Right AMC 20 Locker Install

The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 spent a few years in retired status and it was decided to bring it back to light-active duty.  This meant some trail rides but nothing extreme, the goal is to prepare the Jeep for some light recreational off road use, preservation is kept in mind.  Everyone knows CJ’s aren’t getting more …

73 CJ-5 High Lift Monster

Occasionally we find a Jeep too special in some way to not preserve in an article.  This 1973 CJ-5 showed up for sale and it fits that special category.  The Holley 4 barrel equipped 360 AMC V8 with fenderwell headers attempts to get power to the massive Swamper TSLs through a 3 speed transmission.  Special …

The Pack Mule – Survivalist CJ-5

This 1974 CJ belongs to long time PA Jeeps member Robert Behler and is a staple of the PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep show since perhaps the beginning. While we don’t know the owner (and I swear I’ve never seen him) it’s become a thing to see what has changed with this Jeep annually over …

BF Goodrich Mud Terrain Tires on US Mags Indy U101 Wheels

After the installation of the new suspension some further sprucing up of the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 was in order.  The Mickey Thomson MTZ tires on the Classic II wheels served the Jeep well from both a performance and appearance perspective but a look change just felt needed. US Mags makes many styles of wheels but …

Old Man Emu YJ Springs in a CJ Rear Install

As stated on the prior page the rear of a CJ is much less involved.  Like the front make sure the Jeep is properly supported and allow the suspension to hang free.  Slightly support the rear axle and begin by removing the shocks then the u-bolt plates.  With the axle supported remove shackle bolts allowing …

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