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

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

Re: Forgot one Question
 

Kevtrane 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.
>


Of course. All my jeeps have had names. My current one I generally
call "you piece of #$%&". Every once in a while though if I'm in a
particularly affectionate mood I call it "you effin piece of #$%&".
When I tell people about the jeep I just sold I call it my "last piece
of #$%&".

It's quite common. Most people don't really think about it until they
open the hood for something and then it usually comes to them in a flash
of verbal inspiration. Don't think about it too hard, just pop the
hood, grab a wrench, and it will come to you naturally.

Good luck!

Re: Forgot one Question
 

Kevtrane 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.
>


Of course. All my jeeps have had names. My current one I generally
call "you piece of #$%&". Every once in a while though if I'm in a
particularly affectionate mood I call it "you effin piece of #$%&".
When I tell people about the jeep I just sold I call it my "last piece
of #$%&".

It's quite common. Most people don't really think about it until they
open the hood for something and then it usually comes to them in a flash
of verbal inspiration. Don't think about it too hard, just pop the
hood, grab a wrench, and it will come to you naturally.

Good luck!

Re: Forgot one Question
 

Kevtrane 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.
>


Of course. All my jeeps have had names. My current one I generally
call "you piece of #$%&". Every once in a while though if I'm in a
particularly affectionate mood I call it "you effin piece of #$%&".
When I tell people about the jeep I just sold I call it my "last piece
of #$%&".

It's quite common. Most people don't really think about it until they
open the hood for something and then it usually comes to them in a flash
of verbal inspiration. Don't think about it too hard, just pop the
hood, grab a wrench, and it will come to you naturally.

Good luck!

Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

Kevin,

I've got 31" on my 1999 TJ (Goodrich Mud Terrain) and they
hit on the last 1/4 turn to full lock. So I just stop 1/4 turn
short of full lock. This is normal.

As for the smaller spare tire, I just remember that if I have
a rear flat, I've got to change out and front tire first.
Like you, I've got the Dana 44 axle with Trac-Loc.

I love my Jeep...you will feel the same about yours...

Good Luck!

Walt Johnson

Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

Kevin,

I've got 31" on my 1999 TJ (Goodrich Mud Terrain) and they
hit on the last 1/4 turn to full lock. So I just stop 1/4 turn
short of full lock. This is normal.

As for the smaller spare tire, I just remember that if I have
a rear flat, I've got to change out and front tire first.
Like you, I've got the Dana 44 axle with Trac-Loc.

I love my Jeep...you will feel the same about yours...

Good Luck!

Walt Johnson

Re: Questions about my 1999 Jeep Wrangler
 

Kevin,

I've got 31" on my 1999 TJ (Goodrich Mud Terrain) and they
hit on the last 1/4 turn to full lock. So I just stop 1/4 turn
short of full lock. This is normal.

As for the smaller spare tire, I just remember that if I have
a rear flat, I've got to change out and front tire first.
Like you, I've got the Dana 44 axle with Trac-Loc.

I love my Jeep...you will feel the same about yours...

Good Luck!

Walt Johnson

Re: Forgot one Question
 

One of my a/c knobs broke off, and I found a good replacment at Radio Shack.
They have a variety of knobs. Look closely at the size of the shaft, as
there are at least two sizes.


Good luck !!

--James--

Re: Forgot one Question
 

One of my a/c knobs broke off, and I found a good replacment at Radio Shack.
They have a variety of knobs. Look closely at the size of the shaft, as
there are at least two sizes.


Good luck !!

--James--