What did you do to your TJ today?

hear · 2026-01-19T07:08:59-0700

Discovered I may have a thermostat problem. It was around 30F (quite cold for DFW) Saturday morning and even after driving for 30+ minutes the temp gauge never even got to the "2" in 210, normally it sits right on the "1". And my trans temp gauge never even got to 110F. The low trans temp is a little surprising, since my engine temp was still around 175F (just a guess based on the needle position).

Dr. Internet · 2026-01-19T07:39:10-0700

Kilcarnup said:
We write it as mum and say it as mum.. sort of muh uh mmm

You lot seem to say it like Mawwwwm or whatever

You yanks have the accent btw

I spent a year in Adelaide. Took me several months to learn how to say, "G'day" without being laughed at.

matkal · 2026-01-19T07:51:27-0700

Weasellee said:
And keep these in stock

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Thanks for the info! After breaking one of the bolts, I used the heat and wax method and they came off like butter. I'll probably buy all new hardware anyway. The price of the pump went up quite a bit, $195 to $255 locally.

I've had the hard start problem since i got this Jeep but it never really bothered me because I grew up with carbureted cars and they always cranked a while before they started. LOL.
I'm hoping this new pump helps at least somewhat with my heat soak issue.

matkal · 2026-01-19T07:55:28-0700

MtPockets said:
I went with a Bosch.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BOSCH-...pid=5337789113&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

I was thinking about going that route but i have no idea how old this pump is so I decided to replace the whole assembly.

John Cooper · 2026-01-19T08:17:04-0700

matkal said:
Thanks for the info! After breaking one of the bolts, I used the heat and wax method and they came off like butter. I'll probably buy all new hardware anyway. The price of the pump went up quite a bit, $195 to $255 locally.

Thats why bit the bullet and order from RockAuto. Even with shipping it was cheaper than local.

TheBoogieman · 2026-01-19T08:48:13-0700

Are new RockJock 4" springs worth $250? I just need the fronts so I can install my free winch without the front sagging. He's going to throw in new RC N3 shocks too, and I know everyone loves them.

John Cooper · 2026-01-19T08:50:53-0700

TheBoogieman said:
Are new RockJock 4" springs worth $250? I just need the fronts so I can install my free winch without the front sagging. He's going to throw in new RC N3 shocks too, and I know everyone loves them.

I don't know if mine are the new or the old???

I know the rears still haven't settled all the way, so it still has a slight rake to it.

matkal · 2026-01-19T08:51:08-0700

John Cooper said:
Thats why bit the bullet and order from RockAuto. Even with shipping it was cheaper than local.

It’s a tough decision but I want to try to keep brick and mortar alive

John Cooper · 2026-01-19T08:52:29-0700

matkal said:
It’s a tough decision but I want to try to keep brick and mortar alive

I understand, I think when I bought the Delphi it was close to $200.00 cheaper with shipping than what O'Reilly could do.

TheBoogieman · 2026-01-19T08:53:32-0700

John Cooper said:
I don't know if mine are the new or the old???

I know the rears still haven't settled all the way, so it still has a slight rake to it.

I just need the front springs if their 4". I might offer him $150 and sell you the new RC shocks for $50.

TheBoogieman · 2026-01-19T08:54:46-0700

John Cooper said:
I understand, I think when I bought the Delphi it was close to $200.00 cheaper with shipping than what O'Reilly could do.

Did I overpay for mine at $110 and free shipping on Ebay?

Zorba · 2026-01-19T09:09:54-0700

matkal said:
It’s a tough decision but I want to try to keep brick and mortar alive

The problem is, brick and mortar seldom has what I need, they either don't carry it at all, or they're "temporarily out of stock." Friggin' Home Depot doesn't seem to carry much of anything that I need much of the time, and its overpriced if they do. I'm relying more and more on the mom-and-pop hardware outfit that has been in the same location since 1888. They "have it". It might be 50 years old, but its there and the prices are excellent. You have to have a store employee conduct you through this warren of 3 buildings and 2 stories, but its there.

TheBoogieman · 2026-01-19T09:35:00-0700

Zorba said:
The problem is, brick and mortar seldom has what I need, they either don't carry it at all, or they're "temporarily out of stock." Friggin' Home Depot doesn't seem to carry much of anything that I need much of the time, and its overpriced if they do. I'm relying more and more on the mom-and-pop hardware outfit that has been in the same location since 1888. They "have it". It might be 50 years old, but its there and the prices are excellent. You have to have a store employee conduct you through this warren of 3 buildings and 2 stories, but its there.

We just had a new Home Depot open here at the end of last year. I've never seen more than 20 cars in the parking lot at any time. LOWE'S is packed. They offer nothing to switch customers over to them. Sad.

tnjeepguy · 2026-01-19T09:41:46-0700

TheBoogieman said:
LOWE'S is packed.

They are veteran friendly as well.

ColoJeep · 2026-01-19T10:17:17-0700

TheBoogieman said:
We just had a new Home Depot open here at the end of last year. I've never seen more than 20 cars in the parking lot at any time. LOWE'S is packed. They offer nothing to switch customers over to them. Sad.

Lowe's stocked the generator cord I wanted , the HD could order it and have it in 4 days.

Codfish · 2026-01-19T10:21:24-0700

Front and rear bumpers and bed rug.

Weasellee · 2026-01-19T10:32:54-0700

tnjeepguy said:
They are veteran friendly as well.

Home Depot is quite Veteran Friendly

speeding_infraction · 2026-01-19T10:35:19-0700

TheBoogieman said:
We just had a new Home Depot open here at the end of last year. I've never seen more than 20 cars in the parking lot at any time. LOWE'S is packed. They offer nothing to switch customers over to them. Sad.

It's funny, cause around here it's the opposite. Home depot seems to be more sub-contractor focused while Lowe's is more homeowner. So the HD's around here are always packed

John Cooper · 2026-01-19T10:40:30-0700

speeding_infraction said:
It's funny, cause around here it's the opposite. Home depot seems to be more sub-contractor focused while Lowe's is more homeowner. So the HD's around here are always packed

I would probably shop both of them more, but when I want top grade lumber, well let's just say, they never have any.

ColoJeep · 2026-01-19T10:43:59-0700

John Cooper said:
I would probably shop both of them more, but when I want top grade lumber, well let's just say, they never have any.

When I built a 3 season porch , I had to get the lumber from HD but the plywood from Lowe's , Couldn't get all good stuff at one store .

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