SPECWAR
TJ Enthusiast
Started removing my rear differential internals for rebuild.
What did you do to your TJ today?
- Thread starter LJRubiconGuy
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If your back tire isn't up on the curb then what are you really doing with your life?
Those look like early flat fender turn signals. I've been thinking of doing the same.
JK turn signals. They utilize the same bulb socket as the TJ. Just drill a 3-1/8" hole wherever you see fit.
ranger101
TJ Addict
Drove it for the first time since the 8.8 swap. Dialing in the pinion angle and going for another drive. Hopefully that’s all I need to eliminate these vibrations.
I installed a transmission temperature gauge connected to a sending unit located in the Dorman transmission pan drain-plug. While I had the pan and sensor in place for a while, I finally got to install the gauge.
The transmission temps are normally in the 160-180 range around town/freeway driving. I took a drive up a local trail the over the weekend, and my transmission temps climbed into the 220-230 degree range. Air temp was in the 80s and the engine coolant temps were 195-208 according to my ODB2 gauge. I “checked” the temp of the transmission pan with an IR temp sensor. It read close to the gauge. The trail is mild, but rocky and climbs 4000 feet over 10-ish miles. Slow speed, 2WD. I did lower my tire pressure down to 15psi for ride comfort.
I have a recently installed Mopar radiator and water pump. I use Valvoline ATF+4, and the level is correct.
I have now ordered the Derale transmission cooler. This will be next weekend’s job. Kind of a bummer to spend Jeep money on a hidden item, but will feel better about long term reliability of the driveline
Items installed-
Dorman 265-818 Transmission Oil Pan-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z7O4OVA/?tag=wranglerorg-20
AUTO METER 2267 Oil/Temperature Metric Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00062YVOI/?tag=wranglerorg-20
GlowShift Black 7 Color 260 F Transmission Temperature Gauge Kit - Includes Electronic Sensor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IK2CHO/?tag=wranglerorg-20
On order-
Derale 20561 Jeep Wrangler Direct Fit Automatic Transmission Cooler
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XOO6C2/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Cheers!
The transmission temps are normally in the 160-180 range around town/freeway driving. I took a drive up a local trail the over the weekend, and my transmission temps climbed into the 220-230 degree range. Air temp was in the 80s and the engine coolant temps were 195-208 according to my ODB2 gauge. I “checked” the temp of the transmission pan with an IR temp sensor. It read close to the gauge. The trail is mild, but rocky and climbs 4000 feet over 10-ish miles. Slow speed, 2WD. I did lower my tire pressure down to 15psi for ride comfort.
I have a recently installed Mopar radiator and water pump. I use Valvoline ATF+4, and the level is correct.
I have now ordered the Derale transmission cooler. This will be next weekend’s job. Kind of a bummer to spend Jeep money on a hidden item, but will feel better about long term reliability of the driveline
Items installed-
Dorman 265-818 Transmission Oil Pan-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z7O4OVA/?tag=wranglerorg-20
AUTO METER 2267 Oil/Temperature Metric Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00062YVOI/?tag=wranglerorg-20
GlowShift Black 7 Color 260 F Transmission Temperature Gauge Kit - Includes Electronic Sensor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IK2CHO/?tag=wranglerorg-20
On order-
Derale 20561 Jeep Wrangler Direct Fit Automatic Transmission Cooler
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XOO6C2/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Cheers!
Finally installed my DEI fuel rail insulation kit. I was waiting to do it until I got some rebuilt injectors.
I wasn’t looking for a performance or mileage increase, but I was having an issue with smooth idle and misfire codes at idle. And I’ll say the injectors seem to have done what I wanted.
On startup, it had a much smoother and stronger idle. It used to idle rough at startup, and if I didn’t rev it a bit, it would throw a misfire code.
On my test ride, I could feel it had much better throttle feel, quicker pickup, smoother and faster exceleration. And make no mistake, it’s no race car, but it runs unmistakably better.
So, I’m happy with the results.
And the DEI kit was easy to install, and fit very well.
I bought the injectors from K Suspension, the same folks I got my Viper coil kit from. They’re 4 hole Ford, and fit perfectly, and at $120 bucks, I thought that they were a good deal. I like those guys, very helpful with dumb questions!
I bought the DEI kit after having run the Jeep hard in Sacramento traffic on a 100+ degree day for hours on end and started having heat related issues.
I wasn’t looking for a performance or mileage increase, but I was having an issue with smooth idle and misfire codes at idle. And I’ll say the injectors seem to have done what I wanted.
On startup, it had a much smoother and stronger idle. It used to idle rough at startup, and if I didn’t rev it a bit, it would throw a misfire code.
On my test ride, I could feel it had much better throttle feel, quicker pickup, smoother and faster exceleration. And make no mistake, it’s no race car, but it runs unmistakably better.
So, I’m happy with the results.
And the DEI kit was easy to install, and fit very well.
I bought the injectors from K Suspension, the same folks I got my Viper coil kit from. They’re 4 hole Ford, and fit perfectly, and at $120 bucks, I thought that they were a good deal. I like those guys, very helpful with dumb questions!
I bought the DEI kit after having run the Jeep hard in Sacramento traffic on a 100+ degree day for hours on end and started having heat related issues.
I do not have any more pictures. I used a piece of 1/4" aluminum sitting on the shelf. Attached two aluminum "L" bracelet to it with pop rivets. There are several threads on here showing this same type of installation.
ranger101
TJ Addict
Brought the pinion up and took it for another drive. Everything feels great! No vibrations, brakes work well and bringing the axle forward helps me a lot. The JJ’s are finally silent after all these years! Who knew they weren’t supposed to sound horrendous when flexing lol
ps, don’t buy LightDOT tail lights.
ps, don’t buy LightDOT tail lights.
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Not very exciting, but I recalibrated my Coyote deflators. I bought them set to 12PSI (run 31s at 29PSI for highway), which was way too low and took a long time to inflate at the end of the day. I set them for 20 for my main trail type (rocks) and I’ll manually lower from there to 15 for the couple of times a year that I drive in sand. It took about an hour to adjust, test, reinflate, test, etc all 4, but worth the time I’ll save deflating & inflating.
Do a complete detail before hardtop cold weather hits.
What are the better solutions than a High Lift jack ( I don't like them ) , awaiting your answer pregnant with anticipation !
p.s. PM me if you need to .... wouldn't want you banded !
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DougyintheBushies
TJ Enthusiast
OEM factory bottle jack and a scrap piece of wood.
DougyintheBushies
TJ Enthusiast
Finally installed my DEI fuel rail insulation kit. I was waiting to do it until I got some rebuilt injectors.
I wasn’t looking for a performance or mileage increase, but I was having an issue with smooth idle and misfire codes at idle. And I’ll say the injectors seem to have done what I wanted.
On startup, it had a much smoother and stronger idle. It used to idle rough at startup, and if I didn’t rev it a bit, it would throw a misfire code.
On my test ride, I could feel it had much better throttle feel, quicker pickup, smoother and faster exceleration. And make no mistake, it’s no race car, but it runs unmistakably better.
So, I’m happy with the results.
And the DEI kit was easy to install, and fit very well.
I bought the injectors from K Suspension, the same folks I got my Viper coil kit from. They’re 4 hole Ford, and fit perfectly, and at $120 bucks, I thought that they were a good deal. I like those guys, very helpful with dumb questions!
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I bought the DEI kit after having run the Jeep hard in Sacramento traffic on a 100+ degree day for hours on end and started having heat related issues.
I probably would run better without the rag stuffed in the throttle body.
Thanks , what I use now , have two of them in fact. I have a scissor jack in my Escape that I like and I was thinking about getting one of those and welding a couple of U's on them to cradle the axle. Just don't trust the bottle jacks not to slip off.
I probably would run better without the rag stuffed in the throttle body.
That’s called a filter. A bit redneck, but a filter
Depends on the size of your tires…
ranger101
TJ Addict
Forgot I had purchased this Barnes center skid about 2yrs ago. Found it in the back of the shop today holding down some dust and also found an oil pan skid that I’ve had for too long. Time for some paint and to get it mounted up.
