J Rations Standard Issue 3 Magazine Contents
DEPARTMENTS
Guidepost
Traveling coast to coast for our first field test of the newest model in the Wrangler lineup.
Top Shelf
New parts and accessories for your Jeep. This issue: exhaust, steering sleeve, lift for YJ SOC, fuel pump, shocks, body armor and more.
Tech Q&A
Respected Jeep guru Jim Allen takes your questions. This issue: Chevy or Ford V8, axle mystery, clutch solution, bigger Wagoneer tires, do bigger tires need stronger axles?
Classic Mode
Is this flatfender a fake, parts for a ’55 Willys p/u, how do I get this head off, is this CJ collectible, how fast can these Jeeps go?
Trail Marker
Discover new trails around the U.S., with directions, ratings and contact information.
Trail Primer
Need some tips on how to get your Jeep through the mud trough? These practical details will help you master the mire.
Adventurer’s Almanac
Make the most of your outdoor excursions with info on how to expertly pack a cooler, choose a wilderness campsite, view winter wildlife and engage in a little child’s play.
’WHEELING
The Ultimate Paragon Adventure
Writer and photographer Jim Allen joins the Baltimore 4-Wheelers for a day of off-road challenge on more than 5,000 rocky, muddy and rig-bending acres at Pennsylvania’s exciting Paragon Adventure Park.
Buckeye Blowout
When it comes to throwing a mud party, nobody does it better than parts retailer giant 4-Wheel Drive Hardware. Take a stretch of Ohio flatland, spray on a few thousands of gallons of water and call in the Jeeps! It’s the perfect mud bath…complemented with an awesome vendor display.
FEATURES
Field Tested! The 2007 Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited
It’s been 10 long years since a new Wrangler was added to the stable. Here’s our field test report on the JK’s riding and handling performance, interior features, the driveline lowdown and streetability. Complete specs also included.
First Of The Civvies
On the heels of WWII, Willys-Overland introduced the first civilian Jeep—the CJ-2A. This second in the postwar Jeeps offered Spartan creature comforts but all the guts and off-road prowess of its military predecessor. Check out this fine example from Ohio.
Building The Legend, Part 3
This issue we spend some time with that peculiar variation of the military jeep: the amphibious GPA. This article takes a look at the 1942–43 Ford GPA, with collector vehicles, archival photography, sequential entry photography, full specs and more.
Outdoor Living: Get Out, Sleep Well
Winter’s on its way and it’s time to to pass on that old, lumpy sleeping bag to the dog and get a new one. We discuss temperature ratings, profiles and key features that will help make your nights with Old Man Winter snug, warm and comfortable.
TECH
The Great YJ Suspension Test, Part 2
In this second installment, we work on the rear spring-over conversion, install a new traction bar and get ready to add some beefy treads to complete this project.
Back To Brake Basics
Brake repairs and pad replacement isn’t as difficult as you may think. We discuss rotors, disc and drum brakes, and provide a step-by-step guide for giving your Jeep renewed stopping power.
Rebuild Your Fire Stick
Whether you have an AMC-era or YJ Jeep, revitalizing your distributor is an easy way to ensure optimal spark control. Here we demonstrate how to disassemble, refresh and update the Motorcraft distributor found on late-70s through early-80s inline-six engines.
Aluminum Wheel Refurbishing
Function might be more important than cosmetics, but why drive around with ugly wheels sporting peeling clearcoat? This simple DIY piece shows you how to put the sparkle back on your wheels so they look (almost) like new.
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