It just happened!

Most of my shiite has been done at a shop. Even the small stuff takes me weeks. I would starve if I was a mechanic.

I learned in auto tech class in high school that I enjoy it as a hobby and not a career. I like to tinker, but only to a point.
 
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My major stuff is done, just bolt on projects now. But gosh darn it is hot out now.

I said yesterday I was going through summertime season affective disorder where it’s so hot I don’t wanna go out and do anything.
 
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I'm not claiming victory yet, but I drove the Jeep this morning and had no drama. Admittedly, I didn't really push it past 65 mph, and babied it to avoid any large bumps or washboard type surfaces. On the plus side, the A/C is freezing cold and the Jeep has been running right at 210°, even in 100° weather.

I think this weekend I'll work on installing the transmission cooler and temperature gauge. After mulling over which cooler to go with, I'm sticking with a B&M stacked plate cooler. These have served me well and I can't justify the 3X price difference for a Setrab. However, I am changing which B&M cooler I use. In the past it was a 70264, which has 3/8" nipple fittings. The 70273 is the same size (11" x 5-3/4" x 1-1/2"), but has a slightly higher BTU rating and uses 1/2" NPT fittings. I'll run a 1/2" to 6AN fitting with a 90° push lock fitting for the ingress and egress.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CIGE9Q/?tag=wranglerorg-20
 
I just finished up replacing my JKS front track bar with a Currie one and I've had similar issues with the JKS. I stupidly put a wash on the top under the nut that resulted in broken bolt on the trail. I ended up using no washer and red locktite and it help great. I hope that fixes it!!
 
I just finished up replacing my JKS front track bar with a Currie one and I've had similar issues with the JKS. I stupidly put a wash on the top under the nut that resulted in broken bolt on the trail. I ended up using no washer and red locktite and it help great. I hope that fixes it!!

The part that frustrated me the most was I spent $1500 (Savvy arms and JKS track bar) and 6+ hours to give myself death wobble. :cautious:
 
I'd like to get a good baseline of transmission temperatures before installing the transmission cooler. With that in mind, I spent a few hours today installing a transmission temperature gauge. It wasn't the color I'd want, but it was in a box of parts that were included when I bought the Jeep. If it bugs me enough, I'll swap it out later.

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I'd like to get a good baseline of transmission temperatures before installing the transmission cooler. With that in mind, I spent a few hours today installing a transmission temperature gauge. It wasn't the color I'd want, but it was in a box of parts that were included when I bought the Jeep. If it bugs me enough, I'll swap it out later.

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Well looking at the quality of the installation, the color will bug you. 🤘
 
I'm not saying it's fast, but it's a record for me. 45 minutes to remove and rebuild the rear drive shaft.

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Gathered the first set of transmission temperature data from a 35 minute drive this morning and 60 minute drive this afternoon. The trips included a mix of highway and idle time. I'll collect more over the next several days, which will give me a good average to see the impact of a cooler.

Ambient TemperatureHighway TemperaturePeak TemperatureOther Information
77°116°160°
78°121°169°Heavy rain and humidity
 
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Gathered the first set of transmission temperature data from a 35 minute drive this morning and 60 minute drive this afternoon. The trips included a mix of highway and idle time. I'll collect more over the next several days, which will give me a good average to see the impact of a cooler.

Ambient TemperatureHighway TemperaturePeak TemperatureOther Information
77°116°160°
78°121°169°Heavy rain and humidity

Nice work on the gauge install. Did you use this Dorman pan?
 
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Nice work on the gauge install. Did you use this Dorman pan?

I did. For anyone interested, here is the entire parts list:

Parts Used
Dorman 69001 Nylon Rib Drain Plug Gasket, Fits M14, 1/2https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NF17LQM/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Dorman 265-818 Transmission Oil Panhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z7O4OVA/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Universal Firewall Boothttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LGNDD2G/?tag=wranglerorg-20
LUBE LOCKER LLT-A042https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BOU6UJA/?tag=wranglerorg-20
AUTO METER 2267 Oil/Temperature Metric Adapterhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00062YVOI/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Mopar 68218057AB ATF+4, 1 Quart (6 Pack)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFJYQJ3/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Genuine Mopar Transmission Filter 68059549AAhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F6E49UW/?tag=wranglerorg-20
MaxTow Double Vision 260 F Transmission Temperature Gauge Kit - Includes Electronic Sensor - Black Gauge Face - Blue LED Illuminated Dial - Analog & Digital Readouts - for Trucks - 2-1/16" 52mmhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS4HDXC/?tag=wranglerorg-20
 
I did. For anyone interested, here is the entire parts list:

Parts Used
Dorman 69001 Nylon Rib Drain Plug Gasket, Fits M14, 1/2https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NF17LQM/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Dorman 265-818 Transmission Oil Panhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z7O4OVA/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Universal Firewall Boothttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LGNDD2G/?tag=wranglerorg-20
LUBE LOCKER LLT-A042https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BOU6UJA/?tag=wranglerorg-20
AUTO METER 2267 Oil/Temperature Metric Adapterhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00062YVOI/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Mopar 68218057AB ATF+4, 1 Quart (6 Pack)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFJYQJ3/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Genuine Mopar Transmission Filter 68059549AAhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F6E49UW/?tag=wranglerorg-20
MaxTow Double Vision 260 F Transmission Temperature Gauge Kit - Includes Electronic Sensor - Black Gauge Face - Blue LED Illuminated Dial - Analog & Digital Readouts - for Trucks - 2-1/16" 52mmhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS4HDXC/?tag=wranglerorg-20

I like that gauge.
 
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After driving the Jeep for a few days, I'm going to claim victory with death wobble. However, after bending a second ZJ conversion on the TJ, I ordered a Currie CorrectLync.

Somehow I was lucky and got a stupid good deal on the Currie setup. That showed up today and will be paired with the BMB tie rod.

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After driving the Jeep for a few days, I'm going to claim victory with death wobble. However, after bending a second ZJ conversion on the TJ, I ordered a Currie CorrectLync.

Somehow I was lucky and got a stupid good deal on the Currie setup. That showed up today and will be paired with the BMB tie rod.

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When did you bend the 2nd one? I read you bet one recently but didn't know there were 2. Just curious because I have the ZJ setup in my shop waiting to put on some day.
 
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