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#189 of 198 Front clip swap help by sonofadocker Sep 24, 2009 (7:06 am)
My daughter loves our 1990 wrangler - she likes the round headlight look. Do any of you know if used or new front body fenders-grill-hood will bolt onto our 1990 yj ? Replies to this message: erickpl (Sep 24, 2009 12:04 pm) tjd241 (Sep 26, 2009 5:22 am)
#190 of 198 2004 WRANGLER X - NEED TIRES by hiker2023 Sep 24, 2009 (10:56 am)
I have a 2004 Wrangler X with 81,000. The first time I had the Death Wobble was this summer (I live in PA) going 70 mph. Was not fun. I replaced the steering stablilizer (the shock on the factory one was worn out). This seems to have solved the problem. Also had the waterpump go out this summer, but this is the first major maintenance in 5 years. Anyway, I'm looking for tires that are good on the highway, bad weather and some mild offroad. Has anyone heard of Cooper's American Prospectors or have a suggestion for a good median priced tire? Replies to this message: mac24 (Sep 25, 2009 7:22 am)
#191 of 198 Re: Front clip swap help [sonofadocker] by erickpl Sep 24, 2009 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: sonofadocker (Sep 24, 2009 7:06 am) Will a CJ or TJ one drop in? Not likely. But that said, anything can be made to fit with the right size tools.   -Paul
#192 of 198 Re: 2004 WRANGLER X - NEED TIRES [hiker2023] by mac24 Sep 25, 2009 (7:22 am)
Replying to: hiker2023 (Sep 24, 2009 10:56 am) I'm looking for tires that are good on the highway, bad weather and some mild offroad. Has anyone heard of Cooper's American Prospectors or have a suggestion for a good median priced tire?   Can't help with the Coopers, but FWIW I've just replaced my 31x10.5 BFG A/T KOs after 60,000 miles with an identical set. These are an excellent all condition highway tire, and very good offroad on all surfaces except deep mud.   I could easily have pushed them another few thousand miles before the tread became too low to be safe, but I like to keep a good margin. As with any tire though, you need to keep on top of rotation, pressures, and alignment to get the maximum mileage.   They're widely available and I paid $135 ($150 -10% coupon) each plus tax and add-ons at Sears.
#193 of 198 Re: Front clip swap help [sonofadocker] by tjd241 Sep 26, 2009 (5:22 am)
Replying to: sonofadocker (Sep 24, 2009 7:06 am) Sono... A company called Quadratec at one point right after Jeep switched back over to round headlights from rectangular.. offered a headlight bezel that actually gave the round look to the older YJ rectangular headlight. Go to quadratec.com and contact them. Not sure if they have it anymore as the round lights have been around for a few years now, but if not maybe they can tell you who made them. I bet the mfg has a few pairs left. They have EVERYTHING for jeeps. tjd
#194 of 198 1990 YJ Transmission ODOR by sonofadocker Dec 01, 2009 (5:36 am)
The Jeep has 220,000 miles on it. All around town or being towed by class A RV. Recently I have a strong odor of HOT gear oil when driving on the parkway at 60-65mph after a 40 mile drive. The Jeep is performing excellent as normal - just a very strong odor of hot gear oil. The odor is at the end of the trip - not the beginning or during the trip. Any idea on what to service ? Replies to this message: jeepfamilyva (Dec 01, 2009 6:01 pm) mac24 (Dec 02, 2009 9:55 am)
#195 of 198 Re: 1990 YJ Transmission ODOR [sonofadocker] by jeepfamilyva Dec 01, 2009 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: sonofadocker (Dec 01, 2009 5:36 am) Docker ... in my experience a gear smell from a jeep driven that consistently would be differential gear oil. I'd check the front and/or back differential seals first. Seals are fairly inexpensive to have replaced. Good luck!
#196 of 198 Re: 1990 YJ Transmission ODOR [sonofadocker] by mac24 Dec 02, 2009 (9:55 am)
Replying to: sonofadocker (Dec 01, 2009 5:36 am) Any idea on what to service ?   Inspect the differentials, transmission, and transfer case for signs of leaks, and check to see that the breather hoses haven't come off the top of the diff housings.   Whether you find leaks or not, check the fluid levels of all the above.
#197 of 198 New tires for a 95' Wrangler YJ by ridgely8 Dec 04, 2009 (4:24 pm)
Im looking to buy a set of tires for my 95' Wrangler YJ which has stock rims. The Tires are 30X9.5X15, my 2 questions are, will these tires fit without a lift and will the tires fit on my stock rims.   also i get a loud clunk from time to time when i begin moving in 1st gear, and very rarely when i start moving in reverse. I thought this might be transmission but i'm not sure, any ideas? Replies to this message: matt1320 (Dec 05, 2009 8:59 am)
#198 of 198 Re: New tires for a 95' Wrangler YJ [ridgely8] by matt1320 Dec 05, 2009 (8:59 am)
Replying to: ridgely8 (Dec 04, 2009 4:24 pm) I had a '92 YJ. Stock wheels, either steel or alloy are 15x7, If I remember correctly. The 30x9.5-15 will fit on stock wheel. I like the look of the General Grabber AT2, reasonable price for all-terrain tire. They might be next on my TJ. May get some minor rub when steering turned to full lock. If still on stock springs, check for spring fatigue which will lower ride height and reduce tire clearance in wheelwell. When looking at leaf pack from side, the pack should have an upward curve between the spring eyes. If pack is flat or has downward curve, it's time for new spring packs. They are cheap, and easy to change, can be done at home with common tools and jack& stands. A stock or nearly stock type suspension is reliable and still quite capable off-road. As for clunk, I would start by checking u-joints in drive shafts, primarily the rear. A short driveshaft combined with steep angle is rough on the u-joints. Good luck, Merry Christmas.

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