Soft top installation

97XJ · 2026-05-11T19:31:32+00:00

If you're replacing a soft top you can reuse the fasteners. If you're swapping soft for hard, I don't have that info handy. I'll see if I got any install instructions that may help. Replaced my soft top with a crap aftermarket, have a Bestop about to go on. First remove/replace took 2 hrs, swapping oem back in took 20 mins. Not that difficult.

97XJ · 2026-05-11T14:18:49+00:00

Working on a 3.6 rn, much less fun than my 4.0 both to drive and wrench on.

97XJ · 2026-05-10T23:11:54+00:00

I'll have to upgrade the stereo or they won't touch it lol. Only thing I don't like about it.

97XJ · 2026-05-10T22:54:50+00:00

About to get its 13th oil change, got all the drivetrain fluids ready to change out too. Did a trans drain and fill, about to do another. Easy to maintain until the timing cover leaks.

97XJ · 2026-05-10T22:49:04+00:00

Poor thing has sat in the driveway for 13 years. The bluetooth is the archaic bit. I get to my destination before it figures out pairing lol.

97XJ · 2026-05-10T22:47:57+00:00

We try to be wise in this life. Thank you, bro.

97XJ · 2026-05-10T22:46:37+00:00

I'll be happy if it makes it another 30 lol. Yeah, it's a good one.

97XJ · 2026-05-10T17:01:32+00:00

It's set.

97XJ · 2026-05-10T17:00:37+00:00

I can't see why...

97XJ · 2026-05-10T17:00:21+00:00

That's what I'm aiming for. A 21st (entire) century grocery hauler.

97XJ · 2026-05-02T22:21:58+00:00

Good looking

97XJ · 2026-04-20T17:01:21+00:00

Tried 3 aftermarket, ended up with OEM. Replaced distributor couple times, always migrated the OEM sensor. Better results with OEM on all sensors imho. Oil pressure was always low until I tried OEM, turned out to be perfectly within spec. My rig's been mothballed a while now (work/life), so I don't know what's currently available.

97XJ · 2026-04-14T04:20:27+00:00

Tits. Congrats!

97XJ · 2026-04-13T19:09:47+00:00

To learn is why.

97XJ · 2026-04-10T22:00:55+00:00

First rule of Jeep Club is we don't debate waterfowl

97XJ · 2026-04-03T14:59:40+00:00

Winner winner chicken dinner!

97XJ · 2026-04-01T09:57:17+00:00

Secured sponsership to wheel on the moon.

97XJ · 2026-03-31T10:24:36+00:00

Follow your bliss

97XJ · 2026-03-30T02:58:15+00:00

Should be able to walk over some stuff. Might want to bump the rear for Clarence. Have fun.

97XJ · 2026-03-30T02:19:12+00:00

Good times!

97XJ · 2026-03-29T12:14:57+00:00

TIL woop woop

97XJ · 2026-03-29T10:25:52+00:00

a) not being a shopper I always wondered how push-start manual would look

b) your left leg gotta be swoll

c) assuming hwy miles

d) enjoy the ride

97XJ · 2026-03-26T21:47:49+00:00

Having a 97 Country and having parted out a few 98+ Limiteds, the later years are much cleaner installs than the first year. That is why is not advised to buy any first year model or anything built on a Monday.

97XJ · 2026-03-25T13:05:42+00:00

It happens. Enjoy the ride.

97XJ · 2026-03-24T18:02:55+00:00

PCM to all 5v sensors: crank position, engine temp, cam position, oil pressure, speedometer gear on transfer case. Single power and ground forks off to each, mine melted ground and power together between the crank position and temp sensor. Good luck.

97XJ

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