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Keep Your 4x4 From Rusting
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Posted January 11 2012 03:00 AM by John Cappa
Just about every state in the Union has to worry about vehicle rust in one form or another. But obviously a 4x4 body and frame will last decades longer in Arizona than it would in Michigan.
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Filed under: Project Garage, Project Garage , John Cappa
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Cummins Diesel Swap: Toyota FJ60
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Posted December 29 2011 09:24 AM by John Cappa
While on vacation I stopped by my buddies' shop ( JD Fabrication ). They generally specialize in custom high-speed desert stuff but every once in a while they get a 4x4 customer that wants it all, speed,...
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Flatfender Drivetrain
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Posted September 30 2011 06:04 AM by John Cappa
I've been NOT looking for a transfer case for several months. I've kinda needed one though. My garage-built flatfender Jeep is nearly to the point where I should sling-in and build mounts for the GM 4.3L V-6 (which...
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Filed under: Editorials, Project Garage , John Cappa
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Front Suspension and Steering Mockup
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Posted September 27 2011 02:00 AM by John Cappa
Fitting a Dana 44 front axle and power steering can be quite a feat on an early Jeep. There isn't a lot of space to work with. If you can successfully swap an engine, axles, steering, and suspension in one of these tiny...
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Flatfender Jeep Suspension and Axle
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Posted September 25 2011 02:00 AM by John Cappa
So I decided not to scrap the flattie I started working on while I was still at Jp Magazine. Today I located the rear axle, mocked up the rear suspension, and tack-welded the mounts in place. Then I went to work up...
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You Decide
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Posted August 23 2011 12:00 AM by John Cappa
Does it really belong in Four Wheeler? I have been collecting parts for this GPW/flatfender Jeep project for several years now. I only started work on it a couple months ago in my garage and had planned to run the...
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Filed under: Editorials, Tech Tips, Project Garage , John Cappa
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From the Archives: Build Your Own Bigfoot
Coyote Canyon Anza Borrego
Dodge On Dodge
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Posted November 1 2010 10:47 PM by Willys
Well, you guys might not know me here, but I'm the mad-scientist (and I use the term loosely... er... "scientist" that is) behind the Long Range Clunker. Most of you with sharp eyes can figure out what is going on here.
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Filed under: Project Garage, Project Garage , Pete Trasborg
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Our New LMC Truck Grille Just Arrived!
It Is Alive! Project Power Wagon Lives!
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Posted April 13 2010 11:27 AM by Ken Brubaker
We're in a mega celebratory mood today here at the Four Wheeler Midwest Bureau in northern Illinois because our project Power Wagon just got its registration renewed and its back on the road after a four-month...
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