Recent content by jjvw

I finally wore out my dad's ancient 3/8" Craftsman ratchet. While looking at replacements, I learned about Williams being owned by SnapOn. My new $29 3/8" ratchet just arrived. It feels very nice and looks nearly identical to the few SnapOn ratchets I have seen. These are allegedly made on the...

For a while I've been thinking about cutting off and raising the six stock body mounts up an 1.25" and removing the lift puck. Who's done it? Did you add any reenforcement to the section that extends above the frame?

My dad and uncles and I are road tripping down to the Texas Mile drag races next month. I don't pay much attention to drag racing. What should I keep an eye out for?

Do the fog lights flicker or stay on on your 2001-2006 TJ Wrangler? Fix it for nearly free. There is a push rod connected to the on/off knob at the end of the stalk that actuates a rocker arm in the steering column which opens and closes a spring loaded contactor. Over time the push rod will...

Who's done it? I'm interested in the Dolores River crossing(s) DS Road Buckhorn Mesa Dolores River

I was asked to post this as a separate write up. Enjoy! This is an installation walkthrough of the ORO York bracket on a 2003 TJ 4.0 with AC (and a 160 amp Durango alternator). The ORO York bracket is an improved version of the old Kilby York bracket. My understanding is that Kilby eliminates...

I'm going to move my JF build thread over here. Here goes... It's been nearly (over) three years since I bought my first Jeep. I should document some of what i've done. I will be starting at the beginning and slowly adding pictures until I am caught up to the present day. Brace yourself for a...

This is my first thread here. Maybe it will be interesting and maybe others  are wondering about this too. Some background: I have a 2003 Rubicon with 2" of spring lift, 1.25" body lift and running 285/75r16 Duratracs (~33"). Future goals of varying priority are raising the skid, shock...