i am learning to drive, and i got a used 1998 Jeep Cherokee model SUV, and i was wondering if anyone could give me some links to a cheap but trustful places or sites that have good acessories, such as new seats, (NOT COVERS) and very good radios and suspension, and even lights to use off road? pleas and thank you lol

Hello eveyone! I’m just wondering if anybody can help me out. I am currently 5 months pregnant and I’m expecting my baby in July. I have a 1997 Jeep TJ and was wondering if anyone knows it is a safe vehicle to drive with a small rear facing infant car seat? The reason I ask is that the back seat of a Jeep Wrangler is a little more narrow then that of a car, also the back seats sit so high up that there is no metal protecting the baby since the window starts right about where the seat is… Anyways if someone knows anything about this or knows where I could find the info I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
I woulnd’t take the roof off, and I have a fiber glass hard top on it right now.

My jeep liberty was in a car accident a year ago. We had it repaired by our mechanic. It started giving us problems a few months later and we took it back to him. He said we needed to pay more money to get it fixed. We were starting to think something was up so we took it for a second opinion. We found that he did not replace half the parts he was supposed to and used zip ties instead of hose clamps, dry wall screws instead of automotive screws, etc. I had the new mechanic look at the original estimate and he determined that there was about ,000 worth of repairs. What I would like to know is if I need to pay for the damages before I take him to court or can I sue him for the money for the repairs? I don’t have an extra 00 laying around so it would be difficult to pay up front. I already talked to my insurance and they already covered a replacement wiring harness (which was severed and electrical taped back together), and reset the seats so the air bags would work (he broke the light bulbs out of the panel, which would have alerted me they did not work), and the 30 days of rental coverage. They will not cover any more issues. Any help?
So you are saying I go to the police department and file a report on the mechanic? Wouldn’t the insurance go after him since he obviously frauded them? Can you give me more info? I’ve never done this before…

My friend likes to write but won’t let anyone read her things to get feedback. So I took a little paragraph from her story and I was hoping somebody will give their opinions on it? Please it’ll help a lot. Be as mean as you like

“’You have to show him the wallet! It’s all we have!” I searched frantically for the beat up leather wallet but couldn’t find it. Dean must have checked the rear-view mirror and saw the cop get out of the car because he started to help too. I kept looking but it was impossible to find it in the mess of papers that covered Dean’s car.
“You find the wallet I’ll stall him.” Dean said while opening the Jeep’s door. Some of the papers blew out in the breeze. I searched under the seats while the door shut leaving the papers still. I moved the papers around glancing at them as I did.
“How’s it going officer?” I heard Dean say through the cracked window. I picked up a half burnt “Twilight” book and the wallet fell out from it. Twilight dropped from my fingers and I fumbled over to the driver’s seat.
“Your taillight is out. Did you realize that son? Your driving has been reckless for about three miles now, let me see your license.” The officer barked at Dean while adjusting his sunglasses. The officer was pudgy to say the least and had a thick brown mustache. He wore a hat that shaded half his face and sunglasses that reflected a person’s soul. Dean just shifted uncomfortably and looked back at me. I nodded and got out of the car.
“Here you go sir. Sorry Dean’s kind of stupid when it comes to keeping track of things.” I said and handed the wallet to the officer. One car passed us and spit dust in the air. The dust put everyone in a coughing fit.
“Dean huh?” The officer coughed through all the dust. A small gust of wind blew all the dust away leaving two cops pointing their guns at us. Dean moved closer to me and I raised my hands. “This license says your name is Al Sherman. Al Sherman is a convicted killer who escaped two days ago. Put your hands in the air!” The officer spit and slowly moved closer to us.
“How much trouble can I get in for punching a cop?” Dean whispered in my ear while slowly moving closer to the car.
“Six months in jail? I think why?” Dean began kicking up dust like crazy. My eyes started to water and I couldn’t breathe. I heard Dean’s fist meet the officers face. A loud thud rang through the air which meant the officer had been knocked on conscious.
“Get in the car!” Dean said as he opened the door. I climbed in and then he did. He shut the door and put a gun on his lap. A gun, the officer’s gun. We we’re screwed. The cops think Dean’s a convicted now escaped killer. That makes me a partner in the whole thing. We we’re going to jail for life. We would get the electric chair for sure. Dean revved the engine and then we were flying down the road.
“Is there anything else you want to do? Actually kill someone with this stolen gun? Or maybe we can rob a bank! Or impersonate the President?” I yelled at him with tears in my eyes. I just want to go home. I want my old life back before I ever met Dean.
“I’m pretty sure we couldn’t pull off being Barack Obama. No we’re not doing anything like that. We’re just going to find the convict and get my wallet back. Then I’ll take you home okay? It’ll be easy! Plus those cops looked dumb as f*** so we don’t have to worry about anything.” Dean said as he turned the radio on. The song “Bad Boys” blasting through the speakers. Dean thought I was the crazy one?

Give Your Jeep A Long Lasting Life With Protective Seat Covers And Soft Tops

Your Jeep was designed for fun – summer trips to the beach, off-roading with the top off, and camping in the outback to name just a few. But the open-air design leaves your cockpit exposed to elements that can quickly fade and ruin your interior. But with seat covers and the protection afforded by soft tops, you can quickly and affordably safeguard your interior from damage. Here’s how.

Even on a hazy day, the sun can bleach and erode your upholstery, eventually causing it to split and fray. But with a set of custom seat covers, like a leather seat cover, you can easily maintain the original appearance of your interior while adding some personal style that improves your Jeep’s overall appearance.

Seat covers pull on and off in seconds, with no tools required, and go through the washing machine as easily as your favorite pair of cargo shorts when soiled. Custom seat covers are designed for your specific make, model and year and available for all seats and rows in your Jeep. Plus, they’re crafted from heavy-duty materials for durability and comfort, befitting one of the first true sport utility vehicles. Many seat covers even come pre-treated with stain and liquid repellents for an extra layer of protection.

With a seat cover protecting your seats, it’s time to think about the rest of your interior.

Your Jeep’s hard top is great for winter months, but it’s a drag when the sun comes out. A Jeep Wrangler soft top is far more convenient for trips to the beach and other summer outings. It protects you from the glare of the sun and shelters you from unexpected showers that would otherwise have soaked both your interior and all your gear. A Jeep soft top is literally a snap to put on or take off, with quick-release fasteners that detach and reattach in a fraction of the time it takes to mess around with a standard hard top Jeep cover.

A Jeep Wrangler soft top is constructed from heavy-duty, vinyl-coated polyester and cotton, reinforced in heavy-pull areas with marine-grade thread, and then sealed with heat-seal tape. This durable yet breathable material includes UV-treated mesh that lets the fresh air in while keeping harmful UV rays and other destructive elements out. The high performance of the mesh is due to a special weave that provides both strength and durability.

Plus, soft tops are available in a wide array of colors, easily matching any finish or sense of style, and come in full-top or brief styles.

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I had this dream about two days ago about me being ®aped, this happens at the end. First these guys like kidnapped me while I was in my Jeep and one of them was one of my ex friends named joel. okay so im like in the back seat and joel is next to me and i’m like i can’t believe your like this and stuff like that. so then they take me to a location that I dreamt of before its like this abandoned park that has a old baseball field but pretty much covered with grass since nobody plays there anymore. And i am laying down in the grass and i stand up and one of the guys walks up to me and says "lets go" which implies that they are gonna do that horrible thing to me, and the rest of the guys come and we walk. I never see them do it to me so i’m not sure if they actually did it, but at the end I am being raped by that guy David Anders, the guy who plays Adam Monroe on the hit tv series Heroes so then like before i see this happening, the setup all of the sudden turns into a beach and the park is gone,its like two different stories heres a pic of him as Adam http://heroeswiki.com/Image:AdamMonroe.jpg

so then we are on top of a small hill and you can see footprints in the sand that leads to where we are and then I see that he is on top of me, then i hear this ripping sound and he doesn’t stop, the end.

What does this really mean?? because i think this guy (david) is really cute.

Thank you

The 4.0L Jeep Wrangler Engine

The 4.0L Jeep Wrangler engine had a fantastic horsepower compared to it’s predecessors and peers. The 6-cylinder Jeep Wrangler engine offered excellent acceleration and torque for an engine of it’s size. The engine was engineered by American Motors Corporation (AMC), and was based on the Typhoon Six which was introduced in 1964. The 4.0L Jeep Wrangler engine featured a shallow-skirt cast-iron block with uniformly spread out cylinder bores, a seven-main-bearing crankshaft, loop-flow combustion chambers, and in-line valves. The 6 cylinder engine boasted 180 horsepower when placed in a Wrangler, and 190 horsepower when placed in a Jeep Cherokee.

Beginning in 1991, the Jeep Wrangler engine used Chrysler engine processors, allowing for stress-free diagnostics. Between 1996 and 1998 changes were made to subdue sound, shaking, and harshness from the 4.0l Jeep Wrangler engines, together with a different cam lobe profile to cut valve seating speed, isolated valve cover fastenings, and adding a main bearing brace.

The 4.0L Jeep Wrangler Engine performed well, with few caveats. There were a few problems with the basic design, including sparatic leaks; the oil pump was infamous for wearing out at around 140,000 to 160,000 miles, and the TPS (throttle position sensor) on the ’89 and ’90 models was inadequate at best. Be sure to have around 30 pounds oil pressure at idle (give or take 5 lbs). The main reason for abandoning the 4.0l Jeep Wrangler engine was the oldness of the engineering parts. The pressurized coolant surge tank generally developed pin-head leaks, and there are alternatives which will work better at cooling.

The engine also can develop deterioration as a result of the cooling system. The original Renix injectors have an inclination to leak. If you suspect or detect a leak, it would be a good idea to replace your injectors with Five-O Motorsports’ Jeep injectors. If you experience oil leakage from the rear of the engine, the o-rings that seal the oil filter mount have most likely deteriorated. They are Nitrile which have short life spans. Substituting the o-rings with 70 Durometer Viton rubber resolves the problem.

When AMC decided they wanted to better their engine line, they made a decision to abandon the 4l altogether. To entirely retool would have been almost as expensive as upgrading the 3.7 liter engine did, and time is money. Rather than being pragmatic, money reigned supreme as they were told to, “Make a modern engine, and junk the old ones.” Since then, engines have become progressively more efficient and a new 4.7l long block engine was released, a powerful upgrade for the 4.0L Jeep Wrangler Engine. The engine ups the ante to somewhere near 265 hp to 290 lb.-ft of torque, and is designed to fit Jeeps fitted with the 4.0L Jeep Wrangler Engine from 1991 to 2006.

Pros and Cons of Different Jeep Tops

One of the best features that Jeeps have is being able to customize them with various Jeep tops. This is a standard feature, especially for Jeep Wranglers.  Having the ability to customize the tops of a Jeep is a great feature especially when taking into consideration the changes of the season.

Manufacturers of the best tops for Jeeps certainly have the ample knowledge how to maximize this versatile feature in a vehicle.  They have produced many types of Jeep tops that would suit varying seasonal conditions and varying driving purposes.

It could really get quite confusing to determine what is the best option or style since there is quite a wide range available today. Bestop, one of the leading manufacturers of Jeep tops in the industry, for example has quite a lot of options and styles. Choosing among these different styles and options may really consume quite a lot of time, not yet considering the time you have to consider on windows and doors for the Jeep.

In order to make customization of your Jeep top and your shopping for the best kind of top, easier, we have come up with an article that narrates an overview of the different styles of tops for Jeep along with its pros and cons. This is an from an article by Billy Han entitled Jeep Tops – An Overview at http://ezinearticles.com/?id=890933

Here are the different types of Jeep tops and their Pros and Cons:

Hard Tops

Hard tops offer superior insulation and protection, and give your vehicle the appearance of a standard vehicle or SUV. They give your Jeep a rugged and complete look and feel, are often equipped with popular vehicle features like power windows, rear window defrosters, and dome lights.

•    Pros: Tough and rugged protection; heavily insulated for colder weather; packed with great features; available in a single piece model, or a 2-piece model with a removable front section.

•    Cons: Can sometimes be more difficult to install without a hoist; hard to store without a custom storage cart of some kind.

Standard Soft Tops

Jeep soft tops are where the versatility really kicks in, with a wide availability of soft tops and accompanying Jeep parts. These sleek and stylish Jeep tops offer plush comfort, are easy to install, and sometimes offer inventive features like rollback sunroofs or replaceable skins for customizable color and material.

•    Pros: Sleek, plush comfort in a variety of fits and materials; easy to install or remove; aftermarket versions equipped with great features like rollback sunroofs, exchangeable skins, and more.

•    Cons: Not as much insulation in cold weather; road noise more prevalent than with Jeep hard tops.

Half top-style Soft tops

Half top-style Jeep tops are designed to encase the cockpit to prevent wind and other elements from entering. Half tops can be achieved in two ways: purchasing a bikini top, windscreen, and deck cover combination or an all-in-one half-top unit (all-in-one units are only available from Bestop).

•    Pros: A trimmed-down version of Jeep soft tops; uniquely stylish; features like fold-back sunroofs and zip-down rear windows complete the package; easy to install and remove.

•    Cons: No space to tote cargo or install rear seats.

If this advice would be any help, then please make sure that you determine your level of personal comfort because it is the key to choosing the best tops for your Jeep.  You might also like to consider purchasing different styles and options and then just change them according to the season.

In the end, how well you would like to have your Jeep customized depends on your personal taste and budget of course.

Kay Zetkin writes information about anything on four wheels. Learn more about Jeep Bestop and Jeep tops.  Learn where to get the best deals on Jeep accessories .

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Jeep Tops And Security

There is plenty of options to protect your Jeep & your personal items as well the investments you have made to customize your Jeep, lets talk about those options.

 Jeep Tops & Security

As with anything you own & love you need to keep your Jeep safe & sound. The Jeep Hard Tops offer the highest level of security but they are not 100% percent deterrent. There is several things you can do to improve the level of security. You can add an alarm, tailgate locks, a lockable trunk, lockable consoles & glove compartment. If you are concern about your wheels then you can alter you lugs & get Wheel Locks. Of coursework you can have an alarm installed with remote start, a relay system if you need your windows to roll up & down, lock the trunk & lock & unlock doors or you can add a module & have everything work remotely with two controller.

If you have a Jeep Soft Top then you have a greater challenge because you have a convertible. Obviously the material can be punctured or cut to burglarize your Jeep. In this case your best security measure is to be aware of your surroundings & make sure you don’t leave any valuables in your Jeep. This doesn’t mean you don’t have resources you can protect you radio with a locking stereo cover, or your winch with a security bolt locks. If you like High-Tech stuff you can get an Infrared Alarm installed on your Jeep. These types of alarms work well but they do not prevent someone from breaking in to you Jeep. These alarms are set of when someone enters the inside of the Jeep through the windows, doors or sunroof. The infrared sensor bounces of the foreign object & sets of the alarm. In order for this to happen someone has already punctured or cut through your Jeep top, you will finish up with a broken top but your Jeep & most of your personal items will be safe.

Center Consoles for your Jeep by Tuffy Security Products are the best in the market, they are made durable & tested. The basic center console sits in between the front seats & can store general items like sunglasses, small wallets, etc. There is more complete consoles like the Security Center Console with Electronics from Tuffy. This console is made of 16 gauge steel & provide a huge area for storage. This consoles has a special bracket to mount a stereo or CB that is removable so you can store it & lock it away in the storage area of the console. Inside the storage area you will find a 12 volt marine grade power outlet as well as removable utility tray. Tuffy designed this Center Console with a 1/4″ thick Ply-Guard II latching system. This is the top finish of Center Consoles & they did not forget comfort & convenience, this console has front & rear cup holders & a full length, padded armrest.

Security, Toughness & Comfort all found in Tuffy Security Center Consoles.

The Flip-N-Lock Stereo by Tuffy Security Products is a great way to protect your stereo. It serves like a lock box & hides away you stereo in secure box with key. The Tuffy Flip-N-Lock comes equipped with a cam-lock system & is constructed of .090″ aluminum. The Flip-N-Lock incloses your stereo & hides away to passerby & curious intruders.

Your Jeep came with a factory plastic glove box but you can upgrade from there & add security to the items you keep in your glove box. The Security Glove Box by Tuffy is the replacement glove box that fits your Jeep. The Glove Box is made of 16 gauge steel with Tuffy’s Patented Latch & the Ply-Guard II locking system. Two times you install it you can keep your items safe with a product that offers you a limited lifetime warranty.

The Tuffy Security Bolt Lock is the only way to secure your winches, racks & mounted tools. The Security Bolt Lock is a welded steel locker made of 16 gauge steel that secures up to a 9/16″ diameter bolt. The bolt lock is equipped with the Tuffy latching design & a double bitten 10 tumbler lock. This is the ultimate Bolt Lock to secure your equipment.

The level of security you add to your Jeep is limited by you & your needs. Tuffy is an industry leading in Security products that stand the check of time. Tuffy constructs there products with hard welded steel, patent design latches & pick-proof locks. Secure you Jeep Today with Tuffy.

The security lock boxes are great for Soft Tops they bolt down to your Jeep & secure your items. These Lock Boxes made by Tuffy are made of 16 gauge welded steel with the Tuffy Patented Ply-Guard construction & pick-proof tubular locks. These lock boxes come in several sizes anything from storage for you small valuables like your wallet, spare keys, alter, sunglasses to a larger Lock Box that can store you are CD alerter.

Unveiling Of The Jeep Commander

Jeep Commander is a product from the Jeep firm. Not to be outdone by its competitors, the Commander was released at the New York Vehicle Show. The year was 2005. The Commander steals the limelight from the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Fans and customers of Jeep vehicles had been complaining about the lack of a new SUV vehicle from Jeep. On its debut, the Commander looked different from the Grand Cherokee in distinct ways. First, the design style breaks away from the traditional style. Secondly, although the Commander is roughly the same size as the Grand Cherokee, it has more space and capacity than the Grand Cherokee.

Jeep is working hard to please its consumers. Todays car buyers have a lot of choice. There are a lot of competitors in seven-seat vehicles. Performance and looks are more important. It pays very well to fuse these two qualities. Especially on seven-seat vehicles. On the overall, customers will not be disappointed in the Jeep Commander. Coincidentally; the name ‘Commander’ is common among seven-seat car manufacturers. Maybe it sells.

Jeep is excited with its Jeep Commander vehicle. It remains to be seen how the Commander will perform against other SUVs. The Commander is also expected to perform better than its past models. The improvement in passenger space makes it unique. If this improvement translates into increased sales, Jeep will fulfil its mission. The Commander shares its name with two past models, the Studebaker Commander and the Scammell Commander.

When a Jeep Commander approaches around a corner, it attracts attention. Its boxy appearance is fascinating. One will think of the Commander as a military vehicle. The most interesting part of the Commander is its roof. The engineers designed the roof in a way which allows more head space at the rear. This feat is not easy to accomplish. Most SUV designers will avoid this at all costs because it gives the vehicle a cumbersome look. Jeep managed to overcome this problem by covering the roof grids and reducing the sharpness of corners.

Jeep is looking towards the future. The unveiling of the Jeep Commander is a turning point between the past and the future. The Commander represents the present. It is a working model on how future models should be designed. The engineers of the Commander used the eternal appearance of the old Jeep Wagoner and the performance requirements of the Grand Cherokee to produce a new model. The Commander has characteristics of these two vehicles. However; the Commander has its own unique features which dominate the entire vehicle.

We haven’t started discussing the Jeep Commander, until we talk about engine power. The Commander comes with three choices of engines. These are the V6 and two types of V8 engines. The first V8 engine has a capacity of 5. 7 liters. The second V8 engine has a capacity of 3. 7 liters. This engine package is convenient for different types of consumers. Types of drivers ranging from speed maniacs, rough terrain travellers and luggage packers will find it easy to select the proper engine. A note to speed lovers, the Commander is not made for speed though.

The Jeep Commander is a medium sized vehicle that satisfies the needs of SUVdrivers. Drivers of small SUVs are frustrated by the limited carrying capacity and large fuel consumption of small SUVs. Drivers of large SUVs are frustrated by the truck-like behaviour and large fuel consumption of large SUVs. Big SUVs don’t behave like ordinary petrol vehicles. They can be noisy and are not capable of smooth driving.

The Jeep Commander has not broken a record. The critics say. True, there is no new feature on the Commander, but it has succeeded in bringing affordability, economy, style and comfort on one plate. There is a market for this kind of vehicle, especially in this recession. A lot of SUVs on the market do not provide this convenience. The Commander came late on the scene. Jeep explains that the delay was due to specific refinements. Refinements on capacity and passenger seating. Sure, its hard to provide comfort on a seven passenger seat vehicle, but Jeep succeeded in this regard.

Spectators are waiting for the release of the next Commander. Jeep will be anxious to add new features to keep ahead of its competitors. The Jeep Commander 2007 model sports cool features in the form of platinum accents. This model is the Jeep Commander Overland. The Commander Overland looks like the Grand Cherokee. Platinum additions are visible on the side moulds; side roof railings, grilles and rear assist handling. Jeep also plans to introduce power lift gates for its Commander model. The Jeep Commander is one of the top vehicles searched by consumers on the internet.

Annual sales of the Jeep Commander have not been impressive. Jeep recorded a poor performance on its Commander model in February 2007. The Commander sales went down by 24%. However, the Commander was not the worst loser. The biggest loser was the Jeep Liberty which registered a 41% decline in sales. Slightly below the Commander is the Jeep Cherokee which declined by 22%. The Jeep brand had some face savers though. The Jeep Wrangler was the biggest winner with 63% increase in sales. Another winner, the Jeep Compass which made its debut in 2006 sold a promising 4, 071 units.