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Model: '72 CJ-5

January 2000 : Volume #2

How To Prevent Axle Wrap
Axle wrap is a problem that plagues leaf sprung vehicles with soft springs, particularly those that are set up SOA (Spring Over Axle). It is possible to reduce wrap without limiting articulation.

Grand Cherokee ZJ Economy 3" Lift
Wanting to take you Grand Cherokee off-road, but don't think you have enough clearance? Find 3" of lift for your Grand Cherokee ZJ with this simple procedure.

YJ Master Cylinder Upgrade
I was never happy with the braking capability of my Wrangler, even after upgrading to disk brakes all around. The problem with the brakes did not seem to be with the calipers, pads, or rotors, but with the master cylinder.

Testing the New Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
The exciting new Goodyear MT/R tire generated a lot of talk on the street and on the trails, and now, after 5 months, with thousands of miles on the street and several very tough trails, we are ready to give our report on them.

Big Red Air Compressor
A large contact area increases your tire's traction holding capabilities, especially in rocks, snow and sand. But all too often, people don't deflate their tires simply because they don't have a way to reinflate them once they've completed the trail. The solution? A portable 12 volt air compressor that lets you inflate your tires (and your buddies tires).

Color Clear Head Lights
Most of us think of halogen headlights as the normal clear colored variety, but there's a new product on the market that now allows us to customize the look of standard halogen headlights. These are not cheap plastic 'street cruiser' lens covers; these are full replacement lights.

New Product News

4" TJ Lift Kit
Full Traction Suspension introduces a 4" lift kit for Jeep Wranglers

Minute Mods

CJ and YJ Sway Bar Disconnects
The first modification done to any trail vehicle should be installation of solid tow points if it doesn't already have them. The second should be a sway bar disconnect for better trail performance.
Grand Cherokee Quick Sway Bar Disconnects
Increase the off-road prowess of your Grand Cherokee ZJ with this easy anti-sway bar quick-disconnect.

From The Archives

Wrangler Dash Upgrade
The elegant lines of a CJ dash. Simple, uncluttered and no-nonsense. That's how I wanted the dash in my 1991 Wrangler to be.
CJ Heater Motor Upgrade
How to upgrade your CJ heater motor to throw more heat.

Tales from the Trails

Warn Rock Crawling Championships
Updated coverage of the Warn Rock Crawling Championships in Johnson Valley California. The rock crawling event of the year on Sledgehammer, Jackhammer, Clawhammer, and Wrecking Ball.
Minnesota Minefield
Minnesota isn't exactly famous for hard core rock crawling, but a group of four-wheelers recently found this hard core playground... with no thousand-mile commute required.
Sierra Trek 1999
Bryan Archambeault has a great time with his first trip to the California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs' annual Sierra Trek and he shares his experiences with the event in this great story.

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