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December 2002 : Volume #37
Raingler's Full Rack: Updated Product Review
This cool idea uses 2-inch military webbing for a unique way to store lightweight gear. With some nice design changes, this system is even more appealing than ever!
Hawaii Top Truck Challenge
What do you get when you combine the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands with some down and dirty trucks competing for one prize? The Hawaii Top Truck Challenge, of course!
/jeep/reviews/Mastercraft02/tn_DSCN1359.jpg Mastercraft Jeep Seats
We pass countless hours of our lifetime sitting in our trucks and spend large amounts of money on making them suit our needs. We modify them to run better, but how many of us have spent anything on improving our own comfort? We're talking about that thing you place your rear on: your seat.
High Pinion Dana 30 Upgrade for TJs
If you'd like to get your front drive shaft up and away from the rocks, gain strength in the ring and pinion set and reduce the chance of a pinion seal leak a non-disconnect XJ front end may be the upgrade you need for your TJ.
JV RCAA-Johnson Valley California
The Rock Crawlers Association of America (RCAA) kicked off the 2002 season finale with a bang in Johnson Valley, CA. Coming into the last event of the season, the competition was tight and fierce. The eroded plutonic boulders are famous for reeking havoc on suspension, axels, drivelines and the teams state of mind.
Fixing the weak link in the Ford 8.8 rear axle
Ford 8.8" rear axle swaps are becoming more popular for the Jeep XJ, YJ, and TJ. Swappers are aware of the strong 31-spline shafts and 8.8" ring gear in a package that fits the Cherokee and Wranglers well. The 8.8's C-clips, however, aren't the only potential weak point. As Mark Svare found out when he spun the center casting, the connection between it and the axle tubes could be questionable as well.

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