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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 …
If you own a TJ you probably know how the seats are just kinda too low and the view is less than optimal for both short and tall drivers. The jeepfan.com 2004 Wrangler TJ Unlimited is no exception to the low seating situation. Rough Country makes an inexpensive, perfect bolt-in kit to boost up your …
Almost all modern vehicles since the late 60’s that run on gasoline use a charcoal fuel vapor venting system. Put simply, vapors from the fuel tank are run to a charcoal canister, typically found in the engine compartment, that absorbs the vapors. When the engine is running and at certain times the vapors are pulled …
Continuing from Part 1. Installing a Holley Sniper 2 on the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 AMC 360 V8. A log time ago the jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 had a Holley Pro-Jection throttle body injection (TBI) on its AMC 360 V8 that worked quite well, until it didn’t. At that point the TBI was removed and an old …
