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The Jeep Cherokee used several different transfer cases over the 20 years that it was manufactured. The most common of these was called the Command-Trac system and was basically a three-speed...

A Jeep is designed to be driven off-road and take a lot of abuse. The roll bar of the Jeep therefore, is functional as well as stylish, and includes foam padding so that drivers and passengers...

Cable used for a winch apparatus is usually composed of a high tinsel strength steel. Winch cables vary in width, application of torque and weight dispersion, as well as load towing capacity. You...

When using a truck for snow plowing, the weight of the plow on the front end of the truck will cause the rear end of the truck to feel "light;" this can result in lost traction on the rear wheels....

Off-road wheeling in a Jeep can be fun and exciting. The corners on Jeep CJ's and TJ's are extremely susceptible to damage from rocks and other trail debris. Corner guards can protect your Jeep's...

Replacing worn, damaged or rotted body mounts on a Jeep Wrangler will make a big difference in the way that your Jeep rides down the road. Damaged mounts are also a safety issue as they will allow...

The Jeep Wrangler TJ is often used off road for recreation. Over-sized off road tires are a great way to make your Jeep more capable, but depending on how large your tires are, you may need more...

Removing the door handles on a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a simple process. You need to remove the inner door panels and work from the inside of the door to disconnect some parts of the mechanism....

You can find used mud tires for free and at low cost on the Internet through recycling groups and major websites such as eBay and Craigslist. You also can look for them locally on bulletin boards...

Removing the bolts that secure the rear drive shaft in your Jeep can take a little ingenuity and planning, but requires just a few simple steps. With the Jeep on the ground, the bolts can be hard...

It's not uncommon to see a Jeep being flat-towed (that is, without a trailer) behind a motor home at 70 mph on the freeway. That's because it's safe and easy to do. It's important to flat-tow your...

Painting the hardtop on your Jeep Wrangler is a great way to bring some life back to an old, faded top. The fiberglass material will hold paint well if you take a little time to prepare it before...

Adding coils spring spacers to an existing lift kit is best done at the time the springs are installed but they can be added later. Spacers can help level the lift out on vehicles with heavy...

If your Jeep Cherokee stalls unexpectedly, runs rough, starts hard, or doesn't start at all, you may have a bad crankshaft position sensor (CPS). The CPS is responsible for reading the location...

Installing a winch on a Jeep or four-wheel-drive truck can be challenging, but wiring the winch is simple. If you pay attention to a few small items as you run your wires, you will have very...

Control arm bushings are a critical and vital part of the Jeep 4 link suspension systems. The bushings are made of rubber set into a steel canister or sleeve that is then pressed into the control...

Proper wiring of a set of off-road lights is important when installing them on your truck, SUV or 4x4. Simply running a power and ground may work but is not the correct way to wire them. Most...

A Jeep Liberty is a popular vehicle, and rightfully so; it's a powerful, fun and functional sport utility vehicle that people enjoy driving. Towing the vehicle can allow you to enjoy it...

The Toyota Tundra pickup truck is offered with the CrewMax and Double Cab configurations, along with the standard regular cab. The differences between the CrewMax and the Double Cab are...

Jeep Wranglers tend to take a lot of abuse when they go off-roading, and one of the ways to protect the lower half of the vehicle is with a set of rocker panels. They're typically made of thick...

If you had to evacuate the scene of a natural disaster, civil unrest, terrorist attack or economic collapse, would your vehicle have what it takes? Can it go off-road, travel long distances...

Amsteel Blue winch rope is a synthetic winch line made from Dyneema SK-75 HMPE fiber. Amsteel claims that this is the world's strongest synthetic fiber. There are many advantages to using...

Installing the winch rope on your vehicle's winch will take just a few minutes and, if done right, will last a long time. Basic hand tools are all you need to put the wire rope, or cable, on the...

A synthetic winch rope is a great way to save some weight on your four-wheel-drive vehicle while still having the pulling strength you need. Winches are tools for extricating your vehicle, pulling...

One of the challenges of owning and operating an RV is gas prices. While you will never get the same fuel economy in an RV that you can get in a smaller vehicle, there are still steps you can take...

Welding the spider gears inside the differential housing of your vehicle effectively locks both axles together as a solid unit, much like a spool does. The axles will turn at the same rate, no...

Installing a winch on your Jeep is the perfect addition for any off-road enthusiast. Finding yourself stuck in the mud in the middle of nowhere can put a damper on anyone's afternoon. Jeep owners...

Many Ford vehicles can contain 4x4 options that allow the vehicle to be shifted into a 4x4 situation. This means that all four wheels of the vehicle are moving in the same direction to create more...

Having a winch comes in handy when going off-roading in the event someone gets stuck. Building a custom bumper from scratch can be challenging, but it's worth the extra time and effort. In this...

A body lift is a cheap and easy way to get your Jeep higher in the air without a whole ton of work. Doing it takes a few hours, but it can be accomplished with simple hand tools.

The Wrangler JK drew a lot of interest when it was introduced in 2007. After a long history of popularity, Jeep released the newest version of its widely successful Wrangler series. These...

Jeep and Hummer represent dominant forces in the American sports-utility market. Comparing them reveals a lot about American innovation and the advancement of recreational technology.

Most cars operate on gasoline; gasoline is pumped into the gas tank at the gas station. When the car is started, there is an electric pump inside the gas tank that pumps the gas to the engine.

Most cars and trucks made today have front wheel drive, but some have all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). While most consumers have a vague notion that all-wheel drive and four-wheel...

Off-road truck enthusiasts lift their trucks to add larger tires and increases ground clearance. There are two ways to lift your truck. A suspension lift can cost you thousands of dollars and the...

Jeep vehicles are built with special attention paid to their off-road capabilities. Ever since Jeep has been building vehicles for civilian use, off-roading has been a growing recreation for...

The Jeep Islander is a mid-range trim option for the Jeep YJ Wrangler. The Islander was available on 1986 to 1995 Jeeps and was part of the low-budget line of Jeeps on the market with no-frills...

All-wheel drive, which usually refers to vehicles with full-time four-wheel drive systems, can be an extremely useful feature in cars, trucks, and SUVs that are driven under certain challenging...

A wheel alignment can prevent uneven tire wear and poor gas mileage. This service is highly recommended by auto professionals and improves your car's performance. The purchase of new tires,...

Honda ATVs are off road vehicles that can go pretty much anywhere. However, if the driveshaft goes bad and the transmission locks up, there is not much you can do. The driveshaft transfers energy...

Off-road vehicles are capable machines, and for the most part are multi-terrain vehicles that can be driven on paved roads, as well as in multiple off-road situations. Families may purchase a...

A DIY winch mount can be accomplished in many ways. It depends on what you want to haul, how your truck, Jeep or ATV is set up and what type of winch you want to use. However, there are a few...

All-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (FWD) give a vehicle the capability of outputting torque to all four tires simultaneously. Vastly different from the more common two-wheel drive, this...

Hoodia is one of the latest, greatest diet supplements touted in the media. It's a succulent plant found in South Africa with molecules many believe have appetite suppressing properties. The plant...

Since it first began producing military vehicles during World War II, Jeep has been an iconic American brand with a long list of sport utility models introduced over the years. Identifying a Jeep,...

As of September 2009, there have been four basic versions of the Range Rover 4x4 vehicle since its inception in 1970. The Range Rover is known as one of the most luxurious sport utility vehicles...

The Chevrolet S10 4x4 can be towed by a larger vehicle with a front wheel tow dolly, a bumper-mounted tow bar, or a full-sized tow trailer. Different types of towing require certain drive train...