The other day the gas cap fell off, and someone driving by pointed it out to us. No problem - we just pulled over and put it on. Then I got to thinking about it - the same thing happened a couple of times when it was brand new, and the check engine light had come on each time. This time it hadn't come on at all. Is this something I should worry about, or just forget about it?
I wouldn't worry about it. The PCM checks the evaporative system periodically by running a pressure test, rather than there being any direct sensor or link to the gas cap. I'd guess you replaced the cap before it ran its next test.
Are you fully tightening the cap until it ratchets?
My wife and I bought an Unlimited last November and we love it. At first I didn't see alot of them around but they are becoming more common. I would like to hear any opinions on the Unlimited, pros and cons.
You won't find many of the cons here! To read about all the pros while you wait for some replies (weekends are usually quiet here), I suggest you settle down with a cup of coffee and either use the 'search' function or go back a year or so and read back to this point. Lots and lots of stuff about Unlimiteds, and mainly from people that actually own one.
Thanks mac - I didn't know how it worked. We usually do tighten it until it clicks at least once or twice, but once in a while it doesn't quite go on straight and then it'll wiggle off. It doesn't happen very often - I usually check to make sure it's on right.
I can't think of any real cons to the Unlimited - though I like the seats in older Wranglers (our Sport is a '98). However, my husband MUCH prefers the seats in the Unlimited. The Sport is more fun, but that might be more the difference between a manual (the Sport) and an auto (the Unlimited). The extra stability of the Unlimited makes it a far superior daily driver. It does get worse gas mileage (a couple of mpg, not all that much), though how much of it is due to the extra weight and how much is due to the auto tranny, I don't know. I'm happy with both of them.
Last November? Isn't it a little late to be asking opinions? *lol* The only con I can think of with the Unlimited is that I don't care for the way it looks with the top down. Other than that I think it is awesome! There have been a few times I wish I had that extra space in the back...
I love my unlimited, plenty of room for a chainsaw. recovery gear, a cooler and friends. I took a friend and his niece out for a drive yesterday. We climbed some very steep hills right behind those with Rubicons. I didn't think it would make it but our trail guide assured me I'd be fine. I did stick my back bumper / hitch in a ditch that everyone else just went right through, I had to winch off it. Maybe some more aggressive tires might have got a better bite and pulled me off??
Jeff, I can't imagine why you would have been worried about following Rubicons! That is one nice Unlimited. Are you on 33"s? I imagine the only time a Rubicon would have an advantage over you is when super slow crawling is involved or super steep grades that require the lockers. I'm sure Mac and Tom can chime in about that as well.
Those are 33 BFG ATs, and I bought a set of used swampers from a guy in the club, I need to find time to drive to Chicago to pick them up. ( the cost of gas is going to be 1/2 the cost of tires ) Its a good reason to go see some friends in Naperville and take their kids for the topless Jeep ride I promised them last winter.
I thought I might have needed lockers to get up the hills. There was one other spot where I needed to be strapped to get up / over a "bump" I hadn't disconnected the sway bar at that point, having another wheel on the ground might have helped.
This was supposed to be a "work weekend" trip to the trails to clear trees, branches etc. We weren't planning to do much trail running, the only ones that were aired down / disconnected were the jeeps that got trailered in ( and the one that has taken the disconnects off permanently)
Awesome! Looks like a fun "work weekend" on the trails! We had a few great days weather-wise last week, cooled off to around 60 a couple of nights. It looks like your weather was pretty decent as well.
......the only ones that were aired down / disconnected were the jeeps that got trailered in ( and the one that has taken the disconnects off permanently)
Makes sense to trailer if permanently disconnected, but as for trailering because you're aired down................well! :surprise:
Anyhow, glad you had a good day. Expect to hang up a little more than a SWB TJ because of your extended wheelbase. Airing down and disconnecting makes a big difference to performance, and a winch gives you the confidence to push a little further. There's no shame in getting stuck (unless it's in the drive-through! :P ).
AFTERMARKET OR OEM_ Anyone have some good info, possibly cost, fit, etc..... Appreciate any help........ just another proud owner of a 97 TJ purchased for 500 bucks but needed engine work.. Already replaced the engine and having loads of fun !!!!!!!!!
Settled with the insurance company Friday. I'll be getting $2000 back after payoff, plus $590 back from the extended warranty (direct from Chrysler after proof of payoff). Yesterday was my mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary so I didn't get to go check out jeeps. Today I went (because there were no salesmen) to see what was out there and realized that the jeep I want is not here. Therefore, I know there will not be a deal made tomorrow (monday). If they want me to get a jeep, then they will deal with me. Basically, I want the same jeep I had plus I have money for upgrades. If they give me a hard time. I'm gonna tell them to stick it. BTW, I'll have some pictures tomorrow. The guy at the body shop still had them in his camera so I asked him to email them to me ( I gave him my work email).
Jeff, I have an Unlimited like yours (including color). Could you please tell me, are the 33s on yours 12.5" wide? How much lift/what type did you put on to clear them? Any rubbing on the inside since you mounted them on the stock rims? Thanks, Bill
only two more weeks of Calc! I have become a differentiating machine.
Way to go! Now it's time to sign you up for a good physics course. That could come in handy when you try to do some of the rock crawling others have reported here! (You know who you are!)
Pay particular attention to the lectures on center of mass and torque!
Nice Jeep, I love how the red really stands out. Sorry bout the bumberettes :sick: , I dont think you really need them, but if you like them I see them for sale on Ebay all the time.
they don't rub when on the street, steering stops did not have to be adjusted. this weekend was the first time I had disconnected my sway bar links, it looks like i did have some rubbing on the uppper piece that holds the coil spring.
Jeff
my photographer was in the backseat most of the time, so I dont' have any pictures when we had the front axle flexing to see how much it was rubbing.
Hey all got a problem with my 95 Wranger 6 cylinder not starting. It will turn over but not start. I have no spark at all. I have replaced the starter, ignition coll, pick up coil, dist cap, roter, plug wires. I have swapped the auto shut off relay. I have 12 volts at the coil when I turn the key to run but when I turn it to start the voltage at the coil drops. Any ideas on where to look next? Thanks for any help.
I am now looking at the winches very hard and I found a Warn 9500ti for a good price on ebay, $825. Is this a good winch/price for the money or should I spend a few extra dollars and get somthing bigger or a different model or maybe even save a couple buck and get an 8000?
I guarantee ya, it won't stay at 825 for a 9.5ti for long. Then factor in the shipping. It quickly becomes pricey. I talked with Warn the other day about warranties for their winches. As long as you buy from a reseller, and not an individual, they say their winch will still have a warranty.
I have found one from a reseller for 887.00, with shipping included. I have researched winches for a long time and I KNEW I was going to get a T-Max winch. My choices have changed for a variety of reasons, but I'm now getting a 9.5ti or a 9.5xp.
Good luck if you go with that winch for 825. Hopefully the price will stay low for ya...
9.5ti is an awfully nice winch. What do you guys think if the Ramsey 8.5e? I kind of like the low profile it has, but at the price I wonder how reliable it would be.
Finally took my 97 TJ wheelin' for the first time--in the words of Tom...
YEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!
Boy, was it a blast! As per all of your advice, I waited until I was prepared; tow hooks, strap, cb radio, etc...
I didn't intend on wheelin', just checking out the property, when I came across some guys who were stuck (a large F150 swallowed up in a mud/water pit). They asked for a tow strap (which I had, not even opened!), and being the good fella that I am, let them use it, though I didn't pull the guy out (I only have a four banger), but rather let some dude in a cherokee do the towing. No problem. Tow strap worked, best $40 ever spent. Anyhow, they asked if I wanted to try the pit, and I said 'no' 'cause I had the lid off and didn't feel like getting the interior of my baby all nice and muddy. I talked to the group a bit (the cherokee, a few dirt bikes, go cart and a chevy tracker), and since it was my first time, they decided to kindly 'show me around'. I agreed. The rest is history, or, as you all would agree, the beginning of an addiction!
We travelled through some bush, small but plentiful moguls, and lots and lots of mud. I even strattled the Detroit river, as the 'beach' we soon found ourself on was only about 3 feet wide. No problem. The tow strap came in handy 3 more times, albeit not once for yours truly! I even pulled the suped-up go cart out of a sloppy pit in my four-banger. Great advice on that strap fellas!
Well, by the end of our trip, my jeep (have not yet named her yet) and I were so muddy, I figured I may as well try the deep, sloppy pit that the F150 got stuck in. I slapped her into 4L and away she went, without a problem. The group watched and cheered in somewhat awe at what my baby could accomplish without much effort. Then, with a sly smile, I responded...'There's Only One'...
To get to the point, the 'trip' was a blast! Thanks to everyone for your advice and what not, as I (the newbie) seemed more seasoned and prepared then the rest of the group. I can't wait to somehow someday hook up with some of you vets and wheel around. I agree; most fun I ever had with my clothes on.
My black jeep looks great painted in mud, and I think I'll leave her like that 'till tomorrow to tell my story. Just one question: Anyone know how to best clean an interior!
I'm officially hooked now, and can't wait to get back out there! And, hopefully, there's much, much more I can learn. I took some pics of my newly 'painted' jeep at home following the trip, so I'll try and post them if I can figure it out.
I'm trying to load a pic of me in my now-muddy jeep from my first off-road adventure...the pic is taken in my driveway. As can be expected, my tires were waaaaaaaay muddier!
Now, a little tip about the mudding. Good mud tires self clean, but you need to get those puppies turning FAST to sling the mud out from between the lugs, so that the lugs will take a fresh bite when they come back around to the bottom again. You might be better off in 4 HI rather than in 4 LO, so that you can get the tires spinning faster. With the four banger, though, you may not be able to turn the mud laden tires fast in 4 HI. You can always try both Hi range and Low range to see which is better for a given situation.
I don't like mud, and I stay out of it whenever possible. That may be the only fun thing you have where you live, or maybe you just enjoy it. That's fine, Ryan, but remember, mud and water will get into places where you don't want them to go, like inside your differentials, or inside your transmission. Change your fluids often in your differentials, transmission, and transfer case, if you are going to be in mud and water very much.
As always, thanks for the tip(s) and the cheerleading! I'm a fanatic about my jeep, and will change ALL fluids regularly, not to worry...good advice on the 4h vs 4l...thanks! Maybe Turkey Bay is possible one day...we'll have to see about my University schedule and work...could be a loooong trip from Ontario here.
Great post - you captured the unique feeling of off-roading in your Jeep very well! It is absolutely addictive, as you pointed out! Nice picture also; there's a grin that only playing in the mud (or gullies, or dirt trails, etc.) can bring out!
Cleaning the interior: you realize there are drain holes under your carpet, right? The carpet comes out pretty easily, and you can carefully hose out the tub. I've hosed my carpeting as well; ultimately I think I'd like to do the Rhino-liner type of treatment. Has anyone here tried the do-it-yourself version like for truck beds?
Congratulations on what will be the first of many off-road adventures in your Jeep!
First of all, congrats on your first adventure!!! And you were prepared. Bonus points!
x2 on the remove carpet and hose - if you can. You may have electronics in there you need to remove (amps, etc) first. But to get the carpet clean, you should really let it dry first. Then use a brush of some type to brush the dirt/mud off as much as possible. At THAT point, you can take some saop/carpet cleaner to it to get it clean.
As for the rollin stuff, I've seen pics of a few jobs, and for some reason, it just doesn't look as clean as the spray in stuff. I dunno, but if I do it, I'll be doing the LineX spray in stuff. I'll pay more, but it'll be a professional job with a warranty.
But you'll never get all the mud/dirt out. I'm still finding mud in mine from my February trip to TB. Here was mine after my TB trip (looks similar eh?)
was wondering if anyone has a good suggestion for an alarm system for my Wrangler Sahara soft top. Thanks!
Motion Detector. This way you can have your top off (hehe) and still have the security. I have been looking at best buy and you can get a viper alarm and add a mercury switch and the motion detector for around 500 installed.
If you go to the dealer and ask for the mopar soft top cleaner you can clean up those nerf pads right up (and the top if it has any mud spots.) Not real sure what is in it, but smells like oranges.
All you do is put a little on a rag and wipe the dirt right off, some places may take 2 applications.
Sounds like you had alot of fun. A trip from Ontario to Tenn? Interesting!!! My wife wants to take the Jeep to Florida in April of 2006 -from Connecticut. What are the longest trips anyone has taken with their Wrangler? Conn to Fla is a long gig in a Jeep but we will be there for 4 weeks at my in-laws. Sure would like to have Rosie there for the top down weather and inland dirt roads. It would not be a straight shot, more like 3 days down and 3 days back. Or we take her Camry> KB2
These bumperettes (?) everyone is talking about; are they the plastic ends of the bumpers? If so, it looks like someone dinged me (front, right), bending my bumperette back a bit. I'd like to remove it, inspect it, and reset it, but the screws are some weird kind of star shaped deal. What tool do I need to remove these screws?
Thanks, Mike
P.S. I too was out scouting property over the weekend in the mountains above Malibu. Much of the ridgeline is unpaved. And while I wouldn't call it a true off-road advenutre (don't deserve a yee-haw just yet), it sure got my mouth watering for the real thing.
To add my "two cents" worth to the employee pricing discussion, I stopped by my dealer on Saturday to ask a question (see my second paragraph below) and the issue of employee pricing came up. The salesman who sold me my Jeep said that the price I paid in May for my Jeep with all the incentives and rebates was less than the current employee pricing program. Jeep did it only to match GM, but wasn't willing to take a complete bath on their vehicles. It is a gimmick to get potential customers in the door, particularly those customers who would rather not haggle. And it worked. They sold a ton of vehicles. Continue to deal and ask for every cent; find out if the dealer is getting "dealer incentives" not advertised to the customers, but the dealer can share with the customer if they so choose.
Now, why I came here today. I need help! I have an '05 X with the Rocky Mountain Package. I really like the Moab wheels from the Rubicon. They are 16 inch and I believe the tires are LT245/65-16 (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). First, will these Rubicon wheels fit on my X? If so, what size tire can I go up to without having to lift or make any other modifications? What is the downside of doing so and does anyone have any experience doing this?
The Rubicon wheels and tires will fit fine. However, even used the Moab wheels are fetching a lot of money. I was offered 1200 bucks for mine/w tires a couple of months after I bought the Rubicon. You could buy wheels from a number of manufacturers like Micky Thompson, AEV, American Racing for the price of a lightly used set of Moabs. So unless you're going to get a super good deal on a set you might want to look at the aftermarket.
To your other question, doesn't the X come with 3.07 gears? You would notice a decrease in performance going to 31 inch tires with that gear ratio, but I'm no expert. I'm sure others can chime in on that...
Two disadvantages spring to mind. First is that there's fewer 16" than 15" tires to choose from. Second, the Moabs seem to suffer from 'rock-rash' more easily than most other rims. Other than that, they'll fit fine and personally, I think they look great!
We had a big discussion on how to get a torx bolt out after the head is stripped a few months ago. Be careful many of the bolts are held with locktite (sp?) I stripped the head of one on my windshield hinge, rather than go through all the work to get it out I mounted my CB antennae on the spare tire carrier.
if you do a search for stripped torx, you will find our discussion.
What are the longest trips anyone has taken with their Wrangler?
It takes me about 8.5 to 9 hrs to get to Ohio from CT. This is just about my threshold though. I can't really blame my Jeep, that's about my limit in any vehicle. Overall, the 6cyl handles the PA mountains very well. Usually don't have to downshift that often. For me it's more about keeping myself busy /awake with tons of music and the always entertaining trucker talk on the CB.
Thanks for the advice...I knew about the drain holes, just, um...ya, lazy...
Anyway, I figured about letting the mud dry. Vacuumed the dry dirt, pretty much came right out, then followed it up with some carpet cleaner. Looks almost as good as when I bought it (which was excellent shape). The outside now needs my attention, but this will be much easier as I already have power washed all the mud off from the body/underbody...some soap would be a good idea, however. A little air freshener so that it doesn't smell like a swampy circus, and she's good as new, ready for the next time around (which, i promise, will include the top UP lol). Perfect, since I received my brand new Bestop seat covers today. Sharp! Go well with my recently new soft top, the only part of the jeep when I bought it that was not in good shape. It'll be sad when I go back to school in the fall and I can't work full time...how on earth will I pay for my new addiction...?
All my additional wiring (fog lamps/cb/cd, etc.) work fine, guess i stayed clear when lightly spraying the inside.
By the way, I always though it'd be awesome to take my jeep on a road trip, with no real destination in mind...does this count as a long trip??
My other half and I took the '98 Sport from L.A. to a small town in northern B.C. - about 1500 miles one way, I think, back in 2000 or 2001 - that's probably the longest trip either one has been on.
The Unlimited went from L.A. to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in January (and the roads were horrible both going and coming home - roads closed due to snow and ice all over the place) and will do the same trip in September. Both of them have made numerous trips to Vegas, the Bay area, and St. George. The Sport has been to Tahoe and other interesting locations (paved and unpaved) in the Sierras - the Unlimited hasn't had that opportunity yet.
I've often thought how much fun it would be to go to Turkey Bay sometime, but to make a fun trip would take at least 3 weeks, and I can't get that much time off from work . Maybe some day, when I retire perhaps...
Hey, all....been quiet trying to hush and learn, but I need some opinions, please. Haven't removed my doors yet, but want to prepare for the problem of losing my mirrors.
What's best in your opinion; permanantly relocating them via the relocation brackets available or using what I've found on quadratec called "quick release mirror" which attaches to the door hinge bracket? Hate to pay $50.00 for one mirror, but to me, that may be the best scenario.
And, to take up more of your time.....thinking about a bikini top. I still don't quite understand something...with the bikini top, I'll also need a "channel adaptor"?? And, will the adaptor need to be removed when the soft top is raised back up? A pain in the rear to remove and replace as needed?
And, if someone is really bored...I've been reading here about everyone's recent off-road experiences, and saw several posts about disassembling the sway bar(s). Huh? :confuse: That is a new one on me. Even reading Tom's experiences at Buttpucker Gulch, I didn't see anything about that being needed/recommended. What does that do, and why is that "necessary", if it is necessary?
I think my e-mail is public, so if you don't want to waste this space with nuisance questions, please feel free to shoot me an e-mail....
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Are you fully tightening the cap until it ratchets?
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ps, don't count on keeping the "bumberettes" on the ends of your bumpers after dragging through a ditch like this, they are both smashed.
I thought I might have needed lockers to get up the hills. There was one other spot where I needed to be strapped to get up / over a "bump" I hadn't disconnected the sway bar at that point, having another wheel on the ground might have helped.
This was supposed to be a "work weekend" trip to the trails to clear trees, branches etc. We weren't planning to do much trail running, the only ones that were aired down / disconnected were the jeeps that got trailered in ( and the one that has taken the disconnects off permanently)
Jeff
Awesome! Looks like a fun "work weekend" on the trails! We had a few great days weather-wise last week, cooled off to around 60 a couple of nights. It looks like your weather was pretty decent as well.
Love your Jeep (of course, I'm partial to red)!
Gary
Makes sense to trailer if permanently disconnected, but as for trailering because you're aired down................well! :surprise:
Anyhow, glad you had a good day. Expect to hang up a little more than a SWB TJ because of your extended wheelbase. Airing down and disconnecting makes a big difference to performance, and a winch gives you the confidence to push a little further. There's no shame in getting stuck (unless it's in the drive-through! :P ).
I have an Unlimited like yours (including color). Could you please tell me, are the 33s on yours 12.5" wide? How much lift/what type did you put on to clear them? Any rubbing on the inside since you mounted them on the stock rims?
Thanks,
Bill
Way to go! Now it's time to sign you up for a good physics course. That could come in handy when you try to do some of the rock crawling others have reported here! (You know who you are!)
Pay particular attention to the lectures on center of mass and torque!
tidester, host
Jeff
my photographer was in the backseat most of the time, so I dont' have any pictures when we had the front axle flexing to see how much it was rubbing.
Jeff did not respond to the part of your question about rubbing on the inside.
You cannot run 12.50" wide tires on stock rims, unless you use wheel spacers to effectively reduce the backspacing.
Maybe Jeff's tires are 33 x 10.50?
Tomster
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
-Paul
Help?
Thanks
Jamie
I have found one from a reseller for 887.00, with shipping included. I have researched winches for a long time and I KNEW I was going to get a T-Max winch. My choices have changed for a variety of reasons, but I'm now getting a 9.5ti or a 9.5xp.
Good luck if you go with that winch for 825. Hopefully the price will stay low for ya...
-Paul
Finally took my 97 TJ wheelin' for the first time--in the words of Tom...
YEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!
Boy, was it a blast! As per all of your advice, I waited until I was prepared; tow hooks, strap, cb radio, etc...
I didn't intend on wheelin', just checking out the property, when I came across some guys who were stuck (a large F150 swallowed up in a mud/water pit). They asked for a tow strap (which I had, not even opened!), and being the good fella that I am, let them use it, though I didn't pull the guy out (I only have a four banger), but rather let some dude in a cherokee do the towing. No problem. Tow strap worked, best $40 ever spent. Anyhow, they asked if I wanted to try the pit, and I said 'no' 'cause I had the lid off and didn't feel like getting the interior of my baby all nice and muddy. I talked to the group a bit (the cherokee, a few dirt bikes, go cart and a chevy tracker), and since it was my first time, they decided to kindly 'show me around'. I agreed. The rest is history, or, as you all would agree, the beginning of an addiction!
We travelled through some bush, small but plentiful moguls, and lots and lots of mud. I even strattled the Detroit river, as the 'beach' we soon found ourself on was only about 3 feet wide. No problem. The tow strap came in handy 3 more times, albeit not once for yours truly! I even pulled the suped-up go cart out of a sloppy pit in my four-banger. Great advice on that strap fellas!
Well, by the end of our trip, my jeep (have not yet named her yet) and I were so muddy, I figured I may as well try the deep, sloppy pit that the F150 got stuck in. I slapped her into 4L and away she went, without a problem. The group watched and cheered in somewhat awe at what my baby could accomplish without much effort. Then, with a sly smile, I responded...'There's Only One'...
To get to the point, the 'trip' was a blast! Thanks to everyone for your advice and what not, as I (the newbie) seemed more seasoned and prepared then the rest of the group. I can't wait to somehow someday hook up with some of you vets and wheel around. I agree; most fun I ever had with my clothes on.
My black jeep looks great painted in mud, and I think I'll leave her like that 'till tomorrow to tell my story. Just one question: Anyone know how to best clean an interior!
I'm officially hooked now, and can't wait to get back out there! And, hopefully, there's much, much more I can learn. I took some pics of my newly 'painted' jeep at home following the trip, so I'll try and post them if I can figure it out.
YEEEEHAW!
Ryan
jeff
I apologize if it doesn't work!
WAY TO GO!
I'm proud of ya, Man!
Now, a little tip about the mudding. Good mud tires self clean, but you need to get those puppies turning FAST to sling the mud out from between the lugs, so that the lugs will take a fresh bite when they come back around to the bottom again. You might be better off in 4 HI rather than in 4 LO, so that you can get the tires spinning faster. With the four banger, though, you may not be able to turn the mud laden tires fast in 4 HI. You can always try both Hi range and Low range to see which is better for a given situation.
I don't like mud, and I stay out of it whenever possible. That may be the only fun thing you have where you live, or maybe you just enjoy it. That's fine, Ryan, but remember, mud and water will get into places where you don't want them to go, like inside your differentials, or inside your transmission. Change your fluids often in your differentials, transmission, and transfer case, if you are going to be in mud and water very much.
Congrats on your first off roading trip!
Tomster
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Great post - you captured the unique feeling of off-roading in your Jeep very well! It is absolutely addictive, as you pointed out! Nice picture also; there's a grin that only playing in the mud (or gullies, or dirt trails, etc.) can bring out!
Cleaning the interior: you realize there are drain holes under your carpet, right? The carpet comes out pretty easily, and you can carefully hose out the tub. I've hosed my carpeting as well; ultimately I think I'd like to do the Rhino-liner type of treatment. Has anyone here tried the do-it-yourself version like for truck beds?
Congratulations on what will be the first of many off-road adventures in your Jeep!
YEEEEEEEEEE-HAWWWWWWW!
Gary
Pardon me, but isn't that exrepression copyrighted by the Tomster?
tidester, host
Steve, Host
x2 on the remove carpet and hose - if you can. You may have electronics in there you need to remove (amps, etc) first. But to get the carpet clean, you should really let it dry first. Then use a brush of some type to brush the dirt/mud off as much as possible. At THAT point, you can take some saop/carpet cleaner to it to get it clean.
As for the rollin stuff, I've seen pics of a few jobs, and for some reason, it just doesn't look as clean as the spray in stuff. I dunno, but if I do it, I'll be doing the LineX spray in stuff. I'll pay more, but it'll be a professional job with a warranty.
But you'll never get all the mud/dirt out.
-Paul
Motion Detector. This way you can have your top off (hehe) and still have the security. I have been looking at best buy and you can get a viper alarm and add a mercury switch and the motion detector for around 500 installed.
If you go to the dealer and ask for the mopar soft top cleaner you can clean up those nerf pads right up (and the top if it has any mud spots.) Not real sure what is in it, but smells like oranges.
All you do is put a little on a rag and wipe the dirt right off, some places may take 2 applications.
Good luck w/ your 4 wheel'n :shades:
Thanks,
Mike
P.S. I too was out scouting property over the weekend in the mountains above Malibu. Much of the ridgeline is unpaved. And while I wouldn't call it a true off-road advenutre (don't deserve a yee-haw just yet), it sure got my mouth watering for the real thing.
-Paul
To add my "two cents" worth to the employee pricing discussion, I stopped by my dealer on Saturday to ask a question (see my second paragraph below) and the issue of employee pricing came up. The salesman who sold me my Jeep said that the price I paid in May for my Jeep with all the incentives and rebates was less than the current employee pricing program. Jeep did it only to match GM, but wasn't willing to take a complete bath on their vehicles. It is a gimmick to get potential customers in the door, particularly those customers who would rather not haggle. And it worked. They sold a ton of vehicles. Continue to deal and ask for every cent; find out if the dealer is getting "dealer incentives" not advertised to the customers, but the dealer can share with the customer if they so choose.
Now, why I came here today. I need help! I have an '05 X with the Rocky Mountain Package. I really like the Moab wheels from the Rubicon. They are 16 inch and I believe the tires are LT245/65-16 (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). First, will these Rubicon wheels fit on my X? If so, what size tire can I go up to without having to lift or make any other modifications? What is the downside of doing so and does anyone have any experience doing this?
As always, thanks in advance for your help.
And remember, let's be careful out there!
Steve
To your other question, doesn't the X come with 3.07 gears? You would notice a decrease in performance going to 31 inch tires with that gear ratio, but I'm no expert. I'm sure others can chime in on that...
Thanks,
Mike
the bolts on the windshield hinges take a #40, the hard top also uses a #40
here is a picture of what happens to cheap torx bits, buy good ones.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/jeff62301/misc%20stuff/DSCF1709Medium.jpg
We had a big discussion on how to get a torx bolt out after the head is stripped a few months ago. Be careful many of the bolts are held with locktite (sp?) I stripped the head of one on my windshield hinge, rather than go through all the work to get it out I mounted my CB antennae on the spare tire carrier.
if you do a search for stripped torx, you will find our discussion.
jeff
It takes me about 8.5 to 9 hrs to get to Ohio from CT. This is just about my threshold though. I can't really blame my Jeep, that's about my limit in any vehicle. Overall, the 6cyl handles the PA mountains very well. Usually don't have to downshift that often. For me it's more about keeping myself busy /awake with tons of music and the always entertaining trucker talk on the CB.
-Dan
Anyway, I figured about letting the mud dry. Vacuumed the dry dirt, pretty much came right out, then followed it up with some carpet cleaner. Looks almost as good as when I bought it (which was excellent shape). The outside now needs my attention, but this will be much easier as I already have power washed all the mud off from the body/underbody...some soap would be a good idea, however. A little air freshener so that it doesn't smell like a swampy circus, and she's good as new, ready for the next time around (which, i promise, will include the top UP lol). Perfect, since I received my brand new Bestop seat covers today. Sharp! Go well with my recently new soft top, the only part of the jeep when I bought it that was not in good shape. It'll be sad when I go back to school in the fall and I can't work full time...how on earth will I pay for my new addiction...?
All my additional wiring (fog lamps/cb/cd, etc.) work fine, guess i stayed clear when lightly spraying the inside.
By the way, I always though it'd be awesome to take my jeep on a road trip, with no real destination in mind...does this count as a long trip??
Now hooked,
Ryan
The Unlimited went from L.A. to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in January (and the roads were horrible both going and coming home - roads closed due to snow and ice all over the place) and will do the same trip in September. Both of them have made numerous trips to Vegas, the Bay area, and St. George. The Sport has been to Tahoe and other interesting locations (paved and unpaved) in the Sierras - the Unlimited hasn't had that opportunity yet.
I've often thought how much fun it would be to go to Turkey Bay sometime, but to make a fun trip would take at least 3 weeks, and I can't get that much time off from work
North Carolina to Oregon
San Diego to North Carolina
too many trips around the interior NW to count
What's best in your opinion; permanantly relocating them via the relocation brackets available or using what I've found on quadratec called "quick release mirror" which attaches to the door hinge bracket? Hate to pay $50.00 for one mirror, but to me, that may be the best scenario.
And, to take up more of your time.....thinking about a bikini top. I still don't quite understand something...with the bikini top, I'll also need a "channel adaptor"?? And, will the adaptor need to be removed when the soft top is raised back up? A pain in the rear to remove and replace as needed?
And, if someone is really bored...I've been reading here about everyone's recent off-road experiences, and saw several posts about disassembling the sway bar(s). Huh? :confuse: That is a new one on me. Even reading Tom's experiences at Buttpucker Gulch, I didn't see anything about that being needed/recommended. What does that do, and why is that "necessary", if it is necessary?
I think my e-mail is public, so if you don't want to waste this space with nuisance questions, please feel free to shoot me an e-mail....
Thanks as always...
Randy & eXcalibur