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At some point a Jeeper decides to install a new gadget or modify an electrical component. Often these electrical items are a CB radio, auxillary lights, or a piece of audio equipment..the list goes on. So many times we see poor wiring techniques it’s amazing there isn’t more failures and fires. To start off we …
Selecting the Best CB Radio by Right Channel Radios, article reprinted with permission. The most important thing to understand when choosing a radio is that all CBs, regardless of their price, are limited to 4 watts of transmission power by the FCC. This means that a $50 bare-bones CB radio and a $200 chrome plated …
The jeepfan.com JK needed a new CB and a new location for the CB. The old Uniden was mounted below the glove box. This location was inconvienient and cumbersome. Anyone who has ever tried to find a good location for a CB in a JK soon realizes that short of sticking it to the top …
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 CB Kits assembled for Jeep owners that can make the most of the limited space. The …
Owners of CJ, YJ, and Wrangler Jeeps know that space is at a premium. Even the four door JK is a bit limited. Right Channel Radios, a CB Radio and Antenna Shop, offers two Jeep CB Kits assembled for Jeep owners that can make the most of the limited space. The radio we chose for …
A clever CB antenna mount that hides in the JK license plate mount.
Here’s some JK locker modification ideas to enable use the factory lockers in 2wd and 4hi. We have received many questions from readers regarding the operation of the JK Rubicon lockers in 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive high range. The new JK is very dependent on it’s computer system and the locker work …
What? Everyone has seemed to hear of this but it continues to mystify many. This is a rather simple conversion with drastic results. Upgrading your Jeep’s headlight circuit is a rather straight forward process and can provide that much needed nighttime light without the addition of expensive driving lights or replacement headlights. some information provided …
After looking at the jeepfan.com CJ-5‘s wiring for a while it became evident that there are several of those in-line style fuses scattered around the engine compartment. Some of them are practically impossible to get at without removing the passenger side fender. This would make for a real hassle on the trail if access to one of …
Information courtesy of Novak Conversions A good electrical system depends on clean sound connections, free of grease, dirt or corrosion. The condition of connections to ground is just as important as the hot wire connection because the current must return to the battery via the ground connection. It is good practice to use a grounding …
