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Is there a thread out there or other document that details the variances between the 231 on the Cherokee (98-2001 specifically) and what came in our TJ's? I have a 231 out of a 99 XJ with a broken output shaft, and the output shaft from when I did the SYE on my 97 TJ. I'm not worried about...

I did the ball joints on my 97 tonight. I had the spicers in hand, but imagine my surprise when the ones I pulled out were knurled. At one time I thought I read that once you used knurled you HAD to stay with knurled but I don't know if that's fact or just an old wive's tale that's been...

the weatherstripping on my 97 doesn't want to stick to the underside of the tailgate anymore, so closing the tailgate is a real hassle. How is this stuff supposed to be attached? Some sort of doublesided tape or christmas trees or something else?

Found a guy selling a transmission & t-case off a "94 jeep." As far as I can tell the only autos used in TJ/YJ/XJ/ZJ were the 30RH/A904, 32RH/A999, AW4, and 4(2|5|6)R(L)E, and this is none of those. Just in case he meant "84" it doesn't look like a TH400 either. I also don't recognize the...

A friend is parting ways with the 44's that were under his LJ Rubicon. Gonna be $1400 for the pair. They have 4.10's, all the brake hardware, the factory lockers (unsure what came in the rubicon, never been on my radar, really). I need to re-gear to 4.10's anyway, so this saves me that...

This is for the plunger style headlight switch found on 97's, and I don't know what other years. My 02 has the headlights on the turn signal so some time prior to that is when this style disappeared. Stuff You'll Need Difficulty: 1 out of 5 Time required: 30 minutes Tools needed...

I have the HF 12 ton shop press I'm using to remove my carrier bearings with the help of a bearing splitter (got the idea off youtube). I got some 1" thick steel plate and made new arbors out of them, drilling holes in them to allow for the bearing splitter & carrier to hang below the shelf...

Getting daughter's jeep buttoned back up and discovered this when I was connecting the rear drive shaft. Add this to the list of things to check when inspecting a potential purchase. I'm guessing the pinion bearing is shot? This sort of play has GOT to be affecting the connection to the ring...

I've seen couple of videos & read our how-to, they all bleed the m/c one port at a time. I bled the m/c on my CJ (a couple times, don't ask) and I did both ports at the same time. I have a bench bleed kit but I don't have any "plugs" to block off one port or the other. So I guess my...

I’m replacing the master cylinder on daughter’s jeep, and the lines are rounded & effectively seized at the m/c. So I’m replacing the shorty lines as well. And since I can’t find them for sale anywhere, I figured I’d learn how to do my own flares. I’ve probably read every thread out there...

XJ buddy was flat towing. He drove the thing into position to hook up the tow bar. Got hooked up, went t-case in N, trans in P and drove from Dallas to Tulsa no issues. Unhooked, went to shift t-case into gear but had no power to the rear tires. I don’t know much about Jeeps but this may be...

is a Dana44 rear axle off a 96 Grand Cherokee a direct replacement for a TJ? Width, perches, yoke, etc? All the same or is there work required?

Distributor on a 97 is making noise. I pulled it out, it has a ton of side to side play in the shaft, which seems to indicate a worn bushing inside the shaft. Who knew these didn't ride on a bearing? Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone has gone down the path of rebuilding their distributor, and...

Does anyone have a source for the short brake lines that go between the master cylinder and the combo valve? Turns out mine are frozen in place and my google fu is insufficient to find them. I'm sure I could probably have some made, but it might be easier to just buy the pre-bent kit if it...

First and foremost, I want a drain in my transmission pan. I've been frustrated with the deep pan options, and didn't like the idea of installing my own drain plug since I have enough trouble with leaky parts as it is. I found one on Summit for $60, but it's on back order and they've already...

I would love to see a picture of your transmission dipstick tube, specifically where it enters the transmission case. And also if you have a 6cyl or a 4cyl. I'm trying to determine if I've identified a quirk of the 97 or what. Also please include your build date. Maybe we can zero in on...

Went to replace the (presumably) leaking pump seal on daughters 97 today. And then I found this. For the uninitiated, the outer shaft is the pump stator which, among other things, is what the TC splines onto. The inner shaft is the transmission input shaft, which also splines into the TC...

Got some sloppy steering in my daughter's 97. I expected it to need new tie rods and all that, but it seems like the immediate need may be further upstream. The wheel has about 20-25* of play before the pitman arm starts to move. Looking through the wheel well, I can see that the steering...

Had to change a bulb in my daughter’s 97 and saw something I’ve never seen before. My 97 has a 4wd light and a “Part-Time” light. Her 97 has two different 4wd icons. This is my holding it up to the sun, there wasn’t actually anything in the bulb slots on the upshift icon (not surprising...

With the engine off the pedal is nice and firm. When you start it up the pedal falls a little, like normal, but when I push the pedal it has some sponginess to it and makes a shwoosh sound. any ideas about this sound? I have a video but I guess I’m too dumb to attach it here.