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Free! Jp Magazine Superchips iPhone App

Posted June 21 2011 11:29 AM by John Cappa

We recently updated the Jp Magazine iPhone app so the gear ratio and metric-to-standard tire size calculations are correct. We also simplified the Jeep lift/tire fitment chart so it's easier to use.

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Exhausting Project

Posted June 21 2011 08:26 AM by Christian Hazel

I got a lot done yesterday. First, I unpacked my new Lincoln Electric Power MIG 180 Dual welder. Then I used it to glue my new Dynomax muffler under my Cherokee Chief.

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Ram Truck PSC

Hydro-Steering

Posted June 21 2011 07:31 AM by Christian Hazel

Yup, I work on other vehicles besides Jeeps. Since I bought it brand-new I've been slowly rebuilding my '07.5 Ram MegaCab to work properly. Almost there.

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Chief Family Fun

Intended Purpose

Posted June 20 2011 08:06 AM by Christian Hazel

I get a kick out of driving my $500 Cherokee Chief. I originally envisioned using it as a weekend family fun machine. And that's exactly what I've been doing with it.

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Vintage Tach Tickler

Sunpro Retro Tach

Posted June 18 2011 07:34 AM by Christian Hazel

I wanted a tach in my disco-tastic '78 Cherokee Chief. However, I didn't want something swoopy and modern that'd kill the '70s vibe. I think Sunpro's newly-reintroduced Retro Tach fits the bill.

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No free lunch

Plasma Cutter Maintenance

Posted June 17 2011 07:49 AM by John Cappa

Having used an oxyacetylene torch to cut metal for years I became kinda spoiled when I got my first plasma cutter (Miller Spectrum 375 Xtreme). I'd always heard of people complaining about the cost of the plasma cutter...

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More Mettle

Boxing An Early Jeep Frame

Posted June 15 2011 07:49 PM by John Cappa

Over the years I've built and botched several early Jeep frames. So I'm taking everything I've learned and applying it to my latest project. Now I'm not claiming to know everything about reinforcing an early Jeep...

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Pipe Dreams

Call of the Wild

Posted June 15 2011 03:34 PM by Christian Hazel

One of these days...

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Cut and weld

Jeep Frame Rust Repair

Posted June 14 2011 01:24 PM by John Cappa

With my flatfender Jeep frame back from sandblaster I set to work on some of the repairs that are needed. There are a couple of rusty spots in some of the usual places.

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Speedy steering made easy

Jeep Steering Quickener

Posted June 13 2011 01:54 PM by John Cappa

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a pretty serious prerunner out in the desert.. My buddy, and co-owner of JD Fabrication , Jesse recently finished his '96 GM 1500. CLICK HERE for...

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Sick MJ Buildup

Work In Progress

Posted June 13 2011 01:43 PM by Christian Hazel

The guys over at Zone Offroad Products are building a sick MJ to take on our sister magazine, 4-Wheel & Off-Road's Ultimate Adventere. Wanna watch it built?

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Wal-Mart Welding

MIG machines and helmets

Posted June 12 2011 07:42 PM by Christian Hazel

I had no idea Wal-Mart carried welders and welding equipment now. Is it just a matter of time before they start stocking replacement Jeep frames?

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Making the Motorcraft Purr

Chief Carb Rebuild

Posted June 10 2011 02:35 PM by Christian Hazel

My '78 Cherokee's Motorcraft two-barrel needed a rebuild. My CarQuest wanted $75 for the kit, so I tried to get fancy and ordered one online from Napa . It could've gone smoother.

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Anyone going?

Jeep Parts Swap Meet

Posted June 10 2011 07:46 AM by John Cappa

Looking for something to do in Southern California on Saturday? Check out the GenRight Swap Meet!

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