What did you do to your TJ today?

[fljeeper]

My 16 year old son and I changed the oil, power steering fluid, transmission oil, and transfer case atf on my son's 97 SE while my 98 Sport watched. Now he will be able to do all those things next time.

 

[TJ4Jim]

My 16 year old son and I changed the oil, power steering fluid, transmission oil, and transfer case atf on my son's 97 SE while my 98 Sport watched. Now he will be able to do all those things next time.

Keep teaching them. Now when either of my 2 boys complain about an issue with their Jeeps I just tell them they know what to do so go deal with it.

 

[Travis]

Removed the spare tire, tire carrier & bumpstops. I noticed something rattling back there while driving, wondered what it was. The tire carrier was hella loose. Not even hand tight, I'm surprised it hadn't fallen off. I like how it looks without the tire, and it could be my imagination but it feels like it handles better without it. No more rattle either, thats definitely what it was. Scratched the tailgate up a bit tho, but it cleaned up pretty nice. I also found out why my 3rd brake light didn't work, the wire was cut and taped at the contacts on the tailgate. So that sucks. I think I'll run no spare for awhile and see how I like it.

 

[Ahoragi]

Nothing...it's still stuck in the shop thanks to Labor Day weekend...and a single broken bolt. I haven't been apart from it this long since I bought it.

 

[WyoDak]

Changed the fluid in my AX15 transmission today. Next the transfer case fluid and on to the differentials.

 

[Kiwi TJ]

Not to be a smart A but does it have two sets of hinges? Shouldn't be that tight for sure.

yes two hinges per door..lol .all four aren't moving... might have to take it into a shop and see if they have any ideas

 

[fourpointzero]

Removed the spare tire, tire carrier & bumpstops. I noticed something rattling back there while driving, wondered what it was. The tire carrier was hella loose. Not even hand tight, I'm surprised it hadn't fallen off. I like how it looks without the tire, and it could be my imagination but it feels like it handles better without it. No more rattle either, thats definitely what it was. Scratched the tailgate up a bit tho, but it cleaned up pretty nice. I also found out why my 3rd brake light didn't work, the wire was cut and taped at the contacts on the tailgate. So that sucks. I think I'll run no spare for awhile and see how I like it.View attachment 6101[/

Same here; removed mine and I like the way it looks so much I'm keeping it as is, for now. Does mine drive differently? Probably a little bouncier over bumps, but not enough for me to regret the move.


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[Palehorse]

Sprayed the cargo area with bedliner. Then undercoating on the frame and bottom side of the tub today.

 

[Ahoragi]

Removed the spare tire, tire carrier & bumpstops. I noticed something rattling back there while driving, wondered what it was. The tire carrier was hella loose. Not even hand tight, I'm surprised it hadn't fallen off. I like how it looks without the tire, and it could be my imagination but it feels like it handles better without it. No more rattle either, thats definitely what it was. Scratched the tailgate up a bit tho, but it cleaned up pretty nice. I also found out why my 3rd brake light didn't work, the wire was cut and taped at the contacts on the tailgate. So that sucks. I think I'll run no spare for awhile and see how I like it.View attachment 6101

Just hope you don't get a flat.

 

[Travis]

I mainly drive around town, if I go on a trip anywhere or wheeling I'd be sure to put the spare back on.

 

[Ahoragi]

I mainly drive around town, if I go on a trip anywhere or wheeling I'd be sure to put the spare back on.

I got two flats in my entire driving lifetime: one a few miles from home which was a 7 inch nail and another was a drive to mom's (few miles) and another 3" nail. I had a spare both times.

But I'm sure you can always ring someone to go get your spare if you ever really need it or have a puncture kit on board (a really useful thing to have in your jeep 24/7) along with an air compressor.

 

[Andrew B]

Installed all new rear lighting.

 

[JP13]

 

[WyoDak]

This weekend's project was just to see that the antifreeze was adequate in my "new to me" 1999 sport. The water antifreeze mix was so dirty I could not see the little floats in the tester. Drained it and flushed it out four times. Then put in a new 50% mix.

 

[UPJOHN]

I removed my spare tire because my tailgate hinges need to be painted. I think my spare is the original 20 year old spare and it's the first time it's ever been removed. I was afraid the studs would snap, but it came off easy.

 

[ayric]

Not just today but over the past few days. MCE fenders with lights, new Synergy 4" springs to replace MetalCloak 3.5" springs, OME long travel shocks to replace Bilstein 5160s, new 15x8 wheels, 35" BFG M/T, weld on front LCA skids, c-gussets and Clayton rear lower shock mounts, HD ball joints, 4.88 gears, Ten-Factory shafts front and rear, UCF 3/8" alum TC skid, UCF 1/4" alum GT skid. Upcoming 1" MML to fix some fan shroud rubbing and either Currie or Synergy HD steering system. Then it will be ready for Rubicon and Moab trips next year.

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[Ahoragi]

Not just today but over the past few days. MCE fenders with lights, new Synergy 4" springs to replace MetalCloak 3.5" springs, OME long travel shocks to replace Bilstein 5160s, new 15x8 wheels, 35" BFG M/T, weld on front LCA skids, c-gussets and Clayton rear lower shock mounts, HD ball joints, 4.88 gears, Ten-Factory shafts front and rear, UCF 3/8" alum TC skid, UCF 1/4" alum GT skid. Upcoming 1" MML to fix some fan shroud rubbing and either Currie or Synergy HD steering system. Then it will be ready for Rubicon and Moab trips next year.
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Which HD ball joints?

 

[Ahoragi]

View attachment 6287 View attachment 6288 View attachment 6289 View attachment 6290 View attachment 6291 I removed my spare tire because my tailgate hinges need to be painted. I think my spare is the original 20 year old spare and it's the first time it's ever been removed. I was afraid the studs would snap, but it came off easy.

Surprised your hinges lasted that long. Mine pooped out a while back and my first TJ (2000) had failing hinges when it was only 4-5 years old.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Which HD ball joints?

Hopefully these... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UTD76GY/?tag=wranglerorg-20 and not Synergy or Alloy USA.

 

[Ahoragi]

Hopefully these... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UTD76GY/?tag=wranglerorg-20 and not Synergy or Alloy USA.

Fixed it for you.