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  1. Vali Jo

    Still difficult to shift

    It's me ... again. I have a '97 TJ and was experiencing some difficulty shifting (and random grinding going into 2nd & 3rd gear) that came on rather suddenly. One week just fine, next week not so much. In possibly a rushed decision, with it having 230K miles and being 27 years old (and original)...
  2. Vali Jo

    97 Wrangler - Transmission Crossmember Bolts / Attachment to Frame

    Bear with me, I am a do-it-myself kind of person, but I am NOT a mechanic so I am continually learning. Original owner of a '97 Sport, 4.0 L - 5 speed AX15 transmission 279K miles Just dropped the skid plate (transmission cross member) so I could change out the clutch. Working on getting it put...
  3. Vali Jo

    Ball Joint - Caster/Camber

    I have a '97 (TJ) with a 2 1/2" Rough Country Lift on 33 KO2's on my original axles and need to replace my ball joints. (I replaced my tie-rods in 2019 but the ball joints appeared to be okay at that time). I have a few questions related: 1. For the Uppers, how will I know what Caster/Camber I...
  4. Vali Jo

    Front & Rear Bump Stops

    New member here. I have a '97 wrangler sport, 4.0L that I am installing a 2.5" lift on. Prior to starting I have been checking on a few things and discovered the poor condition (if you can even call it that) of both my front and rear bump stops. While I have owned it since '98, I have never...