The Mudhole's Jeep FAQ


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Q>  What's all this MB, DJ, CJ, TJ, YJ, XJ, ZJ stuff I see in the newsgroups?
A>  They are vehicle designations given to the various models by the auto maker.

Q>  Okay, so what do they mean?
A>  MB=Military version of the Jeep.
       DJ=Delivery version of the Jeep, such as the postal Jeep.
       CJ-2 through CJ-8 were the civilian versions of the universally praised Jeep. Whenever Jeep made a change to
       the model, they changed the number designator after the CJ.
       YJ=What came to be referred to as the Yuppie Jeep.  Square headlights and all. A more refined Jeep for the
       masses. Still the same basic running gear with a few updates for comfort.
       TJ= The latest (and according to those who have them, greatest) incarnation of the Jeep. Back to the original
       round headlights, but a major upgrade to the suspension with the advent of coil springs on all four corners. No
       more buggy springs for the new generation.
       XJ/ZJ=The new versions of the venerable Cherokee/Wagoneer line of Jeep vehicles.

Q>  What's the best Jeep?
A>  It all depends on what you want to do with it and your needs.

Q>  What's the largest tire I can fit on my Jeep?
A>  It all depends on which Jeep you have. You can pretty much get away with a 31x10.50" tire on all the CJ/YJ/TJ series without having to perform any major modifications, though you will probably have to adjust your wheel stops to keep the tire from rubbing on the spring pack.

Q>  What are some must have items for when I'm on the trail?
A>  Remember now, these are just my ideas here..
       Hi-Lift Jack, because it's so much more than just a jack
       Full size spare
       Tow-strap
       CB radio (cell phones are nice, but sometimes in the boonies, you can't connect to a transceiver!)
       First Aid kit (well stocked)

Q>  Where can I find out more info about Jeep's in general?
A>  Check out my jeep links page for starters :)
        The Newsgroups (check with your isp on how to connect to Usenet) are a good place to start as well I'd recommend:
             rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys  (some great people in here!)
             rec.autos.4x4

If there are any questions you've got that aren't here, just send them to me and I'll post them right on up, or if I've got some info wrong, definitely let me know!! Email me