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I've managed to get everything unstuck and apart to replace a bad U joint. Now I can't get the old cups pressed out using a 12 ton press. I sprayed penetrating oil on, but that's usually fruitless. I've got access to a bigger press, but skeptical that that will do it. Do I dare heat the...

Just trying to do my patriotic duty. We now own one of each of the big three US makes. All have 4 wheel or all wheel drive. Of course the Jeep is the most fun.

Truly a black beauty! Any scratches yet?

Back road muddin' on a Saturday afternoon...and the joy of cleanup.

Back road muddin' on a Saturday afternoon...and I got through the first pass, even though I forgot to put it into 4 wheel drive

Back road muddin' on a Saturday afternoon...and that wheel well shroud isn't from me.

I thought there might be something like that. I'll check the next time I have it off the ground. Thanks.

How does one figure out the gear ratio? I have none of the original paperwork, or owners manual (as if that would do much good). Very helpful chart iraq vet

Same here Mud. They were just fine on the CJ 7 I had. If the rest of that Jeep hadn't been in such bad shape, I might have kept it around. Anyhow, now I've got things set up so I can go from totally enclosed with a hard top and full doors like any other car, to a convertable, or to a stripped...

Yeah Colorado, I hear ya. But I don't need any additional reasons for law enforcement to take notice of my ride and at least one outside mirror is required. Since I drive dump trucks at work, I'm in the habit of using outside mirrors a lot on other vehicles. (saves on stiff necks). With my...

The jet stream is finally moving north, so we are in for upper 90s this weekend. Up until now, temps in the 80s in Northern Illinois were rare. I've got the rig stripped down to the basics as far as cover goes, so I'm counting on no cold or rain for a while. That's why I made the mirror...

I was messing around doing some photo editing to post on Flickr (a photo sharing site) and ended up with a rather unique version of my 98 TJ.

Cheap mirrors, open air and finally some summer weather It was finally nice enough to put the half doors on and try out my idea for the outside mirrors. I picked up a pair of basic mirrors from Auto Zone, made brackets by flattening the ends of 3/4" conduit. I put a conduit clamp in the...

I finally came up with an inexpensive solution for mirrors when I take off my full doors.I made up my own brackets out of 3/4" steel conduit, flattened the ends, put a connector in the middle for angle adjustments, painted them with truck bed coating, installed some mirrors from Auto Zone and...

You spend a few days at work piling up pea gravel, then drive up it one more time with your Jeep.

I'm lucky, my income hasn't changed and my job is secure. Retirement lost a bunch though. I made a great deal on 5 alloy wheels and Eagle Claw tires for $350, and got a hard top for $500, so that helped the Jeep budget. I could use a new soft top by next summer and will need a muffler before...

My existing standard muffler has seen better days. No leaks yet, but the outside covering is peeling off. I'm looking for advice as to any non standard mufflers, such as glass packs that would give it a better sound. I have a 98 Wrangler with a 4.0 six.

My F 150 will do in a pinch

Well said Joopin. Automatic is fine in everything but a Jeep. That's half the fun...being closely involved with the machine.

I went to a local parade Monday. First to honor fellow veterans, second to see what the local Jeep club was showing off. I met success in both cases.