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Why in the world would they make this kit with a GM module??? Why not just use the Ford Duraspark module that plugs into that distributor? The Duraspark was the stock setup on later CJs (like my 78) . -John

Yes... And also NAPA... Look for a round, grommet mount, LED trailer light (tractor trailer) with the stop/turn and running light feature. Consider what you'll do for reverse lights, though. A small "driving light" or one of those rubber mounted "tractor" lights (sealed beam) would work well...

Do you have DRLs (daytime running lights) ? Jeeps with DRLs have a little control module on the firewall near the master cylinder. -John

I would assume you could use a "drill" type channel and install it just under the factory top lip (like above the widshield rubber trim but just below the top). You might need to use an old school bikini with this installation (the ones that have the side channels over the doors are pretty well...

To get a good footprint you'll probably end up with different pressures front to back. Side to side should be matched for proper traction. On my Jeep (tall skinny load range E tires, max PSI 80) I have the fronts at around 35 and the rears at around 28. My wife's car has the fronts at 44(max)...

Also, don't forget that modern engines (60's and up, maybe even 50's and up) are often installed with a "power angle". The rear is normally lower than the front. On a two wheel drive car this helps the rear drive line angles. On a four wheel drive vehicle with an attached transfew case (like...

My 05 TJ has been doing this too, for a couple of years. I blamed the reformulated gas. Maybe it's more foamy now than it used to be. Yes, the diesel / gas problem... I have had small arguments at the pump when filling my wife's VW Jetta Diesel (which at 48 MPG you don't do too often :p ) ...

Search the forum for Bounty Hunter's lower control arm cam bolt suggestion. With cam bolts you can get your castor back to a good number. Best of luck - John

Broke a heavy chain once using an old Ford L8000 truck to pull down a big tree (well, to TRY to pull down a big tree) . We did not jerk the chain. The truck was pulling slow and steady. The failure point was where the hook was hooked back onto the chain - it actually looks like it sheared the...

Mine does the same thing... If you strip out the interior (rugs, back seat, console, etc) and open one drain plug in each floor pan you can ride all spring-summer-fall with no window curtains at all. I only have rear windows in the winter. Tip the front seats forward when you park on a rainy...

The wrist pins are probably pressed into the rods. If you don't see little circlips at each end of the wrist pin it's a good indication that they're pressed in. You'll need to bring them to a shop to get them pressed off and back on. The pistons and rods probably have a "front" side to them...

How many of the very thin oil rings came in the kit. You should have gotten 8 spreaders and 16 thin oil rings. Two thin oil rings and one spreader go on each piston in the lower groove to form the "three piece oil ring" . So the complete kit should have 16 thick compression rings, 16 thin oil...

Under the center console you'll see one black wire that goes to the switch on the brake handle. The switch is an open copper strip and a white plastic insulator - not too fancy but it works. You can pull the connector off there. Yes, the red "BRAKE" light on the dash will no longer work with...

The spreader is the wavy thing. Two very thin rings and the spreader go together like a sandwich and make up the "oil ring". DO NOT shave off any part of the assembly. The only place you would want to file (if needed) is the end gap (as described by Bobcat). The spreader should lock together...

My soft top took a direct hit in the side from a golf ball. I don't know exactly where it hit but somewhere rear of the door window. I found no damage. It was loud. :lol: - John

Looks like the "notch" is there to keep the spreader from contacting the cylinder. The two oil rings and the spreader should fit together as a tight sandwich. Try to fit them together off the piston first so you can see how they lock in place. Then get a micrometer measurement of the...

Is this an automatic? If so you may have overheated the transmission - John

Nice wheels, DREDnot... Those are exactly what I put on mine when I went to 16 inch (off a Liberty). They are strong and compact (only 7 inches wide). The tires stay tucked in to the flairs - John

I would recommend talking to a gear mechanic first. They may want to supply the gears. The gears need to be set up correctly - not something you can do without some experience. Also, some would say the Dana 35 is not worth putting money into. Depends on your use of the Jeep but it is NOT the...

The 727 loadflight was available with a 4WD tail housing BUT it was designed for pickups and, so, may be too long. An auto out of a 318 Grand (which I think would be a 9 series transmission) might be more compact (worth measuring up). Also, what transfer are you going to use? I have a 4WD 727...