What did you do to your ZJ today?

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Jones

Discussion Starter · Aug 9, 2010

This thread is to serve as an inspiration to others modifying their ZJ's. Pretty simple, just post what you did to your ZJ today!

Today I shamefully took my Jeep to get the oil changed because it was to hot to change it myself.

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Timo_90xj

· #54,621 · 6 mo ago

Whoops.. Somehow this happened. Bought me another 5.9, 2800€ (about the same in USD) 140k miles, has OEM 5.9 wheels (along with the horrible 20" wheels in picture).

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riiz

· #54,622 · 6 mo ago

Whats wrong with it, thats cheap for a niner?

Timo_90xj

· #54,623 · 6 mo ago

riiz said:
Whats wrong with it, thats cheap for a niner?

ATC module not receiving power, fuses are good and I tested the module from my original 5.9 which I know works - nothing. So I gotta do some diagnosing to figure out what's the cause. It's not really driveable in winter conditions without the HVAC system not working.

Other than that, it's in fairly good shape. Needs a bit of work here and there, but for the price I have to say it was a good deal.

G-Man2

· #54,624 · 6 mo ago

Just had transmission rebuilt. Finally driving and shifting smoothly. Also programmed two RKE fobs. I haven't had a working fob in several years, since I had to replace passenger door module. Programmed using a Thinkcar Minni 2 scan tool. I had to buy one year subscription to Jeep OEM software ($49) to get the special functions and bidirectional capability.

G-Man2

· #54,625 · 5 mo ago

Today? I didn't do anything to my JGC ZJ except drive it. But yesterday I replaced the front sway bar links. She is driving and handling good right now. J-E-E-P = Just Empty Every Pocket! You either love them or hate them.

Rallyrs

· #54,626 · 5 mo ago (Edited)

Oops-forgot to update...Finally Had t case rebuilt. VC was toast, of course.

Front d-shaft finally back in and I'm 4WD again! Welp, RWD and sideways in the rain was nice while it lasted!

Decided to retain 249 because easy button and have big HP plans in the future(maybe some day 408) and the desert race trucks run this case. If I have to do another vc down the line so be it.. Case got new(actually rebuilt locally I believe) VC, new chain and bearings of course. Apparently the Ironman 4x4 engine mounts were a ***** to get in. But they are in-all 3. I'm glad I paid someone to do it!

Vibes a plenty but I expected that. Tired of garbage stock replacements breaking. I had mechanic check engine compression for kicks-all good. Was running kinda funky for a while after the Hughes intake/new injectors/billet rails/braided hose/plugs/wires/cap/rotor/1.7 HS rockers/ MP valve covers were all installed a while back.

Not sure why but running pretty good now. Think the ecu just took it's sweet time relearning I guess. My stock power steering pump came back from lee power steering all rebuilt and with an extended AN fitting for running braided lines along with an inline filter. I'll mount the pump to the billet bracket I just picked up. Can't wait to get it mounted and launch that new LARES brand garbage whining pump straight into the dumpster! Never buy Lares pumps-garbage! My old one was dead quiet- I only replaced it because leaking-sure hope it's still quiet. You can hear me a coming a mile away with this whining lares trash pump. I literally can't hear my exhaust it's so loud.

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SoTex95ZJ

· #54,627 · 5 mo ago

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After years of debaiting, i finally took a grinder to the front fenders, and swapped out the stock track bar to frame bracket with a double sheer one

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nwwapiti

· #54,628 · 5 mo ago

Where the hell are the V8 selections? I tow a decently sized boat and a V6 is not going to cut it.

Jeepy95

· #54,629 · 5 mo ago

nwwapiti said:
Where the hell are the V8 selections? I tow a decently sized boat and a V6 is not going to cut it.

No V6 here

Timo_90xj

· #54,630 · 5 mo ago

nwwapiti said:
Where the hell are the V8 selections? I tow a decently sized boat and a V6 is not going to cut it.

You might want to pop the hood and try finding a V6. I can guarantee you're not gonna find one.

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Bronco2fan

· #54,631 · 5 mo ago

Bronco2fan said:
So, not what I'm doing, but what's getting done. After looking at this for over 5 years, finally getting it fixed. Will post after pics when I get it back.

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Got it back yesterday. Pleased how it came out. We'll it won't let me upload pics

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Bronco2fan

· #54,632 · 5 mo ago

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Bronco2fan said:
Got it back yesterday. Pleased how it came out. We'll it won't let me upload pics

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yjsaabman

· #54,633 · 5 mo ago

Engaged 4wd on the street for the first time with the front locker this morning. Could definitely feel it pulling back straight on the sweeping curve I was on. Far better then the 45 degree angle it kicked in 2wd with light throttle input climbing the hill!

Off Grid Access

· #54,634 · 5 mo ago

I froze in my ZJ today. The heater just doesn't keep up with this weather.

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Timo_90xj

· #54,635 · 5 mo ago

Off Grid Access said:
I froze in my ZJ today. The heater just doesn't keep up with this weather.

I've had my ZJ in similar temps a few times. It definitely keeps you warm(ish), as long as the HVAC system is operating as it came from the factory. That being said, ZJ heater isn't gonna let you drive in a t-shirt and shorts, but having normal winter gear on you should be able to remove your jacket, gloves and hat

Off Grid Access

· #54,636 · 5 mo ago

My guess is that the heater core on the 95 is partially plugged. The 98 puts out more heat. But yeah, you don’t freeze to death, but it ain’t warm either.

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Rockpile

· #54,637 · 5 mo ago

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I installed the THOR cowl intake today. Simple install, most difficult part was moving the wires and AC lines that are in the way.

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PolkaPower

· #54,638 · 5 mo ago

Rockpile said:
I installed the THOR cowl intake today. Simple install, most difficult part was moving the wires and AC lines that are in the way.
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Just don’t get a wave over the hood

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Rockpile

· #54,639 · 5 mo ago

PolkaPower said:
Just don’t get a wave over the hood

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I thought about that too but I very rarely get in water that’s that deep. If I do, it’s one of those “keep it in mind” kind of things.

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PolkaPower

· #54,640 · 5 mo ago

Rockpile said:
I thought about that too but I very rarely get in water that’s that deep. If I do, it’s one of those “keep it in mind” kind of things.

Was the install smooth?

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