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  1. Jacqu_rose

    Hardtop liftgate weatherstrip popping out?

    Hi there. I just replaced my original liftgate weatherstrip on my '02 hardtop with a weather strip off of ExtremeTerrain. I took the old one off just fine, and made sure the base was clean before applying the new one. I had no issue putting the new strip on. It sits flush when I close my trunk...
  2. Leglockjake

    What do you call this dang thing

    What the heck do you call this again? It came from one of the lines that stem from the purge solenoid to the bulk of the engine. I took it to auto zone and they don't have it. Sorry for the ignorance but I am a mechanical dumdum trying to finally learn.
  3. Slaverson

    Soundbar Speaker Upgrade

    I have a 2005 wrangler unlimited and I have already upgraded my 2 front speakers and the stereo. I’m looking to upgrade my soundbar speakers but I have seen people fitting 5.25” and 6.5” speakers in there. I want to put in the 6.5” speakers but I’m not sure how they will fit in there. Do I...
  4. gpens

    Bump stops rubbing coils

    Hey all, first time posting. As the thread says, my bump stocks are rubbing on my springs. I took my jeep wheeling last weekend in the snow. There were a couple of times I hit some holes that were iced over and broke through and came down pretty rough. Idk if this could have caused the bump...
  5. G

    Idle Problems

    I recently rebuilt the engine in my 98 TJ with the 4.0. New pistons, lifters, push rods, gaskets. My buddy cut the exhaust off literally right after the manifold and before the Cat. I’m faced with an idle problem. When it warms up it idles around 1500-1700 sitting, and can get up to 2000 with...
  6. tommycee3

    2008 Jeep Wrangler X Soft Top Help

    Hello everyone, I purchased this Jeep used a year ago so I wasn’t sure what soft top I had. Contacted Bestop today and it looks like I have something extremely similar to the Trektop NX Glide 2 Door. However, on the inside it has two clip hooks that appear to go around the sound bar. I cannot...
  7. Panda TJ

    Clutch won't Disengage Fully

    I have an 04 Tj with the 2.4 and the 5spd, awhile ago I had my clutch done at a shop because my rear main seal had a catastrophic failure and completely doused the clutch in oil, when I went to go pick it up with my dad he told me to drive it home, I turned it on pushed in the clutch and it...
  8. KarlTJ

    Questions about Borg Warner T18 transmission swap

    Hello!, my name is Karl I live in Quito Ecuador, and wanted to ask from the Jeep guys a question. I live in Quito Ecuador and I'm after a Jeep TJ 4.0L, I found one that is in very good condition but the problem is that it had a transmission swap. If you guys could help me out with some questions...
  9. K

    Georgia Anyone in the Augusta, GA area that can help?

    Just bought my first Jeep Wrangler, its a 2002, and I know that there are some issues with it, such as one of the control arm brackets is bent, it doesnt like to shift into or out of 2nd gear, and probably has some other issues that I'm not aware of yet. Just wondering if anybody is in the area...
  10. M

    Help on broken 97 TJ pricing

    Hello all, I am new here and in search of your opinion and help. I have a red 97 tj mostly stock (A couple minor add-ons nothing fancy). I made a major move and after towing my Harley and some personals my transmission is having problems. I was told its a bearing of some sort. And transmission...
  11. oscaralexander

    Arizona Any reliable Jeep mechanics in Phoenix area?

    Hey all, About 2 1/2 years ago I wrecked my 2006 4.0 automatic in a collision which left it with a broken motor mount, transfer case, front axle, fenders, and shocks. My parents, found this 2005 4.0 automatic near Yosemite which had a rollover in 2005 and was originally going to be...
  12. Mrpsound

    Stripped bolt in thermostat

    can anyone help me find out if its hard to take the stripped bolt put 2000 jeep 4.0 l. If I have to get it done does anyone else know how much it'll be? Its the tip screw.
  13. tom1496

    Gaping hole in Dana 30: How worried should I be?

    Hi everyone! im new to this forum and actually just created my account to post this question. Im replacing my front diff pinion seal on my 2004 wrangler tj with a dana 30. Upon removing the old seal, i cleaned up all the old oil and shined a light in there and noticed this gaping hole that does...
  14. B

    Purchasing first time TJ (rust)

    Trying to purchase my first wrangler for a relatively low price. I know rust is a problem on jeeps but I don't know how bad this one is. Was hoping you guys can tell me how bad and how to treat it.
  15. Kmalakowsky

    Engine oil leaking into trans housing on tcase side of flywheel in bell housing

    I am completely lost for ideas. We have recently put in a new rear main seal and oil pan gasket while we had the tranny and tcase off. We started her up and were about to take her for a test drive when we noticed a pretty fast-ish leak dripping off the bottom on the bell housing.... and it would...
  16. Mora

    Can I use normal / generic spray paint on the undercarriage of my TJ?

    So, I'm not really looking to "rustproof" my car. I live in California so I don't really run into rust issues here. I have a good amount of surface rust and I just want to make it look nice (make it look back to its factory form). Can I use something like...
  17. connorwfrench

    Help Upgrading LJ

    Hello all, I just got an 04 LJ with high miles, but one owner and it’s in very good condition with minimal rust. I’m a 20 year old kid who needs some help with upgrading. Im not gonna lie, I’m not going to take it off road nearly as much as I would like to, but I do not want a cheap setup that...
  18. 944matt

    Changed heater core, now no start

    What’s up guys, new member here. I changed my heater core and now I have a no start issue, car does not crank. 2005 LJ unlimited I’ve ruled out the ign switch, neutral safety switch Starter my symptoms are, turn the key to the start position, cluster turns off, interior lights turn on no...
  19. SunnietheJeep

    How to remove fenders that are stripped and rusted on my 98 Wrangler?

    I bought fenders to upgrade and ran into trouble removing the old ones. How do I get the Screwserts out now that they are mended together from rust? I cut the fenders off to have better access but ended up stripping them, any suggestions?
  20. brodyrife

    AC not working

    When my tj was in the shop last it had the ac recharged and it was working good. Previously before that the ac clutch was changed because it was making an awful noice. Now my Ac blows straight hot air. I just did a new ac clutch relay hoping that would help but it still only now blows hot air...