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  1. John Middleton

    Another alignment issue

    My new (to me) 06 LJR w/80K miles on it. I just installed a Metalcloak 3.5 shortarm w/ adjustable links & Currectlink steering. Ball joints looked solid. So, after alignment by experienced 4x4 shop, Jeep pulling to right. Alignment guy said I need adjustable ball joint to correct camber. I...
  2. John Middleton

    Another OPDA fail!

    2003 TJR w/190K on it. Just bought an LJR w/80K on it & noticed OPDA rattle After engine check light came on. Here’s a pic of my cam gear. New Crown OPDA going in. Is this serviceable or should I replace the cam?
  3. John Middleton

    Front lockouts or Yukon spin free hubs discussion

    03 Rubicon, MC 3.5 shortarm, UCF Tummy, 1” Mm & BL, Adams Rear DS, new Mopar trans & motormounts. So, after fighting a drivetrain vibration issue for over a year including rebalancing front DS, return & reinstall Adams ds, harmonic balancer replaced on TC, tires balanced, & running issue by...
  4. John Middleton

    Intermittent misfire

    03 Rubicon 185k miles: I’m stumped! Intermittent miss @ hiway speeds: almost like a stumble or hitting a big bump. No ours wheeling or @ slow rpm’s. Feels like a intermittent bad coil pack would. I’ve replaced plugs, cam & crank sensors, cam sensor Driveshaft (OPDA on newer models), & coil...
  5. John Middleton

    Looking for suggestions on new steering

    2003 RubiconFreshly installed 31/2” Metalcloak short arm/long reach lift. Took it to alibnment shop (recommended by 4WD place as who they use). New ball joints, new tie rod system, & $2K later it has a moment of play which is unsettling and handling worse than before lift. The tie rod system is...
  6. John Middleton

    AC evaporator replacement

    03 TJ. Fixing to do the dreaded dash board removal to Change out AC evaporator (again). Looking for recommendation on best evaporator to buy. MoPar expensive junk as is OReily (cheap junk). What replacement have you used?
  7. John Middleton

    Engine temperature gauge fluctuates

    2 1/2 hrs into 3 hr drive in my 03 Rubi; temp gauge goes into red zone & light comes on. Pull over, check AF-OK, serpentine & water pump; no issues. Start engine after 2 minutes; back in normal zone. Finish drive. 3 hr drive home & watching temp gauge: occasional brief creep into red zone with...
  8. John Middleton

    42RLE transmission: No fourth gear overdrive

    2003 Rubicon, 85k miles, just dropped transmission pan and added temp gauge & bung. New filter w/ 7 qts Mopar atf+4. ATF level full. Went wheeling (about 125 miles) last week with no issues. Trans temp never over 200*. Took it around a corner tonight & heard (or felt) a bang. Now transmission...
  9. John Middleton

    Leaking brake proportioning valve

    ive developed a small leak from the front bleeder bolt on my brake proportioning valve (2003 TJ Rubicon). Is there an 'O" ring behind that bolt or do I need to replace it with a new valve? Also, is it the same part as the non Rubicon TJ's with rear drum brakes?
  10. John Middleton

    Front TJ Rubicon Dana 44 axle won't unlock

    My front Dana 44 axle seems to be in locked-in mode (2003 TJ Rubicon). Jeep is on the rack, no compressor attached to diff hose, and both wheels spin forward together. Hooked up my Mighty-Vac & can actuate rear locker but no unlocking (deactivating) in front (still locked in). I know they lock...
  11. John Middleton

    Rubicon 241 transfer case housing split / cracked

    The transfer case on my ‘03 Rubicon suffered a catastrophic failure! Front of tcase is split. (NVG2410R). Rebuild or salvage or ??? Not sure where to go with this!