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John’s 2005 TJ Wrangler Rubicon is an interesting Jeep with some features not commonly seen within the community. The fact that the TJ is lifted and running 37″ Irok tires on Moab wheels isn’t what makes this Jeep as unique looking as the presence of custom fitted Wrangler JK flares resulting in a clean, home …
The final piece to the Old Man Emu suspension install on our 78 CJ-5 is the addition of the Crabtree Tool & Die YJ style 4″ shackles on both the front and rear of the CJ. These shackles are real nice and are super heavy duty. Thick steel plates with a center bolt and grease-able spring …
The AMC era CJ’s used two style springs in the years leading up to 1986. The 1972 to 1975 CJ’s used 2 inch springs on both the front and rear and the 1976 to 1986 used 2 inch springs in the front and 2.5 inch springs in the rear. The YJ Wrangler used longer 2.5″ …
The Quadra-Trac name is used on a variety of Jeep full-time 4WD systems. It was available on several Jeep vehicles over a span of years. Often the name Quadra-Trac name was used to refer to the full time 4wd system even though many of the systems operated differently and were even made by different manufacturers. …
From a reader, a question about swapping a higher horsepower engine in place of the 07-11 Wrangler 3.8L Engine.
Question: I have an 87 YJ. The the previous owner did an engine swap to an small block Chevy 350, but failed to change out the radiator. Recently I have been reading alot of info on the radiator and fan, but all I am finding is info on the fan. I think I have settled …
Mike is the founder of jeepfan.com. A lifelong “Jeepfan” playing around, modifying, building, and everything else with Jeeps for decades. Now on Jeep number 9 (some CJ’s, JK and YJ Wranglers, Cherokee, and Liberty and about 5 CJ’s for parts) the saga continues.
QUESTION: Hey guys, I have an 82 CJ with a 304, thinkin bout changing to a 350. Read your article but where do you find the adapters? Have another 80 CJ with an inline 6 258 which I am going to convert to a 350, same question? Any input will be appreciated, i am a …
A few years back we covered a frame up restoration of Rich’s CJ. The old Jeep was stripped and completely redone. See Rich’s 84 CJ-7 Restoration After a few years the engine that Rich had built started showing some signs of being tired. AMC engines are known for some design weaknesses and the fact that …
If you want a full history on this 85 CJ-7 visit the Mike’s Jeeps section to find out where it started. But to put it quick this Jeep was resurrected from a fire in 1994 and received a lot of love over the years. As of 2024 it’s still going. Quick Specs Chevy 350 conversion, …
