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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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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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    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – HTP America Invertig 221 Stick & TIG Welder

    by Moses Ludel December 11, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 11, 2021

    We depend on the multipurpose HTP America Invertig® 221 machine for our shop’s TIG and stick welding needs! The HTP America Invertig 221 delivers …

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    Autel® MaxiScope Automotive Lab Scope

    by Moses Ludel December 10, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 10, 2021

    An Autel® MaxiScope Provides Pinpoint Diagnostics… There is no other tool that can diagnose and troubleshoot automotive engines, transmissions, electrical systems and chassis as …

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    Cummins 4BT and 4 ISB Diesel Engine Conversions

    by Moses Ludel December 9, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 9, 2021

    The Cummins R2.8L turbo-diesel crate engine conversion has a strong following. For many, however, this swap is too costly. Some find the Cummins 4BT …

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    Fluidampr Installation on Ram Gen 3 Cummins 5.9L Turbodiesel

    by Moses Ludel December 8, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 8, 2021

    2005 Ram Gets Fluidampr® Harmonic Damper Upgrade Upgrading to a Fluidampr® on the Ram Cummins 5.9L turbodiesel is assurance that the crankshaft will be …

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    New HTP Invertig® 400 AC/DC Commercial Grade Welder

    by Moses Ludel December 8, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 8, 2021

    HTP America’s Proven Invertig® Technology for Pro Shops! HTP America’s reputation for exceptional TIG/GTAW welding equipment has inspired the new Invertig® 400 professional grade …

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    THE JESSI COMBS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

    by Moses Ludel December 3, 2021
    by Moses Ludel December 3, 2021

    Seven Scholarships Totaling $35K Awarded to Women Pursuing Careers in the Trades Press Release, December 4, 2021: MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA (December 3, 2021) –The …

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    BendPak® Cool Boss™ Meets Shop Cooling Demands

    by Moses Ludel November 25, 2021
    by Moses Ludel November 25, 2021

    Cool Boss™ CB-30L Cooler Improves Productivity Our climate is four seasons, ranging from sub-zero winters to desert summers with temperatures soaring to 106-degrees F. …

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    Howell Introduces Plug-and-Play LT1/LT4 Engine Conversion Wiring Harnesses

    by Moses Ludel October 7, 2021
    by Moses Ludel October 7, 2021

    LT/EcoTec3 4.3L V6 LV3-C Truck Harness (Manual Transmission). The LT1/LT4, and EcoTec3 wiring harnesses are customized to the customer’s specifications. This system has three …

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    New Eaton ELocker® for Jeep® Wrangler JL and JT Gladiator

    by Moses Ludel October 7, 2021
    by Moses Ludel October 7, 2021

    Eaton Press Release October 2021: Eaton’s Vehicle Group launches aftermarket ELocker® differential for Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT Galesburg, Mich. … Power management …

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    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – Live Tech Vlog: Engine Oil and Filters, Part 1

    by Moses Ludel September 2, 2021
    by Moses Ludel September 2, 2021

    Vlog Series:  Jeep, 4×4 Truck & SUV Engine Oil and Filter Needs!   Part 1—Hosted by Moses Ludel In the Part 1 vlog, Moses Ludel …

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    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – Live Tech Vlog: Engine Oil and Filters, Part 2

    by Moses Ludel September 2, 2021
    by Moses Ludel September 2, 2021

    Vlog Series:  Jeep, 4×4 Truck & SUV Engine Oil and Filter Needs! Part 2—Hosted by Moses Ludel In the Part 2 vlog, Moses Ludel compares …

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    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – Live Tech Vlog: Engine Oil and Filters, Part 3

    by Moses Ludel September 2, 2021
    by Moses Ludel September 2, 2021

    Vlog Series:  Jeep, 4×4 Truck & SUV Engine Oil and Filter Needs!   Part 3—Hosted by Moses Ludel In Part 3, Moses Ludel clarifies viscosity …

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    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – Live Tech Vlog: Engine Oil and Filters, Part 4

    by Moses Ludel September 2, 2021
    by Moses Ludel September 2, 2021

    Vlog Series:  Jeep, 4×4 Truck & SUV Engine Oil and Filter Needs! Part 4—Hosted by Moses Ludel Part 4—Moses Ludel completes the four-vlog series with …

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    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – How-to Video: Picking Tools & Spare Parts for the Trail

    by Moses Ludel September 1, 2021
    by Moses Ludel September 1, 2021

    Video How-to: Picking the Right Tools to Carry in Your Off-Road 4×4! See how Mark approaches his tool choices and which spare parts make …

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    Executive Order Protects Consumer Rights Around Vehicle Repairs and Parts Choices

    by Moses Ludel July 10, 2021
    by Moses Ludel July 10, 2021

    MEMA, AASA and CAR Coalition Extoll Victory for Automotive Consumer Rights… 4WD Mechanix Magazine has always supported our right to repair our own vehicles. …

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    The Right Air Compressor

    by Moses Ludel May 18, 2021
    by Moses Ludel May 18, 2021

    Your Automotive Shop Needs a Full-Size Air Compressor When the Great Recession called for cutting overhead and downsizing, we set up a smaller shop …

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    Change Tires at Your Shop or a Remote Site

    by Moses Ludel April 23, 2021
    by Moses Ludel April 23, 2021

    Portable Off-Highway Manual Tire Changing! For decades we have sublet tire service. We ended that with Gaither Tool Company products. Manual tools and equipment …

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    Moses Ludel Lecture and Slideshow: Cast Iron TIG Repair

    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2021
    by Moses Ludel April 22, 2021

    Moses Ludel’s Guest Lecture and Slideshow at the 2011 Spring Midwest Willys Reunion: TIG Repair of a Large Cast Iron Axle Housing!       …

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    Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – MIG Welding Project: Installing the Pivot King

    by Moses Ludel April 20, 2021
    by Moses Ludel April 20, 2021

    MIG Welding Project: Building a Spare Tire Carrier with a Square Tube Axle! When the XJ Cherokee’s six-year-old tire carrier began to sag, the …

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    How-to: Gaither GT12-1US Precision Tire Balancing

    by Moses Ludel April 12, 2021
    by Moses Ludel April 12, 2021

    Gaither Takes Balancing to the Next Level: GT12-1US Manual Computer Tire Balancer… The Gaither GT12-1US is a heavy duty, manually operated computer tire and …

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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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