Recent content by BobbyA1

2000 TJ, 5spd NV3550, 4.0L i6. 195,000 miles on odo. So how is this possible> Since I bought this TJ a year ago, it would always grind going into 2nd gear at speeds above 15mph. Below 15 it was fine. Been that way for a year. This past weekend I decided to replace the entire EVAP system...

Year 2000 TJ, 4.0L i6 5spd manual with Power Steering. I'm needing to get a new Steering Gearbox, mine has lots of slop, tightening the nut didn't help. Been looking on Amazon for potential units but I see any variety of love/hate experiences with Detroit Axle, Saginaw and others. Things like...

My 2nd gear grinds all the time - if - I try to shift at speeds above 15mph (up or down) otherwise it works just fine. I read somewhere online that with the TJ and perhaps many other vehicles, that 2nd Gear is always the first one to go bad, the 2nd gear synchro might be worn out? I've...

Sincere thanks to Chris for the ZJ Conversion post, I went ahead and gave it a shot. Purchased the items from Amazon and followed the step by step instructions, it was a very straightforward process once I got into it. Truly appreciate the information Chris! Also replaced front wheel bearings...

Sincere thanks! Purchased this TJ a few months ago - it was very much neglected (real bad), but at $4300 I thought it a great value. I started with working on the engine and interior and was saving the chassis for last. My sense is you're right, many of the bushings are probably 20 years old...

Detroit Axle a reliable brand?

I wouldn't mind replacing them, is it a difficult (DIY?)

To you sir, I raise a glass and toast to damn good information! This is exactly what i needed, it's budget friendly yet clearly better (more solid) parts and best of all I use Amazon all day long, it is very reliable for tracking, delivery and returns should you ever need. Hell they give you...

currectlync looked it it was around $six hondo. Anything else you might recommend (Tie Rod, Drag Link, Stabilizer Kit) that is a level down price wise, but still reliable or good reputation? Planning to get a kit, install it myself and then take it to shop for 4-wheel alignment. Also going...

It probably is, as the PO had installed a Rough Country 2 inch lift along with Rough Country 1.5" wheel spacers and converted rims from 5x4.5 to 5x5. All the shocks are that same silver (minus my black chassis paint overspray)

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It does, yes I noticed that too in addition to the wrench marks on the tie rod. I did adjust the tension screw/nut on the Power Steering, it did seem to work properly, made the steering "stiffer."

Thanks! I haven't had a chance yet to take it in for alignment, but definitely on the to-do list.

I have a year 2000 TJ, purchased it a few months ago. It came with what appears to be a 2 inch Rough Country (RC) Suspension Lift in addition to 1.5" RC Wheel Spacers. The wheel spacers also converts the hubs from a 5x4.5 bolt pattern to a 5x5 and the PO used that to put 17 inch Rims with...

Sorry for the late reply, hadn't been on the forum past couple weeks. I would wrap the larger green wire (12GA?) wire with elec tape. For those smaller (16GA?) wires, the 2 on the plug, if it were me, I'd carefully cut above the plug what you have left and put in a new section of wire. I...