[SarahRose]

The tailgate is perfect. Aside from an unfortunate little dent that I received when I backed into a garbage can, it's still perfect. I'm actually considering taking it in to get the dent fixed, that's how much I like the tailgate still. Mushed fenders, whatever. One tiny dent in my beautiful tailgate...and it's off to a body shop! I wish. Maybe off to a body shop.

If you do do the mod, post me a link! I love seeing how it works for other people.

[tinyjeep]

Originally Posted by SarahRose

I hope that helps. If you find a better starting point, let me know, I get asked that a lot. Are you planning on trying it?

Thanks I'm planning to, my tailgate latch and hinges ain't responding to the pb blaster. They are a pain to use at the moment.

[SarahRose]

Hey, my hinges didn't move at ALL! After soaking them in a bath of lubricant for a couple days and forcing them to move every day, they quickly started to swing freely. You would NEVER know that the hinges I have on the Jeep were the same ones that wouldn't move even with pliers and a hammer.

The real key was soaking them in the bath of lubricant.

[Driver831]

Originally Posted by SarahRose

Although it looks like the filter got a little bit melted or something, maybe from not sitting in the housing right...

I have the same intake... AND the same rub mark!!!! Few! I'm not the only one. and yours definitely came out cleaner then mine Dunno if it sits in the housing funny or what but it rubs in that exact location

[Diverdown87]

Originally Posted by SarahRose

So my antifreeze was super low, filled it up and the light went off! Simple fix, thank goodness.

You need to keep an eye on that. Losing fluid can mean a few different issues that could end up to big trouble. A little burn off is normal. You may want to do a pressure test on the system and see if you have any leaks. Check your rad cap too. If it doesn't hold whatever the cap is rated for (like 16 pounds) you can end up overheating and that can lead to bigger probs like blown head gasket. Just my 2cents to keep the Lady running and safe...

[YjStrangler92]

Originally Posted by SarahRose

I like the idea of the 9" too. He is going to draw up a price tag for it all, but I haven't been up to the shop in a while. I might have to make a trip, I want to get this rolling!!!!

I wanted to buy spider 9's. But I need lift so went with lift with some 60 axels. When I get the $13000.00 saved they will be kick a$$. Chromoly sheetmetal houseing,high nine center, these are the bomb. If moneys not an object,this is the ticket. tighter turning than any other axel, 60 degrees where normal dana 60 only has like 38 degrees.7/8" sypherical bearings instead of kingpin,or ball joints. Just bomb proof.

[OlivergreenCJ7]

Originally Posted by SarahRose

The tailgate is perfect. Aside from an unfortunate little dent that I received when I backed into a garbage can, it's still perfect. I'm actually considering taking it in to get the dent fixed, that's how much I like the tailgate still. Mushed fenders, whatever. One tiny dent in my beautiful tailgate...and it's off to a body shop! I wish.

Lol !
What I have gathered so far is that a back up camera may help you see the poles, garbage cans, etc. I would suggest not getting it fixed and get armor.

[SarahRose]

Thanks a lot OliverGreen! Yeah, I've had a fair share of run ins with inanimate objects! You think a girl would learn! What can I say? I guess I drive like a woman.

[SarahRose]

Originally Posted by Driver831

I have the same intake... AND the same rub mark!!!! Few! I'm not the only one. and yours definitely came out cleaner then mine Dunno if it sits in the housing funny or what but it rubs in that exact location

Oh good so it's not just me! I couldn't figure out what exactly it rubs on, but at least it doesn't seem to negatively effect it. Mine was filthy, but it might have helped that I washed it with a hose, and slightly more water pressure than probably necessary.

Originally Posted by Diverdown87

You need to keep an eye on that. Losing fluid can mean a few different issues that could end up to big trouble. A little burn off is normal. You may want to do a pressure test on the system and see if you have any leaks. Check your rad cap too. If it doesn't hold whatever the cap is rated for (like 16 pounds) you can end up overheating and that can lead to bigger probs like blown head gasket. Just my 2cents to keep the Lady running and safe...

That's not a bad idea, I actually didn't even consider that. I actually probably will. Thank you.

Originally Posted by YjStrangler92

I wanted to buy spider 9's. But I need lift so went with lift with some 60 axels. When I get the $13000.00 saved they will be kick a$$. Chromoly sheetmetal houseing,high nine center, these are the bomb. If moneys not an object,this is the ticket. tighter turning than any other axel, 60 degrees where normal dana 60 only has like 38 degrees.7/8" sypherical bearings instead of kingpin,or ball joints. Just bomb proof.

Oh my goodness, that's pricy. You get what you pay for though, right? I could never ever afford that! I have like $100 to my name now...too much vacationing and not enough saving money.

And now my tire has a screw in it...I saw it looked really low and it was at 15psi instead of 35. How it ever got that low without me noticing is totally beyond me. It's kind of near the side wall, so I'm hopeful that it can be fixed, but not positive it can be.

[FKemp3]

Originally Posted by Driver831

I have the same intake... AND the same rub mark!!!! Few! I'm not the only one. and yours definitely came out cleaner then mine Dunno if it sits in the housing funny or what but it rubs in that exact location

If you get some Oxi Clean dye-free in powder form with the green lid along with with enough club soda (not seltzer water!) put a healthy scoop of the powder in the bucket, filter on top of it, then start dumping (not pouring) the club soda into it to fully submerge the filter it will come cleaner than using the K&N cleaner. Let it soak, then rinse from inside out with HOT water. Let it dry and re-oil.

My Banks Power kit did the same thing, scapped it and went back to stock. There is a write-up on here someplace about about the pro's and con's of CAI's, and the con's out weigh the pro's. Be prepared to have to clean the "coffee ring" from the inside of your throttle bottle when the oil is (at a slow pace but..) sucked into your intake.

[dvdsjk]

I had to show my daughter your thread to show her what a girl can do to her Jeep and not be afraid to start ripping!! She was impressed. Nice job kiddo!!!!

[SarahRose]

Originally Posted by FKemp3

If you get some Oxi Clean dye-free in powder form with the green lid along with with enough club soda (not seltzer water!) put a healthy scoop of the powder in the bucket, filter on top of it, then start dumping (not pouring) the club soda into it to fully submerge the filter it will come cleaner than using the K&N cleaner. Let it soak, then rinse from inside out with HOT water. Let it dry and re-oil.

My Banks Power kit did the same thing, scapped it and went back to stock. There is a write-up on here someplace about about the pro's and con's of CAI's, and the con's out weigh the pro's. Be prepared to have to clean the "coffee ring" from the inside of your throttle bottle when the oil is (at a slow pace but..) sucked into your intake.

I am very aware that my CAI doesn't do anything but look cool. It was the very first thing I ever bought for my Jeep, before I knew anything about anything. It was a waste of money but it is what it is. What is a throttle bottle?

Originally Posted by dvdsjk

I had to show my daughter your thread to show her what a girl can do to her Jeep and not be afraid to start ripping!! She was impressed. Nice job kiddo!!!!

Thank you!!! A girl can definitely do a whole lot with a Jeep!

[tinyjeep]

Originally Posted by FKemp3

If you get some Oxi Clean dye-free in powder form with the green lid along with with enough club soda (not seltzer water!) put a healthy scoop of the powder in the bucket, filter on top of it, then start dumping (not pouring) the club soda into it to fully submerge the filter it will come cleaner than using the K&N cleaner. Let it soak, then rinse from inside out with HOT water. Let it dry and re-oil.

My Banks Power kit did the same thing, scapped it and went back to stock. There is a write-up on here someplace about about the pro's and con's of CAI's, and the con's out weigh the pro's. Be prepared to have to clean the "coffee ring" from the inside of your throttle bottle when the oil is (at a slow pace but..) sucked into your intake.

I think he meant throttle body lol

[FKemp3]

Originally Posted by tinyjeep

I think he meant throttle body lol

HAHA! That's what I get for not proof reading auto correct on my phone :

Here is a very good write-up on how to clean your throttle bottl..err body

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/cl...mmies-1114849/

[tinyjeep]

Lol, hey. I do that with my fat fingers on the iPhone all the time