Video by Desert Dog from JK Owners.com
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Sunday, 13 February 2011
A New Style Snorkel for the Wrangler JK ?
Rugged Ridge are developing a new style of snorkel for the Jeep Wrangler JK, at present it is in pro-type stage, and they are hoping to have it ready for the summer 2011. For now it is for the 3.8 V6 petrol engine, but as soon as it is released we shall get one over to see if it will work with the CRD engines. It will be a modular design, so a high level section will fit to the base part, also it will work with the Rugged Ridge screen light mounts and the Rugged Ridge light bar.
As soon as any news is available it will be posted here.
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
A New Year & A New Project (Well Almost)
It is 15 years ago since I purchased my first Jeep a Wrangler TJ it was 3 months old, before I had even purchase the Wrangler I knew I was going to modify it. Up until that point I had always had Land Rovers, I had always wanted a Jeep but having moved on from the Series Land Rover onto the Defender I did not want to go back to leaf springs. I was at an off-road event at High Wycombe in 1996 with my girlfriend (now wife). She came over and told me about this Jeep that was giving a display in the arena, and how well it was going over the obstacles on its coil spring suspension, (after I explained to her that Jeeps used leaf springs, I then had to eat humble pies when she dragged me over to see) It was the new Jeep Wrangler TJ that was going to be launched in 1997, being driven by a gent call Barry Stellard from Jeep. After the display I went over to Barry to have a chat with him about the new Wrangler, after a long chat he invited me down to Dover were Jeep where based to have a look around.
So began my affair with the Wrangler and Jeep.
I still have my first Jade Wrangler a 4.0l Sport, over the years it has be lifted 3 times starting with a Pro-Comp kit which stayed on the vehicle for about 3 month, then moving onto Rubicon Express 4.5” short arm kit and then onto the Rubicon Express 5.5” long arm kit, which is still runs, it has many more modifications that I will list as this project evolves. Well I am sad to say that for the past 5 years it has sat in the corner of my yard being neglected, and somewhat forgotten about, as I have had other Jeeps (another TJ, a Cherokee XJ and a Wrangler JK) to play with, but I do miss driving it, and the looks it use get. So I have decided to give it a revamp and update.
So begins project Resurrection, progress will be slow, as I have to fit the work in between jobs and family (how things change!).
At Tixover off-road site, with the 4.5” short arm kit, sitting on 33 x 9.50 x 15 on Mach rims Justine driving (Wife).
Please check in at FTE 4x4 Specialists Ltd to follow the project.
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Wrangler JK H/D Rear Axle Spring Mounts
Rubicon Express have available Wrangler JK heavy duty weld on spring mounts and bump-stop pads for the rear axle. The brackets are weld on only and allow corrected positioning for coils and bump-stops after rear pinion has been rolled up for proper drive shaft angle in lifted vehicles. Bump-Stop pad relocation will eliminate any interference with rear track bar bracket. HD Rear Coil bracket will eliminate rattling springs at full suspension droop with the screw down coil retainers.
For more details and prices contact steve@fte.co.uk at FTE 4x4 Specialists Ltd
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
New products for 2011
Wrangler TJ Upgrade
At last there is an answer to alleviate that problematic Wrangler TJ transfer case shifting mechanism! Advance Adapters now offers a heavy duty shifter designed to correct the binding, hard shifts, and slipping-out-of-gear that is inherent when lifting a Jeep TJ or when altering the drivetrain components. The kit replaces the body mounted mechanical system with a robust cable actuated designed that creates a crisp and carefree shifting experience with your transfer case.
Wrangler JK Upgrade:
Advance Adapters also offers a new deluxe cable shifter upgrade for Jeep JK vehicles. This new heavy duty design was created for the off roader who is constantly shifting the transfer case in and out of various ranges. The improved cable & mounting system offers both a durable and dependable system that removes the easily worn out or broken factory cable system.
For more information and pricing contact Steve at FTE 4x4 Specialists Ltd
Friday, 10 December 2010
Congratulations to Dust Junkies Racing for their win at the 2010 Baja 1000
Report courtesy of Rubicon Express
Congratulations go out to Dust Junkies Racing for their win at the 2010 Baja 1000. Their Jeep Wrangler #1706 fitted with an “off the shelf” Rubicon Express long arm suspension won 1st in it’s class. Team owner Scott Hartman was quoted earlier in the year saying “Rubicon Express is the only suspension that I would race with. We have over 5000 race miles on a TJ long arm kit with zero failures” I guess we can make it closer to 6500 race miles now that the Dust Junkies took the podium both days at the Bluewater challenge in Parker, AZ and have now finished this year’s gruelling 1000 miles of Baja! Read the entire Dust Junkies Race Report here
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Bonnet Bounce on the Wrangler JK
If you own a new style Wrangler JK you will know what I mean, get up to a speed in excess of 60mph and the bonnet starts to flutter, which can get a little unsettling. Daystar offer an upgrade for the stock bonnet latches that utilize a weak and stretch-prone rubber that is the cause of the problem. A suspension lift only aggravates the problem by allowing more air to push up on the underside of the bonnet. The daystar upgrade is a direct replacement for the factory rubber used in the bonnet latch. Constructed of a heavy-duty polyurethane material, they provide a more positive lock that keeps the bonnet securely shut regardless of vehicle speed. They utilize most of the factory bonnet latch components, so the upgrade looks factory once complete.
Available from FTE 4x4 Specialists Ltd.
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