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  1. Rev. Rob Large

    Let's play name that sound! Wheel bearing, u-joint, or both?

    When the steering is full lock (to the left, if that matters), there's a lovely grinding sound coming from the front of the Jeep. Initially, it thought it was tire rub, but i don't appear to have clearance issues and the sound has a distinct metallic flavor. Haven't gotten the Jeep off the...
  2. Rev. Rob Large

    California Jeep Shops in NorCal (Sacramento)

    Anyone have recommendations for Jeep shops (repair, maintenance, upgrade, etc.) in Northern California, specifically near Sacramento?
  3. Rev. Rob Large

    TJ Hard Top in Sacramento Area

    Found this on Facebook. Thinking about checking it out, but I have no idea what I'm looking at/for: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/417506390047846/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner For those opposed to wandering into Zuckerberg space: "READ...
  4. Rev. Rob Large

    2003 X 4.0L 5MT "Build": I Have No Idea What I'm Doing

    I figured I'd start a journal on my TJ, not so much to highlight my ride but to keep a journal to help me remember shtuff. Hit a perfect storm of boredom and some disposable income, and I had never owned a Jeep before, I dove head-first into the kiddie pool and wound up with a 140k 2003 X 4.0L...
  5. Rev. Rob Large

    New Member from California 2003 TJ 4.0L 5MT

    Aloha! New to Jeeps save for all the JKs and JLs we've rented in the past. In addition to the other money pits in my life, I needed a fuel-efficient, spacious, practical family hauler.. so I bought a 2003 TJ X 4.0L 5-speed. Not planning on going crazy (never do) with it, but can't leave...