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  1. LATJ

    I think I hate my engine—what would you do?

    I have a 2004, 2.4, 5-speed with 4.10s on 31's. It will barely do highway speeds in Louisiana, can't imagine hilly states... What would you do? Regearing is $1,200-2000 depending on the shop and the gear vendor. Engine swapping is more. Figure $3000-5000, DIY with parts. While I'm not...
  2. LATJ

    2.4 cold start squeaking?

    My 2004 2.4 squeaks when cold. Drive it a few miles, get the engine warm and it goes away. It is not the serpentine belt, tensioner, or accessories - it squeaks with that belt completely off and the engine running. I changed the thermostat, timing belt, water pump, timing belt tensioner and...
  3. LATJ

    Real Rubicon LJ with body color hardtop and flares?

    Found this. Do you think the top and flares came body color from the factory?
  4. LATJ

    SYE, what to do while transfer case is open?

    Putting a slip yoke eliminator (SYE), DC shaft, Savvy upper arms and JKS trackbar into the JEEP as soon as all of the parts arrive. The JEEP has 142,000 miles, its a 4-cylinder and had stock tires on it until about 500 miles ago. Pretty sure the 4WD was never really used. Is there anything...
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    Trackbar after SYE, driveshaft, and adjustable control arms

    Need some help... The situation: I lifted the 2004 TJ SE with OME springs, netting 2.5" lift in the rear. Installed a straight OME trackbar relo bracket at that time using the stock trackbar, it was a real pain getting the TB bolts to line up, had to twist the bar with a pipe wrench. The...
  6. LATJ

    Where to buy a new 2004 TJ 2.4 intake boot?

    What is this thing actually called or where do I find a PN? Searching for "Intake boot" doesn't seem to work. Mine is going to crack when I finish changing the spark plugs. I'd rather just have it on hand than be down another few days ordering one. Thanks in advance