Recent content by carrotman

So far there has been a bit of a mileage improvement on my latest fillups: 12.6 mpg 13.0 mpg 12.3 mpg I wonder what it was about the tune up that changed it. We've had a few pretty hot weeks lately and so far the JK radiator fan on low has been perfectly fine at keeping things cool.

Honestly, everything has been working great! I haven't even taken it in for a professional alignment yet, it's just been completely fine on my tape measure job. Really this is the axle, but the extra caster is a huge change. No perceived bump steer. I think I need to set a stiffer sway bar...

So far so good on the AC system. It doesn't cool as well as I remember the old parts cooling, but I have a feeling I got the R134a charge wrong or something. I'll try taking it to a professional at some point. Finally did a tuneup with the parts I've been sitting on for half a year. Overall, it...

I made it in Onshape. Dimensions are approximate but close enough. Here are the files. I separated the STLs into more printable shapes and just hot glued it together. Good luck!

Had a bit of a type 3 fun weekend. Remember how I replaced every component of my AC system aside from the evaporator? Well, about 2 months ago, the evaporator popped. I remember it was the first cool day we had, and it happened within the first 5 minutes of a drive. I don't know if lower ambient...

That's awesome to hear! I can't believe someone else wanted to try this, but I do have to say, driving characteristics are great with the JL box. Good call on the Motobilt front frame, that probably saved you a ton of time and headache. I'd love to see a build thread, I think you just need to...

Poor ol’ Jeep has been through the wringer this week, but it’s fine. Been a big help accessing flooded areas. It’s a mess here in St. Petersburg

I got my whole A/C system changed out last weekend using all UAC parts from RockAuto, aside from the evaporator in the dash. In the end I got it done, but I would recommend trying one of the other brands to someone else. Just about every part had an issue with it. Condenser was made with 40...

I've been having a random issue where I'd smell a noxious burning smell while driving around, but I couldn't pinpoint what it was. It would only last for a couple minutes at a time and seemed to happen next to construction sites or parking lots getting new asphalt, so I just assumed it was that...

I'd love to do that at some point but it is just so stinkin' involved, don't see how it is possible with the drivetrain in there or without removing the tub. One day...

Here ya go https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/doing-it-the-hard-way-jl-steering-box-and-a-front-stretch.67710/page-16#post-1594944

Figure I should give an update on that heat shielding. Before, passenger floorboard temps were around 145°F. I went on a 90 minute highway drive a couple weekends ago and the max temp I'm seeing is 125°F now. I think the embossed almuminum/fireplace insulation wrap stuff I attached directly to...

I've found the DIY version of this I made to be highly effective.

Had a chance to do any of these tests yet @Jezza?

Tackled my floor heat issues today. After about 15 minutes of highway driving, I could see temps up to 150°F on the passenger floorboard. I decided to make my own heat shields using embossed aluminum and ceramic fireplace insulation. I also put the original heat shields I had back in, but I...