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I SUCK at electrical, won't even try to lie. SITREP: New MCE fenders, 3/4" 3 wire LED lights (white- ground, red- 100%, black- 50%), OEM front turn/parking wires (black- ground, blk/yellow tracer- 100%, green- 50%) So far, so good? Hooked wires up respectively (side markers, still incandescent...

So, after extensive poring over photos and crunching the numbers, weight, ease of install (or lack of), and aesthetics, I went with the 4.5" MCE plastic fender set. I started on the rear just to get my bearings and instant gratification. I was introduced to an inner flange that screws to the...

I'm still chasing down a #3 misfire. I'm trying stock plugs, new Taylor wires, and have a relatively new cap and rotor button. The plugs in the photo haven't been in that long but, they look practically unfired! Also, does the distributor look correctly oriented? As long as the firing order is...

I just pissed my day away trying to find the blower speed switch for a 97 TJ locally and all I found was the switch with the long shaft and too small for the knob to fit on. I even called the local jeep stealership and they said the switch was discontinued back in 2009! My switch does not work...

I didn't really find what I wanted in the archives so I'll ask here- what are your favorite flat fender options on a 1997 TJ? Not fender flares, true flat fenders.

Ok, I'm embarrassed to say this but, the tie rod was NOT bent. It was a ZJ tie rod that was on the jeep when I bought it. I was unfamiliar with the ZJ tie rod upgrade and was pleasantly surprised to learn of it. There's got to be 20 different tie rod/drag link upgrades, swaps, and total...

I wanted a TJ sooner or later but I told myself I'd buy cheap and build it up. I found this one and truly, every alarm in the world should have gone off but I bought it anyway and began the long walk down the rough road. I should have named it "Problem Child" but, I insisted on naming it Rooster...

I finally have the CHECK ENGINE light that won't go away. It claims #3 misfire but possibly multiple cylinder misfires. Read the archives and, short of replacing every part between the headlights and taillights, I'm left scratching my head. New plugs, new wires, new cap and rotor, and no...

The Rooster is coming along. He was like an abused dog- it's taken a while to gain his trust. Anyway, the AC is inoperative and truly, I don't forsee ever using it- how many of you have pulled the whole air conditioning system out of your TJs and have you ever regretted doing so? Also, do you...

Now what? I seem to have picked up a new gremlin- once the motor is warmed up and being driven, the jeep begins bucking or missing. It will still drive, maybe calm for a brief moment or two and then start bucking again. The tach indicates a rpm fluctuates also. I changed the coil that...

Took the 97 TJ out for a check flight today after a auto transmission bench build, installation of a SYE kit on the 231, and a new rear DS. The transmission shifted fine but then I suddenly noticed that I had no speedometer reading. A couple miles later, the motor started stumbling and the revs...

The front driveshaft on my new to me 97 TJ took a hit and is bent. The jeep had a 4" Skyjacker lift installed by the previous owners and the front DS stayed stock. Anyway, the ride length is currently at 39 1/2" (4.0, 32RH auto, NP231 w/SYE). I have heard of Cherokee shafts being used- what do...

If you run a SYE kit, do you still have to run the crossmember spacers that come with the 4" Skyjacker lift?

My current project, Rooster, came with a louvered hood plate and the moron that did the original cuts must have failed coloring inside the lines so I recut the openings. I'm sure it will flow better now. I was never really a fan of the louvered hoods as all I could imagine was the engine bay...

I recently bought a 1997 TJ with 233k miles on it, knowing there were some issues to address. First was a new battery and complete brake overhaul (new MC, hard lines, pads and shoes). The jeep DOES run but sounds like a diesel on the low end. Then, I found that the 32RH slips in 1st and reverse...

Hey all, I just joined as I just stepped into a '97 TJ and now I'm finding all the little "issues" that the seller didn't disclose and I figured you had the knowledge base here. Anyway, it has a four speed fan blower switch that is flat dead on the highest speed. I replaced the duct resistor and...