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I think 2” would be too much. I still like my 1.25” and think it’s about perfect. 1.5” wouldn’t be noticeably wider but all the way to 2” would be too wide for my tastes. You’ll almost certainly need new, longer rear wheel studs to get sufficient thread engagement regardless. It wasn’t too...

I’m going to re-read now that I’ve settled on a path forward. I just didn’t recall much definitive information on doing it with minimal suspension lift.

Yeah, I’ve read through them. Every one that’s documented is unique in its own way with variations in the donor vehicle and whether the stock ECU was retained. Also, the pre-fabbed parts available change over the years so I didn’t find much current, definitive info on how to accomplish it...

I’ve owned TJs with the 4.0 for the last 24 years and have always wanted to put a V8 in one. My 18 year old daughter thinks it would be cool to help put in a Corvette V8 and I don’t have a good argument against it besides the 5.9L Magnum being an easier swap. I think I may finally be ready to...

Yeah, sorry… didn’t mention those. The fluid level is appropriate per the dipstick, I put the belt on about 9k/9 months ago. The tensioner is of the automatic variety on this ‘00 but it seems to be providing appropriate tension.

2000 TJ, 4.0, manual transmission, 83,000 miles When my engine revs are falling and I’m coasting up to a turn the steering becomes heavy for a fraction of a second and then returns to the normal/expected amount of assistance. If I flip to neutral then keep my foot on the throttle to hold the...

I need to replace an intermediate pipe on a 2000 TJ and that seems to be a rare item. I've got the 2 outlet manifold and then the Y-shaped pipe that wraps around the front of the oil pan but no cats. It looks the same as the mini-cat pipe from 2001+ but without the cats. It looks like it may...

Weird. My ‘01 had transponders so I assumed any newer models would too.

I’d probably make a couple of copies of the new one and then stop using the worn one. For an ‘06 you’ll need to get proper transponder key blanks though. I had to do this for an ‘01 I owned for a couple of years. As long as you have 2 original transponder keys there’s a process the owner can...

It’s also actually quite easy to pull the ignition cylinder and check the numbers on each wafer if the numbers aren’t worn too bad. Also, do it over a container in case any of the little springs fall out. I had done this but didn’t provide the numbers to the locksmith. I checked later to...

They scanned the worn key optically with a computer, verified the numbers for the various cuts then cut a new one to that spec. They didn’t use the VIN at all.

I only received one well-worn aftermarket key with this recent 70,000 mile TJ purchase. That key worked fine but l wouldn't stay in the ignition when in on/run/acc positions and caused at least 2 dead batteries for me when other drivers in the family removed the key thinking it was in the off...

I agree... but it worked fine and was prudent at the time given the circumstances to confirm/deny it was the problem with as little effort as possible (See additional context in other responses).

Yes, I taped the bearing caps on with purple electrical tape in the above photo. It went fine. I’ll proceed with removing the whole shaft now.

I've had TJs since Y2K was threatening to end the world. I used to post a lot on JeepJournal back in the day, then switched to JeepsUnlimited. I think I'm recalling my Jeep forum lineage in correct, chronological order here. Then I had a bunch of kids, went through a couple of minivans, got...