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  1. Derekstockton

    What is this throttle cable?

    Of course my check engine light came on after my oil change and when I was inspecting under the hood some I noticed the pictured cable (throttle cable? Don't know if that is what it's called or not)is not connected to the end, I have had the jeep for a while and have just now noticed this , not...
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    Oil change and check engine light

    I changed my oil for first time since buying my 2000 jeep TJ with the 2.5l After changing it (everything went perfect and it was easy) after driving it for about 10 miles the check engine light came on.... I am going to try the key trick tomorrow again (tonight I couldn't get it to work) to...
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    How to recalibrate your speedometer after changing tire sizes or gears

    I have 2000 TJ with the 2.5 and 5 speed manual - I upgraded to some newer jeep wrangler take offs (245 75 r17 - alittle over 31 inch) and when testing gps speed, speedo shows 55 and gps says about 61-62, per the chart (think I have the stock 410 gear ratio) - I think I need the 37 tooth - does...
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    Steering seems very loose on 2000 TJ 2.5

    I described it the best I could I am new to jeeps, however lowering the psi to 28 fixed my issue. Thank you.
  5. Derekstockton

    Steering seems very loose on 2000 TJ 2.5

    I lowered it down to 28 psi and took a 50 Mile drive - that was the issue! Thanks everyone !
  6. Derekstockton

    Steering seems very loose on 2000 TJ 2.5

    245 75 17s (take offs from a newer jeep) and they measure at 40 psi, the jeep isn't lifted, I did replace the shocks and steering stabilizer when doing to jks disconnects. Again it did improve some with the tire change, etc and everything feels solid until approaching 50 mph then I feel like I...
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    Steering seems very loose on 2000 TJ 2.5

    When driving it seems that the steering is very 'squirrelly' or loose is best way I think thing about describing it. I had thought it was the tires so they have been replaced (the ones that was on It was fairly worn/ at end of life), the stock sway bar link on one side was also busted so also...
  8. Derekstockton

    Small leak from lower radiator hose

    Also does anyone know where to buy the factory style clamps if I'm to replace, I found in another thread that gates 22280 is the hose but can't seem to find exact clamps
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    Small leak from lower radiator hose

    Recently did a complete coolant flush on my 2000 tj with 2.5l, all went great( replaced green stuff with g05). However I notice a small leak now from the lower radiator hose where it connects to radiator. The original pressure style factory clamps are in place (not worm clamps) I have inspected...
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    2000 jeep wrangler tj with 2.5l

    I am looking to level my jeep. I bought a 1.5 inch front / rear rough country kit(coil spacers and n3 shocks) Then I realized this would be 1.5 both front and rear and it would not be level. If I only put in the 1.5 inch in front would this level it out or be to much ? I plan on still using...
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    Using JL wheels on a TJ

    So 245 75 17 Bridgestone JL takeoffs will fit stock 2000 tj(2.5l)? Without lift and with 1.5 inch adaptors ? I picked up a set at a great price. (I did pick up the new lug nuts)
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    Using JL wheels on a TJ

    I do have a 1.5 inch budget lift that I have not got around to install yet but I'm almost not wanting to install it if I can get away with no lift,