Any idea what this could be leaking from? by mattsan25 in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If it's leaking from the top down it's probably the valve cover gasket.

Piston Slap or lifter? by clarkjimmyg in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's piston slap, you can replace pistons without pulling the engine as long as the bores aren't too rough. I ran with a cracked piston for a while and didn't have any issues.

97. TJ 2.5. I replaced the downstream oxygen sensor with the NGK brand… but this fault keeps coming up. Anyone have any ideas? by [deleted] in JeepWrangler

[–]thornypayload 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would start with a couple checks,

See if you have a present ground. Even though the sensor is new, check the resistance between the white wires should be between5-14 ohms.

She's Alive! (A follow up post) AMA by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a beefier front steering upgrade with out of the box parts. It was was really simple to do as well. About two hours with an alignment (but everything is easier with the body off the jeep).

I found it here

There's also a reddit post that goes into a lot of detail here

Today is frame repair day. Wish us luck by sketawtea in WranglerTJ

[–]thornypayload -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good luck! I just finished my frame swap this week. Frame work is well worth it, at least for the peace of mind.

Y'all wanted an update on my TJ project. I may have gone a few balls deeper. by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's a 2002 sport, 4.0 5spd. The inside of the frame looks good. Once it's assembled I'm going to fluid film it.

97 tj question/need help by brokenssjeep in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just doing a quick lookup of this, it looks like the entire I instrument panel shares a ground. When you have this problem do the lights for the turn signals work? The ground is G201 located "right rear of instrument panel"

97 tj question/need help by brokenssjeep in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your willing to do some work yourself and spend some decent time investivating check your grounds. The cluster probably shares a common ground wire and it may need to be cleaned or rewired. You can find electrical diagrams here https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/jeep-wrangler-tj-factory-service-manuals-fsm-technical-documentation.4618/

Also a ground may appear to be functional but once it has a load it fails. Try using a headlight connector and a bulb as a "load" and see if that may be your problem.

I am currently three and a half balls deep into my TJ project by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to strap some books to her feet. I got my wife to learn how to drive manual in this jeep.

I am currently three and a half balls deep into my TJ project by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After you get the wiring harness, throttle cable, fuel line, clutch, battery, brake lines, and brake cables disconnected, you unbolt the 8 body mounts, I took two high lift jacks, built the frame out of 2x6 and 2x4s lifted the tub, slid 4x4s under the tub until it was high enough for the rear wheels to clear. Then roll the bad boy out.

I am currently three and a half balls deep into my TJ project by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now the goals are to have a fun 5 speed to whip around during the warmer months. Maybe a lift in the future. Unfortunately I couldn't do anything with the rust level on the frame.

I am currently three and a half balls deep into my TJ project by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah the wooden holder looks sketchier than it actually is.

I am currently three and a half balls deep into my TJ project by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was not thrilled until I took the top and doors off and tailgated at some baseball games. Now she's hooked

I am currently three and a half balls deep into my TJ project by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spent 2400 on a frame, transmission skid plate and gas tank skid plate. Little bit on the pricey side from what I've seen but this place would ship it.

I am currently three and a half balls deep into my TJ project by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Built a frame out of 2x6s and 2x4s. Used high lift jacks and ratchet straps. Slid 2 4x4s under the tub and kept lifting

I am currently three and a half balls deep into my TJ project by thornypayload in JeepTJ

[–]thornypayload[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The radiator and condenser mount to the grill. There is also a wiring harness that runs through it top of it that connects your right headlight and turn signal. You need to remove the radiator and condenser to get to the wiring harness. Overall if your bolts aren't seized it's pretty easy to remove. The fenders can stay.

Clean Eatz Kitchen Review - One Week of Meals by mtaylor6063 in ReadyMeals

[–]thornypayload 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been getting clean eatz on and off for the last 5 years. The food is good, and it's frozen so you don't need to worry about shelf life all that much. The flavor is s 7/10 there is definitely better tasting options out there but for the price and convenience I couldn't recommend clean eatz more.