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  • texasjeeptexasjeep Member Posts: 270
    Scott,
    I would go with 4.10s if you don't plan on going higher than 33s.
    If you off-road this would be a good time to add a locker or limited slip to your diffs while your axle is taken apart.
    Here is a link to a gear ratio guide. It is somewhat useful.
    http://tinyurl.com/2tpdr
  • erickplerickpl Member Posts: 2,735
    Did my first oil change myself this weekend on the TJ. Kinda a pain to get to, but I'm thinking the last oil change somebody torque wrenched the darned filter on. :) Just kidding. But it did take some leverage to get it off.

    Used my oil extractor to get most of it, then pulled the drain plug (which was VERY tight too) and drained the rest.

    Drove it to work today in 40+mph winds. It is SLOW going up hill with the 2.5, but other than that, it drove fine. It was a bit noisy with the soft top, but the sailcloth replace-a-top seals in pretty well, so I turned up the climate controls and the windows bowed out - much quieter. I could hear my Metallica just fine! :)

    I did notice the fuel gauge going to E and back. Mac, is there a chance there is something in the dash causing that or am I relegated to dropping the tank and fixing something there?

    I'm still a bit curious about the black/tan Sahara I saw. See my previous posts (don't have the number) to get a list of features. They (original owners) want 16,900, which I'm sure I could bring down a bit. Just gotta talk the wife into it. :)

    She got me a Craftsman toolbox - the big rolling kind. She figures with me doing most of my own maintenance work now on our 3 cars, I should have a good toolbox! Gotta love her!

    -Paul

    Happy Holidays all! Wherever you go, whatever you do, be safe, be vigilant, and have a wonderful time!
  • drosketerdrosketer Member Posts: 203
    Not sure how much more recent information I can get... I took a copy of the invoice and the latest info. that the dealer could access through their Portal software as of yesterday. The only thing I can think of is that the rail car in question might not get tracked once it's in Canada (on that tracker at least)... Ah well.

    Gman, if you're reading this - yes, doing a factory order is a ton of fun. I couldn't find anything that matched exactly what I wanted, and I certainly like the fact that it won't have been test-driven by some yahoo that didn't know what they were doing. The waiting is a whole other story though!!

    Andrew
  • dchristo1dchristo1 Member Posts: 59
    Tom and the rest of ya'll.

     After many many years of wanting one I just bought a 99 Wrangler Sahara with 38k miles in my favorite color Green with Tan Interior...

    I want to thank all of you on this forum for your advice.

    I'll detail my decision process later tonight or tomorrow as I'm working on reports at the office at the moment

    LBL here I come!!

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

    David
  • justinjustin Member Posts: 1,918
    so, for all of you Jeep lovers, if my 04 Sport was yours, and it had 3800 miles on it, what would you have done to it RIGHT NOW? just an oil and filter change? or anything else?

    THANKS!
  • erickplerickpl Member Posts: 2,735
    I have a 97 TJ with that color combo, but the tan top was falling apart (leaking like a sieve) whenever it sprinkled. I replaced it with a black sailcloth top. I also replaced the worn out tan carpet with black and put in black/tan seat covers. My interior is now a black/tan combo that I think actually works pretty well.

    If I had to do it again though, I'd get a lighter color carpet - lighter than black, darker than tan, but the tan will hide dirt/dust better than the black.

    Congrats on your Jeep though! I don't know if I have Wrangler fever for a second TJ, but I DO know I have Wrangler envy! :)

    -Paul
  • mac24mac24 Member Posts: 3,910
    See post #10448 for my thoughts.
  • mac24mac24 Member Posts: 3,910
    Most Wrangler fuel gauges can be cranky at times, but the '97 was especially so.

    You could have a bad connection, which could be at any point between the sender/PCM/gauge.

    You could also check to see if it has had the TSB (#08-19-97) performed, which was covered under the original warranty. This would have been the replacement of the sending unit (04897756AC or AB), which is normally unavailable separately. Any dealer should be able to check the warranty repair history if you supply the VIN.
  • mtngalmtngal Member Posts: 1,911
    Good luck if you head over the Grapevine tomorrow - if you want to believe the National Weather Service, you shouldn't have a problem (snow level won't drop until Christmas day).

    Here it is, for the first time since I moved to the mountains there is a white Christmas predicted, and I'm going to be in the town of Lost Wages! Oh well...

    David - Congrats on the new (for you) Sahara! Sounds nice and I also like the green/tan color combination.
  • justinjustin Member Posts: 1,918
    ...everyone agrees then that JEEP does NOT use a special additive from the factory. my other cars (including BMW and Honda) were DEAD SERIOUS when they said if you change the oil early like in the old days, you will damage your car.

    so, it sounds like Jeep still uses regular oil from the get go, so it would need to be changed to get rid of debris.

    thanks! i will get it changed ASAP.
  • erickplerickpl Member Posts: 2,735
    Thanks for the TSB information. I'll call the dealership right now and check on it. If the TSB hadn't been performed, would it still be covered for repair or would I be paying the bill?

    -Paul
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    CONGRATULATIONS, my Man! That sounds like a super nice Jeep, and I like that color combination too.

    So, bring that puppy to Turkey Bay and wheel with me!

    Really happy for ya, David. :)

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • dchristo1dchristo1 Member Posts: 59
    Paul,

    The interior on my Jeep(how cool it is to say "my Jeep!!)is in excellent condition. I am considering getting some mud mats and seat covers to help protect them. What covers did you buy for your seats?

    Tom,

    Thinking on taking a long weekend in March around spring break time to go down to Turkey Bay.I am already exploring places to stay.
    I'll keep ya updated on this.

    My decision to buy used was based on a few items.
    1. My brother in law owns a local high end classic car restoration business (and is very successful) So I have access to a very large shop with all the tools.
    2.My brother and I did a frame up restoration on a 1952 Dodge M-37 and I learned a lot from it..
    3.Jeep replacement parts are plentiful.
    4.This is not my primary vehicle(so I have time to work on it if needed.)
    5.I got a great deal and saved in excess of $10k over new.

    So there you have it
      
    Now back to my honey do list. Lets see item 1103 paint the hallway......
    David
  • erickplerickpl Member Posts: 2,735
    the mayor and his posse...
    Goin' down to buttpucker gulch to round up some BFG's, then string em up with the winches.

    Giddyap!

    Rollin' rollin' rollin', keep those jeeps a rollin!
  • mac24mac24 Member Posts: 3,910
    A TSB is a Technical Service Bulletin, an addendum to the Factory Service Manual if you will. There is no obligation for TSBs to be covered under warranty. However, a manufacturer can choose to do so if the circumstances warrant it.

    That particular TSB will only be covered if the vehicle is currently under warranty, so unless an extended DC warranty has been transferred to you, so the answer is probably no.
  • mullins87mullins87 Member Posts: 959
    That's great!!!! You will love the area. If you like to camp, there are several campgrounds within the Land Between the Lakes. We camp at one in the southern end. It is called Piney. Everything in the LBL is managed by the US Forestry Service and they are all pretty nice. Some are primitive only while others, such as Piney, offer everything from primitive tent sites to full hookup sites.

    If camping isn't your thing and your idea of roughing it is a hotel without room service, then there are four state parks within a thirty minute drive of TB as well as several privately owned lodges.

    Keep Tom and I posted on your plans for that weekend. We'd love to have you join us.
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    That deal on the Impala LS is SO sweet! Because the dealer sold me the car at invoice, which was almost $2000 off sticker, and because of the $4500 GM rebate along with my $2000 rebate from the GM Master Card (remember, I had only earned $1330, but GM said they would make it $2000 if I bought before 1/02/04), I was able to put down $2278 cash, and they paid Thelma Jane off without taking a lien on her. The Impala was sufficient collateral for the new loan, with all the discounts and rebates I got.

    So, I now have Thelma Jane free and clear, a brand new Impala LS, and my payment will only go up by $39 per month compared to what I was paying on Thelma Jane's loan! The new loan is for 60 months.

    Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeehawwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!

    I have had to pinch myself today to be sure I wasn't dreaming!.

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    Man, I know there's a way to keep up with your Jeep shipment, and you can do it yourself, once you have a tracking number. You just go to the proper website and do it yourself... you don't have to get the dealer to do anything for you.

    I think your Jeep is coming via Canadian Pacific, right? According to the info you posted, that's the way I see it. CPRR sould have their own website where you can go and track that rail car.

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    The GM rebate was going to be $4000, but before I actually got around to officially buying the car, it went up to $4500! Maybe I should have waited a while longer, and they would have PAID me to take the car? :)

    Also, even though the sales lady told me the document fee would be $229, it turned out to be $199.

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • wheelsdownwheelsdown Member Posts: 250
    Tom, I know how you feel about having Thelma Jane paid off. Red Ryder is all mine. Just feels good to have the title in your file cabinet instead of at the the bank. Good for you, and a new car for Mama too! This has got to be a good Christmas.

    Terry
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    Thanks.

    Yep, it feels really good to know she's all mine now.

    And, that new Impala is SWEET! This whole thing has just worked out so well that I can hardly believe it!

    Wish you could get down here sometime. Dchristo1 is coming down from Chicago to wheel with me, so you guys oughta hook up and convoy on down here.

    Merry Christmas, Terry

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • mtngalmtngal Member Posts: 1,911
    I hear ya about the joys of paying off Thelma Jane. I couldn't believe how good it felt when we sent in the last payment on my Noble Black Steed and then even better to actually receive the pink slip! Well, I can't call it a pink slip any more - California has changed their titles so they are multi colored - no longer just pink.

    gman - I don't know what time you are planning on leaving tomorrow, but you should be OK coming up the Grapevine. Check the CHP web site before you leave (the CHP office in Lebec is under Bakersfield). Be careful and take it easy around Gorman!
  • chasingericachasingerica Member Posts: 102
    Way to go. Sounds like someone got out of bed on the lucky side. In another 60 months I'll be paying off Amy. Man that's a long time. Oh well.... it's all worth it :)

    Tony
  • drosketerdrosketer Member Posts: 203
    Congrats on being free and clear (on Thelma Jane)! I've been there before and it's a great feeling. Of course, now we'll both get to relive that feeling in... oh... probably another 60 months! ;-)

    Andrew
    - I'll check out CPNR and see if they have anything to track a rail car with... will update if I can find anything.
  • kelleyokelleyo Member Posts: 182
    I also own Pepe' free and clear. It is a wonderful feeling (and frees up cash for mods).

    Of course I also went out and bought a new car like you did, a 2003 Lincoln LS with the V8. Was able to get 0% for 60 months so I financed the whole car! I plan on keeping this one too!
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    Jimbo, sure do miss chattin' with ya like I used to be able to do. Those long work hours ain't no fun, are they? But, think of the "Mod Money" you are making!

    When ya gonna be able to wheel with me again? You know some of us are trying to get up a trip for New Years Day, and then Tom (tntracy) from Atlanta is driving up the 2nd to wheel with me the 3rd and 4th. Hope you can make one or all of those days.

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    David:

    You said you were checking out some stuff about LBL and hoping to come down in March. Sounds great!

    Have you made use of the link on my Turkey Bay website that takes you to kentuckylake.com? Once you get there, there are other links to motels and stuff.

    I'd better warn ya right now, David: March can be kinda "iffy" about weather and soil conditions. They sometimes close TB when the soil gets real mushy from freezing and thawing repeatedly. I can check with 'em right before time for you to leave, though, so we should know what to expect before you start your trip. Would hate for ya to drive all the way down and find TB closed.

    Once again, CONGRATS on that Jeep! Post some pics! Email me, if you want some help in knowing where and how to get your pics hosted on the Net and posted here. My email is public in my profile.

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • mullins87mullins87 Member Posts: 959
    I cannot believe your luck! What a sweet deal, on the car itself, but then to get Thelma Jane paid off all in one sweep. I guess the wife is having a happy Christmas.

    Yeah, lots of hours at work. I'm hoping things will slow down a little after New Years, both at work and at home.

    I hope everyone has a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
  • erickplerickpl Member Posts: 2,735
    I just wanted to wish y'all a Happy Holiday season. This year has been rough in a lot of ways for a lot of people, so be thankful for what you have, especially your family. Be safe, be happy, and enjoy this special time of year.

    My family and I are going up to Mammoth to do some skiing. We aren't taking the TJ (See - jeep related), but we are taking the Grand Cherokee (no roof rack on a softtop :) ). They are getting a LOT of snow right now.

    If you are travelling, be careful. Lots of precious human cargo on the roads during this part of the year and Mother Nature doesn't always play nice or fair.

    I look forward to hearing from ya when I get back next week. :)

    -Paul
  • bamatazzbamatazz Member Posts: 311
    Thelma is ALL yours now. Now Thats a GOOD Christams present for you & Mrs. Tom.
      Hopefully by this time next year I will have TAZZ & our Nissan Frontier paid for as well.
    Then Christmas 2004 I can celebrate.

    I like to wish all my JEEP buds a VERY Merry Christmas, and the Canadians Happy Boxing Day ;)
    Be safe!!

    BamaTazz
     Terry
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    Yeah, I hope all you Canadians are working out and sparring and getting in great shape for Boxing Day. How many rounds do you usually go? Is the mandatory eight count rule in effect? Do you use the three knockdown rule?

    If all of you are boxing, who do you get for referees? You get some of us from south of the border to come up and ref for you?

    :)

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • dchristo1dchristo1 Member Posts: 59
    I checked out your site and all it did was make we want to leave asap for a little R&R at TB..

    We had a little snow last night and I got a chance to do a little wheelin in "Sara" as my daughter calls the Jeep.

    mullins87 My wife has camped in the past and I can tell you that she is not a happy camper.I've backpacked in the rockies as well as camped in a tent for 2weeks and actually enjoy it. A few years back with two small children and my wife I felt it was time to share my great outdoors knowledge. I borrowed a tent and went for a weekend with the family.(my tent was a 2 man). Suffice it to say that disaster happend.

    A thunderstorm came through that night and the tent to our delight leaked like a sieve.

    My wife was bit by a deer tick and came down with symptoms of lyme disease.She was put on antibiotics.

    My son was bit by a brown spider on the arm, which swelled up just nice.

    My daughter bit into a cylume snap light and "glowed" all night.(honey is that moonlight coming through?)
     
    Needless to say I am looking into Hotels and
    Lodges.

    My social director has to get back to me on specfic dates. As soon as I have them I'll let you all know. I really want to hook up with my fellow Jeepers.

    Thanks again to all of you for helping me with a lifelong dream.

    Merry Christmas

    David

    Tom: and yes I hugged my Jeep.....

    Right after I hugged my wife and kids
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    That camping trip sounds like one of those National Lampoon Chevy Chase movies! You sure your last name isn't Griswald? :)

    Just come on down whenever you can, David. We'll see if old Jimbo (mullins87) can join us, and we'll explore Turkey Bay.

    Tom

    Glad you hugged your Jeep today!
  • drosketerdrosketer Member Posts: 203
    To all you folks on here! Hope you, your families, and your Jeeps have a safe and wonderful Holiday Season.

    Tom, Boxing Day is usually made more special by being held outdoors and in the buff (they would have done the same for the Heritage Classic, but unfortunately the major networks threatened not to carry it live at that time of the day - except for CBC which seems to carry pretty well anything and everything). All regular rules are in effect, but the weather can play a serious factor - after all, shrinkage can have a demoralizing effect. Hope that helps. ;-)

    Andrew
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    So, what's the latest on that Rubi????

    Did you figure out a better way to track it? Don't make me have to come up there! :)

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    Did you ever get squared away on what needs to be done for preventive maintenance on your Jeep and what doesn't?

    You should learn to do some of the routine maintenance for yourself, and then, even if you let someone else do it, you will know if they are doing it right or not.

    I used to change my own oil and filter years ago, but I have found a place where they will change oil and filter and do the lubrication of the grease fittings for $5.95, if I bring in my own oil and filter. Also, I am allowed to stand right there beside the guy doing the work and supervise each step. That's the only way I would let someone else do that work for me.

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • drosketerdrosketer Member Posts: 203
    Tom, looks like if I were to be a customer of CN or CPNR I would be able to register with them and track it no problem. However, I was able to get the physical dimensions of the that rail car... unfortunately it didn't tell me where it was, or where it was going. Might do some more searching for it later - currently stuck at work and actually busy!

    The original tracker I looked at hasn't come up with any new listings which makes me suspect it's not tracking it anymore (or it's a VERY SLOW train).

    Andrew
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    Was just going over recent posts and noticed yours. I didn't see it when you first posted.

    Good to hear from ya, Dude! Been a while.

    Thanks for the congrats.

    Merry Christmas!

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • embeedueceembeeduece Member Posts: 260
    Happy Holidays everyone.

    -Mike
  • mtngalmtngal Member Posts: 1,911
    to all and I hope that everyone is having a wonderful Jeeping Christmas!
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    My wife will be the principal driver of this car, so I call it her Christmas present, but you guys know what a sucker I am for new cars, so I enjoy having it too.

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    Merry Christmas to all my Jeep Buds!

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • embeedueceembeeduece Member Posts: 260
    Ah, yes...the legendary Impala. I know they're different now, but my family had several Impalas and a Caprice. I had a Monte Carlo. Man I miss those cars.

    My mom's first Impala was bought used -- turned out to be a retired fed car, which included the hopped up engine. It always reminded me of the Blues Brothers (cop shocks, cop brakes,...).

    Yours is the perfect color, btw. Enjoy!

    -Mike
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    Thanks! Merry Christmas!

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • geepersgeepers Member Posts: 93
    Is that a manual tranny? Your wife is cool. Those are some crazy looking cup holders too. Remember when cars didn't come with cup holders? Those old cars were primitive. :-) Does Ross Allen ride shotgun?

    Merry Christmas all,
    Gary
  • bamatazzbamatazz Member Posts: 311
    My parents had a 1973 Impala, in fact thats the car I learned to drive on, then they had a Caprice Classic, then Lumina. My dad was devoted to Chevrolet's, he had a Scotsdale truck himself.
     Then I had a Camaro.
    I gues we were the Heartbeat of America then.

    Merry Christmas JEEPERS
      BamaTazz
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    Nope, that's an automatic with the shift in the floor. Don't think they come with manual trannies, but the wife does know how to drive a stick.

    If Mr. Ross Allen ever gets to ride in that car, he will be in the back seat with something put down to protect the leather from his toenails. :)

    Merry Christmas.

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • thebigkahunathebigkahuna Member Posts: 83
    Congratulations Tom! Thelma Jane no longer belongs to a bank, what a great feeling that must be... I don't think I've ever had the pleasure though. :) You know I am as much of a car trader as you were. I have 20 payments on "Summer", which is almost a new record. Merry Christmas to all the edmund's Jeep gang!
  • tsjaytsjay Member Posts: 4,591
    Thanks, and good to hear from ya!

    Tom

    Have you hugged your Jeep today?
  • chasingericachasingerica Member Posts: 102
    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. I know it's a little late but hey you do what you have to :)

    Tom, she's beautiful. Enjoy her.

    Tony
  • 2003wrangler2003wrangler Member Posts: 24
    I hope everyone had a great Christmas and I wish everyone a Happy New Year!

    I don't post here too often anymore, but I do try to stop in a read up on the new posts from time to time to keep up on everyone. This Christmas I proposed to my girlfriend of 2 years and she said YES!! Now the only question is....will I keep the TJ!?!? I am really torn, but with 3 kids, it is really difficult to be tied to only having 1 vehicle to be able to haul everyone around in. I hope to be able to keep the TJ, but only time will tell.......
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