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The stock NP231 transfer case in the Jeep Wrangler TJ does its job just fine for daily driving and mild off-roading. But once you start lifting the suspension and venturing into more serious trail territory, the factory slip yoke setup quickly becomes a liability. The exposed driveshaft splines and limited slip range are prone to …
If you’ve driven a Jeep CJ with a mechanical clutch linkage—especially off-road—you know the struggle. Binding linkages, misalignment from frame flex, and a stiff, inconsistent pedal feel can make crawling over rocks more of a workout than it should be. That’s where a hydraulic clutch conversion comes in. We recently upgraded the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 …
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 CJ power brakes isn’t as easy and really, the best option is going for an upgrade. A power brake conversion isn’t a …
The jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited has almost 200,000 miles..this Jeep has seen a lot of driving and has probably had it’s share of brake services. Since we’ve acquired it in 2017 it felt right to give it a nice refresh of everything. New pads and new rotors will make the brakes seem like new. Surprisingly …
The jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited was going to get some bigger tires which will impact drive-ability in a few ways, most notably here being the effect of larger tires on gearing. Larger tires will effectively increase the overall gear ratio since the tires cover more distance per revolution. This could make a Jeep with a …
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 can dent them causing them to make contact with the ring gear within, an undesirable condition for sure. To make things worse …
With the lockers and gears installed into the axles the next step was to start putting everything together. Since this project included a 3″ lift from Teraflex it all happened at once. The control arms were installed and the axles lined up and mounted to them. From there the springs, shocks and other components were …
The jeepfan.com 2004 TJ Unlimited has a factory Dana 44 rear axle and a Dana 30 front axle. For the kind of off road action this Jeep will see these axles will serve the Jeep perfectly. All TJ Unlimited models included a Dana 44 rear and most were equipped with a Trac-Lock posi traction differential. …
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 …
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 …
