Jeep Thread: Mine smells like gear oil!

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Sandbagger SA: Aug 12, 2003; Giant Thighs.
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here's my sexy wrangler that I'm trying to fix up.

It has a lot of rust under it and it needs loveand I dont really know that much about vehiclesbut I have a can-do attitude and am willing to put in some hours and elbow grease.

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# ¿ Apr 28, 2024 00:38

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Tossed_Salad_Man posted:

Same as my first YJ. Mine had a tan top. That was the jeep that burned up in my driveway. Combination of catalytic converter failure and oil leaking from oil pressure sending unit.

Lesson learned. Mechanicals first, cool poo poo last.

Seriously- that's awful.

I'm trying to remove the upholstery/carpeting right now and it's a pain in the rear end.

# ¿ Jul 19, 2009 15:16

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I have a YJ (see my previous post like 1 page back) with a hard top and doors. Assuming I want to get full fabric doors and a softtop- what would be the setup you guys would suggest?

# ¿ Jul 25, 2009 01:55

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seriously what is the deal on full fabric doors? are they just not popular? I've only seen a few online.

# ¿ Aug 2, 2009 03:33

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Yesterday, I drove the YJ for the first time in about 4 months.

This cold white poo poo on the ground is damned depressing.

# ¿ Feb 21, 2011 05:20

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I get enough snow driving trying to drive 45 minutes to class in Portland. Seriously I'm done with this loving winter and ready to start driving door/top less again.

That said. I'll probably be looking at getting a 4wd commuter vehicle for next winter.

In the meanwhile, I'll be waiting for the shop to call me back on my Wrangler. When I get it back I'll be figuring out how to mount this:

# ¿ Feb 28, 2011 04:45

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Philip J Fry posted:

Sure my YJ was a blast in the summer but looking back, I really loathed it in the fall, winter and early spring.

This is why I wistfully hope for temperatures above 50 degrees just about every day. Especially now that my DD is starting to poo poo the bed.

# ¿ Mar 11, 2011 02:53

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incredibull posted:

Just remember, Wranglers drive and ride very differently from most other cars and even most other 4x4 trucks. Don't buy one until you've spent more than a 15-minute test drive in one. Maybe rent one for a day or two.

I hadn't driven any wranglers before I got mine and after about a month of driving it, I fell in love with it.

It's also amazing when you're trying to find a parking spot in Portland, Maine. I don't know how many times I've squeezed my YJ in where my wagon would never fit.

# ¿ Mar 14, 2011 20:29

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Slow is Fast posted:

*high fives Maine buddy* Parking my Cherokee in down town is way easy compared to some of the other things I've drivin' around there.

I love it in the winter when there's almost always that one parking spot on the end that has too much snow ice/is poorly cleared so that nobody parks there. It's like they reserve spots for 4WD vehicles

# ¿ Mar 15, 2011 03:28

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I'm considering getting and restoring a Willy's CJ2A. How stupid/crazy am I?

# ¿ Mar 25, 2011 03:29

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Sponge! posted:

Are you going to tub it or fix the sheet metal?

I'm going to learn how to weld! :science:

I have the feeling it wont be easy but should be a fun challenge.

giundy posted:

It would be freaking awesome, but probably a little costly these days depending how original you want to keep it. Expect to go no more than 40mph and have horrible on road characteristics. Basically it means when you drive it, that's what your doing, not drinking or talking on the phone, keeping the thing on the road.

Its actually fun to do, for weekend toy sort of deal.

I'm not incredibly worried about keeping it super original. This to me would be would be something cool to drive around the back yard and MAYBE if I get it road worthy drive to get pizza or pick up groceries on the weekend.

I would be wary of driving anything like this over 40mph anyhow given safety concerns. Back roads where the speed limit 35 are more fun anyhow.

# ¿ Mar 25, 2011 14:49

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Well I'm committed now: I bought a Chilton's Manual on Ebay.

# ¿ Mar 26, 2011 01:04

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Omg50BMG posted:

I believe you can buy every body panel you need from quadratec.

can I get a body made of Kevlar?

# ¿ Mar 26, 2011 22:22

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roomforthetuna posted:

(This is for a 1974 Jeep CJ5 with an AMC 304 V8.)

I may really want to see a photo of your jeep. Not that I have any idea of how to answer your question.

# ¿ Mar 27, 2011 14:55

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Bumming Your Scene posted:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250800287375&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That is straight classy as gently caress. I wish they still made Jeeps like that - unfortunately these days they look the bastard offspring of H3s. I love CJ7s - that's why I put a CJ7 dash in my YJ.

# ¿ Apr 8, 2011 01:37

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Also: I'm balls deep into THIS project. I started the problem of stripping everything off the body.

# ¿ Apr 8, 2011 01:45

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Frag Viper posted:

Replaced my cone filter setup with this thing the other day.

Now your Cherokee can breathe long after you no longer can!

# ¿ Apr 13, 2011 21:19

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Tossed_Salad_Man posted:

Dont gently caress around. The difference is night and day. The only thing better would be the $$$ antirock/switchblade style sway bar systems.

Hey - sometimes you get what you pay for.

# ¿ Apr 15, 2011 15:07

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ornery owl posted:

Jeep: If something isn't broke then you are doing it wrong.

Looks like my 99 Cherokee has developed a windshield leak. Originally I thought it was the cowl drain. I haven't been able to figure out exactly where it comes in at, but it leaves puddles on whichever side is sitting slower. I seen it running down the bottom corner of the windshield on the driver side yesterday, but that side was parked lower. When I am parked flat it seems to mostly only soak the passenger side.

Is it easy and worth it to try and seal this myself? What is a good product for that? Would it be better to just take it to a shop and have them reseal it?

EDIT: Something like Permatex� Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer? I'm worried it is going to make a terrible mess and be a pain if I ever have to replace the windshield.

I got this stuff from NAPA called "windshield weld" or something. I did the work myself and it took about 20 minutes. My suggestion would be to try to pull the inside gasket and reseal it. I did mine and it was fairly easy.

# ¿ Apr 17, 2011 19:14

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I've heard you can get an infection from careless viscous coupling.

# ¿ Apr 23, 2011 15:29

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My Wrangler is out of the shop today. I got that rear shock mount fixed for $75. Not bad at all!

# ¿ May 3, 2011 22:00

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jonathan posted:

So I'm going to look at an almost completed project tomorrow.

Rockwell 2.5T axles
new rebuilt Divorced military 6x6 transfer case
Hino cab
new rebuilt Turbo diesel 3.x litre
Onboard air
Michelin 47" Military tires
Needs some finishing touches such as bumpers fabricated, brakes plumbed and the rearmost diff needs new pinion bearings/crush sleeves.

Not sure if I want to put a flat deck with a crane on it, or a camper or what.

I wouldn't find hooking up a hydraulic pump to the pto and running a couple high strength winches on the front and back.

Edit: Also needs an exo cage. The roofline is about 9', so it's not as terribly high as you would think.

That is loving awesome.

You should do it like an LMTV

flat deck with removable sides and top.

# ¿ May 4, 2011 13:33

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Today was a pleasant day for driving doorless.

# ¿ May 6, 2011 23:55

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slipfish posted:

I'm planning on ripping all the carpet out of my TJ and replace it with spray on bed-liner, I assume I'm not the only person to have done this sort of thing. Any tips?

Rest well knowing that you are doing the right thing- carpeting never did and doesn't belong in a wrangler. Be sure to check for rust spots under the carpet and make sure you take appropriate action (sand that poo poo down and rust restore it). I found it helped to remove just about EVERYTHING from the interior (seats, center console etc)before starting. As a personal preference, I removed all the drain plugs and use rubber floor mats to reduce wear in the front under my feet.

I used the cheap rustoleum liner in a can found at walmart and have had good results everywhere except the floor pan where I rest my left foot while driving as that place receives more wear. with a bedliner interior and the drain plugs out, cleaning the inside is reduced to taking your wrangler to a stall-type car wash and using the high pressure rinse inside and out.

EightBit posted:

Hung up on the loving inverted torx bolts on the top of the transmission . Clutch will be in today for sure though.

The title of this thread should be "does your pneumatic tool set come with torx bits?"

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# ¿ May 8, 2011 14:40

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So I'm at Sam's Club today getting my new tires put on and lo and behold the rear passenger wheel is missing 2 lugs and one of the lugs is apparently WELDED into the loving lugwell.

Another unanticipated repair...

# ¿ May 11, 2011 22:13

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EightBit posted:

BrokenKnucklez posted:

A big plus is the ability to use a creeper underneath the car to change your oil with out jacking it up

One of the reasons I really want to get a lift kit.

# ¿ May 18, 2011 01:56

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Got my new bumper put on today. It seems a little off now but I'm sure it'll grow on me. I'll probably put the old bumper on the Willys.

Kibblesnbits posted:

New Hampshire. Welp.

Maine.

# ¿ May 19, 2011 18:03

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BrokenKnucklez posted:

Needs more beer, less parts. Drink beer, crush used beer cans, make gasket. Seriously, the neighbor mans jeep looked like they used a beer can for the exhaust gasket. I need to find that picture. Yes this Jeep was really screwed up when he got it. Luckily its coming together nicely, and we can take it out soon.

Beer just generally helps in all Jeep related issues.

# ¿ May 21, 2011 17:20

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Kibblesnbits posted:

Missing AC system.

You can have mine.

# ¿ May 21, 2011 23:58

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Blackmage Yapo posted:

So I just got back from my very first Jeep Jamboree ever, held at SMORR down in Seymour, MO.

I wish there was something like that closer to me!

# ¿ May 23, 2011 12:57

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I want to get a set of no-bullshit/frills cheap steel wheels for my wrangler. Where should I look?

edit: oh wait - I just discovered ebay.

Slow is Fast posted:

http://www.jeepjamboreeusa.com/trips.cfm

Both of the closest ones in maine and VT are sold out... whatever the gently caress that means. I guess They like jeeps but not enough to welcome everyone who shows up with one.

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# ¿ May 23, 2011 17:56

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MetalClawWolf posted:

Lookit what I just got!

2011 6spd Sport. No options except a/c.

Nice H4, you'll have to let us know how many bags of groceries fit in the back. :smug:

Just kidding!
In all seriousness, your first task is to disable/switch off the dome light so you can remove the doors.

Slow is Fast posted:

Well the way I look at it is, you've got a few courses of action.

1. Get the Comanche
2. Get the Comanche
3. Get the Comanche

All three of those also entail posting pictures and awesome Comanche chat.

Good luck!

I like option 3 the best. I find the others to be far too traditional or pedestrian.

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# ¿ May 24, 2011 02:38

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ornery owl posted:

I've been putting up with the noise from my cracked exhaust manifold on my 99 XJ since October. I want to replace it now because it really sounds like poo poo. Does anyone have any recommendations for a replacement that won't crack? I have a buddy that will weld the old one for me for free, but I have a gut feeling it will just crack again and be a waste of time.

It's got a fairly common engine, How expensive would a used/junkyard manifold be?

# ¿ May 24, 2011 13:33

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Sharks Below posted:

Although I'm certain you are all quite aware of what they look like, here's my baby on a recent beach trip here in sunny Queensland.

No excuse is needed for Jeep porn

# ¿ May 25, 2011 01:29

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tonedef131 posted:

...so if you aren't into working on your own vehicles you may want to pass.

I knew almost nothing before my Wrangler and learned everything I know (not a lot) from working on it.

Sharks Below posted:

I have a potentially retarded and cred-shredding question. Seemingly-suddenly (it was after my dad borrowed the Jeep to go surfing in a remote location, the jerk) my interior light doesn't come on when I open the door anymore. I can turn it on manually obviously, but it doesn't come on automatically like it used to. What is the deal with that?! I had a look in the manual but I couldn't seem to find the info I wanted.

did you check the door jamb switch that activates when the door closes? could be stuck with mud/water/whatever

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# ¿ May 25, 2011 12:44

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tonedef131 posted:

They force you to learn fast too since things seem to break constantly.

In my case, I've been running into mostly A) parts that break because they're OEM stock from 1987 and gently caress that's old and B) parts that break because they're the PO's lovely cheap fixes that never should have been used.

Given that I JUST replaced the original 1987 automatic tranny the other month, I think she's handled the miles well. Other than the rough ride (need a new suspension/shocks) the loud engine (header gasket needs to be replaced) and a myriad of small problems (ex: just fixed the glove box), I'm doing pretty well.

Edit: now that I mention it, I should post some pics of my glove box fix I used a coat hanger

# ¿ May 26, 2011 01:51

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Kibblesnbits posted:

edit: Carfax is clean as hell. Price is good. WISH ME LUCK, SIRS!

(also, suggest a vanity plate for a Forest Green Cherokee Sport)

Good luck!

also: GOONJEEP

ornery owl posted:

I just bought a cheap $30 OBD II scan tool on Amazon. I am so sick of driving 20 miles to an Auto Zone to have them pull my codes every other week. I don't know why the on-off-on-off-on-off key trick doesn't work on my 99 XJ to show me the codes. I'm willing to bet money that I will never get a check engine light again though now that I bought a scanner.

I've got one that interfaces with my laptop. I haven't used it in months though because I just got rid of my only vehicle that uses OBD II and nobody else has needed it. It's seriously a great investment though.

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# ¿ May 26, 2011 03:46

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Unzip and Attack posted:

Ok goons I need some help. I drive an '03 Wrangler and have a nagging issue that seems to come and go. Every once in a while the whole vehicle will start to wobble really violently and it seems to be related to certain speeds, so that if I slow back down the wobbling stops. It's not something that happens every time I drive it, but obviously something I need to address. The wobbling happens most often between 40-45 mph, but every once in a while it happens around 65ish. I've checked the tire pressures they seem ok, I've tightened the lug nuts on my tires, hell I even had them rotated and no dice. Any suggestions?

I've owned the vehicle for 5 years now and it started doing this about a year ago. I've never had any accidents in it and using 4WD seems to eliminate the issue, but I don't want to have to drive around in 4WD.

And you really shouldn't drive regularly in 4WD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwiv23dLhMY

Is this the problem you have?

# ¿ May 26, 2011 19:58

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It's my understanding that death wobble is correctable. I've never researched the topic though.

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# ¿ Apr 28, 2024 00:38

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speaking of lifts: I want to lift my wrangler and I'm considering doing it myself with something like this.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16110_008.htm?sgsc=QSHOPGBASE&utm_medium=compshop&utm_source=googlemerchant

The purpose of which is to get some clearance underneath for driving on trails and flexibility in tire selection.

# ¿ May 27, 2011 16:14

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