NUMBER: 08-013-08
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: April 03, 2008

SUBJECT:
FLASH: Oil Change Monitor Alerts Prematurely

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

MODELS:
2008 (JK) Wrangler

NOTE: This bulletin applies to models equipped with a 3.8L engine (Sales Code EGT) built prior to February 22, 2008 (MDH 0222XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a premature alert of the Oil Change Monitor. This alert is displayed as “CHANgE OIL” on the instrument cluster odometer. This condition may be intermittent or may occur after a battery disconnect has occurred. The customer may be
more aware of this condition if the Oil Change Monitor alerts shortly following an oil change.

Do not confuse this condition for an Oil Change Monitor alert due to the Oil Change Monitor not being reset following an oil change.

TSB 08-013-08

As luck would have it, our first morning in Moab was met with freezing cold temperatures and steady snow still falling from the storm that followed us in the day before. And, while there was a bit of a break in the weather as we headed into town for some breakfast, the forecast still called for more snow later in the day and so we decided to do our first official Project-JK Easter Jeep Safari 2008 run up Steel Bender with both the top and doors on. Unfortunately for us, Jen (toad) and Jeff (Bullfrog) had other obligations they needed to attend to that day so the only people that would be going on this run would be Jason (SDMF), Cindy (WOLette) and I.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Steel Bender, it is a beautiful trail that takes you through impressive canyons, multiple water crossings, up over ledge after ledge (most can be bypassed) and across plateaus with outstanding views. However, I should note that there is one steep ledge that you will have to slide down (there is no bypass) and it will deliver a good pucker factor as there is a big ass drop-off to the right that just so happens to have a landing that’s bit off camber in that direction. Anyway, if you would like to see our run up Steel Bender, simply click on the screen below or on the link below it. We hope you enjoy it…

Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008
Day 2 - Steel Bender Trail YouTube Video

To see a ton of photos from our day out on Steel Bender, click on the link below:

Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008
Day 2 - Steel Bender Trail Photo Gallery

Be sure to check back again as more great Project-JK videos from the 2008 Moab Easter Jeep Safari will be coming your way soon.

Eddie

This is the first in a series of upcoming Project-JK video that Cindy (WOLette) is putting together to document our trek up to Moab, Utah to attend the 2008 Easter Jeep Safari.  Day 1 essentially covers our long drive up from Southern California with JK-Forum members Jen (Toad), Jeff (Bullfrog) and Jason (SDMF), all of which are from the SoCal group.  Along the way, we passed through Las Vegas, Nevada, the Virgin River Gorge in Arizona and too many beautiful places to list as we made our way across the state of Utah to get to our final destination.  Although there isn’t any wheeling in this video, we did get an opportunity to shift into 4WD HI as we encountered a considerable amount of snow coming over the mountains between Cedar City and Green River, Utah and I think you’ll enjoy our journey just the same.  To watch Day 1 - The Adventure Begins, simply click on the screen below or on the link below it:

Project-JK Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008
Day 1 - The Adventure Begins  

Be sure to check back again soon as we will be posting videos from all the great trail runs we did during our week at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2008.

Eddie

Superior Axle and Gear LLC. Appoints Mac McMillan Director Sales and Marketing

Los Angeles, CA - Drivetrain component manufacturer Superior Axle and Gear LLC. announced today that Mac McMillan was appointed Director of Sales and Marketing.

McMillan will be responsible for directing Superiors aggressive growth and branding initiatives, enhancing customer service, and directing the Superior sales team. Superior Axle and Gear President, and owner, Jeff Phillips stated “We are exited to have Mac join the Superior Axle & Gear team. Mac’s skills, enthusiasm and product knowledge and success in the drive-train industry will help Superior Axle and Gear to continue to grow and meet its aggressive goals.”

McMillan has worked in the Aftermarket industry for many years and recently held the position of Director Sales and Marketing for Fab Fours Inc. where he helped establish the company as a major competitor in the Aftermarket bumper business. He will relocate to California and will be based out of Superior Axle and Gear’s Headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga.

Superior Axle and Gear pioneered the highly engineered performance axle, gears and differential component market. Its products include the Evolution Series™ axle kits, Super 30™ kit, Super 35™ kit, Super 44™ kit and the recently launched Super Truss™ axle truss for the Dana 44 and Dana 35 axles. These premium products are used in extreme off-road vehicles and competition racing vehicles. Enthusiasts and competitors alike choose the Superior brand for ultimate performance, quality and delivery. Superior Axle and Gear proudly manufactures products in the USA. For additional information, visit http://www.superioraxle.com.

Contact:

Jeff Phillips
909-476-8295
jeffp@superioraxle.com

If you’ve already got a built up Jeep JK Wrangler and are looking for a way to kick it up a notch, Off Road Evolution has just finished the development of the all new EVO-LEVER Long Travel Bolt-On Coilover System and it will do just that and more.

As is stated in its name, the EVO-LEVER Long Travel Bolt-On Coilover System is a 100% bolt-on system that has an integrated sway-bar, retains the factory or aftermarket track bar and is designed for use with most aftermarket short-arm and long-arm suspension systems.  Utilizing King or Sway-A-Way 2.0-inch 8-inch travel dual rate remote reservoir coilover shocks that are valved specifically for use with this system, the EVO-LEVER will provide an amazing 14″ of vertical suspension travel and has an adjustable ride height that will allow you to run 35″ to 42″ tires.

The EVO-LEVER Long Travel Bolt-On Coilover System is currently available for sale for 2007 and up Jeep Wrangler JK (2 and 4 door models) and if you would like more information about it, please visit Off Road Evolution’s website at  www.offroadevolution.com or call them at 714.870-5515.

If you would like to see photos of what the EVO-LEVER Long Travel Bolt-On Coilover System looks like installed, click on the PDF link below:

Off Road Evolution EVO-LEVER Long Travel Bolt-On Coilover System

Eddie

Making it’s official debut at Off-Road Expo 2007, the new Expedition One Trail Series Jeep JK Wrangler Rear Bumper and Smooth Motion STC System is without a doubt one of the most unique and well designed bumper and spare tire carrier setups on the market today.

Constructed out of 3/16” sheet steel, the Expedition One Trail Series Rear Bumper comes standard with 1” thick ¾” recovery shackle mounts, is designed for use with the factory hitch and has side wings that have a boxed-in reinforced structure to help handle impacts when dropping of ledges or rocks.
 
The Expedition One Smooth Motion STC System is based on the same innovative design that was pioneered on the Jeep TJ Wrangler.  Specifically, Expedition One set out to create a tire carrier that would be able to carry up to a 40″ spare tire but was just as easy to use as the factory tailgate mounted setup.  And, the only way to do this was to integrate the tire carrier directly into the factory tailgate.  The integration of the two would provide much needed reinforcement for the significant added weight of a larger spare tire but would also allow users to open up the tailgate with a simple push of a button as normal.  And, after spending over a year doing extensive research and development working with longtime off-road fabricators and hardcore enthusiasts, Expedition One was able to created the the ultimate swing-out tire carrier that combines strength, style and functionality all in one - the Smooth Motion STC System.

Designed with a monsterous 3.25″ outter diameter hub assembly that uses tapered roller bearings and a spindle that carries a 1.75″ I.D. for the lower bearing hub, the Expedition One Smooth Motion STC System allows for adjustment to the carrier to maintain a sustained rattle free system and also giving the carrier its smooth swinging motion. Available with a standard integrated CB antenna mount, the Smooth Motion STC System will also be available with jerry can mount w/ Expedition One Geri TM Cans (design patents and utility patents pending), Hi-lift Jack mount and center 3rd brake light.

Expedition One is currently taking orders and customers can expect to see a lead time of about 4 to 6 weeks right now.  Pricing for both the bumper and carrier system and powder coated is only $1199.95.  If you would like to see more photos of the Trail Series Rear Bumper or Smooth Motion STC System, simply click on the link below:

Expedition One Product Pics

If you have any questions regarding this or any of Expedition One’s products, you can visit their website at: http://www.expeditionone.biz or you can contact them directly by email at: info@Expeditionone.biz or by phone at: (801) 726-4338.

Eddie

With over a year invested in the development, testing and refinement, TeraFlex has finally released their much anticipated Jeep JK Wrangler 4″ Long Arm Suspension System and has made the following press release available to us…

TeraFlex JK Wrangler 4” Long Arm Suspension

Murray, Utah- March 6, 2008.  Tera Manufacturing, Inc., manufacturer of TeraFlex suspensions, body protection equipment, low range gearing and HD axles, introduces the newest suspension system for the JK Wrangler.

The TeraFlex 4” Long Arm Kit for the JK Wrangler sets new levels of performance.  With over one year of intense, inclusive, detailed suspension geometry engineering, and development the finest JK Long Arm is now available. This long-term testing has yielded several aspects that provide optimal handling and performance. Some major suspension areas that were addressed are Anti-dive for proper front braking, Anti-squat for proper power to wheels suspension movement, and front and rear roll centers receiving several improvements.

All of these refinements equate to total tuning availability by the customer to ‘dial in’ the suspension to specific driving styles and handling preferences. This tuning is accomplished through fully adjustable upper and lower long FlexArms that allow pinion, caster and roll-center configurations to be modified.

The core of the Long Arm kit is found in the heavy duty bracketry precision CNC cut and formed from ¼” steel plate with fully gusseted and reinforced welds. The simple design incorporates flawlessly with the frame and provides OE streamlined styling. Simple, straight forward installation is handled with frame locating holes in all bracketry prior to stitch-welding the brackets in permanent location. The TeraFlex lower FlexArms feature 2” OD x .281 wall DOM with fully welded heavy duty bushing eyelets for superior rigidity and durability against the rocks for complete dependability.

Several continued innovative features of the TeraFlex Long Arm System are found in our exclusive rear spring retention spacers that attach to the frame, and will not drop out even during extreme articulation. With the integrated spring tower the spring is positioned correctly in all suspension articulation scenarios, and automatically returned to its proper resting location during up-travel.

The front and rear bumpstop tower extension incorporates a urethane encased steel extension that extends the factory bumpstop correctly, and utilizes the factory bumpstops for a progressive rate bumpstop during compression.

TeraFlex VSS 9550 Performance shocks feature vehicle specific engineering, and OE technology partnerships resulting in a shock that proves itself in wide varieties of terrain and will not fade in the extreme conditions.

The TeraFlex 4” Long Arm Kit is designed to fit up to 37” tires. Other lift height are also available- including 3”, 6” and a long arm upgrade for existing suspension owners. The TeraFlex 4” Long Arm Suspension System retails for $2632.99

Since 1997, TeraFlex has had a dominant hold on the Jeep market. TeraFlex was the first suspension manufacturer with a suspension system for the TJ Wrangler, and are still the only aftermarket company to offer a solution for the venerable 231 transfer case’s low range gearing. Continuing their stronghold, they offer the most comprehensive list of performance components for the JK Wrangler of any other manufacturer to date.

If you would like more information about this awesome new long arm suspension lift or would like to find a list of authorized TeraFlex dealers so that you can purchase one for your Jeep JK Wrangler, please contact TeraFlex at 801-288-2585 or visit them online at: http://www.teraflex.biz/.

Eddie

NUMBER: 08-008-08
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: March 6, 2008

SUBJECT:
Flash: Radio - Sound Mutes Intermittently When Radio Is In SAT (Sirius) Mode

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Radio with new software.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
This condition may occur when the radio is in the SAT mode during power-up, the artist/song title is being displayed before audio is present and A or B below occurs:
a. The on/off knob is pressed to turn the radio off.
b. A mode change (button press) occurs.

After one of the above condition occurs and the mode is changed back to SAT; the display will be in SAT mode, with no AUDIO and the volume control will be inoperative. If the customer presses seek up/down or cycles the ignition key then the sound will be enabled.

TSB 08-008-08

Changing the fluid in your Jeep JK Wrangler’s differentials is an important part of routine maintenance. New gear oil will insure your differentials will be properly lubricated and functioning properly. And, unlike previous Jeep Wranglers, you will not need to pop open the differential cover in order to perform this maintenance. Granted, I do recommend that you do so anyway from time to time (every other fluid change) as it will give you a chance to inspect the gears within it for any damage or unsual wear. Following "Schedule B" in the Jeep owner manual (heavy driving), I change my differential fluids every 15,000 miles. However, It’s always a good idea to do this after submerging your axles in deep water for prolonged periods of time as well. Below is a list of what you will need and instructions on how to perform this service yourself on a Jeep JK Wrangler Dana 30, or Dana 44.

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NUMBER: 08-007-08
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: March 04, 2008

SUBJECT:
No Engine Crank Or No Engine Start Due To Electronic Lockup Of The WCM / SKREEM

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the Wireless Control Module (WCM). The WCM is
also referred to as the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM).

MODELS:
2007 - 2008 (JK) Wrangler

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before November 30, 2007 (MDH 1130XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a no engine crank and/or a no engine start condition. Also, the remote keyless entry (RKE) system may not operate. This condition may be due to an electrostatic discharge (ESD) from the ignition key into the Wireless Control Module (WCM), causing the WCM to electronically lockup. This condition may occur more
frequently in dry and/or cold weather conditions where a sufficient electrostatic charge is more easily produced. This condition is corrected by the replacement of the WCM.

Until the WCM is replaced, the WCM may be reset (unlocked) by either: disconnecting and then reconnect the battery negative cable at the battery, or by removing the IOD fuse (with the key out of the ignition switch), waiting 30 seconds, and reinstall the IOD fuse.

TSB 08-007-08

In an effort to make their well received and very popular Jeep JK Wrangler BASIC and BASIC DX bumper line even better, Expedition One has just announced that they will now offer modular Side Wings that are easy to install and will allow you to retain your factory fog lights!

Constructed out of 3/16” sheet steel and available in a textured black powder coat or bare steel, the Expedition One Jeep JK Wrangler BASIC Side Wings come with integrated fog light ports that will allow you to mount OEM fog lights to them.  While the Side Wings are designed with tapered ends to provide high clearance, they can also be detached with ease simply by removing the two 19mm bolts securing each wing to the BASIC or BASIC DX bumper.  With the Side Wings removed, you will have maximum approach angles for all your hardcore outings. And, being that the Side Wing bolts are the same size as your factory lug nuts, no special tools will be required to remove them as the JK lug wrench in your rear storage compartment will do the job just fine.

Expedition One is currently taking orders for the Side Wings and they will be priced accordingly:

Basic Side Wings: $159.99
Basic w/Side Wings:  $349.95
Basic DX w/Side Wings:  $449.95

Bare steel pricing will be available soon and all orders should start shipping in about 3 weeks.  To see more Expedition One Jeep JK Wrangler BASIC and BASIC DX Modular Bumper photos, click on the photo above or on the link below:

Expedition One Product Pics

If you have any questions regarding this or any of Expedition One’s products, you can visit their website at: http://www.expeditionone.biz or you can contact them directly by email at: info@Expeditionone.biz or by phone at: (801) 726-4338.

Eddie