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The rear corners of a Jeep Wrangler TJ are more vulnerable than most owners realize. The TJ Unlimited has an extended section of the rear corner which makes it further exposed. Whether you’re navigating tight wooded trails, sliding past boulders, or simply loading gear in the driveway, the factory sheet metal back there is thin …
Using a Simple Tool to Tell You a Lot About Your Engine’s Health. Whether you’re diagnosing a misfire in your vintage AMC 304 equipped Jeep CJ-5, checking on a tired 360 in a Jeep Wagoneer, or just curious about the health of that 401 you pulled from a junkyard Javelin, compression testing an AMC V8 …
If you’ve ever had to karate-kick your half door off a Jeep Wrangler TJ, you’re not alone. The factory-style metal door pin bushings don’t exactly age gracefully. Rust, corrosion, and the occasional overzealous car wash turn what should be a simple lift into an upper body workout. Fortunately, Quadratec offers a better solution—Delrin door bushings. …
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 CB radio won’t perform right without a proper tune-up, and that’s where an SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) meter comes …
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 …
The old school incandescent headlights in a TJ are a classic and iconic look for the TJ but the light output is poor by today’s standards. The Quadratec Premium LED Headlights are a great addition to any Jeep to brighten up the night. These aren’t just ordinary LED lights, they are made by JW Speaker, …
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 of the cleanest and most efficient ways to get switched power without butchering the factory harness. What Is an …
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 Super Tach styling into the 21st century, combining vintage aesthetics with updated internals. Bosch FST 8000: Classic Style, Modern Performance The FST …
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 …
If you have a CJ that is running a 4160 style carburetor or throttle body injection finding a method of supporting the throttle linkage is a bit of a challenge. There are many systems out there and many require extra modification. The jeepfan.com CJ has had an Edelbrock Performer intake on it for many years …
