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  1. RedrumRH

    I am now a TJ expert (heavy sarcasm)

    A buddy of mine just purchased a 99' TJ 4 cylinder, he got it for $1,500 and has spent another $6k on it at a shop. My point, he knows very little about the vehicle from a hands on perspective, he knows how cool it is of course and he loves driving it. He pays his mechanic for anything he...
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    Jeep is dialed in now onto the Touareg

    After 9 months of tinkering, and spending money!!!!, and lots of great advice from everyone, the TJ is dialed in. Not sure how long this feeling of accomplishment and completion last......???? I am guessing it is a fleeting feeling for a TJ owner, due to inevitable upgrades and the fun of...
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    Hoarding TJ parts for the long haul

    So when I started thinking about my longterm plans for the TJ, and after 8 months on the forum and a being TJ owner, it occurs to me I might need to buy certain used parts when I find them. My long term plan is to keep it for at least 10 years, maybe 20 years since the miles are low (just...
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    Snow tire decisions 15/16/or 17 inch

    I have a stock TJ. Currently running 31x10.5x15 on the stock alloys, I like this size on stock, with the 3.73 gears. No plans on a lift or going bigger. Lots of questions below...... Here is the snow tire I think is the one to go with for 3-4 months a year...
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    Greased zirk fittings - ball joint sprung a leak!

    I used the Red N Tacky grease, thank you forum for the recommendation. A few of the fittings, around the rubber seals leak grease. I made sure not to overfill. SO I am going to replace tie rods, ball joints and corresponding parts. Does this kit look good, comprehensive and decent quality...
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    Right Size???? 285/ 75 R16 - Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT 2

    Found a set of 4 on Craigslist. I am currently running 31x10.5.15, all stock suspension with a 3.73. Runs great. I want a set of studded snows for a few months per year. Will the size be too big for stock and I know with snows you want to go down a size. The craigslist find is basically a...
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    Ethanol free 87 octane gas, now my TJ is idling high

    TJ has been running great since new plugs, IAC, major tune up etc. Today I put about 12 gallons of 87 octane ethanol free gas. After a short while, might have been next time I started after driving a dozen miles, check engine is on. The engine now idles higher, it was at about 800, and now...
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    FREE: Trailer lights wire harness for 97’ TJ

    I got a trailer hitch for my 2000 TJ and he threw in the unopened harness that plugs into the rear lights which is a $40 retail harness. BUT it was for a 1997 model. Anyone want a free plug and play harness for 1997 Wrangler trailer lights? Just pay shipping.
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    CL Listing - 2001 TJ Auto - $4,490 Charleston SC area

    Here is a nice ride for the money if someone is in the market. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-jeep-wrangler-sport/6675261782.html
  10. RedrumRH

    Replaced serpentine belt-easy! (PS pump likely harder)

    My power steering was a little unresponsive at lower RPM's, occasionally it was harder to turn. Once or twice the belt squealed over the last month. Then today I started the car, it would not initially turn over (nothing happened when I turned the key, like the engine was locked up). 2nd...
  11. RedrumRH

    Studded snow tires - thinking about these......

    Hello everyone. I am getting some dedicated rims for snow tires. Found a set of 15" Jeep wheels on CL. $150 for a set. Identical to my existing factory 15" TJ wheels, Currently running Yoko geolander 31x10.5x15 and I want another set so I can swap in the worst winter months. I am looking at...
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    Best Sticker Mod

    Boom!
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    RedrumRH's 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport

    Figure I will start to document some of my tinkering. Took an old ThermaRest sleeping pad that was slightly ripped. Cut the good end off the thermarest as a backing board for the tool section. Predrilled guide holes, hanging anchor points, then screws washers (look close they match) and like...
  14. RedrumRH

    Diff badge and e-brake adjust

    I was crawling around under the TJ to do the E-brake adjustment today, not jacked up at all, and tires blocked, and with 31's I can shimmy under the frame. Who knew! It's tight but interesting to get a close up look at the underside. All was damn near mint (TJ sat for last 16 years in a...
  15. RedrumRH

    Which Winch for TJ?

    I need some direction about a winch, not a "wench" which I am sure the group also has much expertise. I have had my fair share of wenches, so I know all about that, and I am long past that part of my life:) So my goal is to keep my 00' TJ very stock, not doing a lift, not doing anything other...
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    North Carolina Asheville NC area mechanics???

    Curious if there are any Asheville NC or Johnson City TN people on this forum..? If so who has a great TJ mechanic for general work?
  17. RedrumRH

    1st TJ and new to Forum

    Hello fellow enthusiasts! I recently purchase a 2000 TJ and am so pumped about the vibe and ride. I had a CJ years ago that I could never afford to fully restore, a Cherokee for a while I loved, and lucked up on this creampuff TJ recently. Not sure that TJ and creampuff can be used in the...