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Im pretty sure I already know the answer, but the bearing doesn't need to be packed before install, right? It's lubed by virtue of the diff fluid level being above the axle tube opening, right? Which is why the seal is at the end of the tube, right? If somebody wants to discuss how the...

Since we all know that the t-case cable shifter doesn't come with any sort of instructions, is there any guide anywhere that goes over an adjustment process? I continue to struggle to reliably get into 4LO, and here lately the part-time light has been staying on after I'm back in 2WD. I'm...

I'm trying to figure out the best way to secure my jeep to the uhaul car hauler next week. I have 33's so I already know their tire straps won't work. The obvious answer is bigger tire straps, but given that the SOP for flatbed towing is to strap down over the axles, these tire straps feel...

XJ buddy wanted to install a locker in his front low pinon Dana 30. I already knew how this was gonna go, but my job in this friendship is to tell him how he SHOULD do it, then he decides what corners he’s gonna cut. Honestly, he makes me wonder why we do things the hard way sometimes, but...

Today's my lucky day, my key won't turn in the ignition. I say it's my lucky day because we're going wheeling in a few weeks and it would suck to have had this happen then. I'm a little confused as to what I need to actually replace. The ignition lock cylinder or the ignition switch, or...

I'm taking notes against the 97 FSM since I have 2 97's and neither have working A/C. One of the troubleshooting steps involves measuring current through & voltage across the "compressor clutch coil." The problem is the only place this seems to be mentioned is in this very section. The...

97, NP231, automatic, cable shifter. I've been having some problems shifting the thing the last few times out. Primarily that it doesn't really want to stay in 4LO, which is why I bought the cable shifter in the first place. But usually eventually I can get it to go. I was just...

Is there a way to identify by looking at a ring gear to know if it is thick cut or standard(?) cut? I bought a set off a dude a while back. At the time he said the box had the wrong label (or the wrong part was in the box, either way). The markings are: Dana 44-456TD 0821 2. They're also...

Daughter reported a new issue on her 97 where the A/C was blowing kinda warm (I think this is an a/c charge issue) but when she got up to around 55 it stopped blowing altogether. And then if she slowed down it started blowing again. Other known issues include the fact that it only wants to...

First and foremost, this is all in the FSM. But if you're like me, you'd rather watch some dude actually do it than read a sometimes confusing factory service manual. Lots of reasons why you might need to remove your transmission pump, even outside of rebuilding a 30RH or a 32RH (or 904 or...

I put a new stereo in the 97 but I broke one of the metal clips when I was trying to snap it back in place. Is there a source for these things, or an alternative? I looks like I did an even worse job than usual in the meanwhile.

I would love to get new carpet, but I'm having a hard time spending the money. Has anyone taken their carpet fully out and power washed it? I'm sure nasty dark colors would just stream down the driveway, but will washing it mess with the shape & all that?

I've had this happen before, but never at 11pm. Is there a hack to get the thing unlocked without taking the panel off?

This is fun. I discovered last night that my 97's left turn signal lights up solid (at the front marker as well as on the dash) whenever I press the brake pedal. It goes out when I let off the pedal. I haven't been driving this one all that much, but that's going to change in the next week...

I did the ball joints in her jeep a while back and apparently I didn’t put the special socket back in the glove box. A roomie mistake if ever there was one. Is this a “standard” jeep lug, and/or where do I find a replacement?

It’s a rhetorical question, FYI. Remains to be seen if I can, but please miss me with any talk of “don’t bother” etc. It’s a friend of a friend of a friend. Tranny spit the bit in her 93 YJ some time ago. Shop wanted $1500 to rebuild it back then, which she should’ve just paid...

My 97 has had the battery unexpectedly die on me after a few extended stints of no driving. I noticed that I've sometimes got a front marker (just the driver's side) that will stay lit sometimes, and then other times won't be lit. I did recently change out the light switch unit because the...

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Long story short, somebody hit me up about rebuilding their 32RH. Ok fine, lets talk. The story quickly evolved from "it needs a new pump" to "I took it to a shop and they tore it all the way down and then wanted $1500 to re-assemble it so I told them no thanks and collected all the parts in...

The 30rh & 32rh have different bellhousing shapes/bolt patterns. Question1: will the 30rh bolt to a 4.0L, and or will the 32RH bolt to the 4cyl? Question 2: will both/either/neither bolt to the 4.2L out of a YJ?