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Steel vs. Fiberglass Jeep Bodies: Pros, Cons, and Considerations At some point, most Jeep owners, especially those working on older CJ restorations, end up facing the same decision: steel or fiberglass? Whether your original tub is flaking away like a stale croissant or you just want to shed some weight, the choice between a steel …
Stop the Leaks! A reader sent in this article to us and we liked it so much we put it here for others to benefit from it too. Many JK owners out there have experienced leaks with from the Freedom Top panels. It seems the best way of preventing leaks is by following a few …
This home grown hard top storage solution by Shawn (RedRockJK) Ayres is an inexpensive and effective way of storing your 4 door Jeep’s hard top. We added a bit to his great idea along the way.
Anyone who has a JK Wrangler should be familiar with the streaks that come after washing or a good rain. The water seems to collect behind the mirrors and slowly drain out down the door leaving behind an unsightly streak.
information provided by Absolute Powder Coating, LLC Let’s start with the WHAT’S? Powder Coating was first used in Australia in 1967. It was developed when they found a formulation for a finely ground “plastic” powder. That was the beginning of the powder coating industry.
Have a YJ and need some frame measurements to fabricate or correct something? Check out the specifications below.
The following images outline the frame dimensions on late model (76-86) CJ vehicles. These images can come in handy when attempting to straighten or customize a Jeep frame. Also see CJ-5 Frame Replacement. CJ-5 Frame The late AMC era CJ-5 had an 83.5″ wheelbase and was available from 1976 until 1983. The small, compact size …
Some components under your Jeep are vulnerable and are often overlooked. The suspension, steering, and exhaust system are key components that your Jeep needs to have protected.
