Technical & Info | Jeepfan.com https://www.jeepfan.com/category/tech/ serving the Jeep community since 1997 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:20:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.jeepfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-jeepfan-logo-inverted-32x32.png Technical & Info | Jeepfan.com https://www.jeepfan.com/category/tech/ 32 32 Winch Snatch Block and Tree Strap – Winch Gear https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/winch-gear-snatch-block-and-tree-strap/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:24:00 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=19018 Having a winch on your Jeep is almost as standard as a lift but having the right winch accessories should be standard too. A winch snatch block and tree strap should be a standard addition to your gear. These two items can probably comfortably fit into your winch gear bag, you have a gear bag …

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]]> Millermatic 175 Mig Welder https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/millermatic-175-mig-welder/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 17:09:43 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=18744 A Jeepers garage is not complete without a quality welder.  The Millermatic 175 is a small, portable welder that offers capabilities and features the home fabricator needs.   The Millermatic 175 Mig Welder is an all-in-one wire welding package welds 24 gauge – 1/4 in (0.8 – 6.4 mm) mild steel. Millermatic 175 Mig Welder Specs …

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]]> 2023 Jeep Wrangler High-Tide https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/2023-jeep-wrangler-high-tide/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:22:00 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=17852 In 2022 Jeep released the special edition Wrangler Unlimited High-Tide. It’s basically a Sport model with the right amount of factory mods to make this a great out of the box, inexpensive and great looking Jeep. The High Tide’s Xtreme Recon package brings a 1.5-inch suspension lift and 35-inch BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 tires, …

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]]> Wrangler 4xe Max Regen vs Coasting https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/wrangler-4xe-max-regen-vs-coasting/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 22:12:00 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=17839 We get a fair amount of questions regarding Max Regen vs coasting in the Wrangler 4xe. Hopefully we can explain what these mean and how to make the most out of both. Regenerative Braking First off, what is Regenerative braking? Put simply the electric motors that drive the Jeep can also instantly become a generator. …

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]]> Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary – Page 2 https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/jeep-wrangler-rubicon-20th-anniversary-page-2/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:31:51 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=17805 Page 1 – Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II Uplift 392 and 4xe For those with deeper pockets a limited amount of 20A 392 and 4xe models will come modified from AEV to include a larger lift, Warn winch, 37″ tires, AEV steel bumpers and more. This Level II upfit is limited to 150 …

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]]> Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/jeep-wrangler-rubicon-20th-anniversary/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:29:54 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=17799 When Jeep introduced the Rubicon model in the TJ series in 2003 it didn’t bring a magically amazing off-road capable Jeep. Many of us already had Jeeps that were way more capable BUT Jeep doing it showed their commitment to the lifestyle AND did it with a factory warranty. Also, this was the first factory …

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]]> 4xe in Winter – Getting the Oil Hot Enough https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/4xe-in-winter-getting-the-oil-hot-enough/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:34:03 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=17772 If you live somewhere cold it’s only a matter of time until your Jeep enters FORM and getting it out to go back to normal operation hybrid/electric operation is usually a matter of getting the oil hot enough, 194 degrees and above, for a period of time. Read more about FORM – 4xe Fuel Oil …

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]]> 4xe Fuel Oil Refresh Mode – FORM https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/4xe-fuel-oil-refresh-mode-form/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 18:38:40 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=17759 This often sets off 4xe owners and really none of us want to see this but it’s likely to show up from time to time. If you live somewhere where it gets cold it will be way more common. Much has been written and discussed about this condition, this article will attempt to sum it …

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]]> Jeep Wrangler 4xe in Cold Weather https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/4xe-cold-weather-experience/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:09:25 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=17751 Living in eastern PA brings the cold of winter, not too severe but with occasional cold snaps to bring the extra chill. As soon as the weather started moving colder the range on the 4xe definitely decreases. This happens for a few reasons and is expected. Battery efficiency does decrease when the battery is cold …

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]]> The Wrangler 4xe Explained Simply-ish https://www.jeepfan.com/tech/the-wrangler-4xe-explained-simply-ish/ Sat, 13 Aug 2022 10:13:00 +0000 https://www.jeepfan.com/?p=17583 The Wrangler 4xe was introduced in 2021 and is really an interesting Jeep to say the least. A combined (engine plus electric) 375HP and 470 Torque make this Jeep the 2nd most powerful Jeep ever produced..the first being the amazing 392. Interesting though, the 4xe shares the SAME torque rating as the 392 thanks to …

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