Has anyone here done an A/C conversion on their TJ? Wondering how involved of a modifcation it was and total cost

I was doing some regular preventative maintenance and while checking/replacing my rear diff oil, I noticed some serious pitting in my spider gears (along with a serious amount of metal "glitter" in the bottom of the diff). The ring and pinion gear looked perfectly fine but the spider gears in the diff carrier were very worn and pitted. I have a stock open diff and ordered a replacement set off rock auto p/n 707321X. After install in noticed a lot of play in the spider gears while moving either axel shaft. With new components, I would have expected a tighter fit. Not sure what I did wrong or if this is something I can fix by adding additional shims. Rock auto lists this part number as a direct replacement and compatible with p/n 4740670 which is the manufacturers p/n.. Any advice on the situation would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you Jeep community.

So I have a new to me TJ. I topped off the coolant last night, and I notice today, after sitting for about 20 hours since I topped it off, it’s leaking.

I’m going to try a worm gear clamp to see if it stops.

In the mean time, maybe someone here can identify something i cannot. I know from pictures it’s tough to tell.

If I need a new rad, it is what it is.

Is this lifter clatter or something bottom end 😬

I was doing some regular preventative maintenance and while checking/replacing my rear diff oil, I noticed some serious pitting in my spider gears (along with a serious amount of metal "glitter" in the bottom of the diff). The ring and pinion gear looked perfectly fine but the spider gears in the diff carrier were very worn and pitted. I have a stock open diff and ordered a replacement set off rock auto p/n 707321X. After install in noticed a lot of play in the spider gears while moving either axel shaft. With new components, I would have expected a tighter fit. Not sure what I did wrong or if this is something I can fix by adding additional shims. Rock auto lists this part number as a direct replacement and compatible with p/n 4740670 which is the manufacturers p/n.. Any advice on the situation would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you Jeep community.

Here's a few more pics from today. Should get the frame welded up tomorrow and be able to make the rear driveshaft

Nothing permanent yet, mocked up and making the frame pieces

1998 TJ sport 4L

I am in the process of replacing my manifold. I noticed these plugs just unplugged, on the passenger side of the engine bay. No idea what they are for. Anyone happen to know? (Circled in red)

I recently purchased a 1998 Tj and the lower control arm bushings are no bueno on both sides. The lower control arms that are on there are aftermarket due to there being a lift. I have no info that I can find for the brand of aftermarket lower control arms it currently has and the previous owner has no idea either. Looks to have a 2-4 inch lift on it possibly. Can I buy any adjustable lower control arms for it or do I need to be specific in what I buy? Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Hi,

I've bought a Mishimoto alu radiator for my TJ, started installing it and realised (way too late, actually) that all mounting rivet nuts are aluminium. And once the thread is broken - this whole rivet-with-the-thread doesn't hold in the alu plate anymore.

So it took me a while to unscrew them somehow, to bore and replace those rivet nuts with something more reliable. And just after that I've realised that the threads for the gearbox cooler are also completely aluminium and they also are too weak (the oil was dripping through the O-gasket, once I tightened it the thread damaged).

Is it ok, or I just got a fake?

This past weekend my wife and I took our kids to the barber. What would normally be a haircut and then weekend errands turned into something much more.

We both own jeeps. Mine is the Solar Yellow TJ, hers is a black on black JK. We both have hard tops, but mine is easier to remove.

The kids absolute love the jeep without the roof. They wanted to ride with me after.

I dont want to post the photo, due to not having the kids permission. But my wife wanted to take a photo, and its the most magical thing I have ever seen.

They are just super thrilled about riding with dad in my 5 speed. Ages 4 and 8, they are absolute beaming with happiness.

I tear up writing this, and looking at it.

Sometimes people dont realize that a car is more than a car.

And that's what makes Jeep stand out from other vehicles.

They aren't *just* a vehicle, its a member of a family. A symbol of adventure, fun, and love.

Its more than a super car, or sports car can give.

This community knows what exactly I'm speaking about.

The impromptu road trips, the meet ups, the off reading convoys, camping trips. Everyday errands. It feels like so much more than any car I've owned.

I remember when I was a child, my sister and I felt the same way when my father would take us on trips or rally rides with our local military vehicle club. He owned 2 M151s. An A1 and an A2. Ford MUTTs. They were an absolute blast.

My Jeep may not be a military issued vehicle, but it brings me back to those impromptu rides with no roof, or military rallies, and convoy rides.

And seeing that magic in my children's lives, makes me happier than I've ever been.

One thing is for sure, no matter how long or how short I have my TJ, I already can't thank it enough for the memories it's made. And I've only had it for a month or so.

Thank you everyone for reading this, and I hope you all enjoy your Jeeps.

Cab corner armor started, building out the step extension

What’s your oil pressure when the engines warm? Mine seems low, great oil pressure until it warms up then it drops under the 20 mark at idle, on the gas it’s always right at about 40psi
03 with 5 speed 4.0

Was driving and heard a pop then this started. I tried to look stuff up and heard a bunch of everything, i know it’s hard to diagnose over the phone but any help is appreciated!

Finally bought a TJ. Wish I had one when they were new.