[Unlimited04]

excellent!!! I will link this in my sig!

might consider adding Lug nuts and Bolt Patterns - includes wheel spacers & Will JK wheels fit on my TJ?

and How Catalytic Converters work

 

[Alexia]

Here is the oxygen sensor information I wrote up a while ago. It may be helpful to some.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=701776

 

[Unlimited04]

another good link would be the "Why seat belts are your friend" thread. I think that one changed everybody's perspective a little.

 

[A2SuperCrew]

You should include a link for the common climate control problems:

Blower Motor Resistors
Melted Fan Switches

I think there are 7,345,569 threads on this problem.

And also point out if a Jeep still has the factory radiator, it WILL begin to leak at the tank seam!

 

[58939]

And please, dear God, put the "Which spark plugs?" in there also

 

[2005X]

i would add the RE "4.5 SF lift kit as it is more complete than the "3.5 then add how people like to swap springs when ordering the lift

 

[NotOfThisWorld]

So... has it become a competition to see who can put the biggest number in their post?8347238398348474739393

But seriously... Another good one is " Dana 44 vs. 8.8 vs. S35"

 

[WillysEdition04]

Ok I think I got all links fixed, and added several more based on hwat I had planned and everyone's suggestions.
I'd like to add a few more simple "How to..'s" if anyone can think of any.

If you think of a basic issue that should be covered, please find a well written thread with plenty of information and post it, I'll be happy to add it if I feel it's needed.

 

[SpydermanTJ]

I asked about the Durango steering box swap, and got some good info. Here's a link to another site that goes over the whole conversion:
http://www.universityofjeep.ca/Tech/Durango/Steering_box_conversion.html

 

[Treeshot]

I'd love to see a link to LA vs. SA lifts. Actual advantages/disadvantages not just someones opinion. I realize RTI numbers don't translate into usable articulation, especially given different spring rates but a link with some facts rather than opinions would be great. I'm still searching for this since I'm in the market for a new lift and will link anything good I find. GREAT job on gathering all this info into one place!! I vote sticky.

 

[SHAKEnBLAKE]

Awesome thread, I am already loving it.

Should it have a link to "how to post pictures" sticky?

Also, for my sake it would be nice if it had a "how to put a link in your sig that has the thread title, not the actual address." I tried to link this thread and then thought that maybe I should go back to bootcamp to learn how to do it properly, and now I'm in a nasty circle of improper linking the boot camp thread aaah!

EDIT FOR THOSE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM:

When you are creating your signature, click the "Insert Link" button. Then copy paste the url of whatever site you want. You will notice that when the link is created in your sig the url is written twice. Change the second on to "My Build" or "TJ BOOT CAMP" and you're good to go.

 

[MC_NickP]

i have another one to add to the dead horse list list:

my gas always overflows at the pump???

haha

 

[Poobah]

Good start! You covered some of the biggies for sure. I don't think you need to put any of that junk about taking criticism with a grain of salt and they don't care what you think yadda yadda...it suddenly makes JF sound like Pirate...we don't need that, do we? Just my two cents.

Some more ideas for you:

Link to Stu's site. I would also say links to all other forums - I know I keep a list - so they can search there as well...but I have found JF automatically strips a lot of those out when you post them for whatever reason...never made sense to me but oh well. I think JF is a jealous biatch. :rofl: Maybe we can make a list and then post a picture of said list - you can't link from it but they still get the info...would need for a mod to clear it so the ban stick doesn't get swung I guess... :mod:

Might be good to suggest that people click on the "Replies" and "Viewed" columns to see the most popular threads with the most replies, etc. Not a bad starting place. There you will easily stumble on threads like the "Mods to Avoid" or "Regrettable Mods" threads, or the "Budget Junkyard Upgrades" thread or the "I made a ___ for my TJ (post your homemade Jeep stuff here)" thread... Actually I would link to those 3 in particular since you mentioned that "What did you do to your TJ today" thread which, of course, is the most replied on thread out there. :rtft:

Some ideas for links to threads about:

1. Header replacement - since it will pretty much happen for everyone (pre 2000?)... - A header thread - Another...
2. Winches - A good Winch thread - Another good Winch thread
3. Bumpers, winch mounts, swing away tire carriers, stingers, homemade.
4. Cargo Racks
5. Mirrors (doors off) - A decent mirror thread - Mirror law - Another good one - Another - One more
6. Rockers / Sliders (Edit: I noticed later you covered this with a link, but still might be more threads out there to link to - this one comes up a lot)
7. Exhaust
8. Onboard Air setups - DIY i.e. York - COTS i.e. Viair -or air tank... Onboard Air thread - York thread - Another good thread about onboard air - For fun...here is a thread with an onboard misting system for those hot days
9. Battery discussion, Alternators, dual battery setups... Best Battery? - More Battery Discussion - Dual Battery Discussion - DIY Dual Battery from our YJ brethren... - Jerry repeats himself a lot here about dual batteries hehe... - Not our forum but a good link to 136 Amp Alternator Mod write-up - Another one on the Alternator mod... - Alternator Discussion - Another good Alternator discussion
10. Security - from center consoles and trunks (a la Tuffy) to systems / kill switches - Good security thread - More Security... - Security Thread - Another security thread - Yet another...there are lots like these...do a search...
11. Soft tops / Hard Tops / Bikini Tops / Windjammers / Tonneau Covers - SpiderWebShade thread
12. Lights: Headlights, Fog lights, Offroad lights/light bars, Leds / replacement for rears, Rock Lights, painting the headlight bezel black (hehe)
13. Fenders
14. CBs (I know we have a whole forum area for this kind of thing...but TJ specific maybe...like where to mount the unit and the antenna?) CBs - Where to mount
15. Roll cages / Sport cages
16. Lining (Herc, Rhino, Linex...)
17. Seats & Seat covers...hockey puck lifts to 5 point harness discussions...neoprene vs....etc...
18. Stereo stuff...picking one, where to put subs, amps, etc...
19. Steering box - Durango swap...
20. Clutch questions - Clutch override, don't clutch in water / mud
21. Hi-Lift Jacks - and where to mount them...
22. TJs and Towing things
23. Diff covers / sliders
24. Oil - synthetic vs...and brands...etc.
25. Snorkels
26. Gauges...fixing, replacing, etc.
27. Interior setups...switch placements, GPS mounting, etc...
28. Side steps for the girlfriend / wife...

I'll quit here - I am getting out of hand. I will try to find some good links for these when I have some more time unless someone beats me to it (I hate people that offer up the easy part but don't do the hard work - in this case, finding the links for each one - I will come back and get you links ). Didn't mean to go to town like this...but might as well be inclusive...these are all topics off the top of my head that I have seen come up again and again and again. I've been reading this forum for years, though you will notice I didn't even register or start posting until recently - I am a big fan of the search function and reading before asking....it is all out there already for the most part. If we post all of this info in one easy to find place (and people actually read it and do searches, and for those that don't read it initially and post a question and everyone just links to this post in response), what is anyone ever going to talk about anymore?

 

[Chris_]

"Will a 33 fit on my tail gate?"

Yes, sort of, depending on the wheel offset and tire width. You may need an aftermarket bracket to replace the stock one to push the tire out further, or do as others have done and let some air out of the tire (which might defeat the purpose of having a spare).

Is it a good idea?

No. It can damage your tail gate. It will either crack the hinges, or it will slowly peel your tail gate back. If you do it, get the tire as snug against the tail gate and body as possible by extending the rubber pads with washers, and make plans to buy a tire carrier.


There, I cleaned up my post to make it a useful contribution.

 

[Apex]

Can I use a smaller spare?

theres two on page one currently

 

[flatlander757]

Not to toot my own horn, but what about my TJ Alignment write-up?

Link is in my sig.

 

[WillysEdition04]

^^^ I was looking all over for that. Thank you! (Added)

 

[RogueSpear2023]

This should be a sticky you also forgot one of the best "DEAD HORSES"

Automatic VS Stick/Manual

I think this comes up at least once a week.

 

[LJameson]

How about a link to some info about drop pitman arms?