J Rations Standard Issue 4 Magazine Contents
DEPARTMENTS
Guidepost
Restoring our long-neglected, stripped-down CJ-7 means going back to the drawing board, deciding which concessions to make, rolling up our sleeves and taking all the help we can get.
Sound Off
J Rations readers chime in on multimedia, tech, back issues and subscriptions to the next generation in Jeep® magazines.
Tech Q&A
Respected Jeep guru Jim Allen takes your questions. This issue: 1985 CJ resto-mod, TJ death wobble, overheated Chevy 305 V8 swap, how to use the Selec-Trac transfer case in a ’99 Grand.
Classic Mode
A ’71 Wagoneer “Super Custom” toting a Buick 350, non-directionals on a 1950s Willys pickup, replacement body for a rusted-out ’57 CJ-5, Is the 1993 Grand Wagoneer a real gem?
Top Shelf
New parts and accessories for your Jeep. This issue: AX5 to AX15 adapter plate, TOTAL-LOC header bolts, tech jackets and gloves to keep you warm, Hex Insert for custom steering apps, 4-inch lift for 1997&endash;2006 TJs, 2.5-inch JK lift, new air tube for 1999&endash;2004 Grands, drivetrain solutions for lifted, beefy Jeeps, Liberty arm fix and more.
Reader Tech
J Rations readers share their tech tips.
Trail Marker
Sheephorn Creek/Soda Lakes Trail in Colorado.
Trail Primer
If you’re confused about the Jeep’s many transfer case options, this piece is for you. Learn how they differ and how to use them.
Adventurer’s Almanac
How to stay warm during cold-weather camping, protecting your eyes from winter’s glare, kicking back to enjoy winter stargazing, what to do if you find yourself Lost!
’WHEELING
Georgia…On The Rocks
Contributor Tom Dube takes us to through the obstacles at River Rock Off Road Park, the Southeast’s newest ORV destination.
Keystone Shindig
The PA Jeeps All Breeds Jeep Show is an excellent event for joining a few thousand fellow enthusiasts as they work their Jeeps and their off-road driving skills.
FEATURES
Scrambled To Perfection
Fred and PJ Rosen cooked up a way-out custom CJ-8.
Building The Legend, Part 4
G.I. Genius: Adaptations, Accessories and Field Modifications. To meet evolving missions and the ever-changing demands on the ground, wartime jeeps were ingeniously adapted for a variety of specific uses.
Alternative Torque
You won’t believe what Tom Kiger’s got under the hood of his CJ-7.
Outdoor Living: Backcountry ’Wheeling…The Ultralight Way
A weekend off-roading and camping trip doesn’t have to be an exercise in seeing how much you can cram into your Jeep.
TECH
The Great YJ Suspension Test, Part 3
Judgment Day! Can you have max articulation and decent streetability in a cheapo rig? We’ve put away the wrenches and hit the trail to render our verdict.
Bushing The Limits
BDS Suspension has developed a control arm system for TJs that significantly improves the on-road ride quality while delivering no-excuses trail performance.
Low Profile, High Stylin’
LED taillamps offer a functional improvement over stock Jeep units…and they look darn snappy, too.
Shields Up!
Trail running is often a full-contact endeavor. Here are some nifty products to keep those dings, gouges and scratches at bay.
The Air Up There
ARB’s Safari Snorkels may be stylish Jeep add-ons, but they also serve a purpose. Here’s how to install yours.
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