Gaither® Tool Company makes professional grade tools and equipment for the tire service industry. 4WD Mechanix chose Gaither® when setting up a self-sufficient tire …
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How-to: Diagnose an Engine Noise or Knock
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelEngine noise can range from minor ticking and clatter to ominous metallic sounds. In this how-to HD video, we begin with troubleshooting and diagnosing …
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How-to: Braze Repair of Damaged Axle Shaft Threads
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelCaution: Vintage tapered axle shaft threads are vulnerable. Unknowing techs and DIY enthusiasts often tension too hard with a puller or beat on the …
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Test and Review: When a vehicle hoist is not available, floor jacks and jack stands are the common alternative. Stands take time to set …
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5.9L Cummins CRD Injection System Cleaning
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelMaintaining Expensive Injection Components… Routine Cummins CRD injection system cleaning can help protect the expensive CP3 pump and Bosch injectors. Our regular service includes …
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Gaither Tool Company Moore-Safe 20-Ton Jack
by Moses Ludelby Moses Ludel“World’s Safest Jack” Gaither Tool Company’s new 20-ton air-over-hydraulic Moore-Safe Jack delivers superior performance, safety and utility. Screw-in “bolt” head design provides stability and …
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3M Products for a Productive and Safer Shop
by Moses Ludelby Moses Ludel3M Means Lasting Quality …3M products have been a mainstay at my shop. Trademarked and patented 3M products meet the highest standards. In these …
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How-to: Blackwood Rubber Infused Lumber Trailer Deck
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelHow-to: Car Hauling Trailer Gets a Refresh with Blackwood Rubber Infused Lumber Decking… Our mid-1990s car hauling trailer needed attention. Wooden trailers decking has …
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BFGoodrich® KO2 Off-Road Wiper Blades Deliver Safe All Season Performance
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelPylon Manufacturing Partners with BFGoodrich® on the New KO2 Wiper Blades! Stylish and innovative, the new BFGoodrich® KO2 Wiper Blades deliver superior service in …
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Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – How-to: TIG Electrodes and HTP America Tungsten Sharpener
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelHow-to: Safer TIG Electrodes and the HTP America Tungsten Sharpener In this HD video how-to, Moses Ludel discusses TIG tungsten electrode types and safer choices. …
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Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – How-to: Arc Welding Introduction
by Moses Ludelby Moses Ludel‘How-to’: Stick Arc Welding Introduction & Equipment SMAW or stick welding can be an inexpensive way to bring welding and fabrication into your shop …
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Jeep® 4.0L Ignition Tune-Up and Injector Cleaning
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelHow-to: 4.0L Jeep® Engine Diagnostics and Major Ignition and Fuel Injector Service… At 186,000 miles, our Jeep Cherokee 4.0L engine was due for mechanical …
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HD Videos: 2012 Wheelers for the Wounded Rubicon Super Event
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelIt’s that season again! This HD video series reminds us of challenges and joys along the Rubicon Trail. This is the 2012 Wheelers for …
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Road and Trail Ready Now Features YouTube #Shorts
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelMoses Ludel’s courses and digital downloads at Teachable.com led to the launch of YouTube #Shorts at the magazine’s rebranded “Road and Trail Ready” site. …
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“Road Ready!” with Moses Ludel now live at YouTube! Since 2010, 4WD Mechanix Magazine has delivered technical how-to, travel and event HD video coverage …
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Jeep Wrangler AX15 Transmission to XJ Cherokee Swap
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelThe 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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Road Ready Episode 8: Testing EFI Fuel Pressure and Volume at the Rail
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelAn 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 4: When to Change the Air Filter, Oil and Oil Filter
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelFor 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 Ludelby Moses LudelBypass 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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1990-2006 Jeep® Front Brake Pad and Rotor Change
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelFrom 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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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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Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2: Road Ready With Moses Ludel
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelInjector 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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Moses Ludel Vlog: Why Build a Jeep 4.6L Stroker Inline Six?
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelMoses 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 Ludelby Moses Ludel2021 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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Autel® Demonstrates ADAS Calibration at the 2021 AAPEX Show
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelAutel® 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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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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Autel® MaxiScope Automotive Lab Scope
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelAn Autel® MaxiScope Provides Pinpoint Diagnostics… There is no other tool that can diagnose and troubleshoot automotive engines, transmissions, electrical systems and chassis as …