Jeeps & Wrenches Club

Built, Not Bought

A community of wrench-turners, trail-breakers, and garage warriors who believe the best Jeep is the one you built with your own two hands. Tennessee grit. Grease-stained knuckles. Real knowledge.

Enter the Garage

The Shop Life

This club is for people who wrench on their own rigs. We share knowledge, lend tools, and help each other build. No gatekeeping. No egos. Just people who love Jeeps and the work it takes to make them trail-ready.

Wrench Together

Garage days where members bring their projects and work side by side. Need a second pair of hands holding that differential? We got you. Collective experience means faster diagnosis and better builds.

Share Knowledge

Tech sessions covering everything from basic maintenance to full drivetrain swaps. Members teach what they know. We document builds so the next person does not have to figure it out from scratch.

Help Each Other Build

Got a weekend project bigger than one person? Post it up and the crew shows up. Lift installs, axle swaps, cage fabrication. Many hands make light work, and everybody learns something new.

Tech Guides

Common Jeep projects broken down by our members. Real-world experience from people who have done the work, made the mistakes, and dialed in the process.

01 Beginner

Lift Kit Install Basics

Spring vs. spacer lifts, what tools you actually need, torque specs that matter, and the alignment gotchas nobody tells you about. Covers TJ, JK, and JL platforms.

02 Intermediate

Re-Gearing 101

Why you need to re-gear after bigger tires, how to choose the right ratio, ring and pinion setup procedures, and how to set backlash and pattern correctly the first time.

03 Intermediate

Locker Installation

Air lockers vs. selectable vs. limited slip. Carrier break differences, install procedures, airline routing for ARB units, and common mistakes that lead to premature failure.

04 Advanced

Bumper Fabrication

Designing and building your own steel bumpers. Material selection, tube vs. plate, bending and notching techniques, mounting to frame, and proper winch plate integration.

05 Beginner

Electrical Tips & Wiring

Auxiliary lighting wiring, relay basics, fuse block installation, and keeping your electrical system clean. How to avoid the rats nest that plagues most trail rigs.

06 Intermediate

Rust Repair & Prevention

Cut it out or patch it? Frame section replacement, rocker panel repair, POR-15 vs. Fluid Film debate, and keeping Tennessee weather from eating your rig alive.

Tool Time

Monthly wrench nights where you bring your Jeep, your problem, and your willingness to learn. Collective knowledge under one roof.

How Wrench Night Works

Once a month we take over a garage and get to work. Members bring projects ranging from simple oil changes to full axle swaps. Experienced builders float between bays helping diagnose, teach, and turn wrenches.

No appointment needed. No judgment on your skill level. If you are willing to learn and willing to get dirty, you belong here.

  • Bring your project or just come to learn and help
  • Shared tools and equipment available
  • Experienced members on hand for every skill level
  • Rotating garage locations across Tennessee
  • Parts ordering help through Mudrock 4x4 partnership

What to Expect

Doors open at 5:00 PM on the designated Saturday each month. Bring your own fluids, filters, and parts. Club has floor jacks, jack stands, a press, and common hand tools.

First-timers: just show up. Introduce yourself, tell us what you drive and what you are working on. Somebody will point you in the right direction.

Follow us on social media or join the group chat for date and location announcements each month.

Build Showcase

Real builds from real members. Every rig here was built in a garage, not a showroom. Grease under the fingernails, not a credit card swipe.

"Copperhead" - 2004 TJ Rubicon

Built by Jake M.

Full Dana 44 front and rear with 5.13 gears, ARB air lockers both ends, 4-inch long arm suspension on 37-inch KM3s. Custom tube fenders and rear bumper fabbed in the garage. Two years of weekend wrenching.

Dana 44 5.13 Gears 37s Long Arm

"Rust Bucket" - 1998 XJ Cherokee

Built by Sarah T.

Rescued from a field. Full floor pan replacement, 3-inch lift with Rough Country springs, 8.25 rear with a Detroit locker, 31-inch tires. Proof that a budget build done right can handle serious trail.

XJ Budget Build Rust Repair Detroit Locker

"Iron Horse" - 2018 JL Sport

Built by Marcus D.

Went from stock to trail-ready in six months. 2.5-inch Teraflex lift, 35-inch Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Metalcloak fenders, Warn VR10-S winch on a custom bumper. All work done at club wrench nights.

JL Teraflex 35s Warn Winch

Our Parts Partner

Mudrock 4x4

The hard-to-find parts that big box stores do not carry. Mudrock 4x4 specializes in off-road and Jeep-specific components, from axle shafts and ring-and-pinion sets to specialty hardware and trail armor. They know the parts because they wheel the rigs.

Club members get a standing discount on specialty orders. Whether you need a specific carrier for a gear swap or a hard-to-source bracket, Mudrock has you covered.

15% OFFSpecialty Parts Orders

WRENCH15

Discount applies to specialty parts orders for club members. Cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Mention Jeeps & Wrenches Club when ordering.

FAQ

What is Jeeps & Wrenches Club?
Jeeps & Wrenches Club is a Tennessee-based DIY Jeep repair and build community. We host monthly wrench nights, share tech guides, and help members build their own rigs with collective knowledge and shared garage space. If you turn your own wrenches, you are our kind of people.
Do I need to be an experienced mechanic to join?
Not at all. We welcome all skill levels from first-time wrench turners to seasoned builders. The whole point is learning together and helping each other in the garage. Everyone started somewhere, and there is no judgment here.
Where can I find DIY Jeep repair help in Tennessee?
Jeeps & Wrenches Club offers hands-on help at monthly wrench nights across Tennessee. Bring your Jeep and your problem, and the club helps you diagnose and fix it. We also maintain tech guides for common Jeep projects so you can tackle jobs on your own time.
What Jeep models does the club work on?
All of them. Whether you have a CJ, YJ, TJ, JK, JL, XJ, ZJ, WJ, or Gladiator, there are members with experience on your platform who can help. The more variety in the garage, the more everyone learns.
How do I get the 15% discount at Mudrock 4x4?
Club members receive 15% off specialty parts orders at Mudrock 4x4 using code WRENCH15. Contact Mudrock at (615) 900-1625 or support@mudrock4x4.com to place your order. Mention you are with Jeeps & Wrenches Club. Discount cannot be combined with other offers.
Are there Jeep wrenching clubs near Nashville, Tennessee?
Yes. Jeeps & Wrenches Club serves the greater Tennessee area including Nashville and surrounding communities. Our wrench nights rotate locations so members across the state can participate. Follow us on social media for location announcements.