Selected Portions from a 1995 TSM At a friend’s request, I made electronic copies of every page from my ’95 YJ’s factory service manual that gave information regarding the dash board instrument panel or gauge cluster. Since I like to share,…
Flat Towing a Jeep Wrangler: Tow Bar Brackets and Trailer Light Wiring
With my ’77 Wagoneer almost road worthy, I decided to borrow my dad’s ’96 E-350 to tow my ’95 YJ to Attica, IN, for a get together of some JPOR Mailing List members. Since I didn’t have a trailer…
’77 Jeep Wagoneer Ignition Upgrade
Ever since I rebuilt the AMC 401 V8 on my ’77 Jeep Wagoneer, the gas mileage just hasn’t been as high as it should be. I tried several things to fix it with limited success, but eventually decided that maybe…
Replacing a Dual-Post Radio with a DIN-Sized Stereo in a ’77 Wagoneer
Most older full-size Jeeps (FSJ’s), at least up through 1985, came with old dual-post radios in the dash, located above the glove box between the ash tray and the clock. Since you can’t buy dual-post CD players these days,…
’77 Wagoneer Tailgate Window Motor Repair
According to Mike Baxter, there are two types of FSJ owners: those who have had problems with their electric tailgate windows, and those who will. I found myself in the former group the day I bought my ’77 Wagoneer. The…
Installing an AMC V8 into a ’77 Jeep Wagoneer
Nearly two years after removing the 401 V8 from my ’77 Wagoneer, I finally finished rebuilding it and was ready to drop it back in place. I was set to drive this vehicle 800 miles to Ouray, CO, for the…
Auxiliary Fog Lights
With a 6″ SOA lift and 33″ tires, my YJ stands about 9″ taller than stock. This puts my headlights roughly 3.5 feet off the ground. That’s convenient when driving down deserted roads in good weather, but it sucks in…
Diagnostic Trouble Codes
When a late-model, computerized Jeep is having engine problems, one of the ways it communicates these problems back to the driver is to turn on the “check engine” light on the dash. One idiot light isn’t very descriptive, so Jeep…