What did you do to your TJ today?
- Thread starter LJRubiconGuy
- Start date
Dodge Durango with V8 is a common upgrade for a 160A alternator. Stock - drops right in.
I went with this one:
NAPA Power Premium Plus
RAY 2139471
https://www.napaonline.com/en/search?text=RAY 2139471&referer=v2
Mine took a little massaging but a deadblow seated it fine.
You have to remove one of the ears off the alternator, too.
https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/durango-alternator-swap-with-pictures.1063518/#replies
MountaineerTom
LJ Enthusiast, Retired USAF Weapons Loader
Supporting Member
Ride of the Month Winner
Noticed that the OEM breather cap for the front diff had started to crack and crumble apart. Replaced it with a Dorman breather.
Looks like it may be a little pressed down from shipping. Make sure it 'shakes' a little if you tap it so it is set to breath. If it's pressed down and the pressure rises, that cap could blow off. Should be like a top on a pressure cooker where it 'bobbles' or shakes a bit like it's loose.
Got the paint on over the primer that I didn't have time to do yesterday...
Drove it to NH to cross off some more class 6 roads after rotating tires . Buddy bit off a little more than he could chew in a few spots.
Last edited:
The license plate knew this was going to happen (JEEEEEP).It's a call for help. Mine gives off a similar vibe.
MountaineerTom
LJ Enthusiast, Retired USAF Weapons Loader
Supporting Member
Ride of the Month Winner
It’s loose and wiggles around.
I've always driven on the street with my 35/12.5/r15s at 32psi. I aired down today to 26psi as many have suggested. What a difference! I'll sacrifice a little gas mileage for more comfort.
This was the aptly-named Rocker Knocker @ SMORR from the weekend. Last time we were there this trail was impossible for us. This time we hit it from the opposite direction and reached a point where it was either do this or attempt to do a prior obstacle in reverse...its amazing what becomes possible when it is also necessary. Somehow only one of the Sami's took damage here. I had my doors off, or else I might have scraped. Regardless, this was a great trail. SMORR might be my favorite park I've been to.
This one isn't me, fyi. Just imagine it in Lapis Blue if you want to see me do it.
This one isn't me, fyi. Just imagine it in Lapis Blue if you want to see me do it.
Little sneak peak, picked up from Powder coaters. As expected Mopar solar yellow fresh powdercoat not a perfect match to 18 year old mopar solar yellow paint. Wont win any Sema awards but still looks great. got to button up genright filler bezel and gas cap, then start on front. Poison spyder front fenders will be powder coated solar yellow as well, once we get coilovers in there.
I know right I definitely haven't seen that setup over 100 times(I'm also jealous
)
But hey I wouldn't mind seeing the undersides again
ok ok! I'll get pictures tonight!
It is tonight and yet no pictures...
Yet again.....No pressureAye.....No pressure
Edit- .....Mehhh maybe just a bit of pressure
Last edited:
interface
New Member
I'm your brother on the shoulder surgery. It has been 4 years and at this point it has become obvious that it'll never be the same. I pray it's still there so you can at least drive it on the highway! The shoulder issues make me want an automatic sometimes...
Just because we know what a Savvy trans skid looks like we would still like to see yours.
He installed a RC skid and figured we'd see the difference.
I'm old. I forgot.
Similar threads
