Automotive

I installed a AEV 2.5" Dual Sport lift on my 2009 Jeep Wrangler. I chose this lift as it retains a lot of the factory parts. The lift is complete except for geometry correction brackets, which you can also purchase from AEV. However I went with the Rancho RS62103 geometry correction brackets because they were one piece, and looked a…

The 2009 Jeep Wrangler X comes with a Dana 30 from the factory. I found a Dana 44 from a 2016 Rubicon in good condition and less miles on craigslist. Before installing it I did a refresh to reduce problems in the future. The Rubicon from the newer Wrangler fit my 2009 with out any modification. The driveshaft flange is…

This is the list of parts that were required to swap a M50 (Non Vanos) into an early model (1986 325e) E30. This list of parts is not meant to be an exhaustive list. These were the main sticking points as I remember them. Depending on your engine swap year some of this may not be correct, make sure you…

The Jeep Wrangler I purchased needed some preventive maintenance. The coolant in the recovery bottle looked dirty, and there were no records of it being changed. I also noticed that the heater didn’t get that hot. Good maintenance is especially important on an off-road vehicle so it seemed like a good time to get the caught up. I started by…

The stock Jeep Wrangler 3.8 auto transmission pan has no drain plug. Servicing the transmission is much like servicing a front or rear differential except its overhead making it a messy job. Doorman makes a replacement pan that has a drain plug. While it has a few bad reviews on Amazon about the drain plug, its entirely the included drainplug…