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Moparized Jeeps
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Posted April 1 2011 07:42 AM by John Cappa
We got our hands on some renderings of two of the Jeeps that will be shown at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari this year. First up is the JK Renegade. It features much of the gold trim and badges that made the Renegade...
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392 Hemi V-8 Wrangler?
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Posted March 30 2011 03:07 PM by John Cappa
Is Jeep considering a production Hemi V-8 powered Wrangler? Maybe, maybe not. Word is that Jeep CEO Michael Manley is currently "evaluating" a Wrangler outfitted with an AEV Conversions 470hp Hemi 392 V-8 and a...
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Scrappy's Coming
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Posted March 27 2011 12:30 AM by John Cappa
I have a neighbor that recycles steel. In the past I would have simply cut it up into bits small enough to fit in the trash can and and throw it away. Since he started coming around I leave it in fairly large chunks,...
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On-Board Air
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Posted March 26 2011 12:00 AM by John Cappa
I just about have the on-board air system for my '73 J-truck completed. It's a Single-OB2 Black Off-Road kit from Air Zenith. The water-resistant pump is said to crank out an impressive 200 psi with an unheard of...
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Pre-Runner Whatchamawhoosit
Rusty Bent U-Bolt Removal
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Posted March 25 2011 12:00 AM by John Cappa
For years I worked on my 4x4s with only basic hand tools, a drill, and an angle grinder. No air compressor, no impact wrench, no torch, or anything like that. Over the years I have compiled some very useful tools.
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2013 Jeep Commando?
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Posted March 24 2011 12:00 AM by John Cappa
While bouncing around on a few different automotive websites I bumped into this. The speculated 2013 Jeep Commando. I kinda doubt it will be built since Jeep seems to be considering a Grand Wagoneer based on the...
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Rain Wrenching
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Posted March 23 2011 08:37 PM by John Cappa
On the first day of spring I was swapping springs. It was raining and windy so I spent some time in the garage. Before going to the last event I had noticed there was a broken leaf spring on the front of my CJ-2A.
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Ford 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost
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Posted March 23 2011 12:00 AM by John Cappa
Some of the OE vehicle manufacturers have been tinkering with direct injection and turbos for years. But Ford has been the first to market with a smallish high-horse V-6 for a fullsize truck. And the numbers are...
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2012 SRT8 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Storm Watch 2011 Mudslide
Gold!
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Posted March 18 2011 07:19 AM by John Cappa
My uncle believed he would find gold and valuable stones in the roots of upturned trees in the forests of Kentucky. Whenever I go wheeling, I look for gold in the dry washes, creeks, streams, and riverbeds of the...
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