If you believe paved roads are simply access-ways to the open range, you and your Jeep need this book. It contains the vital information to convert any mild-mannered street vehicle into an all-conquering off-road rig. Whether it's lift kits, wheels, tires, drivetrain, or suspension and engine parts, this volume provides detailed information, insightful guidance, and installation instructions, so you build an off-road JK to handle the toughest terrain.
Contents: ● Chapter 1: Wheels and Tires All-Terrain Versus Mud-Terrain Off-Road Tire Performance Tire Size, Diameters, and Ground Clearance Off-Road Tests On-Road Tests Wheels and Tires
● Chapter 2: Suspension, Lifts, and Steering Lifting for Off-Road Clearance Suspension Springs Suspension Control Arms Track Bars Shock Absorbers Anti-Roll Bars and Articulation Steering System Suspension and Steering Alignment Jeep JK Profile: Fabtech Motorsports’s 2014 Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon
● Chapter 3: Brake Upgrades Increase Brake Performance Brake Rotors Brake Calipers Brake Master Cylinders Brake Pads Brake Kits Brake Flex Lines Brake Fluid Jeep JK Profile: Heather and Quinn Thomas’s All J Products 2007 JK Unlimited Hemi
● Chapter 4: Bumpers, Armor, and Protection Skidplates Rock Sliders Body Armor Door Options Fenders Tire Size Modifying Stock Fenders for Clearance Front Bumpers Rear Bumpers Jeep JK Profile: John and Cinde Angelastro’s sPOD JK
● Chapter 5: Drivelines, Axles, and Lockers Tire Size versus Ratio Ring and Pinion Gear Upgrades Axle Upgrades Axle Housing Reinforcements Full Axle Assembly Swaps Axle Lockers Limited-Slip and Detroit Lockers Driveshafts, Yokes, CV Joints, and U-joints Jeep JK Profile: John Currie’s 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
● Chapter 6: Engines, Engine Swaps and Transmissions Cold-Air Intakes Performance Exhausts Engine Tuners Superchargers Turbochargers Air-Intake Snorkels Engine Swaps Transmission and Cooling Systems Heavy-Duty Clutch Kits Automatic Transmissions 1 Cooling System Jeep JK Profile: Norbert “Nobby” and Deanna Schnabel
● Chapter 7: Styling and Storage Upgrades Aftermarket Tops Sun Shades Tube Doors Half Doors MOLLE System Soft-Bag Storage Metal Storage Boxes Interior Storage Fluid Storage Door Hinges and Stops Mirrors Roof Racks Mud Flaps Jeep JK Profile: GenRight Terremoto Jeep JK
● Chapter 8: Electrical and Lights Battery Upgrades Battery Cables and Terminals Auxiliary Lighting Jeep JK Profile: Ray Currie’s 2007 JK Unlimited
● Chapter 9: Winches, Vehicle Recovery Gear, and Trail Tools Selecting a Winch Winch Accessories Ground Anchor for Winching Extraction Boards, Sand Ladders, and Bridging Ladders Trail Tools and Spare Parts Fluid Storage Tire Repair Kit Spare Parts GPS Systems Jeep JK Profile: Don Alexander’s Jeep 4x4 School 2013 JKU Grizzlycon
