Archive for the 'Tech' Category

Recovery/Safety tips everyone should know

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

If you wheel your jeep it’s a very good idea to make sure you, your passengers, and the people you wheel with are recovering vehicles in a safe manner. Result to do so could result in some very nasty injuries or death. This is a very vast subject, and if I’m honest, I really don’t [...]

Gear ratio to tire size chart

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

Here’s a great little chart to find out what gear ratio would be good for you if you are changing tire sizes. Keep in mind that this is in no way a definitive answer. A lot will depend on what type of terrain you wheeling, how much on-road/highway driving you do, what MPG you are [...]

TJ model changes by year

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Here is list of TJ Model changes by year. Unfortunately I don’t have the 2006 data (yet), but if I manage to find a complete list of changes for 2006, I will be sure to add it. I did find the paint changes though, so that’s a start. I got this great list from Travis [...]

1998-2006 Jeep TJ Diagnostic Codes

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

If you’re having a check engine light in your 1998-2006 TJ, here is a list of codes that will help you find out what the problem is.
To run the check and find out what error code(s) it’s outputting do this: Turn the key ON -> OFF -> ON -> OFF -> ON within 5 seconds. [...]

Jeep TJ General Drivetrain Specifications

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Here’s a mini-spec list of the axles, transfer cases, engines, and transmissions that came stock in all TJ models and years. If you need to identify your axles, all the info you need is right there. The easiest way to see what kind of rear axle you have is the type of fill plug in [...]

1997 Jeep TJ Diagnostic Codes

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

If you’re having a check engine light in your 1997 TJ, here is a list of codes that will help you find out what the problem is.
To run the check and find out what error code(s) it’s outputting do this: Turn the key ON -> OFF -> ON -> OFF -> ON within 5 seconds. [...]