WJCO's Build Thread, 1999 WJ
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WJCO
Meme King
It was up in RMNP so probably 3-4 hours or so.
Thanks guys.
WJCO
Meme King
I've been chasing down a really harsh 3/2 downshift that only occurs in the mountains. No codes and I really don't have any way to diagnose this thing without dealer equipment regarding pressures, etc. I've replaced every external sensor. So with parts prices online being cheaper nowadays, I decided to gamble on replacing the valve body. The older solenoids (which I had) had known problems anyways so I got an updated one. Well, I did the valve body yesterday afternoon and the issue is still there. The old valve body did have a broken spring in it, so that makes me feel better (not sure what symptom that it was causing). And the new valve body has much better shifting response and pulls better in the mountains. But the harsh downshift is still fricken there.
Then on the way home from the test drive, I started getting a steering shimmy. My new Mopar drag link end has gone out. Only 500 miles on it. :banghead: I think my steering angles are too steep. I may address that now or wait until I get the new axle.
Then on the way home from the test drive, I started getting a steering shimmy. My new Mopar drag link end has gone out. Only 500 miles on it. :banghead: I think my steering angles are too steep. I may address that now or wait until I get the new axle.
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
That's cool. I was hoping to see some, when I was in Colorado, but just saw a bunch of marmots, and one of those little mouse/bunny looking things, with the round ears, that you posted a pic of. Edit: A pica
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BamBamDeer
New member
Wow....that is great! That must have been exciting!
TrainWreck618
Caught the Bug
Thats really cool, where were you when you came across them?
WJCO
Meme King
Right along i70 near Georgetown. We've seen them many times before, we decided to pull over and take pics. First time we've seen the little ones though.
GraniteCrystal
New member
WJCO
Meme King
Lol no. When I installed them, I sent the builder a thank you along with the pics installed. He had custom cut them shorter than normal for me as I had already trimmed a lot of the body on the Jeep and didn't want them to stick out. Anyways, he replied and asked if he could use the pics in his ad. I told him that that was fine. That's an old picture. Crazy how different the Jeep looks now from then.
blackrubi14
Member
Cool pics! We've seen a few Big Horn Sheep while in CO, but never any babies. Thanks for sharing!
HighwayTrout
Hooked
Very cool!
My wife and I came across a herd like that in Colorado a few months ago too. Definitely not something you see everyday.
8POUND
New member
Those are cool pictures. Good to see the wildlife thriving.
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WJCO
Meme King
While turning for the last week, I've been having this weird feeling like the axle is shifting. I've been under there 3 times now checking things and can't find anything wrong. Until today, I think I found the problem. One of my upper axle bushings came out of the housing. A tap with a hammer confirmed this as it went back in. These things were installed less than 2000 miles ago by a shop. And this is the 2nd bushing that has done this since I had it in there (the other one was in the rear). I don't really feel like going back to this shop after this happened and plus I'm planning an axle swap soon, so in the meantime I tack welded the bushing in place in about six spots. This is what I did with the other one and it has held for about a month now. Really pisses me off, because welding on to cast iron and right at a rubber bushing is not a good idea, but I'm just hoping it will hold me over until I get the new axle. A test drive confirmed the welds stayed in place and it feels better around turns too. Sure glad this didn't happen on the trail.
mojave5
New member
Glad you were able to fix it! When are you planning your axle swap?
WJCO
Meme King
Hopefully very soon. Already been talking with Dynatrac as it will be a custom build.
