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No your not. Consider yourself dedicated to prolonging the Jeep name. Mine wasn't better. A 2000 Sahara (230K K) with a healthy list of issues including, {but not limited to}, having to cut/torch anything off that was attached to the rusty frame. Split clutch plate, blower controller issues, 2...

That also sounds like a plan, ht that wouldn't explain the lateral axle movement. I think the two ideas are the plan. Control arm an bushings as well as exhaust relocation attempt. Oddly, I have seen replacement exhaust systems, but they appear to have only one connector to the manifold (was...

Eureka! Lower cotrol arm bushings are shot and upper arms are soft... Work to do... Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

The track bar is an interesting thought. I checked for loose exhaust connections at the Mani and all the way back to the tailpipe - nothing found and no give in the exhaust at all. I'll look at the track bar and front Diff/axle in general in the am. Thanks :) Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

Hello all. I have a 2000 4lt Sahara TJ. Recently the exhaust (I hope) has shifted. Now when I turn right while accelerating, the front Diff u jount is hitting the exhaust. There doesn't seem to be much play in the exhaust, so I am looking for any hints on how this may have happened and what I...

I am back at it :) The weather has turned in my favour , 5 degrees C here today. :: Done :: .. Step board are welded on .. Wiper motor is beyond walking dead.. (pic) Ordered new one - arriving thrusday .. Hard top back on as the Sahara is back in my driveway, but alas, the rear wiper wouldn't...

Well, well... After much AGRRIVATION , I managed to remove the offending bolts securing the oil pan to the block. This was achieved by way of using a BFH and an 8m extraction socket on what should have been an 11mm bolt head :: Once the pan was down :: - Cleaned up the block pan seam (old Rtv)...

It's worth a shot ;). I'll crawl under tomorrow and see who wins....

The bolts are 11mm (7/16). All the other, similar bolts came out with ease - even the ones with the extended screw and Nut design. On these remaining ones, the 11mm socket actaully slips. Like the rust has dropped the size down to 10.5. To big for a 10, too small for an 11. I do have a welder...

Ok.. Here we go... -> a quick update of restoration work <- As my family and I were battling the seemingly pandemic flu like infectious that spread across our fine globe, my work pace was slowed substantially. Add to that the yo-yo temperatures and an unheated garage... Well I am sure anyone...

Thanks... I apologize to all. I have had a fairly busy month the the Sahara. I'll update the project posts later today. PTJ

Looks like the bolts that go through the front frame to secure the steering gearbox.

Quick update. I have spent the past few days (couple of hours here and there) cleaning up the frame or inspection. Descaling, brushing, rust arresting and finally texture painting. Looks rough in texture due the the years of pitting and spray on bedliner, but still viable. Working my way down...

I have viewed a few of his *Educational* streams, but alas, I am doing my best to revive my machine. I am doing my best not to detach more than I absolutely have to. After seventeen years of the Canadian rust belt, most of the parts are self welded together. If I start separating the frame from...

Yup....

Ok... So I have located the mopar/crown part numbers for the Jounce and Cup. I expect I can squeeze the jounce through the expanded spring, but how would you suggest I handle the bolt? My bolt is not usable so I have to think up a way to remove it and replace it with a new bolt/nut. The cup has...

Well.. This is new... Think of me as a Jeep dentist, I'd rather save the tooth... Not sure how to even start on this puzzle. Any suggestions? Sent from my SM-T817W using Tapatalk

Supprisingly, under the rust is decent metal. I'd toss the project if it was Swiss, but there is enough solid left to keep going. An old horse with strong bones!

Yup.. But I do love my Jeeps. Get 'em cheap from folks who don't love em. Throw reasonable dollars at keeping them road worthy until they really can' t move anymore and then repeat... :)

Not my best restoration work. But... It's a solid piece of metal that'll never be seen without his of work by a tech. I ordered a new transmission out and will assemble and install it soon.