Technical Papers
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Aside from our articles below, be sure to check out our technical discussion forum by clicking the "discuss" button. |
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Author (date) |
Title |
| Peter Griffith (2/06) |
Cheap Bass in your TJ! ...or any other Jeep, for that matter. Not only are the parts identified for a cheap solution, but location is crucial for a sub in a short wheel-base vehicle. We've got the prime spot. Yep, a sub-woofer built out of your center console! |
| Scott Helstrom (1/06) |
Do It Yourself (DIY) Snorkel on the Cheap! Want to build a snorkel, but don't think it's worth the price of some kits? Here's a how-to that demonstrates building an effective snorkel for around $40! |
| Scott Helstrom (1/06) |
Do It Yourself (DIY) Beadlocks! How to build our own beadlocks with some basic fabrication skills and a small wallet! |
| Scott Helstrom (12/04) |
Rubicon Express 4.5" Lift on a YJ Wrangler Need a little help installing your new lift kit? Here's a nice "how-to" install for a RE 4.5" Lift on a YJ Wrangler. |
| Quinn Moss-Pultz (5/04) |
Steering Wheel Disconnect After looking at quick disconnects for almost a year (to no avail), Quinn has gone down the do-it-yourself path and shares some knowledge with us. |
| MISHMAN (1/04) |
On-Board-Air Using a
York Compressor A detailed how-to-build an On-Board-Air System, including parts and prices! |
| over2land (1/04) |
Spring
Hangar Reattachment Fix When a spring hangar decides to make a run for it... What do you do? |
| MUDMEDIC (7/03) |
Factory-Look TJ Switch Panel A custom TJ switch panel that is convenient for driving, switching, and looks. |
| Al Bsharah (1/03) |
BAMBAR - Ultimate in
Anti-Wrap Devices This bar does not bind, does not hinder articulation, does not cause anti-squat, and does not make Jello out of your springs. |
| Dan Knox - Grumpy (10/02) |
Off-Road
Readiness 101 What to take to the trail? Dan has provided us with a very comprehensive checklist for the hard-core wheeler! |
| Andy Murphy - Murph (1/02) | Flush-Mount
Your Tail-Lights Tired of hanging yours up on rocks? Anything left of your stock ones? Here's a super easy mod to take care of that...and they look cool! |
| Frank D - Daless2 (1/02) | Ox-Locker
Shifter Plate Instructions Step-by-step instructions on how to build a cool shifter plate for your cable-actuated OX-Locker! |
| Frank D - Daless2 (1/02) | Determine Center of
Gravity, and Roll-Over Angles on Your Vehicle Ever thought you were close to rolling over? Plug in some numbers and see! |
| Kerry Embry (10/01) | More than you
probably care to know about 1/4-Elliptical Suspensions You think work gives you a headache, wait 'til you read this! Kerry takes the time to show you a couple of his software-modeled variations that his 1/4-elliptical suspension has endured. Get that thinkin' cap nice and tight! |
| Steve McKay (10/01) | The CJ-7 Gets a
Make-Over When your tires kick up rocks, and they hit you in the butt - it might be time to do some repair work! |
| Lee Wells (09/01) | Power to
the Wheels! Step-by-step instructions on how to put a Lock-Right locker into a Dana 30 axle. As well, replace those worn out hubs while you're at it! |
| Kerry Embry (07/01) | YJ 2.5L
to 4.0L Engine and Transmission Conversion Looking to put a little more giddy-up in your 4-banger? Consider swapping out the drivetrain of a donor vehicle! |
| Nathan Lager a.k.a. YJ Nate (05/01) | Rise
to the Occasion Nate shows us how to put a 3.5" Superlift suspension on, and details some of the problems he had with it so you don't run into the same ones! |
| Darrell a.k.a. Boston Wrangler (03/01) | Less
Bang for Your Butt! Darrell explains how a wide range of readily-available Mustang seats are a 95% bolt-on improvement to your CJ or YJ! Save your butt! |
| Mike Hill (01/01) | 30-Minute
U-Joint Upgrade With this simple conversion, replace your straps to stronger u-bolts in minutes! |
| Ian Cossor (09/00) | GPS/Laptop/TJ
Project Read about how Ian turned his right-hand-drive TJ into an automatic co-pilot! |
| Al Bsharah (7/00) | On-Board-Air
Using a Sanden Compressor Installing an On-Board-Air system for your vehicle |
| Al Bsharah (6/00) | Shock
Mounts Extending your front upper shock mounts for more travel |
| Al Bsharah (3/00) | Big Axles and
Tires Dana 60's and 36" TSL's go under a sprung-over YJ |
| Al Bsharah (10/99) | How to do
a Spring-Over YJ spring-over-axle with Old Man Emu 2.5" lift springs |
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Kerry Embry (10/98) |
Dana
44 Axle Options |
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Al Bsharah (5/98) |
Fourth
Generation YJ |
