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    What is the widest tire I can put on a 7.5" wheel?

    Hello all, I have (what I'm told are) stock 17" JK wheels on my TJ. So I'm assuming they are 7.5" rims. What is the widest tire I can put on a 7.5" rim. Can I go as wide as 275mm?? Say 275 70R17 Thanks, Glenn
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    Exhaust question - catalytic converter

    Hello all, We just removed the front cats from our 2000 TJ 4.0L manual to find that the rear cat is welded to the front pipe. And the new pipe that we purchased is flanged. So at this point I'm looking to cut the flange off and purchase a new rear cat? Any other suggestions? I might be...
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    Rear main seal install questions and help

    My 2000 4.0L leaks oil from the area between the oil pan and bell housing (rear main seal), I attempted to replace the seal, bu may have screwed damaged it slightly?? And I have attempted to seal the oil pan gasket twice. My questions, Is one rear main seal better than others and are there any...
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    What do you suggest for front cat replacements?

    Hello all, 2000 TJ Sport 4.0L manual Getting ready to replace my front cats and I'm weeding through the many options. What do you all suggest? Thanks, Glenn
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    2000 4.0L Front Cats and O2 Sensors

    I am fighting my ANNUAL O2 sensor/CAT code battle with the Inspection shop. Last year the shop replaced an O2 sensor and passed the Jeep, but the light came back one three days later. This year they are suggesting that I replace the front Cats??? Anyway wanted to get some thoughts? Do I...
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    Can I replace an ABS rear axle with a non-ABS rear axle?

    I'm planning on replacing my entire rear axle Dana 35 1:3.73 on my TJ Sport 4.0L Manual. My current setup has ABS and I found a 2000 TJ Sport 4.0L Manual that a local is parting out, but he's not sure it has ABS. Can I replace an ABS rear with a non-ABS rear?
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    Dana 35 carrier gear (spider gear) replacement

    I'm attempting to replace the spider gear in my 2000 TJ Dana 35 rear with Track Loc. I cannot for the life of me get the smaller gears to slide into place. The videos make it look so easy?? What am I doing wrong?
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    ABS toner ring

    I recently purchased a used rear axle shaft for my Dana 35 (Drivers side). The shaft seems identical, except the ABS toner ring is larger on the new (albeit used) shaft. Is the larger ring OK to use? Can I just re-position the sensor?
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    Drivers side rear axle shaft replacement

    I need to replace my drivers side rear axle shaft on my 2000 Dana 35 / 4.0L manual w/ABS. Are both side identical (they look identical)? Also any suggestions for the replacement???
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    Please help! Planetary gear will not slide on axle

    I need help, while attempting to replace my carrier gears (spider gear) the drivers side planetary gear will not slide on the axle to allow me to remove the c-clip. It is like the damn thing is welded on there. Before I beat on this thing is there something I am missing??? I mean damn, it...
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    Rear Differential Spider Gear Wear (Misaligned?)

    Something is misaligned in my rear diff. The spider gears are getting ripped up (see photo), is this an easy swap? Any recommended replacement?
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    Slave Cylinder Bleed Screw

    OK, I know this is a much talked about subject, but I cannot find a solid answer. The bleed screw on my slave cylinder is perfectly round, both on the old one and the brand new one I just bought? How the heck am I supposed to bleed this unit?
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    Clutch pedal soft after slave cylinder replacement

    Replaced my clutch and slave cylinder system (the whole system), and all works fine. However the clutch is now SUPER easy to push and goes all the way to the floor. There doesn't seem to be any resistance at all to the pedal. Is this to be expected of a new system? Or might it still need...
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    4.0 exhaust flange leak

    So I needed to drop my exhaust to get to my oil pan. I separated the exhaust at the flanges just above the Cats and upon re-installing it sounds horrible. What did I miss? Are they miss-aligned? Are there seals/doughnuts that I did not see? Any thoughts?
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    White Gray Smoke

    OK, I know you will think I'm crazy, but I replaced the clutch in my 2000 4.0L manual and now I'm getting a good deal of smoke from the exhaust. I did an oil change as well, but cant imagine what changed? It just doesn't seem right If I did nothing to the engine?? Any thoughts?
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    Will a bad crankshaft position sensor make my Jeep run bad?

    Just replaced clutch and Jeep is running like crap, I noticed the crank position sensor looked like it’s been eaten away by the flywheel. Will a bad crank sensor make the Jeep run bad?
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    Proper name for clutch fork retainer / spring?

    Does anyone know what the retainer wire for the clutch fork and throw out bearing is called? and how to get one. It's the wire/retainer/spring that holds the fork and the TOB in place on a 4.0L Manual.
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    Removing front yoke nut from NV231 transfer case

    OK, Wow I heard it was going to be tough, but wow. I've damaged two tables by C-Clamping it down. Any suggestions for getting the not removed from the front Yoke on the Tcase?
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    Tips and tricks for top half of rear main seal

    Any suggestions for tackling the top half of the rear main seal. Got the bottom of course, it isnt moving with a punch quite as easy as the videos?
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    Any tips on removing flywheel?

    Any tips for keeping the flywheel stationary while removing the flywheel bolts?