Ever wondered if there's a simple way to get more flex out of your rear leaf springs? With shackle relocation brackets you can improve the shackle angle and path of motion, resulting in smother and increased articulation and an improved ride quality. Check out this...
This time on part 7 of the step by step TDI swap, we're diving in to the dreaded electrical wiring. If you can spare the cheddar, a harness from Fast Forward Automotive takes a TON of the guesswork and time out of this portion. You're going to need to plumb in your...
Yes, I said it: turd! I am "polishing the turd" that is the Dana 30 front axle. A lot of people call doing work to a Dana 30 "polishing a turd" and say it should just be removed and scrapped--replaced with a stronger axle. But there are pros and cons to everything! So...
This time we're talking about cramming all those fancy finned aluminum boxes up behind the grill. Will they all fit in there? Here are some common questions about this stage of the swap that we'll talk about: Can you use the XJ radiator? Is the stock radiator too...
Can you use the stock Jeep fuel pump? Do you need to run a return line? What about a lift pump? Fuel pressure regulator? What size fuel lines? This time we're talking about fueling, and what modifications are necessary, as well as some options for running a lift pump....
On this installment of the TDI XJ engine swap we bring the BEEF. Shafts so sturdy Crossfit athletes are pressing them instead of plates, a heavy duty transmission mount and custom crossmember that will make your stock stuff wilt, and of course welding up the TD...
Before you build a roll bar out of duct tape and push that donor car off a cliff, let's make sure you have all the items you'll need from it! We'll talk about the crucial items to remove from the donor car, as well as the fabrication of a throttle pedal bracket, and...
At this point I have the engine roughed in for fitment, I'll talk about some of the clearance issues and go over the adapter I am using, the flywheel, clutch and installation of those as well as fitting the starter and checking that it engages properly. Part 1:...
Introducing one of our latest builds: swapping a Volkswagen TDI into a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. But will that little baby 1.9 liter TDI be able to power such a clunky box of anti-aerodynamics? How much will it cost? Will you have to move the driveline forward? Let's find...
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