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Higher Fuel Prices and Maintenance Costs May Keep Us From Buying Another...

March 28, 2026 0 comments

Our 2005 Gen 3 Ram 3500 Quad-Cab 4WD pickup with a Cummins 5.9L H.O. turbodiesel has been a great vehicle, and we’re glad we …

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Fabricating Frame and Beam Axle Saddle Adapters for a Rolling Jack

February 10, 2026 0 comments

The flat rubber pad adapters that came with our new rolling jacks are very sturdy and will fit most vehicles. Our Jeep XJ Cherokee …

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A Katool KT-4H110 4-Post Lift Transformed Our Carport Into a Fully Functional...

January 14, 2026 0 comments

Many shops and DIY techs want a vehicle lift. Finding space for a lift is not always easy. In this video, see how we …

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10 Good Reasons for Buying a Katool KT4H110 Service and Parking Lift...

January 9, 2026 0 comments

When picking a vehicle lift, the main concern is function and utility. After careful research and a visit to the Katool booth at the …

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Tools and Shop Equipment

Choosing Between a 2-Post and 4-Post Vehicle Lift

January 3, 2026 0 comments

The vehicle lift choice for our shop has narrowed. In this coverage, we compare 2-post and 4-post lifts plus options like rolling jacks that …

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Tools and Shop Equipment

Do You Need a Vehicle Lift for Your Shop or DIY Garage?

December 31, 2025 0 comments

I have been doing professional level automotive and motorcycle work for six decades—with and without the use of a vehicle lift. In this video …

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SEMA Show 2025: Advance Adapters Shares Details on the Atlas G2 Pro...

November 14, 2025 0 comments

High performance Atlas transfer cases are a mainstay for off-road racing and hard trail four-wheeling. The latest development is the G2 Pro Series unit …

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2025 SEMA Show Tour at the Katool Automotive Equipment Booth

November 14, 2025 0 comments

Katool Automotive Equipment offers a full line of professional grade, commercial and DIY automotive service equipment. At the 2025 SEMA Show, a closeup tour …

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Best Automotive Service and Technology Products at the 2025 SEMA Show

November 10, 2025 0 comments

The 2025 SEMA Show attracted 153,000 attendees from 140 countries and regions. There were 2,300 exhibitors and 2,500 media folk. 4WD Mechanix Magazine was …

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"Road Ready!" with Moses Ludel at YouTube

The 4WD Mechanix Magazine Forums Era Has Ended…Join Us at the YouTube...

October 19, 2025 0 comments

After more than a dozen years of meeting the 4WD community’s needs, the 4WD Mechanix Magazine Forums have transitioned to the magazine’s 4WD Mechanix/Road …

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    Jeep Wrangler AX15 Transmission to XJ Cherokee Swap

    by Moses Ludel May 26, 2022
    by Moses Ludel May 26, 2022

    The rugged Aisin AX15 5-speed manual transmission was a Jeep® and Dakota 4×4 mainstay from 1989 up. A later version of this transmission is …

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    HDPE Fuel Tank Repair with a Tech-Bond PTFE Tech-Patch Kit

    by Moses Ludel May 20, 2022
    by Moses Ludel May 20, 2022

    High Density Polyethylene or HDPE is a common material in modern plastic gas tanks. Tough and flexible, these tanks are resistant to corrosion but …

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    Road Ready Episode 8: Testing EFI Fuel Pressure and Volume at the Rail

    by Moses Ludel May 1, 2022
    by Moses Ludel May 1, 2022

    An EFI gasoline engine needs spark and fuel at the right pressure and volume. In Episode 8, we demonstrate the quickest way to test …

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    Road Ready Episode 7:

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2022
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2022

    Being a ‘Parts Replacer’ Wastes Timeand Spends Money Needlessly Forums and how-to YouTube videos can be helpful information. At times, however, consumers wind up …

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    N4WDA 6th Annual Silver State Poker Run

    by Moses Ludel April 20, 2022
    by Moses Ludel April 20, 2022

    Dayton Events Center (Rodeo Grounds) Dayton, NV                                          Saturday, September 10th, 2022                            This event is open to the public for all 4 wheel drive vehicles (Jeeps, …

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    Road Ready Episode 6: Maintaining Your Air Compressor and the HTP Max Dry Air Dryer

    by Moses Ludel April 10, 2022
    by Moses Ludel April 10, 2022

    The air compressor is the most important piece of equipment in our shops and home garages. Maintaining the air compressor includes draining the tank …

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    Road Ready Episode 5: Choosing the Right Fuel Can Pay Off

    by Moses Ludel April 6, 2022
    by Moses Ludel April 6, 2022

    Everyone is shopping for better fuel prices. However, the cheapest fuel may be more costly in a variety of ways. In this episode, Moses …

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    Road Ready Episode 4: When to Change the Air Filter, Oil and Oil Filter

    by Moses Ludel April 3, 2022
    by Moses Ludel April 3, 2022

    For off-pavement vehicles, proper air filter and oil maintenance is critical. The guidelines in the owner’s handbook are not enough to protect your engine …

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    Frantz Oil Filter for the Ram Cummins Diesel

    by Moses Ludel April 2, 2022
    by Moses Ludel April 2, 2022

    Bypass Oil Filtration to Preserve the Engine In the late 1960s, as a budding light and medium duty fleet truck mechanic, I maintained a …

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    Rebuilding the Jeep® or Dodge Dakota Aisin AX15 and Toyota 150, 151 and 154 Series Transmissions

    by Moses Ludel April 1, 2022
    by Moses Ludel April 1, 2022

    These Aisin AX15 and Toyota truck/SUV and Supra Turbo transmissions require careful disassembly and assembly sequences. This is a precision gearbox design. The Aisin …

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    1990-2006 Jeep® Front Brake Pad and Rotor Change

    by Moses Ludel April 1, 2022
    by Moses Ludel April 1, 2022

    From the Road Ready Channel’s “Rebuilder’s Series” comes this step-by-step coverage of the popular 1990-2006 Jeep® front brakes. This HD video covers the replacement …

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  • "Road Ready!" with Moses Ludel at YouTube

    Road Ready Episode 3

    by Moses Ludel March 30, 2022
    by Moses Ludel March 30, 2022

    Episode 3 of “Road Ready!” is a two part series. Beginning with “Follow This Checklist Before Doing an Engine Tune-Up”, the coverage moves to …

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    No-Spill Drain Plug Systems

    by Moses Ludel March 11, 2022
    by Moses Ludel March 11, 2022

    Everyone knows it’s impossible to remove an oil pan drain plug and get just a small oil sample. We needed a test sample and …

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  • "Road Ready!" with Moses Ludel at YouTube

    Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2: Road Ready With Moses Ludel

    by Moses Ludel March 8, 2022
    by Moses Ludel March 8, 2022

    Injector and Top Engine Cleaning to Eliminate Ping and Carbon Knock Season One, Episodes 1 and 2 of Road Ready took us from identifying …

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    Interview: Advance Adapters and Cummins Discuss the 2.8L Diesel Engine Conversion for Jeep®

    by Moses Ludel January 19, 2022
    by Moses Ludel January 19, 2022

    At the 2016 SEMA Show, Steve Roberts from Advance Adapters and Stephen “Steve” Sanders of Cummins Repower program share in-depth details on the Cummins …

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    Moses Ludel Vlog: Why Build a Jeep 4.6L Stroker Inline Six?

    by Moses Ludel January 4, 2022
    by Moses Ludel January 4, 2022

    Moses Ludel Vlog: Why Build a 4.6L Jeep Inline Six Stroker Motor?   The Jeep inline six stroker motor is a popular topic! In …

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    Live 2021 SEMA Show Features the New Products Showcase

    by Moses Ludel December 18, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 18, 2021

    2021 SEMA Show Returns to Las Vegas, Nevada! 2021 SEMA Show brought the automotive aftermarket back to Las Vegas, Nevada. Manufacturers, vendors, buyers and …

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    New BendPak® QuickJack TL Series Portable Car Lifts

    by Moses Ludel December 13, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 13, 2021

    QuickJack™ TL Lift Will Raise a Car, SUV or Light Truck in 30 Seconds! In 2015, The QuickJack ™ revolutionized vehicle lifting at home, …

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    Autel® Demonstrates ADAS Calibration at the 2021 AAPEX Show

    by Moses Ludel December 13, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 13, 2021

    Autel® Trainer Demonstrates Advanced Driver Assistance System Calibration at Joe’s Garage… Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology has expanded rapidly in the automotive world. …

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    2021 AAPEX Show Featuring Joe’s Garage

    by Moses Ludel December 13, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 13, 2021

    AAPEX Creates a Real World “Joe’s Garage” Workshop at Las Vegas! For 2021, AAPEX returned to the Las Vegas Sands Convention Center’s Venetian Expo …

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Moses Ludel’s books on Jeep®, Ford F-Truck, Chevrolet/GMC and Toyota Truck/Landcruiser cover models now considered “classics”.  The Harley-Davidson Evolution V-Twin Owner’s Bible™ is for Evolution Era enthusiasts…These books are available at Bentley Publishers, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and automotive book outlets!

Jeep® Owner’s Bible™ by Moses Ludel

Click here for access to the Bentley Publishers website and Jeep Owner's Bible, 3rd Edition, by Moses Ludel.

Jeep® Owner's Bible™  by Moses Ludel—a best seller available since 1992 and now available in its Third Edition with coverage from WWII MB through the 2006 TJ/LJ Wrangler and 1999-2004 WJ Grand Cherokee era!

Jeep® CJ Rebuilder’s Manual: 1946-1971 by Moses Ludel

 Click here for access to the Bentley Publishers website and information about the 1946-71 CJ Jeep Rebuilder's Manual by Moses Ludel.

Each of Moses Ludel's Jeep® books earned an official Mopar® part number! The Rebuilder's Manuals provide in-depth, step-by-step details on rebuilding and restoring these CJ Jeep­™ models.

Jeep® CJ Rebuilder’s Manual: 1972-86 by Moses Ludel

 Click here for access to the Bentley Publishers website and information about the 1972-86 CJ Jeep Rebuilder's Manual by Moses Ludel.

Moses Ludel's books provide an in-depth model overview for owners and techs. For additional 4x4 Jeep®, Light Truck and SUV coverage, make this online magazine and the YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@roadreadywithmosesludel) your technical resources!

Ford F-Series Owner’s Bible™ (1948-1995) by Moses Ludel

 Ford F-Series Pickup Owner's Bible by Moses Ludel (Bentley Publishers)

Moses Ludel's Ford F-truck and GM truck books earned official Ford Motor Company 'SVO' and GM Motorsport part numbers! Above is the Ford F-Series Pickup Owner's Bible™...Below is the Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner's Bible™.

Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner’s Bible™ (1939-1995) by Moses Ludel

 Chevrolet & GMC Light Truck Owner's Bible by Moses Ludel (Bentley Publishers)

Toyota Truck & Land Cruiser Owner’s Bible™ (1958-1996) by Moses Ludel

 Toyota Truck & Land Cruiser Owner's Bible by Moses Ludel (Bentley Publishers)

Moses Ludel's Toyota Truck and Land Cruiser book is a classic among vintage Toyota pickup and FJ40 Land Cruiser owners!

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Copyright © Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine online website and the 4WD Mechanix Magazine/’Road Ready’ Channel at YouTube®, 2010-2026…Under international copyright standards, no material can be copied or removed from this website. This includes photo images, videos, text, logos and graphics. PDF downloads are available solely for personal use by viewers. Other materials are available only with written permission. When describing content, please refer others to the website pages for viewing. All references to Jeep® and Mopar™ respect the registered trademarks of ‘Chrysler Corporation’, ‘DaimlerChrysler’, ‘FCA US LLC’, ‘Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ and ‘Stellantis’. All Rights Reserved.

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