tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61537081484552838712024-10-01T23:30:38.003-07:00Four wheel drive vehicles review, 4WD tips and tricks, 4WD modification, Jeep modificationexplorerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175759676407032492noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6153708148455283871.post-61421471337476494842010-07-14T06:28:00.000-07:002010-07-14T06:28:02.694-07:00

After upgrading my Grand Cherokee ZJ Jeep suspension (I haven't wrote it yet.......next post), including lifting my ZJ suspension 3", the next thing to do is replacing my old Dunlop Grantrek A/T with something M/T. I'm almost out of budget, so I can't effort BF Goodrich M/T KM2, too expensive. My options are: Bridgestone Dueler M/T, GT Radial Savero, Kumho (I'm not sure about quality), Federal

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Last year I added 3 cm spacer to my grand ZJ, the main function of this spacer is to prevent the front tire (installed with 31" tire) rubbing the lower control arm when turning. The other function..... made the ZJ looking better...he...he, depend on your taste..... The installation is simple, less than 30 minutes for all tires. Why only 3 cm? Because 3 cm is thick enough, strong

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As stated in many web sources, the front drive shaft ZJ jeep, Constant Velocity joint type (CV joint) is one of the ZJ weakness point, is easily broken, especially in off road daily used. It also happen with my ZJ, the CV joint start to wobbling, especially while driving above 60 km/m. This CV joint is not fixable, one its broken, you should replace with a new one, which is cost you around

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I've planned to change my old Volvo s40 with more power, comfort and still have high safety standard full size sedan. My choice goes to 2008 Chrysler 300. I really like the retro-classic exterior of the Chrysler 300 and the sound of HEMI engine is so entertaining. After searching some informations on the web, I have found very interesting Chrysler 300 reviews at thecarconnection.com. This site

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This topic is popular again, even for the off-roaderENGINE WARM-UP 1. Avoid prolonged warming up of engine, 30 to 45 seconds is enough (even in winter time), for old car (more than 6-7 years old) probably needs a bit more time (1-2 minutes) 2. Check/listen to the rpm idle, be sure the automatic choke is disengaged after engine warm up. 3. Don't start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your

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On and Off Road Exhilaration Call it MOPAR madness or call it sheer, ingenious automotive marketing and engineering, but whatever you decide to call the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, you must realize one thing: no production vehicle has effectively combined off road ruggedness with on road durability. Until the Grand Cherokee SRT8 came along that is. Yes, not since the GMC Typhoon has an SUV proven

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Jeep tops are fairly universal Jeep accessories in that everyone from casual Jeep owners to hardcore off road enthusiasts has some basic knowledge of what they’re about.But Jeep tops can get more complicated that one might think, and while it’s hard to go wrong when making a purchase, having an intimate knowledge about them can go a long way in extending the benefits.For this reason, we’ve

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Purchasing a winch can be a daunting task especially if you are on a budget. Considering the job of a winch, which is to recover your vehicle when you are sometimes miles for civilization, you must make an educated decision as to which winch you should buy. The cost of a winch alone can vary from 300 dollars on up to well over a thousand dollars. Then you have to factor in the costs of

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Winch Mechanics Now that you’ve familiarized yourself with your Warn winch and its components,we can begin reviewing how it works. The major advantage of an electric-powered winch is that it can provide reliable service for intermittent utility and recreational use even while the vehicle’s engine is stalled — assuming, of course, that sufficient battery current is available. Your winch can

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Simplified from Warn – Basic Guide to Winching Techniques You should familiarize yourself with your winch and each of its components: Practice using your winch before using it on the trail. 1. Motor Typically the winch motor is powered by the vehicle’s battery.The motor provides power to the gear mechanism, which turns the winch drum and winds the wire rope. 2. Winch Drum The winch drum

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For 4WD vehicles owner who sometimes bring his car to off-road condition, choosing a type of tyres to be suite in the vehicles can become a dilemma, H/T, A/T, or M/T? As some surveys said that 80% of 4WD vehicles used in sealed/asphalt road, here some advice to improved your 4WD tyre life.Purchase tyres correctly to suit your driving requirements and amount off-road use.Always set tyre pressure

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My Grand Cherokee ZJ spec:Manufactured : 1998 (the latest model)Engine : 4.0 litre I-6Trim : LaredoModification : - lift 2”- 31” tire- After market shock and coil springs (OME)- After market sound system.List of problems and solutions:Front ring and pinion failed at 9,000 km. Symptom: noise from front differential. Solution:

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Why lift your Jeep? More height means more clearance for dealing with obstacles while offroading. It allows you to run larger tires, which also helps with conquering offroad challenges. Still another reason is that many folks just feel that a lifted Jeep with larger tires looks better, and I certainly agree with them. The added height and larger tires just give a Jeep a better more pronounced

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After 20 years using various 4WD vehicles in various terrain, a basic question arise; which one better, short wheel base or long wheel base 4WD?Muddy road:A light weight short wheel base vehicle like Suzuki SJ410 is the best for this kind of terrain. The Suzuki will “float” above the mud. Some times a medium weight long wheel base vehicles like Defender 110 or Daihatsu Taft Hiline LWB are also

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The Mitsubishi Pajero is a sport utility vehicle manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It is known as the Mitsubishi Montero in the Americas and Spain, and as Mitsubishi Shogun in the United Kingdom. In this post I would like to discuss the third generation Shogun/Pajero (1999 - 2006) with 3.2 liters diesel engine. Pajero is one of few real off-road workhorses, in the market it has competitors like

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To fit 31” tire in ZJ Jeep required body lift around 1.5” to 2”. There are plenty of suspension lift kits available in the market. Before lifting the jeep, please check the front drive shaft type, if your ZJ equipped with U-joint drive shaft, it is save to lift the body up to 2”, but if the ZJ equipped with CV-joint front drive shaft, please do not lift the body more than 1.5”. To gain 1.5” to 2”

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The Wrangler TJ was first time introduced in 1997 after one year no production gap from its prodecessor YJ. This updated Wrangler featured a coil-spring suspension (based on that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee) for better ride and handling, and a return to the CJ's iconic round headlamps. A new dash modernized the cabin upon its debut, while dual front airbags and the option of antilock brakes made

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The WJ Grand Cherokee released first time at 1999. WJs, which were virtually same as WGs, were of slightly unusual design. It’s coming with more rounded shape compare to its predecessor Grand Cherokee ZJ/ZG. They featured monocoque chassis in order to increase interior space and remain car-like but used live axles front and rear. This was done to maximize off road ability over an independent

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My favorite links for 4x4 parts and accessories are listed below:WARN : winch, body armor, axle, lighting system, bumpers and mounting system, etc.4WD : Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories – Low Prices and Fast Shipping – Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories.ARB : Australian 4WD vehicle accessories manufactures. Bull bar, body armor, IPF light etc.QUADRATEC : Jeep Accessories at Quadratec. Specializing in

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When choosing the 4 WD vehicles, the engine type is one of the most important to decide first. There are three things to consider in choosing the engine:1. Petrol or Diesel engine?2. Engine capacity and engine output (in this case are power and torque).3. Where do you live, is in country with good quality fuel or in the country that most of the fuel are contaminated.4. What the main use of your

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There are some parts that always become a discussion among the four wheelers, one of them is front suspension parts. The sketch below is a typical front suspension of 4WD LHD Jeep (CJ, YJ, TJ, XJ and ZJ), lets get familiar with the termination.1. Stabilizer Links2. Shock Absorber3. Upper Suspension Arm4. Stabilizer Bar5. Coil spring6. Jounce Bumper / Bump Stop7. Lower Suspension Arm8. Track Bar9.

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Since I have quiet a lot of experienced dealing with death wooble in my cherokee and grand cherokee jeep, I will post several articles for this subject including my own experience. The next article wrote by Nathaniel Long three years ago, its can use as basic reference for death wobble.If you drive a Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee and are considering a suspension lift, you may want to think

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HistoryThe Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV made by Jeep, a division of Daimler-Chrysler. The Grand Cherokee was a spinoff of the notably smaller Jeep Cherokee. The ZJ models, manufactured from 1993 to 1998, originally came in 3 general trims, the Base, Laredo, and the Limited. The Base model (also known as SE) offered basic features such as full instruments, cloth interior, and a five-speed

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Buying used used 4x4 its fun and a bit tricky. Usually the person who have a plan to buy used 4x4 have also another plan in their mind: go to 4WD shop and looking for some additional accessories for the their 4WD.Before you buy, take a little time for internet research, talk with your friend who have 4WD, then its good if you can decide what type 4WD that you want to buy. In this case its often

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