I prefer silicone too.
I did learn however that you can poison your O2 sensors with silicone...so use motor oil for injector o-rings, as an example, per the FSM.
-Mac
Carpet vs vinyl matting.
I'm not happy with my Bedtred at all. Overpriced.
If you do put either down invest in some heat and sound blocking material like DEI Boom Mat.
-Mac
WD-40 is the right answer. Probably have some grit in there...keep hosing it off... maybe wiggle and spray.
You sure that safety tab is all the way out?
-Mac
My older 97 is much better...not that that's any consolation.
And one of the reasons why I consider mostly the 97... maybe I'll include the 98 and 99...as the best TJs.
-Mac
Spec is .006 to .010.
Put the pinion shims back to .22.
That put the backlash to .010. Pattern shows too close again.
Think I need to adjust the carrier bearing shims.
-Mac