DATE: 11/28/2007 20:13:07 / MOOD: feel like wheelin

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DATE: 04/05/2007 02:33:40 / MOOD: feel like wheelin

Submitted by WHTJP98

The TJ had a problem with the turn signal. On left turn and on the brakes the back of the jeep looked like a tow truck - every light was flashing. After figuring out that the switch was the problem (and a common problem with TJ's) I ran over to my buddy at Jeep to get me a switch. After reading the shop manual on how to take it out I decided to talk to my brother who installs car stereos and alarms because there were some steps that did not make sense to me. So here is the modified way of doing it. Tools needed for this job are as listed:- A phillips screwdriver- T20 torx screwdriver 1. You want to remove the two screws holding the lower dash panel on. 2. There are three screws holding the two halves of the steering column cover on. 3. Lower the tilt wheel and remove the upper and lower halves. You might have to wiggle the upper half out. It does come out. 4. There are two torx that hold the rain shield and bracket on which goes around the switch... more

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DATE: 04/03/2007 02:12:34 / MOOD: feel like wheelin

Submitted by WHTJP98

On a recommendation from a friend who owns a trans shop that I should install a deep trans pan on my jeep I finally did it. After looking around for a while I found out that Mopar has a part number for it and that it comes with everything you need.So I went and talked to my friend at Jeep and gave him the part number and the next day I had the kit. After letting it sit in the garage for a month I finally got around to installing it. I painted my pan so don't worry - it does not come in yellow. Tools you will need for this job:- 1/2 inch socket wrench or 1/2 inch impact gun- 1/2 inch drive 3/4 socket- 3 mm L key- 3/8 inch socket wrench or speed wrench or 3/8 impact gun- 3/8 inch drive 13 mm socket- scraper- hammer- pan to catch old trans fluid- funnel- a floor jack with a piece of wood - 2x4 or 4x4... more

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DATE: 03/30/2007 22:46:16 / MOOD: feel like wheelin

Submitted by WHTJP98

While under the 99 TJ looking for a rattle I noticed the front seal was leaking really bad. Being I had a wheeling trip coming up I needed to get this done before then. It is not that hard of a job. So here we go. Tools needed for this job are as listed:- 1/4 inch socket wrench with a 6pt. 8mm- 1/2 inch socket wrench and or 1/2 inch impact gun with a 1 1/8 inch socket- pry bar- flat blade screwdriver- scraper- hammer- floor jack and good jack stands, but this is optional

1. Remove the four 8mm bolts that hold strap that holds the u-joint to the yoke.

2. Remove drive shaft. You might have to pry on this. Once free move shaft to the side.

3. Using either socket wrench or impact remove the pinion nut... more

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DATE: 03/29/2007 23:10:56 / MOOD: feel like wheelin

Submitted by VaBJeep

Curt Class III Hitch Receiver #13408 For: 2003 TJ with Jeep Tube Bumpers. Time: 45 Minutes (once you get all the tools, I had to go get some new allen wrenchs) WARNINGS- Working around Tailpipe - make sure it is cool before starting work. Tools Needed:- Rachet- 3/4 Socket (deep prefer) - for Front Hitch Nuts, Driver side- 3/4 Wrench - for Front Hitch Nuts, Passenger side- 5/8 Socket - for Back Hitch Bolts- 14mm Socket (deep prefer) - for Tube Bumper Nuts- 7/32 Allen Wrench - to hold Tube Bumper Bolt- Fishwire - came with Hitch, pretty nice Before, without Hitch Receiver:... more

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DATE: 03/28/2007 20:36:13 / MOOD: feel like wheelin

Submitted by DUG

Exhaust manifold cracks have been a common problem on the Jeep 4.0L since they introduced the tubular exhaust manifold. There are very few 4.0 powered Jeeps out there that have been used hard that will not experience this problem if they haven't already. While not a huge or dangerous problem, the exhaust leak can get annoying. There are several good ways to fix the crack. You can remove the stock manifold and repair it, you can replace it with another stock unit (and have it crack to) or you can replace it with an aftermarket header. Repair is cheapest, about $20 in gaskets. The next option is replacement with a stock part. The most expensive is the aftermarket header. Prices vary greatly depending on what you choose and the install may require slight modification to the exhaust. No matter what you choose to do the removal and install procedure is pretty much the same. In this case we choose to weld and repair the stock manifold. If you chose to go with a new manifold or aftermarket exhaust header simply install those instead of re-using the old manifold... more

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DATE: 03/27/2007 23:12:10 / MOOD: feel like wheelin

Submitted by WHTJP98

Being that it is a common maintenance thing and I just did a front pinion seal, I decided that it was the perfect time to change the differentials fluids. I am a firm believer in synthetic so I will be using Mobil 1 75W-90 gear lube in this jeep. I change my fluids once a year because the type of wheeling I do involves water and it gives me the opportunity to check on the gear, seals and bearings to make sure everything is O.K. But everyone is different. Tools needed for this job are as listed:- pan to catch old diff fluid- 1/2 inch socket and socket wrench- scraper- hammer 1. Put a pan under the differential. 2. Remove all the bolts that hold the diff cover on... more

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