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When it comes to off-roading and vehicle suspension systems, traction bars and trac bars are two common components that are often mentioned. While both are designed to improve your vehicle’s performance, they serve different purposes and are used in different ways. In this article, we will discuss the key differences between traction bars and trac bars to help you better …

When it comes to maintaining your vehicle’s engine performance, choosing high-quality spark plugs is essential. With several reputable brands available in the market, it can be challenging to decide which one to trust for your vehicle’s specific needs. In this article, we will compare the top three spark plug brands – NGK, Denso, and Bosch – by discussing their unique …

Spark plugs play a crucial role in maintaining your vehicle’s engine performance, providing efficient combustion and ensuring smooth operation. With numerous spark plug types available in the market, it is essential to understand their materials, design, performance, manufacturing process, and environmental impact. In this article, we will explore different types of spark plugs and discuss their eco-friendliness. 1. Copper Core …

Regular tune-ups are an important part of your ATV or truck’s maintenance. A tune-up keeps your rig riding in an optimal state and allows your motor to give you the most power and the greatest efficiency possible. In a car, there are predetermined times when tune-ups and maintenance should be performed. Your off-road rig however, doesn’t fall into the manufacturer’s …

  When you move to a new town it can be quite frustrating when you can’t find the resources you once had. Resources such as a good supplier of nuts and bolts, a reputable parts store that will carry your oddball truck parts, a good fabricator and so on. After moving to Indianapolis a few years back, it’s taken me …

I’ve decided to put in a front three link suspension to replace my stock radius arms. I’ve taken a look at several alternatives out there and believe this is the best solution for what I want to accomplish. The problem I’ve had with my stock FJ80 front suspension is the following: Because I’m at 7″ lift my castor angle is …

How do shock absorbers work and why do I need them? This may seem like an overly simple question to ask, I mean heck, they’re on every car, truck and SUV on the planet. And, they’ve been around darn near since the dawn of automobiles themselves and a shock absorber is a shock absorber right? Ummm… nope, not really! Regardless, …

Note: This article does not cover every transfer case ever installed in a Jeep, but instead highlights the most popular used throughout the years. There is a lot more information available about each of the transfer cases listed below, as such this article is written to give you an overview of each. This information was compiled to give you some …

1992-2006 AM General Hummer H1 and H1 Alpha Years 1992-2006 Origin USA Wheelbase 130″ Engine 6.2 L Diesel 6.5 L turbodiesel 5.7 L V-8 gas Transmission 3, 4 or 5 speed automatic Transfer Case NV 242 Front Axle Independent, Zexel-Gleason torsen Rear Axle Independent, Zexel-Gleason torsen The Hummer or H-1 was originally introduced as a military vehicle, but it didn’t …

From the factory to the forest – We pick the 10 most capable turn-key 4X4s ever made We all get into 4 wheeling for our own reasons. Some of us want to get back to nature or just spend quality time with the family. Others take pleasure in the challenge of modifying a vehicle to crawl over rocks, into mud, …