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| August 2004 : Volume #57 |
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Project Comanche- Posi-Lok Installation
The Cherokee and Comanche vehicles were the first in a trend that has continued at Jeep through today. Gone were the locking hubs and 5 on 5 ½" bolt pattern of the previous generation of vehicles. In their place came a 5 on 4 ½" bolt pattern without hubs. To keep the front axle assembly from spinning constantly, which results in decreased mileage and increased wear, a coupler was added to the long side front axle shaft. This coupler is controlled by a vacuum source and disconnects the two piece axle shaft when in two wheel drive. Fortunately, there is a solution. 4x4 Posi-Lok manufacturers a cable kit that replaces the vacuum actuator and allows the driver control over locking the coupler on the front axle shaft. |
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Project Comanche Suspension Lift
The first step in my budget Jeep buildup is typical: a suspension lift and larger tires. The old 30" take-offs were replaced with 33" BFG MTs, and a Tuff Country 3.5" lift kit from Suspension Connection was bolted on to clear them. The kit is reasonably priced, yet still properly engineered. Lower priced Cherokee/Comanche lift kits do not account for changes in suspension geometry, and high end kits cost more than the purchase price of the Comanche! Like the little bear's porridge, the Tuff Country suspension lift is just right. |
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Klune-V Extreme Underdrive 4:1 "David" in a Cherokee XJ
Installation of a Klune-V Extreme Underdrive 4:1 "David" planetary crawler in a Cherokee XJ. |
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Advance Adapters Atlas Transfer Case "Shorty" Tail Housing
Advance Adapters announces a new shorter version of the Atlas transfer case. This Atlas "Shorty" is designed for buggies and trail vehicles that do not require a speedometer. |
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Rhino RTV Offroad Vehicle
Rhino Off Road Industries and Sway-A-Way, Inc. have announced the official release of their new products, the Rhino RTV, a new class of off-road performance vehicles, and the Sway-A-Way Air Shock for the competitive and heavily modified rock crawling vehicle. The Rhino RTV, a unique vehicle with features and benefits of both an ATV and a Monster Truck, offered the perfect opportunity for the latest in Sway-A-Way, Inc. and RaceRunner technology to be showcased. |
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Oasis II Rooftop Tent
Rogue River Trading is pleased to announce the new Oasis II rooftop tent designed to keep you comfortable up out of the elements and away from the creepy crawly creatures on the ground. Using modern lightweight waterproof materials the tent has great strength and durability and yet weighs less than 40lbs complete. The Oasis 2 vehicle camping tent offers comfort, convenience, and ease of use untouched by the competition. |
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