What did you do to your TJ today?

[jeepguy03]

I let it sit for almost a day before putting oil back in and test driving it. I used the anaerobic sealant on the rear main and normal RTV on the corners of the oil pan. I think I followed the FSM steps right

You should be okay using the correct sealant and following the steps. I've done several 4.0L rear main seals, the usual spot to goof up is either not using the correct sealant and/or pinching the oil pan gasket in the back (I've done that one myself a few times). If the pan gasket is pinched it will leak almost immediately. With all that said, it's a terrible design. Even after replacing the RMS on my '98 TJ, it was still wet around that area after 5k miles or so. Not enough to leak on the ground like before, but still wet from a small seep. I've had great luck using a high mileage oil after replacing 4.0L rear main seals to keep things dry. I've been using Valvoline MaxLife in my TJ after replacing the rear main seal 2 years ago, and it's dry under the engine now.

 

[speeding_infraction]

I have a hand throttle, it is a nice upgrade with a manual. The kit is great if you don't want to piece it together.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...1uB_XXsrIjB6tI7eJMILVg3VmB5GQ-MxoCR_MQAvD_BwE

Agreed. It's so much easier to only use the clutch for 4 wheeling vs gas and clutch, and it's great for off road hill starts.

 

[Tejasol]

Worked on my Jeep today. Cleaned up some fraying electrical tape and failing loom. Filled up my water tank, built a frame for my fridge to sit in, and built a space for my lithium battery to sit in.

 

[speeding_infraction]

Worked on my Jeep today. Cleaned up some fraying electrical tape and failing loom. Filled up my water tank, built a frame for my fridge to sit in, and built a space for my lithium battery to sit in.View attachment 672436

Dude! Nice job with the battery box. But isn't it a paint in the butt to take off if you need to check anything? I especially like those two connectors on the top face.

 

[Zorba]

Did a bit more on the "rock" lites. Installing the lite in the rear wheel well took a bit of time, then I had to drill a couple of small holes for tye-wraps near the rear crossmember. That meant I had to drill, prime, wait a bit, then paint and wait until tomorrow to actually be able to use the new holes. Everything I do these days takes 1.2 forevers - I'm just old and slow!

 

[Kiwi TJ]

Did a bit more on the "rock" lites. Installing the lite in the rear wheel well took a bit of time, then I had to drill a couple of small holes for tye-wraps near the rear crossmember. That meant I had to drill, prime, wait a bit, then paint and wait until tomorrow to actually be able to use the new holes. Everything I do these days takes 1.2 forevers - I'm just old and slow!

You maybe slow ….but…if a jobs worth doing, it’s worth doing right.

However …if the jobs not worth it then zip ties work haha

 

[speeding_infraction]

Yep... That roll bar mount is rusted right through. I see a fab project in my future.

 

[John Cooper]

Yep... That roll bar mount is rusted right through. I see a fab project in my future.
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Holy rusted metal batman!!!

 

[speeding_infraction]

Holy rusted metal batman!!!

Yup... Them bolts are tight af too (probably seized), it's just twisting the torx bit

 

[Outlaw star]

Had the local shop order me 4 new 31's. The Duratracs are 280 a tire down here and I can't afford that right now. I only paid 120 a piece for them. Besides, I do more on than off road, so MT's are kinda pointless. Pic of the style I had ordered. Ridgecrawler RT's.

 

[WV Native]

Yep... That roll bar mount is rusted right through. I see a fab project in my future.
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I’ve been there before. I was shocked how much rust I discovered when I started cutting it out.

 

[Apparition]

Yep... That roll bar mount is rusted right through. I see a fab project in my future.
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[speeding_infraction]

I’ve been there before. I was shocked how much rust I discovered when I started cutting it out.

Yeah... Halfway through cleaning it out right now

 

[speeding_infraction]

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Hell, if your gonna do that might as well do this:

 

[speeding_infraction]

I'm having another beer. Lol

 

[ColoJeep]

Yeah... Halfway through cleaning it out right nowView attachment 672470View attachment 672469

If the rollbar and floor are that rusted , does your TJ even have a frame?

 

[speeding_infraction]

If the rollbar and floor are that rusted , does your TJ even have a frame?

That's the weird part. It's actually pretty clean

 

[Unique Username]

Had the local shop order me 4 new 31's. The Duratracs are 280 a tire down here and I can't afford that right now. I only paid 120 a piece for them. Besides, I do more on than off road, so MT's are kinda pointless. Pic of the style I had ordered. Ridgecrawler RT's.

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Lots to consider with tires. It’s not always the brand. I used to run Hercules brand tires on my truck as that was my local tire shops tire brand and they would always able to take care of me on price and service. Never one issue with that tire and it was cheaper then Name brand.
That’s a good looking tire you posted. I have never seen it before until now.

 

[B1Toad]

I'm always paranoid of my ignition actuator breaking on the trail so I carry a spare with me. I thought it would be a good idea to go through the motions of replacing it to make sure I am carrying the proper tools and could do it trailside. To my surprise, I found this. The jeep was still starting fine but I guess it was only a matter of time.

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Which brand replacement did you go with?

 

[jeepguy03]

That's the weird part. It's actually pretty clean

I wonder if it had an interior water leak somewhere for a long time. My friend had an XJ like that. The cowl was just dumping water onto the passenger floorboard under the carpet every time it rained. He noticed the floor was wet and we pulled the carpets to find most of the passenger floor was completely missing. The other side was mint and it was a southern Jeep so the rest of the body was fine. It had just been leaking like that for years and the carpet acted like a sponge.