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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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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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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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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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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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2005 Gen 3 Ram AlphaRex® LUXX-Series Headlight Upgrade
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelThe OEM reflector halogen headlights on our Gen 3 Ram truck needed replacing. We chose AlphaRex® LUXX headlights for their superior projector LED high/low…
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How-to Shift the Advance Adapters JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator Pickup Atlas Transfer Case
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelThe “bolt-in” Atlas Transfer Case for the late Jeep® JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator Pickup is popular. In this demonstration, Steve Roberts at Advance…
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Bolt-in Atlas Transfer Case for JL and JT Jeep® Models
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelSimpler Atlas Installation for the Jeep® JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator At the 2019 SEMA Show, Advance Adapters introduced the bolt-in Atlas transfer case…
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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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Road Ready Episode 11: Driving for Maximum Fuel Efficiency
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelThe secret to saving fuel is driving technique, and the way you drive will determine the actual fuel mileage. In Episode 11 of Road…
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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 5: Choosing the Right Fuel Can Pay Off
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelEveryone 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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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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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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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…
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Change Tires at Your Shop or a Remote Site
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelPortable 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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How-to: Gaither GT12-1US Precision Tire Balancing
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelGaither 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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Winntec Wheel Assist Gen 2 Lift Makes Big Tire Handling Easy! Our shop moves heavy wheel and tire assemblies. The Winntec Tire Dolly (Model…
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Moses Ludel’s 4WD Mechanix Magazine – Rebuilding the Ross TL Steering Gear
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelHow-to: Rebuilding the Jeep-Ross ‘TL’ Steering Gear! At the 2011 Midwest Willys Reunion, Moses Ludel was guest speaker to a large group of…
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Put an End to Oil Change Messes! End the messy oil drips and puddles when changing an oil filter. The SUR&R Oil Filter Cup…
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OTC 6977 Universal Cooling System Pressure Test Kit
by Moses Ludelby Moses LudelA cooling system pressure test can diagnose hose and radiator leaks, damaged gaskets and casting cracks. The OTC Tools 6977 Universal Cooling System Pressure…
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