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    Is my diff busted? Next steps

    Sorry didn’t take pic of ring and gears but no huge chunks - resealed with RTV and refilled with gear oil (will have to double check which kind) - no leaks but still knocking and acceleration issue - any ideas what to troubleshoot next?
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    Is my diff busted? Next steps

    2000 Sport with the 32rh trans (145k miles)- had that rebuilt Dec 2020 - last 3-4 weeks Jeep has been sluggish accelerating , knocking sound when accelerating from stop, trouble getting out of 1st gear. Thought it might be trans - took to shop under warranty they said it’s ok. Checked rear...
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    A recipe for an affordable but quality 2.5" lift

    That's what I figured so I ordered all 7 to be replaced - Amazon has them delayed so it may be awhile Also I am considering just returning the .5 inch and ordering the 1.25 and just set myself up for the future - will I definitely need the MML then or is it a "just put it on and see" type of thing?
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    A recipe for an affordable but quality 2.5" lift

    Ok so I installed the shocks, springs, and front spacers (and threw a new steering stabilizer on as well) and got about 1 3/4 inches of lift from stock - I have yet to install the .5 inch body lift I have and am wondering if a 1 inch MML will be overkill for the current setup? . I have slight...
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    Y2K Jurassic Park TJ build

    Hello all, thought I would create a post here to not only track my own spending and upgrades but also show off and get some input on next steps from the community. So originally bought this 2000 Jeep TJ Sport from a friend for $5000 in August 2020 below are pics from the friend when going...
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    A recipe for an affordable but quality 2.5" lift

    I’m a little confused - so what is the consensus on doing this without upgrading the driveline? I have bought the supplies outlined in the initial post but do not have a Rubicon so am wondering if I need to buy more parts before attempting to put the lift on?
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    Dash gauges not working

    Update : was rechecking fuses under the hood and replaced my O2, IOD, and Horn fuse as I wasn’t getting any resistance from them . All of a sudden my OBD2 plug starts beeping and all my gauges work now. I have no clue what the connection there is or which fuse was the actual culprit but just...
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    Dash gauges not working

    Yes ground to chassis is ok, getting power to fuse box under hood as well - may be dumb question but where would I check the 12v behind the radio? Also have checked that junction box - everything seems good there and no damage , where exactly should I be looking for the ground there?
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    Dash gauges not working

    Yep had some corrosion on the posts and even put new posts and battery (my battery was due for replacement) on as I wanted an extra spot to eventually run a winch wire to. When the stereo was ripped out I noticed this ground cable wasn’t connected to anything anymore and not sure exactly where...
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    Dash gauges not working

    Hi guys , yes I did check all the fuses under the glove box and hood - swapping with known working ones one by one to check . As for odometer it is just dead - no light or error code. As a side note i forgot to mention my OBD2 sensor does not have power as well . I am almost sure it has to do...
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    Dash gauges not working

    Hello y’all, so I’m coming here out of sheer desperation. I had the transmission (32rh) rebuilt on my TJ about 2-3 months ago - my stereo was also ripped out while it was at the transmission shop. After that the gauges on my dash cluster have stopped working (speedometer, tach, fuel , battery...
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    Idle / low throttle whistle noise on 4.0

    Having same issue - I ended up replacing the throttle body gasket and giving it a good clean with carb cleaner - also replaced the idle air control sensor while I was at it, because why not. Still get the whistling - it is most likely a vacuum leak somewhere and while not super urgent should...
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    Can a stock JK head unit fit in a TJ? If so does it need an adapter?

    Thanks for reply, figured anything is better then no head unit and it’s already here so why not. Also I don’t mind it being a piece of shit considering my last head unit inspired someone to smash my front window in. Shitty is better in this case.
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    Can a stock JK head unit fit in a TJ? If so does it need an adapter?

    Title says it pretty much, Dad just replaced the head unit on his JK and mine was stolen some months ago so wondering if the stock JK head unit will fit into a TJ? The JK is a 2015 Unlimited Sahara if that makes any difference. Thanks for any advice/help!
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    Should I be concerned that my Mopar water pump came with chips on mating surface?

    Thanks for advice guys - will just use the default gasket and hope for the best!