Archive for the 'Jeep Glossary' Category

add-a-leaf

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

An extra spring leaf that is added to the spring pack.

A-arm

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

Triangular-shaped suspension component with two pivot points connected to the truck’s frame and one point attached to the spindle.

ABS

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

Antilock Braking System

after-cat system

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

An aftermarket exhaust system that attaches to the outlet side of the catalytic converter and generally consists of a free-flow muffler, new tubing, and mounting equipment.

airbox

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

Enclosed chamber that routes fresh air to the carburetor or intake manifold. Some trucks use an airbox with an integral filter; some use a remote filter at the airbox’s intake duct.

air dam

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

Full-width panel just below the bumper, designed to reduce or modify airflow under the truck, which improves aerodynamics but limits ground clearance.

air-down

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

To lower the air pressure in tires. Airing down increases traction and smooths out the ride over rough terrain.

air/fuel mixture

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

The ratio of air to gasoline that makes the fuel mixture. Theoretically, the perfect ratio is 14.7:1.

Air Locker

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

A selectable locking differential manufactured by ARB that uses compressed air to engage the side gears.

all-wheel drive (AWD)

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

A system in which all four wheels are driven but that lacks a multirange transfer case.