Rancho RS 9000X Pro Series Remote Reservoir Shocks
 
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When it comes to off-road performance shocks, few companies have the history and outstanding reputation that Rancho has been able to create for itself over the last 50 years. Needless to say, when it came time for me to start looking for a new set of extended shocks to go with the 4.5" of lift that I now have on my Jeep JK Wrangler, Rancho was the first company I turned to for help.
Now, while one of my biggest criteria in choosing a new shock was ride comfort, another big deciding factor was being able to get a set that would provide the optimal amount of articulation that my Full Traction Suspension would allow. Fortunately, Rancho has one of the largest selection of shocks you can find and in a myriad of compressed/extended lengths available for the Jeep JK Wrangler. Likewise, being that their RS 9000X shocks are adjustable up to 9 different setting, from firm to soft, ride comfort can be dialed in with the simple twist of a knob. For my purposes, I decided to go for the gusto and picked up a set of Rancho RS 9000X Pro Series Remote Reservoir Shocks and the write-up below will show you how you can install a set on your Jeep JK Wrangler. |
AEV Jeep JK Wrangler Jack Base
 
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I have always been a fan of the factory scissor jack that comes standard with a Jeep JK Wrangler as it is compact, easy to use, much more practical and safer to use than a Hi-Lift Jack for changing tires and, as if it needs to be mentioned, stores away nicely and out of sight when not in use. Of course, the biggest drawback to the factory scissor jack is that they are only designed to lift a stock height to a mildly lifted Jeep just high enough to allow you to change your tire. Unfortunately, once you get your Jeep sitting on a 3"-4" lift and on 35"-37" tires, the factory scissor jack essentially becomes useless. Needless to say, that’s why I bought me an AEV JK Jack Base.
Made by American Expedition Vehicles, the AEV JK Jack Base is a molded plastic block that is broad enough to give you a larger foot print and stability in soft sand, has a keyed foot print for your factory scissor jack to prevent slipping and is tall enough to provide an additional 3-1/2" of lift. And for me, one of the nicest features of the AEV JK Jack Base is that it has been designed with a form fitted shape so that it can be stored snuggly in your Jeep JK Wrangler’s rear floor storage compartment when not in use. |
Project-JK Decal Application Write-Up
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Although the application of vinyl decals is pretty straight forward and easy to do, getting them on right, positioned correctly and without any wrinkles or bubbles the first time around can be somewhat tricky. That is, unless you know how to do it right. Granted, I have no doubts that there are a plethora of different ways to apply decals, but this method has always worked for me and the easy to follow step by step instructions below should help you get yours on without any fuss. Of course, this write-up is for the application of the Project-JK logo decal, it will also work for any decal that you apply on your Jeep JK Wrangler. |
Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008
The Rock 5 Event at Area BFE
“The Rock” is an annual off-roading event that Superior Axle & Gear and Full Traction Suspension puts on over at Area BFE during Moab Easter Jeep Safari and it’s something that I look forward to attending every year. Although the weather this time around was less than stellar (it was freezing cold), this year’s The Rock V still provided us with a fun filled day, good food, lots of friends and as always, great wheeling on the Green Day Trail. And, with the exception of one TJ that took a dump towards the end of the trail, everyone managed to come back from our run relatively damage free. Anyway, this short video highlights our day at The Rock V Event with our good friends Jen (toad), Jeff (Bullfrog), Jason (SDMF), Wayne, Kat and Aaron. To watch it, simply click on the screen or link below:
Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008 - The Rock 5 YouTube Video
To see a ton of photos from our day at The Rock V Event, click on the link below:
Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008
The Rock V - Green Day Trail Photo Gallery
Be sure to check back again as more great Project-JK videos from the 2008 Moab Easter Jeep Safari will be coming your way soon.
Eddie
Special Thanks: I’d like to give special thanks to Superior Axle & Gear, Full Traction Suspension and Area BFE for inviting us to the Rock V and for the great time we had.
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STRESS TEST
Project-JK.com Swag GIVEAWAY
Due to the overwhelming traffic we saw and subsequent server crash we experienced over on JK-Forum.com during our last Giveaway, we will be conducting a ”Stress Test” on Tuesday, April 29th with the intensions of pushing our current server setup to the limit. By doing this, it is our hopes find any bugs in the system and/or make any needed upgrades to get it ready for the BIG Wild Boar Roof Rack System Giveaway that will occur on May 15th. Of course, in order to make this “Stress Test” successful, we will be needing your help. Specifically, we will need you to be a registered member of JK-Forum.com, post (1) ONE response in the official thread and then be logged in on Tuesday, April 29th between the hours of 4:00-7:00 PM PST/7:00-10:00 PM EST. Of course, to make this test worth your time, we will be giving away a Project-JK T-Shirt or Northridge4×4 Baseball Cap to 10 lucky members, picked at random and who are online to receive the prize during that time. And, assuming our server does not crash, it is my hope that we will also be able to beat our ‘most users ever online’ record of 587 which was set during the last Giveaway.
Official Project-JK.com STRESS TEST Swag Giveaway Thread
JK-FORUM.COM GIVEAWAY RULES: Manufacturers and vendors may not enter into this giveaway and will not be eligible to win. Only (1) ONE post per user will be allowed in the official giveaway entry thread and multiple posts will disqualify you from the drawing. The official winners of this JK-Forum.com Stress Test Giveaway will be selected on April 29th between the hours of 4:00-7:00 PM PST/7:00-10:00 PM EST, by random drawing and the winners MUST be online at the time of the drawing and present to accept their prize. If the winners are not present to accept the prize, a new winner will be selected. More information and details will be posted as they become available.
Thank you for your help and good luck to you all!!
Eddie
TeraFlex Jeep JK Wrangler
Heavy Duty Adjustable Forged Front Track Bar
For those of you looking to upgrade your Jeep JK Wrangler’s stock front track bar with an adjustable one, TeraFlex has just released one that I think you’ll want to give a look. Without a doubt, this new massive heavy duty forged adjustable track bar is designed to be the ultimate in front end strength, will eliminate any front end shimmy or handling issues and is designed to cycle through the full movement of suspension travel without interfering with other components (Please note that it is recommended that this track bar be used on a JK with 4” of lift, as it may cause some interference on a stock to a 3″ lifted JK) . As stated by TeraFlex, “this Monster trackbar is 230% stronger than the factory trackbar”, requires NO bracketry changes and is a complete bolt on component that can be installed in about half an hour.
Now, if you would like to order a TeraFlex Heavy Duty Adjustable Forged Front Track Bar for your Jeep JK Wrangler, the MSPR on it is only $199.99 and the part number for it is #1753419. Also, for those of you who already own a TeraFlex track bar and wish to upgrade to this Heavy Duty Adjustable Forged one, please give Joe Thompson in the TeraFlex Customer Service Department a call at: 801-288-2585 and request an RMA#. From there, all you need to do is send in your old TeraFlex trackbar with the RMA number as well as $45 (includes the cost of return shipping to you) and TeraFlex will send you a new upgraded Heavy Duty Forged Front Trackbar.
Eddie
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WIN the JK-Forum Wild Boar Products
JK Cargo Rack System Giveaway!!
Thanks to the generosity of Wild Boar Products, JK-Forum.com will be giving away a brand new Cargo Rack System to one very lucky member of ours this coming May 15, 2008!! To win, all you need to do is be a registered member of JK-Forum.com, click on the link below and post (1) ONE response in the official thread:
WIN the JK-Forum Wild Boar Products
JK Cargo Rack System Giveaway!!
JK-FORUM.COM GIVEAWAY RULES: Manufacturers and vendors may not enter into this giveaway and will not be eligible to win. Only (1) ONE post per user will be allowed in the official giveaway entry thread and multiple posts will disqualify you from the drawing. The official winner of this JK-Forum.com giveaway will be selected by random drawing and the winner MUST be online at the time of the drawing and present to accept their prize. If the winner is not present to accept the prize, a new winner will be selected. More information and details will be posted as they become available.
WILD BOAR CARGO RACK SYSTEMS
Whether you are a serious off-road enthusiast, a casual weekend excursionist or a Wrangler aficionado, you know that storage space in your Wrangler is at a premium. There is not a lot of room to stow your gear without drastically reducing the interior cabin capacity. That’s fine if you are flying solo or carrying smaller items, but you need a better solution if you have passengers, camping gear, outdoor toys and other large cargo.
Wild Boar’s Cargo Rack Systems are the most functional cargo solutions available. Our rack systems received the Chrysler Design of Excellence award in 2001 and we have continued to enhance and improve our rack design every year since.
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Jeep JK Wrangler AEM Brute Force
Cold Air Intake System Installation Write-Up
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Without a doubt, one of the easiest mods that just about anyone can do to their Jeep JK Wrangler, even those without ANY mechanical experience, is upgrade their factory air cleaner box with a cold air intake system. And, by far, one of the best cold air intake systems available on the market today is the AEM Brute Force.
Affordable and extremely easy to install, the AEM Brute Force Cold Air Intake System is designed to deliver more air to the intake valves and is routed in such a way so that its filter draws air from the safest and coolest location in your engine. Of course, with more air flow, your engine will see a boost in horse power and torque. And, being that this kit uses an easy to clean, reusable and oil free AEM DRYFLOW Synthetic Filter, you can be sure that your engine will still be protected with superior filtration. |
Emissions Recall H06 - Spark Plugs
NUMBER: RC-H06-08
GROUP: Recall
DATE: April 2008
SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall H06 - Spark Plugs
MODEL:
2008 (JK) Jeep Wrangler
NOTE: This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine,
(sales code EGT) built from February 17, 2008 through February 18, 2008
(MDH 021701 through 021822).
2008 (RT) Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country
NOTE: This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine,
(sales code EGL) built from February 18, 2008 through February 20, 2008
(MDH 021821 through 022004).
SUBJECT:
Approximately 440 engines in the above vehicles may have had incorrect spark plugs inadvertently installed in three of the six cylinders. The incorrect spark plugs will wear out sooner than the specified spark plugs and could cause engine damage
under certain extreme driving conditions.
ARB 2007+ Jeep Wrangler JK
Rear Dana 44 35 Spline Air Locker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Seattle, April 7/ARB 4×4 Accessories/ To meet the demand of off-roaders looking to strengthen their current axles without going to the expense and weight penalties of a larger axle assembly, ARB has just released the latest model in their Performance Air Locker Series. Designed for the new 2007 Jeep Wrangler JK rear Dana 44, this new performance ARB Air Locker allows users to gain the axle strength they need from larger aftermarket 35 spline shafts and still retain their smaller, lighter Dana 44 assemblies.
Referred to as ARB part number RD147, this new Air Locker will accept 35 spline axle shafts which improve the torque range by about 30% over the stock 30 spline shafts that come installed in the JK Dana 44. As with other ARB Air Locker models, the RD147 features ARB’s patented “timed” locking mechanism that optimizes the Air Locker’s internal gear mesh in the locked configuration and increases the unlocking speed all at the touch of a dash mounted switch. Complete with the proven steel reinforced, elastomer bonded annular seal, this Air Locker is designed to handle the most extreme climatic temperatures on earth.
Using the very latest in parametric solid modeling systems and analysis packages, ARB’s engineering team was able to perform comprehensive, live and virtual testing to develop a most impressive final product. The 35 spline, JK Wrangler rear Dana 44 Air Locker is available through any ARB retailer by ordering ARB part number RD147.
Suggested retail price: $932.47
ARB Air Locker Features:
• Provides 100% traction on demand without affecting on road drivability or driveline wear.
• Vastly improved traction means less reliance on momentum, which reduces the likelihood of vehicle damage or environmental impact.
• Easy, convenient operation allows the user to concentrate on the terrain without leaving the comfort and safety of the driver’s seat.
• Ultra durable and extremely strong - only the highest quality materials used in construction.
• Incredibly simple yet effective design that employs minimal moving parts, thereby ensuring
maximum reliability.
• Thoroughly tested and proven design - trusted and used in over 80 countries around the world.
Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008
Day 3 - Kane Creek Trail Sunset Run
This latest Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008 YouTube video is of a sunset run that we did up the Kane Creek on Day 3 and is in fact the second run we did that day. Earlier in the day, we attended the Superior Axle and Full Traction Suspension - The Rock V event which was held over at Area BFE and did a run up Green Day. But, being that the last video of Steel Bender was on the long side and of a harder trail, we felt that it would be nice to mix things up a bit and put this easier and more scenic run in between the two.
In addition to our normal SoCal crew, Jason (SDMF), Jen (toad), Jeff (Bullfrog), Cindy (WOLette) and I, we were able to pick up a few more people that we met in Moab who wanted to join us including Wayne, his wife Kathy and son Aaron as well as Brian (Bracket) and his wife Lauren. As mentioned, Kane Creek is for the most part an easy and very beautiful trail but there are times when the creek, which you have to cross numerous times, can be deep enough to be impassable. I should also note that there are also a few rocky ledges situated on a high shelf road towards the end of the trail that can be a lot of fun for a modified JK to play on but might be quite difficult for a stock Jeep to negotiate if not impossible without some assistance. And, perhaps it’s for these reasons that this trail gets a ‘difficult’ rating.
To watch our short video of Kane Creek, simply click on the screen or link below:
Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008
Day 3 - Kane Creek Trail YouTube Video
To see a ton of photos from our sunset run up the Kane Creek Trail, click on the link below:
Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008
Day 3 - Kane Creek Trail Photo Gallery
Be sure to check back again as more great Project-JK videos from the 2008 Moab Easter Jeep Safari will be coming your way soon.
Eddie
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