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About 10 years ago, I cleaned and refreshed my entire cooling system, and that included a new thermostat. Although the replacement (Mopar) thermostat works fine, it never has been as consistent as the original one was. And it seems to stay closed a tad bit longer than my original one did...

I decided to remove the silly blue "Sport" decals on my 1998 Jeep Wrangler a while back, and I don't miss them. That being said, I saw a 1996 Jeep XJ "SPORT" model recently, and I liked the font style and size of that decal better. So I decided to buy a set and see what they looked like on my...

There have been a couple of threads here lately about the Jeep "Icon" wheels that were found on the later-model Jeep Cherokee XJ. This got me to remembering about the canceled Jeep Icon - codenamed JJ - that *almost* went into production in 1997. What do you think...

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0L Sport OEM part number: 56009070AB (w/o cruise control) About 10 years ago, I purchased every single replacement electrical sensor from MOPAR for future spares. But I completely forgot about the clockspring! Guess which one went bad? I can't find an OEM Mopar...

I have a 1998 model with the 4.0, and the AIRBAG light came today while I was driving. I turned it off a couple of times since, and it is still on. I haven't done *anything* to my Jeep in at least 6 months. Everything else seems to be working fine, including the horn. I checked the two fuses...

I am looking for a hood catch skid plate for my 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ. Mine did not come with one, but most later models did. The part number is: 55032768 SKID PLATE Secondary Hood Catch 6500787 RIVET M5x11.30 And this is what it looks like: Does anyone know where I can get one of...

Gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 Special Edition. This vehicle has been in my family for a LONG time and is special to me. When I was only 26, I purchased this vehicle for my father (my credit, but he made the payments) in 2001 when a bad...

I was looking closely at the interior of one of the newer Broncos a while back, and that gave me an idea for my Wrangler. I liked how Ford spelled out "Bronco" across the dashboard on the passenger side. (I sure am glad the Jeep TJ didn't have a computer screen in it!) :p It looked as...

I came across this cool post on another website where the author describes in detail early design proposals of the Jeep TJ Wrangler. View the thread for some very cool sketches and alternate design details of both the exterior and interior design of the new Jeep TJ...

First: I am not interested in an aftermarket CD player. Not now, not ever. That is not an option for me. I hate the way they look and I am running a stock sound system. Now that I got that out of the way, I would like to discuss stock Chrysler CD players. My 1998 Jeep originally came with a...

If someone had ordered a Jeep TJ with the dual top option (both hard top AND soft top), how did it come? I suppose it would have the hard top already on it, but would the soft top be on it as well - folded down? Or would it come in a separate box? Would any of the soft top hardware already...

This may seem like something minor to many of you hard-core wheelers in here, but my Jeep is my pride and joy and I am always looking for little ways to improve it. So I decided to change out the ignition key cylinder on my 1998 Jeep Wrangler with one from a 1997 model. Why? Because I prefer...

Has anyone ever ordered from Rokmen before? Or better yet, recently? I am interested in their 1/2" body lift, but no one picks up the telephone. Online ordering is available, and the inventory status was recently updated. So, someone is doing something over at there. Is Roken a reputable...

I remembered when I first saw the new TJ, I wondered why the front turn signals were so large and mounted in the fenders. While the look has grown on me, I still often wonder why Jeep did that. Was it because of some sort of legal reasons, like the turn signals have to be so far apart? Or was...

I purchased a new set of Rancho RS5000X shocks for my 1998 TJ, and I would like to paint them before I put them on. The front ones came with a nylon strap holding them compressed, which I suppose is for shipping purposes? If I were to remove that strap for painting the shocks, would there be a...

*** 1997 - 1999 Borla Cat-Back Exhaust System - New! *** For sale I have a brand new, never installed Borla Cat-Back exhaust system. It is complete and still in the original box and wrapped in all original packaging. I only opened the box to check the contents. The part number is Borla...

Should I paint my replacement water pump before I install it? (My old 1985 Ford F150 had the water pump and intake painted along with the engine when they went down the assembly line.) Where these originally painted from the factory, or left bare?

I have used nothing but regular Valvoline 10W30 motor oil in my 1998 Jeep since I purchased it in early 1999. I have almost 150K miles on the engine and I haven't had any engine leaks so far. That being said, do you think I should I switch over to Valvoline [Maxlife] High Mileage engine oil...

I am still running the original water pump and heater hoses on my 1998 Wrangler with 150K miles! Should I be concerned with running a water pump and heater hoses that old and with that many miles? I replaced the radiator, radiator hoses and heater core five years ago due to leaks, and I...

I have a 1998 Jeep that I have owned since 1999. It has 150K miles on it and everything seems to be working great. But I am about to replace my muffler and both O2 sensors. Should I also replace the catalytic converter? Is this a part that wears out after 22 years of service? If so, what...