Recent content by Rick2004LJ

Got the LJ some new shoes and looking for beadlock mounting info, advice, hacks, etc. I have watched several YouTube How-to's to know enough to be dangerous but would like to hear some personal experience advice and have some specific questions. 1) Valve Stems - Assume you should always get...

Trying to figure out what the most comfortable, but still effective, restraint system is for the type of wheeling we enjoy. We normally do crawling in Arkansas, Missouri, etc. where almost everything is up or down, bouncy, and usually off-camber. We also get in and out of our Jeeps a lot...

Had some leaking around front of valve cover - put a wrench on it just to see if any bolts were loose…. SNAP In my defense I used a Small stubby socket and it snapped with very little pressure. We are leaving in 2 days for wheeling trip really don’t have time to fix it. What are the odds I...

Edit to add Jeep Info - 2004 LJ 4.0, 4.5" long arm, 1.25 body lift, automatic - PO was original owner and his 3 girls drove the jeep as DD, only had a 3" lift & 33's when I got it at 120K. So scary that kids drove it but girls a little less likely to destroy. The good news is the Dad fixed...

There are great threads on the Resources page that cover these parts numbers etc. This post is just to share some current info on OEM parts availability and prices. The good news is the Radiator for Automatic Transmission models is still available. The bad news is the price. I forgot to ask...

Yes I would rather tie-down by axels but won't work on my setup - so no "cross the Straps" debate needed.... I have hauled all manner of cars by tying down by the tires using several different methods, and it looks like it is an acceptable method for our Jeeps. Now just trying to decide what...

I cant remember which of the MOPAR radiators have been discontinued but know a lot of them are hard to find and high priced. Just got a notification from Rock Auto that 55037658AA is available and listed at what looks like a "normal" price of $332.79. Hope that helps someone looking for an OEM...

Won a gift certificate to US Bolt Kits and they are having a pretty good Black Friday sale. What Grade/size/thread kit would best match what is most common on our TJ’s? https://usboltkits.com/pages/FASTENERONLYKITS Have enough $$ to get a couple of the hardware only kits. Which ones would...

Anyone headed to (or lives near) Sand Hollow and could check out a VRBO for me? A group of us are headed there next year and have a VRBO reserved - would like to know how much room there is to park Jeeps and a Motorhome. Just cant tell much from street-view and aerials..... TIA.

How do you do a DIY driveway alignment on our modified TJ's? I have seen alignment tools & guides - is there one that works best on our rigs? Jeep is a trail rig and gets no street driving other then between trails and occasion around town trip - Just need to get it close and steering wheel...

Anybody used the Renew Protect car detailing products? Specifically interested in the Permanent Dash product . Mixed reviews online, sounds like you have to apply carefully and follow directions closely. TIA

Trying to install a Metalcloak Oil Pan Skid Plate https://metalcloak.com/oil-pan-skid-plate-for-4-0l-jeep-tj-lj.html The front attaches to the engine block but the included hardware (3/8" x16) doesn't seem to fit the threaded holes - it starts but only goes a couple treads in. I have tried...

Need to mount the base ARB Locker Activation Compressor - Where is the best place to mount it and is there a bracket made for it? Any advice appreciated. 2004 LJ (not Rubicon)

Any recommendations for an endoscope to check the condition of my body mount internal nuts/bolts? Have seen an Amazon version recommended here that has a 5 mm diameter probe but another version has a little better reviews?? (a ton of complaints about the App required on 5 mm version) but probe...

Doing a MML and leaning toward the spacer blocks with stock mounts and trying to decide if existing mounts should be replaced at the same time? I assume they are original but look OK to me (see pics)? Would replacing them make the whole spacer install easier or complicate things?