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First post, and thread.
Bought this last April. 3rd Wrangler I've owned and many other 4x4's. Been a mechanic for 20 years now. Built transmissions for 10 years over 3,000 units including diffs and T-cases brought to my bench, then 8 with Mercedes Benz, short stint with Jeep and now Chevy in Idaho. Moved from Montana to Idaho in October last year.
It is an Automatic, the 42RLE. I really don't mind that it is so hated. I built so many of this style of transmission that I just don't mind it. If the PCM craps I'll just order the Wrangler Fix PCM. Internally the 42RLE is basically the same as a dodge caravan as far as the clutches and planets. It can be upgraded slightly when rebuilt. Transgo, and a company called Sonnax make things to improve performance. I will be adding an Aux trans cooler also.
Took this thing mountain biking right after buying it and it blew the rear Freeze plug type block heater out going down the interstate in August and the engine overheated so fast that was it, she died. So, I ordered one of the few Chrysler 4.0 remans remaining to my work and replaced it. Runs great now and has no block heater. I did not install the one that blew out anyway.
Tomorrow I will be heading into work and installing the Zone 4" lift and a few other goodies. Then ordering Gears and lockers and a few other things. Hope any feedback can be positive, I know Zone isn't the best but I just want to get things started without going full broken bank, will be adding daystars 1" body lift with this soon I'm sure. I will replace/upgrade the control arms and phase things out that suck down the line. The usual. It will never stop i'm sure as I am replacing lost dreams with this rig. This one won't get sold, people always say that but I mean it. If i'm dead or in assisted living then it can be sold or crushed and recycled Ha.
I did add the harbor Freight winch and replaced the cable synthetic winch line. I am aware HF isn't Warn. I probably should have ordered a Warn, But I'll give the china winch a chance. It has worked OK the few times I've used it. I have added the Rattle master Smittybuilt swing out tire carrier also, yeah it shows its price.....
Specs as is.
2006 TJ
3.73
4.0L-Mopar reman
42RLE
NP231
Airaid intake w pre-filter
JKS sway bar disconnects front
HF 12K winch with synth rope.....
Smittybilt rattle master 9000 rear bumper
Pioneer deck
Pioneer speakers front and rear
Bestop seat cover front
G.E.A.R Smittybilt MOLLE rear seat cover thingy
KC headlights
KC foglamps
Parts already ordered and going on tomorrow....
Zone 4"
Rusty's adjustable front trackbar-I know Rusty's is not the most loved, Ha.
Russel Braided Extended brake lines 4-6"
Rubicon Express stabilizer
(5) 15x8 3.75 B/S Black steelies
(5) 35x12.50R15 Mastercraft Courser M/T
Parts on the radar and may order soon.
Detroit locker Rear
Aussie Locker Front
Revolution Gear/bearing 5.13 gear package
Chro-moly inner axles Front
Yukon Free Spin kit Dana 30
41 tooth speedometer gear
Daystar 1" body lift
Be gentle when you disagree with my plans, remember I'm new.....ha!
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Bought this last April. 3rd Wrangler I've owned and many other 4x4's. Been a mechanic for 20 years now. Built transmissions for 10 years over 3,000 units including diffs and T-cases brought to my bench, then 8 with Mercedes Benz, short stint with Jeep and now Chevy in Idaho. Moved from Montana to Idaho in October last year.
It is an Automatic, the 42RLE. I really don't mind that it is so hated. I built so many of this style of transmission that I just don't mind it. If the PCM craps I'll just order the Wrangler Fix PCM. Internally the 42RLE is basically the same as a dodge caravan as far as the clutches and planets. It can be upgraded slightly when rebuilt. Transgo, and a company called Sonnax make things to improve performance. I will be adding an Aux trans cooler also.
Took this thing mountain biking right after buying it and it blew the rear Freeze plug type block heater out going down the interstate in August and the engine overheated so fast that was it, she died. So, I ordered one of the few Chrysler 4.0 remans remaining to my work and replaced it. Runs great now and has no block heater. I did not install the one that blew out anyway.
Tomorrow I will be heading into work and installing the Zone 4" lift and a few other goodies. Then ordering Gears and lockers and a few other things. Hope any feedback can be positive, I know Zone isn't the best but I just want to get things started without going full broken bank, will be adding daystars 1" body lift with this soon I'm sure. I will replace/upgrade the control arms and phase things out that suck down the line. The usual. It will never stop i'm sure as I am replacing lost dreams with this rig. This one won't get sold, people always say that but I mean it. If i'm dead or in assisted living then it can be sold or crushed and recycled Ha.
I did add the harbor Freight winch and replaced the cable synthetic winch line. I am aware HF isn't Warn. I probably should have ordered a Warn, But I'll give the china winch a chance. It has worked OK the few times I've used it. I have added the Rattle master Smittybuilt swing out tire carrier also, yeah it shows its price.....
Specs as is.
2006 TJ
3.73
4.0L-Mopar reman
42RLE
NP231
Airaid intake w pre-filter
JKS sway bar disconnects front
HF 12K winch with synth rope.....
Smittybilt rattle master 9000 rear bumper
Pioneer deck
Pioneer speakers front and rear
Bestop seat cover front
G.E.A.R Smittybilt MOLLE rear seat cover thingy
KC headlights
KC foglamps
Parts already ordered and going on tomorrow....
Zone 4"
Rusty's adjustable front trackbar-I know Rusty's is not the most loved, Ha.
Russel Braided Extended brake lines 4-6"
Rubicon Express stabilizer
(5) 15x8 3.75 B/S Black steelies
(5) 35x12.50R15 Mastercraft Courser M/T
Parts on the radar and may order soon.
Detroit locker Rear
Aussie Locker Front
Revolution Gear/bearing 5.13 gear package
Chro-moly inner axles Front
Yukon Free Spin kit Dana 30
41 tooth speedometer gear
Daystar 1" body lift
Be gentle when you disagree with my plans, remember I'm new.....ha!
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