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NV ThrowdownWith 1-ton durability and five-speeds, including an Overdrive and a granny First gear it's no wonder the NV4500 is the dream transmission of most manual tranny fans. Its one downfall is its sluggish bread-truck-like shifting. We've been begging companies for a short-throw shifter for yea (more)

Don't Waste Your MoneyWhether you're ready to order a brand-new custom axle for your Jeep, want to have your current axle rebuilt, or are still in the daydreaming stages, there are some things you should consider before making the phone call to the axle builder of your choice. Granted, we're sure th (more)

Put Down The GunAll right, it's not the most technically involved story we've ever tackled here at Jp, but how many times have the gorillas at your local auto repair place friction-welded your lug nuts to your wheels with a 3/4-inch impact gun? Or maybe you've done it yourself? You've got Oprah blar (more)

Trailering 101Four-wheeling and off-road recreation often include toting a lot of gear and trailering. Competition race vehicles, "trailer queen" 4x4s, several quads, or a family's bevy of dirt bikes can also require a trailer. Sooner or later, a car hauler, toy hauler, or quad or motorcycle trailer (more)

Project 80How do you build the best all-around 4x4 vehicle? There are so many different opinions of what exactly makes the best all-around wheeler. The criteria I was looking for in a four-wheel-drive toy changed somewhat the day my son, Dylan, was born. Trying to get a car seat in and out of my '89 (more)

Chill OutLong transmission life is basically dependent on one thing: heat dissipation. Too much heat will kill any transmission, no matter how good the internal parts may be. Whether you're mudding, crawling, playing in the sand, or towing your toy, your automatic is creating friction and heat and i (more)

Old School - Tires & WheelsWorld War II Jeeps had 6.00x16s with what was referred to as a non-directional tread (NDT) design. Later, Jeepers referred to these tires as grave diggers for obvious reasons. Not only that, they were flat out dangerous on rain or icy, slick roads. It's absolutely amazing (more)

Best Jeep Transmissions - Lucky 13We know we'll get hate mail from those of you whose favorite transmission was left out of this story. Deal with it. They're Jp's favorite swaps based on our experience driving these transmissions. And even at that, some of our personal faves didn't make the list aft (more)

2007 Suspension Systems Buyer's GuideAs new vehicles roll out for the '07-'08 model year, new suspension systems will follow - especially if they are for some of the newer production vehicles like Ford's Super Duty series, Toyota's FJ Cruiser, and the new Jeep JK Wrangler. If you're driving a late-m (more)

Old School - Tires & WheelsWorld War II Jeeps had 6.00x16s with what was referred to as a non-directional tread (NDT) design. Later, Jeepers referred to these tires as grave diggers for obvious reasons. Not only that, they were flat out dangerous on rain or icy, slick roads. It's absolutely amazing (more)