The Jeep CJ, the icon that started it all, is the most popular off-road vehicle of all time. The look, style, and functionality of the CJ made it instantly popular and recognizable the world over, in no doubt partly due to its military presence in World War II. The Jeep Wrangler platform had the difficult task of replacing the extremely popular CJ platform. Outwardly similar in appearance, the YJ, TJ, and JK that followed all had significant design improvements, as can be expected when a platform has a life span of more than five decades. The YJ was the first Chrysler release after it purchased AMC in the mid-1980s, and it was aimed at taming the original CJ for more comfort and, arguably, a larger audience. The TJ that followed next was an evolutionary update, significant in that it featured a coil spring suspension and the celebrated return of round headlights for a more traditional look compared to the square lights of the YJ.
Included in every chapter are step-by-step modification instructions to help walk you through the process. If you want to build a TJ for serious off-road trail use, or you just want a capable and great-looking Jeep for around town, this book has you covered.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1:
- The Wrangler TJ, a Departure from the Past
- Brilliant Suspension Redesign
- Models and Trim Levels
- Why Build and Modify a TJ?
- Finding Your Project
- Rubicon Versus Non-Rubicon
- The Blueprint for Building and Modifying
Chapter 2:
- Factory Engines and Engine Swaps
- Factory Engines
- Swapping Engines
- Putting It All Together
Chapter 3:
- Transmissions and Transmission Swaps
- Factory Transmission Offerings
- Manual Transmissions
- Clutch
- Automatic Transmissions
- Transmission Care and Maintenance
- Transmission Swaps
- The Devil Is in the Details
- Putting It All Together
Chapter 4:
- Transfer Case and Driveshafts
- Speedometer
- Modes, Naming, and Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive
- Factory Transfer Cases
- Transfer Case Swaps
- Driveshafts and Upgrades
- Putting It All Together
Chapter 5:
- Axles and Traction Systems
- Axle Gear Ratio
- Traction Systems
- Factory Axles
- Factory Axle Modifications and Upgrades
- Axle Swaps
- Putting It All Together
Chapter 6:
- Suspension and Steering Systems
- Lift Kits
- Components, Upgrades, and Modifications
- Body Lift
- Steering Systems
- Steering System Upgrades and Modifications
- Alignment
- Putting It All Together
Chapter 7:
- Chassis and Body Protection
- Protecting the Underside
- Protecting the Ends
- Protecting the Body
- Protecting the Occupants
- Putting It All Together
Chapter 8:
- Tires, Wheels, and Brakes
- Tire Types
- Tire Size
- Air Pressure
- Rotation
- Spare Tire
- Wheels
- Brakes
- Brake Upgrades
- Putting It All Together
Chapter 9:
- Electrical and Lighting
- Electrical System Upgrades and Modifications
- Headlight Upgrades
- Extra Lighting
- Clutch Starter Switch
- Putting It All Together
Chapter 10:
- Recovery and Air Systems
- Recovery
- Winch
- Tow Straps
- Onboard Air
- Putting It All Together
Chapter 11:
- Interior, Tops, Gear, Tools, and Other Good Stuff
- Interior
- Tops and Doors
- Communications
- Navigation
- Fuel and Water Storage
- Tools
- Fire Protection
- Clothing
- First Aid
- Food and Water
- Storage
- A Jeep Owner’s Garage
- Towing
- Before and After the Trail
- Putting It All Together, What Else?
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