Articulation
Suspension Control
Control Arm Mounting Brackets
Spring and Control Arm Joints
Track Bars
Shock Absorbers
Types of Shocks
Hydraulic Bump Stops
Steering System
Steering Knuckles, Unit Bearings, and Ball Joints
Steering Hydraulics
Suspension and Steering Alignment
Brake System Basics
The Need for More Braking Performance
Brake Rotors
Brake Calipers
Disc Brake Conversion Kits for Rear Drum Brakes
Brake Master Cylinders and Power Brake Boosters
Brake Drums and Shoes
Brake Pads
Brake Flex Lines
Brake Fluid
Chapter 5: Bumpers, Armor, and Protection
Skid Plates
Aftermarket Skid Plate Armor
Skid Plate Protection
Rock Sliders
Body Armor
Half Doors and Tube Trail Doors
Fenders
Front Bumpers
Rear Bumpers
Roll Cage
Chapter 6: Transmissions, Drivelines, Axles, Housings, Driveshafts, and Lockers
Stock Jeep Wrangler YJ Axle Assemblies
Axle Gearing
Stock Wrangler YJ Transmissions
Stock Wrangler YJ Transfer Cases
Slip Yoke Eliminator
Gear Ratios and Crawl Ratios
Axle Swaps
Ring and Pinion Gear Upgrades
Central Axle Disconnect Front Axle
Axle Upgrades
Front Axle Shafts
Rear Axle Shafts
Splines
Axle Housing Reinforcements
Aftermarket Complete Axle Assemblies
Axle Lockers
U-joints, Yokes, and CV Joints
Pinion Angle
Ring and Pinion Break-in Procedure
Chapter 7: Styling and Storage Upgrades
Aftermarket Tops
Sun Shades
Tube Doors
Seat Upgrades
Steering Wheel
Mirrors
Fluid Storage
Metal Storage Boxes
Interior Storage
Roof Racks
Chapter 8: Electrical Upgrades and Lights
Battery Upgrades
Dual Battery Systems
Alternators
Auxiliary Lighting
Chapter 9: Engine Upgrades and Cooling System
Cold Air Intakes
Exhaust Systems
Ignition Upgrades
Heavy-Duty Clutch Kits
Forced Induction
Cooling System
Chapter 10: Popular Engine Swaps
Engine Weights
GM LS
Small-Block Ford
Cummins 2.8 Turbodiesel Crate Engine
Chapter 11: Winches, Vehicle Recovery Gear, and Trail Tools
Winches
Steel Versus Synthetic Winch Line
Winch Controllers
Roller Fairlead Versus Hawse Fairlead
Winch Accessories
Hi-Lift Jack
Straps
D-Ring Shackles
Ground Anchor for Winching
Extraction Boards, Sand Ladders, and Bridging Ladders
Trail Tools and Spare Parts
Tire Repair Kit
Simple Tools and Spare Parts
Chapter 12: All J Products/Jeep 4x4 School Street-Legal YJ Rock Crawler
ABOUT DON ALEXANDER
With a racing and automotive journalism career spanning nearly six decades, Don Alexander is one of the nation’s most noted and respected off-roaders, race driving experts, writers, test drivers, and racers. Don has been involved in off-roading for more than 25 years and raced competitively in oval track and road racing for 50 years. But Don is best known as a driver for setting land speed records. In 2002, Don set five international and national land speed records at Bonneville driving the Banks Sidewinder to a top speed of 222.139 mph, making it the world’s fastest