Recent content by RockDog

Hey, everyone. I have been having some intermittent issues with my 1997 4.0 Manual TJ since June. I could really use some help. Sometimes it runs great, sometimes it runs really rough. Sometimes when I am coming to a stop, take my foot off the gas, put it in neutral, it idles very rough and...

Good afternoon, I’m having a fuel leak in my 97 4.0. In the engine bay, there’s a fuel line that connects to the fuel rail. It’s a stainless steel line, and then it’s a short rubber line, and then it connects to the fuel rail. The small rubber part is dry rotted and leaking. Does anyone...

I can hear air coming from the brake pedal area when I push in the brake. I know that this is likely due to a leak somewhere in the brake booster system, but I haven’t experienced any difference in the brake pedal. My brakes feel totally fine, I can just hear air. Live with it, or get a new...

Last night I noticed that my Jeep will come out of gear at certain RPMs without me putting the clutch in. If I’m making a turn and dropping to second, I really have to hold it in that bottom left corner to keep it in gear. Is this normal? Upon further inspection, I found that I can also get...

I may be tripping but does my rake look right? I just put a heavier bumper on the back and now I’m worried that my Jeep is squatted a little or something stupid.

Hello. I recently got a replacement 4.0 L for my 97 Wrangler. It will be delivered on Tuesday. What all do I need to replace along with the engine? I got some replacement motor mounts. Currently I have a transfer case drop kit to go with my 3.25 lift. It looks like my engine is sort of...

Hello. My wife’s 1995 4.0 YJ has a crack in the bracket that the power steering pulley/belt tensioner is attached to. I know this is the TJ forum and not the YJ forum, but I don’t have an account for the YJ forum and I figured you guys might now what to do. I can’t find a replacement part...

Hello. 97 Wrangler, 4.0L. I recently got a 1973 Yamaha DT250. It has a dry weight of 244 lbs. I also have a hitch carrier for dirt bikes, and I'd like to be able to transport my bike with my Jeep. I loaded it up last night and I heard some kind of knock. I got nervous and then unloaded it...

Hello. I’m from Georgia and I have a 97 Wrangler. The other day I noticed that my seatbelt light was coming on and off slowly while I was driving. I disconnected the cable under the driver seat, but it’s stilling flashing slowly intermittently. I don’t really have any idea what’s going on...

I have a pair of full soft doors and a pair of full doors. I live in Georgia and often have warm summers and rain. Which months would you recommend running the soft doors vs the full doors? March-September, then switch? Just looking for opinions. Do you prefer soft doors or full doors?

I want to see your builds! These are mine. The TJ: Rue, 97 Wrangler. 4.0 manual. Has tons of sentimental value. Never getting rid of this one. I plan to teach my grandkids how to drive on it! Never ever ever giving up on this little Jeep. The YJ: Stevie, 95 Wrangler. 4.0...

An evolution of my 97 Wrangler, Rue. This little Jeep used to be my mom’s until she quit driving it, then it was my dad’s, then I bought it off him for 5K in 2015. I inherited it with many problems, but it’s mine. I worked hard to fix it up and modify it to be my dream vehicle. She’s my first...

I know, I know. I just don’t have an account for the YJ thread, so I just posted it on my TJ account. It should be essentially the same though, right? Not much changed between 95 and 97 other than the headlights and coil springs.