Recent content by Jimthej

If you look closely, you can see the name "Dirtbound" cut into it. Looks like their $1200. Mojave model. http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/mojave-rear-tire-carrier-bumper-standard.html

I have that setup in my 99. There is an occasional Flirt of the rig when applying power suddenly at freeway speeds or sometimes when coming off power. Unpredictable, but I wouldn't call it wandering, just a flirt. My reaction to the unexpected event is more like Malcom Reynolds when a part comes...

Mine growled for a year after the same change. Noise there is pretty much a given, it is evidently unavoidable in the 8.25. Even stock factory gears have a 50% chance of noise. But, it still means you need to check every thing that could be a problem, including the TC output bearings and runout.

By "start" in first gear, I presume you mean that with the selector on 1, the car doesn't move? What does happen? Does the engine rev appropriately? Do the rest of the selector positions function correctly? I'm thinking that the selector is out of adjustment.

Most states, probably all, require seat belts for all persons in the vehicle.

I know that the FRS Channels are open, but they are limited in wattage. I believe the Baofeng HTs are within limits, however, they are not "Type Approved" by the FCC for FRS channels. There isn't a lot of danger of being caught since the FCC is reducing it's enforcement personnel. But that...

Things to check: bugs clogging radiator, inside the core clogged with minerals, aux fan not coming on, hoses or engine passages clogged. Overflow system not working. My problem was the radiator core passages were clogged enough to keep it just below the red line.

Sounds like the blend door is set to hot.

Some '99s have an expansion joint at the 1 & 6 cylinders. Be careful what you buy. We tried to put an aftermarket exhaust on my 99. Quality control on the flange thickness was bad and that meant the intake, yes, intake, didn't seal. Finally spent $100 more for a Mopar header. After two days of...

I had that problem. Happened right after an oil change. Did another oil change right away. Problem solved. I suspect it was a defective filter.

Most will record a track as you drive. Tracks can be saved and shared. Mapping out a route that does not show on the Topo maps is possible, but may be an involved approximation.

Visited it in the body shop. Next week, maybe.