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1048314 An easy fix would be to run a new wire from any power source, whether it be fused or not, (ideally straight from the battery, if you choose a source from inside the Jeep make sure it can handle the addition load or it is something that you don't use very often, i.e.- rear defroster...

1048315 I stand corrected, a thermostat can get stuck in the open position, but after 30-35 minutes the engine should have warmed up all the coolant in the system enough to move the needle even if it is just slightly. Like I said before, when you take out the old thermostat, check it and...

1048316 When I hollowed out mine I used a piece of 1/4" angle iron about 2.5' long. If you use this method just pound it down in one corner and work around the other corners, this will clear out the middle, the rest will just fall into the middle and you can continue to ram it out. Took me...

1048533 Another plus to skinnier rims is that the sidewalls have to do in to meet the rim, this helps protect them when off-roading as they are less likely to come in contact with rocks, stumps, ect.....[addsig]

1048534 I would also check the vacuum lines back to the transfer case as this is where another fault could be. If you don't have vacuum there, then check the lines that go back to the motor. Any of these places could be the origin of the fault. But, I wouls start at the axle and work back...

1048537 I also haven't seen any Ford swaps but a lot of Chevy swaps. I thought about it since I can also get my hands on a 302 HO from a late 60's mustang. I am all chevy when it comes to a V8 though, My Other Ride, so I don't know, hope it works for you and if it does let me know how hard it...

1048647 I would have to agree that the YJ horn is lacking in authority. I am going to change mine as soon as I find a good replacement for it. Thinkin maybe a set of nice low pitch airhorns would do the trick...[addsig]

1048648 The two turn indicator systems are independent of each other. I would buy a new bulb and see if that helps. Also check all the fuses as sometimes the brakelights are on a different circuit as the running lights. There is the slight chance that both bulbs went at the same time, but it...

1048651 I would try another place. Sometimes one place can be total pain and other places will let you get away with having to put your feet down as brakes... But seriously, I would go somewhere else as there are exemption rules that should be taking place anytime soon, but some states are...

1048719 Yup, sounds like the cat is clogged, get that thing either changed or gutted. That should clear up your problem I would think.[addsig]

1048721 When i put the shackle lift in my jeep it felt like I was having to overcorrect the steering all the time. I didn't have h-brace shackles, so I am sure that contributed to it. But since the Jeeps have such a short wheelbase, any play in the suspension is overexagerrated. I would...

1048803 It would depend on how rusty your frame is now. If you are up north and the Jeep has some years on it I would try the POR-15. If you are on a bit of a budget, I used a combination of undercoating and truck bed liner rattle cans. Just clean up the frame before you put it on. It seems...

1048804 Does the 4WD light stay on the whole time, or does it flicker? I had the same problem with my Jeep, the vacuum lines came disconnected and it got some water in there. This was not really a problem until it got cold and the water would freeze in there, not letting the arm engage the...

1048807 Have you done any real hard off-roadin work on the transfer case? Since its a '97 I would hope that it isn't a bad transfer case being that young of a Jeep. Since 4LO works fine I am going to lean towards the fact that there is something wrong with the transfer case. I would either...

1048809 I would rather make my own out of some handy materials lying around the house. That way you can go buy the speakers you want, put them exactly where you want them and have it set-up the way you want as well. You could probably do it cheaper that way too...[addsig]

1048812 I would agree to the prior posts as well. If your tires have less than 5/32th's of tread left, I would get some new ones for winter. I have 32x11.5 Laredo M/T's on my 92 YJ, It goes ok in 2WD, but in 4WD I can go just about anywhere. Remember, you can have all the power and best...

1048852 Monster Garage is an inspiration to those of us who wouldn't normally think that we can build stuff out of steel. After watching that show I am inspried to go out to the garage grab the ol' MIG welder, grinder, some steel and just make stuff. We have made our own custom light bars for...

1048853 I would agree that the best tires for the winter are tires dedicated for snow use. But if you need a good all around performer, I would go with an A/T tire. The mud tires look cool, but the bigger blocks don't usually help in the snow, esp. on a light Jeep. The more edges you have to...

1048854 If it can't be fixed with a sawzall, it wasn't meant to be fixed. (Of course, this is after you have tried various other tools such as a torch, BMF hammer, grinding/cutting wheels ect....)[addsig]

1048913 I used to work at a tire center and the 8 inch rims should work. They rims are on the small end of the size spectrum but they should work. Another benefit to having a small width rimis that your tire will bulge out and that will also help prevent sidewall punctures. Its up to you...