Recent content by plutonium239

Do you have preparatory suggestions? I figure I'll spray ever nut/bolt that needs the come lose the night before with PB blaster. Things like that. I wasn't kidding when I said I don't know anyone that could help me. I mean, my wife can operate a jack etc. but if I run into a situation where...

With the correct tools, is it possible to install a simple 2 or 3 inch lift (96 XJ) by myself? I'm no master wrench turner but can change the turn signal fluid with no problems. I simply don't know anyone in the area that can help! :dunno:

My wife and I recently moved to CDA. My 96 XJ is painfully stock and I'm wondering if there are any retail offroad accessory stores and/or someone that can do a small suspension lift in town? I know there is Custom Trucks but that's about it. Any suggestions/links appreciated!

I originally wanted the Laguna Blue. Naturally I made the mistake of buying it during the summer. The only S's in the Portland area were a few reds, one silver and one yellow. I was a little unsure of the yellow at first but the dealer made an awesome deal so I bought it. It has since grown...

Another s2k owner here. Mine's a 2007.

I have a corneal disease called Keratoconus. Basically it's a progressive thinning and distortion of my corneas. It appears to have stabilized but the topic of doing transplants is on the table. I hate to tell you this but it is not a quick and easy process. They would do one eye at a time...

I think my confusion is this: When in neutral, (my assumption) is that the output of the transmission is not turning, otherwise the vehicle would be moving forward because aft of the transmission, the t-case and diff have no mechanical way to stop/disconnect rotational speed. So why would the...

I have a '96 XJ sport 4x4 with 125k miles. All stock with slightly larger Silent Armor tires. So far the rig has been very reliable but I am having issues with the t-case. When stationary, in neutral and shifting from 2 hi to 4 hi, it will always grind before engaging. When rolling, I can...