r/WranglerTJ

I’m at 170k miles on my 2.5L tj and yesterday while driving I noticed this loud ticking coming from the bottom left side of the engine I’ve heard mentions lifter tick but I’ve also been told other things just wondering if you guys have any other clues on what it may be

Just did my valve cover gasket on my 2006 TJ 4.0l (155k miles) and decided to also change the spark plugs because why not... and man these are the worst plugs I've ever seen. I got the jeep a couple years ago, so not sure the age, but they honestly could be original. Funny thing is, she showed no symptoms and ran fan. Good ol 4.0!!

I just recently got a 1999 jeep wrangler TJ and I love it so far but one problem I keep running into is the gas burning super quickly. I’m losing about a quarter or a little under for like 35 mile drives so going on a 35 mile drive there and back is costing me almost half my tank. I just wanted to ask any suggestions on how I can fix this problem or what the problem may be.

Restoring my 05 TJ and looking for advice on paint/body work in SoCal.

Specs:
Patriot Blue Pearl
Hardtop
159k automatic
Black interior with Apple CarPlay
New seats and wheels coming soon.

So far I’ve replaced the carpet with sound deadening and BedRug, swapped LEDs back to OEM lights, and replaced smaller stuff like door handles and the rear window.

Main issue is cosmetic sun damage from Arizona. The Jeep has rear body armor covering a dent on the passenger rear corner. I’d prefer to remove it and go back to a more stock look, but two shops recommended keeping it and restoring it to match the hardtop/flares.

Quotes I got:
$1700 from a large chain shop (starts with M) for a full paint job
$2800- $3k from a small custom shop to repaint hood/fenders and restore the hardtop, flares, and body armor texture

Is the $3k quote pretty standard for decent work in SoCal or does anyone know a better option? Mechanically the Jeep is solid. Drove it from AZ to CA with zero issues. I appreciate any suggestions.

Daily driver 2005 LJ, mostly stock. I’m doing mostly highway driving in Colorado + camping/light trails. Priorities are better ride comfort, reliability, general quality of life improvements.

Looking for easy first upgrades and mods. A new head unit will be one of the first moves so advice on trusted brands? Tires are 235/75r15. A hardtop seems out of the picture and I’ll definitely be trying it roof off/doors off as much as I can. I don’t have huge overlanding aspirations but I’d love to learn more about the guts of the car through DIY projects

Got home to see someone parked behind me this close (mind you they bumped into my Jeep Sunday afternoon trying to parallel park). We left a nice note but I’m baffled at the disrespect. 🥲

I have a 99-00 tj 4.0 5 speed it has ome 2.5" lift. With coils, shocks, new bump stops, custom sye and Williams offroad balanced drive shaft. I am currently running 33x12.50x15 with 5x45 wheels. I would like to a 37" tire. Anybody interested in trading lifts or purchasing mine to offset the cost of new parts?

*yes I'm running stock 30/35 I will upgrade when they break

** I dont rock crawl, just us on farm but want something taller.

I am in Florida panhandle

tried to adjust the passenger side mirror on my friend’s new-to-her 2002 TJ and it came apart in a little cloud of rust.

I’m reading that the ‘96-‘02 mirrors are one design and ‘03-‘06 are another, but they’re interchangeable?

I’d prefer to find a new OEM replacement—any suggestions as to where?

thanks