What did you do to your TJ today?

Bill Clark · Oct 11, 2018

On our 99 TJ our Grandaughter had used the line and when she used it again it slipped against itself breaking individual lines in the steel rope. What a mess. So we routinely re wrap with tension.

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Thunderhead · Oct 11, 2018

CodaMan said:
Finished the Antirock install, took the top off and installed the Alien Shade. It's a beautiful California day, now where to drive off to

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You have a 2 inch lift right ? On the install did you have to cut the threaded bolt to make it work ?

CodaMan · Oct 11, 2018

Thunderhead said:
You have a 2 inch lift right ? On the install did you have to cut the threaded bolt to make it work ?

I had to order the shorter ones since I cut cut the supplied ones enough to work.

Len Mongeau · Oct 11, 2018

Had it towed away for the 3rd time this year. Same problem.
Starts ,runs, stalls then cranks but no firing.
New fuel system did not help, Grrr.

PD11288 · Oct 12, 2018

Took a little trek down by a creek bed with the lady. Played on some limestone. Her first time to get a little adrenaline dump at 1mph!

greenliftedtj97 · Oct 12, 2018

Boinked said:
The lower fits 1997-2001
The upper fits 1997-2000

Use the seat belt to wrap around the steering wheel to make sure it doesn't spin around and break the clock spring.

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Thank you so much! You are a major help!

tworley · Oct 12, 2018

Bill Clark said:
On our 99 TJ our Grandaughter had used the line and when she used it again it slipped against itself breaking individual lines in the steel rope. What a mess. So we routinely re wrap with tension.

Happened to me earlier this year. My cable is now kinked/tangled to where I let the line out, its starting to get sucked back in instead. I need to address it soon.

JeepZilla380 · Oct 12, 2018

Brown Santa (UPS) delivered my Tom Wood’s rear drive shaft today! Tomorrow’s project will be bolting it up.

Rear bolts at the transfer case had locktite on them when I took them out. Guessing that is the right thing to do when installing the new one?

Fixer6 · Oct 12, 2018

Cleaned on her just a little

Kvarilek · Oct 12, 2018

Do you guys have a recommendation for a decent priced battery? I had the doors open while working on my roll bar and having the lights on for 20 minutes was evidently enough to kill the battery. I better replace it before it gets really cold out.

CasperLLY · Oct 12, 2018

Kvarilek said:
Do you guys have a recommendation for a decent priced battery? I had the doors open while working on my roll bar and having the lights on for 20 minutes was evidently enough to kill the battery. I better replace it before it gets really cold out.

My recent purchase

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b0xcar · Oct 12, 2018

Not today... but finished up install on the Derale 20561 AT cooler yesterday.

Ditch · Oct 13, 2018

Did both u joints in my driveline ,( that ujoint closest to the tranny was a bear to get out) rear yoke and pinion seal. Went for a drive and now brake fluid is leaking out of my passenger side rear wheel.. another thing to fix now, also just got an ignition actuator I need to install, anyone know if they’re supposed to have metal pieces running down both sides of the plastic rod? Mine doesn’t

JeepZilla380 · Oct 13, 2018

My Rubihara got shafted! Tom Woods drive shaft installed and vibrations gone!

jgaz · Oct 13, 2018

Kvarilek said:
Do you guys have a recommendation for a decent priced battery? I had the doors open while working on my roll bar and having the lights on for 20 minutes was evidently enough to kill the battery. I better replace it before it gets really cold out.

Just bought an Interstate Brand battery from Costco for my son’s Ford Edge. Don’t remember the AH but 650 CCA. 3 year free replacement, out the door, just under $105. It’s as large a battery as anything that would fit in my LJ.

Kvarilek · Oct 14, 2018

jgaz said:
Just bought an Interstate Brand battery from Costco for my son’s Ford Edge. Don’t remember the AH but 650 CCA. 3 year free replacement, out the door, just under $105. It’s as large a battery as anything that would fit in my LJ.

That's a great idea, I always forget to check Costco! I'll definitely be swinging in there this week to get some prices.

Boomerweps · Oct 14, 2018

Added a deeper tray on the dash above the radio. Two screws and done! I did remove the rubber pad for two reasons. One, the tray fit better and, two, I can remove the added tray and cover the screw holes for a return to stock look (not likely). $12 on amazon. After (2 angles) & before.

JC123 · Oct 14, 2018

replaced the transmission pan gasket and filter (#4 on the list). Not hard but sure was messy. I was surprised at how many holes were threaded to accept the filter torx screws. it took me longer than I'd like to admit to figure out which were the correct ones. I was glad to be able to do it without having to remove the skid plate.

1. replace a/c compressor, dryer and a/c liquid line. evacuate and recharge system.
2. replace radiator and thermostat (flush cooling system)
3. replace drive belt, tensioner & idler pulley
4. replace transmission pan gasket & filter
5. replace valve cover gasket
6. replace tie rod ends, drag links, and sway bar links (requires sub alignment)
7. replace rear shocks
8. replace two downstream oxygen sensors