It just happened!
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Received my new scanner today and it's a very powerful tool. Because I can't move around well there wasn't enough time to nail down the spec signal sync. I was able to go from -19, out of range, to -4, in range. It now runs smoothly, as it should. I'll get it to zero when I'm up to it. Very happy with the Jeep for once. The right tool makes life so much easier!
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Tweaked it to zero today. Shame on me for not getting a decent diagnostic tool sooner!
I didn't go as far as you on the scanner but I picked up the Autel MK808S recently. It has the read & re-learn ability for the cam/crank but I have the OPDA (05-06 so way worse off than the design for yours...).I barely scratched the surface of the scanner's capability and I already know it was money well spent! Glad you're finding immediate value in yours.
We've all been in your shoes and missed what seemed obvious but overlooked. Don't beat yourself up - you found and fixed it and that's the good news story.
Speedy recovery brother!
We've all been in your shoes and missed what seemed obvious but overlooked. Don't beat yourself up - you found and fixed it and that's the good news story.
Speedy recovery brother!
Thanks for the encouragement. Finally had a chance to take the Jeep out for a decent drive today. After sorting out the steering and engine issues, the Jeep runs and drives fantastic. Brakes are the next thing to tackle. The main challenge here is I need to finalize a decision on whether a Yukon big hub kit will go in. After that, there's a long list of parts pilled up that need to be installed. Of course none of that will happen until I get healed up.
That healing up part SUCKS as we get older... Used to bounce back in 1-2 days but now it takes 1-2 weeks or longer.
That's why we're here!
That's a good day! I'm realizing mine's likely in for the rest of the summer (doorless) season. Doorless or not, a day out in the Jeep is a great day!I mean... I don't want to start a pissing contest (because I've seen how bad some members can get on this forum hording parts), but I get the need to attack a pile of on-hand parts (since I was bad at completing my 'COVID project' when we were still in COVID pandemic).
I tell the wife — I figured out how to beat inflation by having the parts on-hand now at 2-4 year old prices...
I mean... I don't want to start a pissing contest (because I've seen how bad some members can get on this forum hording parts), but I get the need to attack a pile of on-hand parts (since I was bad at completing my 'COVID project' when we were still in COVID pandemic).
I tell the wife — I figured out how to beat inflation by having the parts on-hand now at 2-4 year old prices...
I will admit to being a bit of a Jeep part hoarder. However, this is largely due to lack of availability and price. Since 2018, prices on many parts has nearly doubled and availability is down. This is the classic supply and demand problem. If supply is down, price is up. Some of it's also the fact that once I commit, I commit. As I've said numerous times here, due to personal circumstances, I have very little time to work on the Jeep. While that won't change, the plan is still to get things done!
FWIW, one significant downside to owning both a T and LJ is driving them. Both of my builds, in current form, are very similar. What's not similar is the ride. I drove the TJ today and, as I've said before, it crushes the ride of the LJ. Not that the LJ is bad, but the TJ accelerates, handles and brakes so differently it's not even close.
This is one of the reasons I struggle with keeping the TJ and doing a 5" stretch, or building the LJ. Where I wheel the TJ, even with 80k more miles, outperforms the LJ in every situation except hill climbing. Out west, in open spaces like Moab and JV, I would expect the exact opposite. I know I can address the braking. What I don't know is if I can make the LJ ride like a TJ. I'm guessing others can, just not sure if I can!
This is one of the reasons I struggle with keeping the TJ and doing a 5" stretch, or building the LJ. Where I wheel the TJ, even with 80k more miles, outperforms the LJ in every situation except hill climbing. Out west, in open spaces like Moab and JV, I would expect the exact opposite. I know I can address the braking. What I don't know is if I can make the LJ ride like a TJ. I'm guessing others can, just not sure if I can!
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If this isn't a pressing situation and you're able to wait say until spring I could come visit you. Then you could drive a TJ with a 5" stretch to see if you like it or not.
I'd just hate for you to set your sights on a stretch and then be disappointed with it.
Rich, I will say that when I did a 5" rear stretch and was on 35s the ride/wheeling difference was noticeable. I also did a rear outboard which was also very nice. Maybe you can convince me to back-half and go fuel cell sooner than later and I can sell you my all aluminum Genright stretch tank
I can't seem to get a break here. My 2020 RAM threw a P0305, cylinder 5 misfire, code. It only has a little over 30K miles on it and needed an injector. Although it's still under the 5 year 60K power train warranty, nothing was covered. $1200 later, I have my truck back. 
I can't seem to get a break here. My 2020 RAM threw a P0305, cylinder 5 misfire, code. It only has a little over 30K miles on it and needed an injector. Although it's still under the 5 year 60K power train warranty, nothing was covered. $1200 later, I have my truck back.
Ouch
How the hell did they wiggle out of covering that?!?
According to Chrysler they should be covered, unless it was clogged
https://www.chrysler-factory-warranty.com/ram-powertrain-warranty/
Unfortunately, that only applies to the diesel. For a gas engine it's basically internal only, lubricated, components. The transmission and transfer case are also covered, along with the internal axle components.
It doesn’t read clearly. But, in that case I hope the other ones are good.