Recent content by Rob R

This bumper is a major pain in the ass. It looks okay, for an older JK, but the design of the bolts is horrible. Nearly each one is hidden, and you have to remove about 12 just to get to the back of the front 8 that hold the bumper to the frame ends. On top of that, only 1 side of the bolts is...

Thanks guys. That simplifies things a bit. Now... To find a way to deal with these damned rusty Allen key bolts. Got one off last night, soaked the others in penetrating oil. Gonna probably have to hit it with the heat gun. Former northern car, now in Texas

Good evening guys is anyone familiar with this bumper? I plan to install a winch this weekend, and I'm trying to figure out how to pivot the bumper to get the winch into its hole

Thanks for the help guys. I replaced the tensioner assembly, and the idler pulley, along with a new belt. It took all three to get the squeal to go completely away, but it is very quiet now. Thank you again for the help!

Yes guys - squeal when cold, then goes away once warm. I think I will replace the Idler and the Tension pulley. Thank you for the quick replies - much appreciated!

Good Afternoon Guys - Newbie to the Jeep 3.8 V-6 here and have a question. Background: I just purchased this 2007 Wranger JK 4-door Sahara. It has 170,000 miles on it and a rebuilt engine. The car runs strong and aside form a few ABS codes about steering wheel position, it's pretty solid...