What did you do to your TJ today?

[anthony7812]

I’m ready to melt the gawd damn snapped shock bolt. First one came out like a beaut. Second the bolt head spun right off. Now I’m playing drill baby drill on this rear shock change.

 

[MFMauceri]

Good morning folks. Not necessarily today but the last few days I've started the basics on my new to me 2002 TJ sahara with 136k on her. Plugs , coil rail, air filter , oil change & filter, thermostat and new housing, steering stabilizer, front shocks... those front shocks made the arms feel like jello this morning. I greased all the zerks I could find thus far. I have the rear shocks on deck for today and have the trans filter and lube sitting on the work bench. All stock minus the aftermarket rims, no lift which I'm the odd ball, I like the ride height as it is. Have the notorious fender rust starting to show so those will come in time. Diff fluid swaps in the plan as well as transfer case. Always good to know what other 100plus mile maintenance should be done so if I missed items send me a message!

Ball joints!

Check radiator wear and tear, if/when you replace, power flush the entire system to force out the buildup in there.

 

[twistedlv]

I dropped a Grand on a Wranglerfix.com optimized PCM.
It shipped today and I got a personal phone call from Mark thanking me for my purchase.
If this thing is even half as good as their customer service, I'm going to be one happy camper!

 

[KennethS]

Good morning folks. Not necessarily today but the last few days I've started the basics on my new to me 2002 TJ sahara with 136k on her. Plugs , coil rail, air filter , oil change & filter, thermostat and new housing, steering stabilizer, front shocks... those front shocks made the arms feel like jello this morning. I greased all the zerks I could find thus far. I have the rear shocks on deck for today and have the trans filter and lube sitting on the work bench. All stock minus the aftermarket rims, no lift which I'm the odd ball, I like the ride height as it is. Have the notorious fender rust starting to show so those will come in time. Diff fluid swaps in the plan as well as transfer case. Always good to know what other 100plus mile maintenance should be done so if I missed items send me a message!

Check the serpentine belt, change it if there are visible cracks or other signs of age or wear.

 

[KennethS]

Good morning folks. Not necessarily today but the last few days I've started the basics on my new to me 2002 TJ sahara with 136k on her. Plugs , coil rail, air filter , oil change & filter, thermostat and new housing, steering stabilizer, front shocks... those front shocks made the arms feel like jello this morning. I greased all the zerks I could find thus far. I have the rear shocks on deck for today and have the trans filter and lube sitting on the work bench. All stock minus the aftermarket rims, no lift which I'm the odd ball, I like the ride height as it is. Have the notorious fender rust starting to show so those will come in time. Diff fluid swaps in the plan as well as transfer case. Always good to know what other 100plus mile maintenance should be done so if I missed items send me a message!

Check the serpentine belt, change it if there are visible cracks or other signs of age or wear.

 

[Mhass]

Gave her a new alternator...oh and replaced the airbox bolts and nuts with stainless hardware because no job is complete until you break a bolt and decide to replace it, so you hafta do all three of em.

 

[D's Jeep Wrld]

Do I smell an axle listed for sale soon?

Hehee nope.....or maybe The original one that was under my jeep has 0 rust apart from rock rash i caused but i'm gonna regear the OG axle with some 5.13s an ARB 35 spline locker (just need 35 spl shafts) or an Eaton truetrac (I got both diffs on handy)
The one I bought I may sell but 1st im gonna see why the gears howl/whine and fix that issue. I may keep it as a spare knowing how i drive

 

[Don A.]

I just finished regearing to 4.56 from 3.73 in my ‘06. She’s a 2.4l with the 6 speed. Did it myself.
Man, she drives awesome now.

It was tough, but mainly because I’ve never done it before. Bought a few specialty tools and the Yukon gear set way cheaper than the $2200 I was quoted. And now I’ve got the tools for when I can swing lockers.
I’m very stoked. Wish I’d done this sooner.

 

[Duner]

I just finished regearing to 4.56 from 3.73 in my ‘06. She’s a 2.4l with the 6 speed. Did it myself.
Man, she drives awesome now.

It was tough, but mainly because I’ve never done it before. Bought a few specialty tools and the Yukon gear set way cheaper than the $2200 I was quoted. And now I’ve got the tools for when I can swing lockers.
I’m very stoked. Wish I’d done this sooner.

What did it cost to regear? I have a 2003 2.4 with a 5 speed and a gobi roof rack and tent. It really struggles in 5th gear on the highway tbh.

 

[mjonesjr84]

I just finished regearing to 4.56 from 3.73 in my ‘06. She’s a 2.4l with the 6 speed. Did it myself.
Man, she drives awesome now.

It was tough, but mainly because I’ve never done it before. Bought a few specialty tools and the Yukon gear set way cheaper than the $2200 I was quoted. And now I’ve got the tools for when I can swing lockers.
I’m very stoked. Wish I’d done this sooner.

Buying the tools and trying to do this is something I've always wanted to do. The older I get, the less I don't want to do a whole lot myself, mainly because I'd rather spend the time with my kids and wife; yup I still enjoy her company, sometimes, after 16 years. I can't justify it since a good friend has an off road shop and does it for cost.

 

[lBasket]

I just finished regearing to 4.56 from 3.73 in my ‘06. She’s a 2.4l with the 6 speed. Did it myself.
Man, she drives awesome now.

It was tough, but mainly because I’ve never done it before. Bought a few specialty tools and the Yukon gear set way cheaper than the $2200 I was quoted. And now I’ve got the tools for when I can swing lockers.
I’m very stoked. Wish I’d done this sooner.

Mannnn I can't wait to experience the difference myself. You're getting me antsy

 

[lBasket]

Speaking of


What did it cost to regear? I have a 2003 2.4 with a 5 speed and a gobi roof rack and tent. It really struggles in 5th gear on the highway tbh.

Here's what it costed me. Let's pretend it says RGA and not Yukon, and I didn't get screwed on the Yukon gears. Have I mentioned I hate Yukon? Because I ended up installing RGA.

I guess you need to add another 50$ or so for 2 diff refills but a decent estimate.

I didn't end up using the crush sleeve eliminator. I did get lucky (?) getting a bad clamshell puller from amazonia.

 

[mjonesjr84]

Here's what it costed me. Let's pretend it says RGA and not Yukon, and I didn't get screwed on the Yukon gears. Have I mentioned I hate Yukon? Because I ended up installing RGA.

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I guess you need to add another 50$ or so for 2 diff refills but a decent estimate.

I didn't end up using the crush sleeve eliminator. I did get lucky (?) getting a bad clamshell puller from amazonia.

The $2200 estimate you got wasn't bad. Granted the shop had the equipment, but you did learn a skill.

 

[hamhawk]

Here's what it costed me. Let's pretend it says RGA and not Yukon, and I didn't get screwed on the Yukon gears. Have I mentioned I hate Yukon? Because I ended up installing RGA.

View attachment 599357

I guess you need to add another 50$ or so for 2 diff refills but a decent estimate.

I didn't end up using the crush sleeve eliminator. I did get lucky (?) getting a bad clamshell puller from amazonia.

Machined wrong like the plug piece wont fit in the tube? Thats how mine was, and i just picked it up from my machist buddy earlier today after he machined the inside diameter of the tube. Putting 4.88 revolution gears in mine now.

 

[lBasket]

Machined wrong like the plug piece wont fit in the tube? Thats how mine was, and i just picked it up from my machist buddy earlier today after he machined the inside diameter of the tube. Putting 4.88 revolution gears in mine now.

Yep exactly lol. VEVOR by chance??

 

[Duner]

Here's what it costed me. Let's pretend it says RGA and not Yukon, and I didn't get screwed on the Yukon gears. Have I mentioned I hate Yukon? Because I ended up installing RGA.

View attachment 599357

I guess you need to add another 50$ or so for 2 diff refills but a decent estimate.

I didn't end up using the crush sleeve eliminator. I did get lucky (?) getting a bad clamshell puller from amazonia.

Honestly that doesn’t seem terrible! Apparently the guy that builds the axles for grave digger is around me up in NY. I might have to consider regearing, it’s painful to be stuck cruising at 60 mph

 

[lBasket]

The $2200 estimate you got wasn't bad. Granted the shop had the equipment, but you did learn a skill.

I had a bunch of quotes written out, all around 3500$. And that was pre-COVID so I can only imagine what they cost now out here

 

[lBasket]

Honestly that doesn’t seem terrible! Apparently the guy that builds the axles for grave digger is around me up in NY. I might have to consider regearing, it’s painful to be stuck cruising at 60 mph

Yeah I haven't used 5th gear in years. I can still hit like 85 in 4th though!

It's super nice having a reason to get a press... I've already used it for other things since buying it that I otherwise wouldn't have justified a press for. I got the HF one with one of those "20% off anything" coupons they email me all the time

 

[mjonesjr84]

I had a bunch of quotes written out, all around 3500$. And that was pre-COVID so I can only imagine what they cost now out here

My buddies shop charges $2500 for a full regear and bearing replacement for 2 axles.

 

[hamhawk]

Yep exactly lol. VEVOR by chance??

Yeah . My buddy bought it to regear his jkur, and we ended up just stacking sockets in the tube. He gave it to me after we finished regearing his. Its been sitting on the shelf in the garage since november, and i dropped it off with my machinist buddy monday.