Customer Reviews

Jeep 4x4 Performance Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(1)
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"Many will recognize the name Jim Allen from past tech and adventure articles published in Four Wheeler. However, in the continued spirit of writing about what he knows and loves, Jim Allen recently published his second book about four Wheeling, this one called the 'Jeep 4x4 Performance Handbook.' Offering a little bit of history, friendly advice, and a whole heap of information about Jeep aftermarket upgrade options, Allen delivers information for both hardcore and beginner alike, in a style both will enjoy. Some of our favorite chapters focused on suspensions ("Long Legs"), tires and wheels ("Footprints in the Sand"), brakes ("Whoa Nellie!"), and electrical systems ("Zap Rap"). For anyone considering a Jeep buildup or who just plain loves Jeeps, this book, at $19.95, offers as much information about Jeeps as you'll ever find in one place."

As with any current Jeep book that has been on the market for a while and has been reviewed for newer Jeep model information.....info on the newest Wrangler, the coil sprung TJ, is slim at best. Info on the Grand Cherokee almost non existent, except in the listing of OEM parts. Therefore it is only three stars for any YJ/TJ owner...As always, a great book for CJ owners!!! 5 stars for CJ readers.

This is a very thorough and easy to understand book. It is extremely well written. It covers more than the Jeep vehicles themselves, it also covers Jeep accessories and how to use them, as well as all the basics of four-wheelin'. I highly recomend this book to anyone interested in Jeeps and their capabilities.

To know Jeep system in general. Just few technical information on Jeeps. Suitable for CJ and Wrangler owners and not for Cherokee lover.

I'm a big Jeep nut and just bought this on a whim. As I am mechanically inclined, it was nothing new, but for someone who is learning and wants to save some time and money, this book could be invaluable. Long live the JEEP!

This is a good read so far. It goes into good detail and it covers most years good. I feel it is a book I will be keeping in my collection for many years

This is an up to date book on all aspects of modifying your Jeep. Excellent book that covers basics to advanced that is very readable and easy to understand

Great book for anyone with a Jeep and wondering where to begin your build up. The chapters are well laid out in order of importantance. I continue to use it all the time. Great pictures and helpful suggestions.

I am new to the Jeep scene and this is a great reference with lots of information that I felt would be useful. Diehards might say they already knew this information, or more detailed information is found in trade publications.

May not be the most current tech but still has solid ideas and explanations about the Jeep and off-road theory.