Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> 1) The New Tires are 31" x 10.5"and there is no lift, is it possible
> that these rub when the wheel is fully turned? I definately hear
> somehting going on when the wheel is fully turned, Is that a big
> problem, safety wise? Will a body lift fix this (I know please don't
> cream me about body lifts, if it will help this and be cheap then I may
> have to add an inch or 2).

The tires are rubbing on the front lower control arms. Your steering stops
need adjustment, takes about 10 minutes. A body lift wouldn't do a thing for
this. And, it's not a huge safety concern, when you have the wheel at full
lock you shouldn't be going very fast anyway...
>
> 2) The spare is undersized. It looks like a 29" but is definately
> smaller then the 31"s. Is this an issue I need to address before I get
> a flat, will driving on the undersized spare wreck anything?

Only if you are in 4wd. If you have a rear limited slip, the undersized
spare isn't good for it, so in that case if you have a rear flat you would
want to swap out a front for the rear and put the spare on the front. To me
that's a real big PITA so I'd recommend getting a new spare of proper size.

>
> 3) Has anyone used anything to brighten up the oxidized fender &
> flares? I assume they were black once and are now chalky grey. I see
> that there are some products out there but don't want to waste my time
> or money unless I know its been done. Is it cooler to just keep that
> faded worn in look?
>
I haven't had the problem but others have used a gently applied heat gun to
the flares with good results.

> 4) One of the AC knobs came off of the the opnly replacements I see at
> Quadratec are $50 for a set of aluminum ones. Is there a way for me to
> order cheap plastic knobs online or is it something I would need to get
> from a dealer or salvage yard?

Google "TJ A/C parts"

Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1163393223.950152.55740@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
..
>
> 1) The New Tires are 31" x 10.5"and there is no lift, is it possible
> that these rub when the wheel is fully turned? I definately hear
> somehting going on when the wheel is fully turned, Is that a big
> problem, safety wise? Will a body lift fix this (I know please don't
> cream me about body lifts, if it will help this and be cheap then I may
> have to add an inch or 2).

The tires are rubbing on the front lower control arms. Your steering stops
need adjustment, takes about 10 minutes. A body lift wouldn't do a thing for
this. And, it's not a huge safety concern, when you have the wheel at full
lock you shouldn't be going very fast anyway...
>
> 2) The spare is undersized. It looks like a 29" but is definately
> smaller then the 31"s. Is this an issue I need to address before I get
> a flat, will driving on the undersized spare wreck anything?

Only if you are in 4wd. If you have a rear limited slip, the undersized
spare isn't good for it, so in that case if you have a rear flat you would
want to swap out a front for the rear and put the spare on the front. To me
that's a real big PITA so I'd recommend getting a new spare of proper size.

>
> 3) Has anyone used anything to brighten up the oxidized fender &
> flares? I assume they were black once and are now chalky grey. I see
> that there are some products out there but don't want to waste my time
> or money unless I know its been done. Is it cooler to just keep that
> faded worn in look?
>
I haven't had the problem but others have used a gently applied heat gun to
the flares with good results.

> 4) One of the AC knobs came off of the the opnly replacements I see at
> Quadratec are $50 for a set of aluminum ones. Is there a way for me to
> order cheap plastic knobs online or is it something I would need to get
> from a dealer or salvage yard?

Google "TJ A/C parts"

Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1163393223.950152.55740@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
..
>
> 1) The New Tires are 31" x 10.5"and there is no lift, is it possible
> that these rub when the wheel is fully turned? I definately hear
> somehting going on when the wheel is fully turned, Is that a big
> problem, safety wise? Will a body lift fix this (I know please don't
> cream me about body lifts, if it will help this and be cheap then I may
> have to add an inch or 2).

The tires are rubbing on the front lower control arms. Your steering stops
need adjustment, takes about 10 minutes. A body lift wouldn't do a thing for
this. And, it's not a huge safety concern, when you have the wheel at full
lock you shouldn't be going very fast anyway...
>
> 2) The spare is undersized. It looks like a 29" but is definately
> smaller then the 31"s. Is this an issue I need to address before I get
> a flat, will driving on the undersized spare wreck anything?

Only if you are in 4wd. If you have a rear limited slip, the undersized
spare isn't good for it, so in that case if you have a rear flat you would
want to swap out a front for the rear and put the spare on the front. To me
that's a real big PITA so I'd recommend getting a new spare of proper size.

>
> 3) Has anyone used anything to brighten up the oxidized fender &
> flares? I assume they were black once and are now chalky grey. I see
> that there are some products out there but don't want to waste my time
> or money unless I know its been done. Is it cooler to just keep that
> faded worn in look?
>
I haven't had the problem but others have used a gently applied heat gun to
the flares with good results.

> 4) One of the AC knobs came off of the the opnly replacements I see at
> Quadratec are $50 for a set of aluminum ones. Is there a way for me to
> order cheap plastic knobs online or is it something I would need to get
> from a dealer or salvage yard?

Google "TJ A/C parts"

Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

billy ray wrote:

"Real Jeeps don't have AC..... "

Thanks, that Would Explain the Smell in most of the Jeeps I looked at
before the Grinch.

I appreciate all your help!

Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

billy ray wrote:

"Real Jeeps don't have AC..... "

Thanks, that Would Explain the Smell in most of the Jeeps I looked at
before the Grinch.

I appreciate all your help!

Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

billy ray wrote:

"Real Jeeps don't have AC..... "

Thanks, that Would Explain the Smell in most of the Jeeps I looked at
before the Grinch.

I appreciate all your help!

Re: Forgot one Question
 

Naming a Jeep?

Nah... never heard of such a thing. =D Time to seek professional help... its as
close as your nearest club!
-jenn



On 12 Nov 2006 20:50:19 -0800, "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>
>>Do people usually name their Jeeps? A friend of mine calls hers
>>Granny, after a Dave Mathews song. I have taken to calling mine The
>>Grinch, I just need to know if this is normal Jeep behavior. As a
>>qualifier I have never called any of my other vehicles anything, well
>>not anything nice at least.

Re: Forgot one Question
 

Naming a Jeep?

Nah... never heard of such a thing. =D Time to seek professional help... its as
close as your nearest club!
-jenn



On 12 Nov 2006 20:50:19 -0800, "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>
>>Do people usually name their Jeeps? A friend of mine calls hers
>>Granny, after a Dave Mathews song. I have taken to calling mine The
>>Grinch, I just need to know if this is normal Jeep behavior. As a
>>qualifier I have never called any of my other vehicles anything, well
>>not anything nice at least.

Re: Forgot one Question
 

Naming a Jeep?

Nah... never heard of such a thing. =D Time to seek professional help... its as
close as your nearest club!
-jenn



On 12 Nov 2006 20:50:19 -0800, "Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>
>>Do people usually name their Jeeps? A friend of mine calls hers
>>Granny, after a Dave Mathews song. I have taken to calling mine The
>>Grinch, I just need to know if this is normal Jeep behavior. As a
>>qualifier I have never called any of my other vehicles anything, well
>>not anything nice at least.

Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

>>1) The New Tires are 31" x 10.5"and there is no lift, is it possible
>>that these rub when the wheel is fully turned? I definately hear
>>somehting going on when the wheel is fully turned, Is that a big
>>problem, safety wise? Will a body lift fix this (I know please don't
>>cream me about body lifts, if it will help this and be cheap then I may
>>have to add an inch or 2).

Probably you need to adjust the steering stops. Its easy to do. Search this group
or google it. I dont have a link handy.

>>2) The spare is undersized. It looks like a 29" but is definately
>>smaller then the 31"s. Is this an issue I need to address before I get
>>a flat, will driving on the undersized spare wreck anything?

Depends on what you are doing and where you are. Personally, I would go find a used
31" to use as a spare. If you have a limited slip in the back, a full time locker,
or are in 4wd at the time, yes, you can wreck stuff.

>>3) Has anyone used anything to brighten up the oxidized fender &
>>flares? I assume they were black once and are now chalky grey. I see
>>that there are some products out there but don't want to waste my time
>>or money unless I know its been done. Is it cooler to just keep that
>>faded worn in look?

Heat gun, back to black, and a number of other products. Its a known problem. I
prefer to just keep mine covered in mud and no one notices that they are grey and not
black.

>>4) One of the AC knobs came off of the the opnly replacements I see at
>>Quadratec are $50 for a set of aluminum ones. Is there a way for me to
>>order cheap plastic knobs online or is it something I would need to get
>>from a dealer or salvage yard?

Whats AC???? (lol)

-jenn