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Suspension Mock Up
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Posted March 17 2013 07:18 AM by John Cappa
When building a 4x4 I don't like leaving anything to chance. I often go wheeling alone and I also don't want to go wheeling with others and be "that guy" that has issues with his truck the whole trip. I like to test fit my...
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Filed under: Editorials, Tech Tips, Project Garage , John Cappa
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How To Tow Your 4x4
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Posted February 27 2013 07:16 PM by John Cappa
While loading my 4x4 for the TDS Desert Safari this weekend, I got to thinking about all the kooky unsafe setups I have seen people use to tie down their rig to a trailer. Unfortunately, there are a lot of wrong ways and...
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U.S. Made Welding Pliers That Make My Life Easier
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Posted November 8 2012 08:20 AM by John Cappa
I've done all different kinds of welding for over 25 years yet I have never owned my own pair of welding pliers. Call me crazy or too cheap and lazy to buy a pair but I've simply made do with a pair of cutters and a regular...
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Lightened Super Swamper Bogger
Rotten Fuel Filler Hoses
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Posted March 24 2012 02:00 AM by John Cappa
Every time I pulled up to the the fuel pump, my fuel filler hose would dribble a little gas as I dumped money into the tank and onto the ground. Eventually the dribble became pretty serious so I had to fix it.
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AIRAID '12 Wrangler JK Intake
Trailer Bearings
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Posted March 10 2012 08:30 PM by John Cappa
Well, when was the last time you greased or even checked the wheel bearings on your trailer? I have been getting ready for Moab Easter Jeep Safari whenever I can find some extra time. Today I gave the Four Wheeler Carson...
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Caster, Camber, and Toe
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Posted February 1 2012 03:26 AM by John Cappa
I get a lot of questions about steering problems. Most often they are caused by worn or loose components. But sometimes they can be answered with simple alignment basics. Curing death wobble is one of them.
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Best Place For Trailer Parts
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Posted January 31 2012 08:15 AM by John Cappa
Finding trailer parts locally can be a huge aggravation. You could stop at 10 different stores and still not be able to get exactly what you are looking for. Well, I quit all that a long time ago when I found...
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DEI Reflect-A-Gold Heat Shielding
The At Home Oil Change
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Posted January 17 2012 03:13 PM by rngprerunner
Do you change your own oil? It's okay to admit it, this is a safe place. We don't enjoy paying people to do simple tasks that we can and we don't mind getting a little dirty, so driveway oil changes are the norm around...
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Filed under: Project Garage, Tech Tips, Jason Gonderman
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New Rain X Swipe and Wipe
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Posted November 9 2011 02:53 PM by rngprerunner
While wandering around the SEMA show last week we stumbled on a cool new product from Rain X, the Swipe and Wipe applicator. They were handing out samples so we said why not, we'll give it a shot and with rain coming to...
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Filed under: Reviews, Tech Tips, Jason Gonderman
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How To Set Up A Ring And Pinion Gearset
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Posted September 8 2011 05:16 AM by John Cappa
People often ask me if they can set up their own axle gears at home in the garage. It's possible but it does require a few fairly expensive specialty tools and a little bit of expertise in reading gear patterns. And,...
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Disc Brake Conversion Tips
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Posted August 29 2011 02:00 AM by John Cappa
Replacing drum brakes with discs can be a simple or difficult task depending on the kit you use. But the one thing some people forget to do is to remove the residual pressure valve from the master cylinder. Over the...
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