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  1. MacGuyver

    Oil filter housing search

    I know this is a known failure point, but how are you changing your oil? It lasting less than a year is a length of time where it basically failed at install or is being mistreated. Do not use power tools to remove the oil filter when changing. Don't tighten beyond snug. I realize you...
  2. MacGuyver

    Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect Removal Question

    This should be fairly easy if you have the right tools. I didn't watch the whole video... also don't do what the guy does because he makes some bad choices. Zip ties are for temp applications only sort of thing. However, powder coating probably won't work for this part. Remember, this part is...
  3. MacGuyver

    J-Scan tire change broke speedometer and threw lots of codes

    Strange. I suppose the phone could be a thing. I've only ever used android with it, so I can't speak to how apple works, though you didn't say what kind. The only "issues" I've had is that I sometime leave the dongle plugged in for extended periods. About 25% of the time when I do this I need...
  4. MacGuyver

    JK stutters and shakes when using 4WD in deep snow

    the 3.6 has high end torque, not a ton in the low end, but it certainly has enough. The bog down and shut down would tell me to stop doing that and figure out what is stopping the engine from turning. If you are stuck, first thing to do is put it in 4 low. As stated before that will turn off...
  5. MacGuyver

    Gas tank skid plate replacement

    Having been done the operation putting an aftermarket over the factory would award you with a bit more time as half the bolts are shared... but only about half. The entire inner and rear bolts are not used by the aftermarket ones, and at least for the 'rubicon' one I got, I had to drill into the...
  6. MacGuyver

    J-Scan tire change broke speedometer and threw lots of codes

    What module are you using Mac? I use the one that Jscan suggests and I've never had any issue like that. To be fair I have a manual and speedometer setting isn't near as important for me, but Jscan has worked flawlessly over two jeeps with two different engines.
  7. MacGuyver

    Gas tank skid plate replacement

    I ended up tracking down a new tank plate for around $300.. I think... and putting that one, and the aftermarket skid plate that I originally bought. I can lift the jeep up by the gas tank now, but I wasn't what I was going for. I don't think there are any aftermarket skid plates that work...
  8. MacGuyver

    Anyone know if a 4.0 engine will bolt up to a NAGI 5 speed

    You my friend have a TJ, the previous model to the JK. TJs were built from 1995ish - 2006. So you do have the last model year of that design. JKs are from 2007 - 2018 model years. Here is a link to the sister page that deals with that variant. Many here have TJs as well, so someone may know...
  9. MacGuyver

    Is a muffler delete a good idea?

    I'm not rooting for this, I'm just reading the weather. California's law isn't what convinced me, they are always doing odd stuff. It's that the EU is making gas car new sales illegal in 2035. Hell, F1 is 50% hybrid now. Stallantis is based in the EU. I also doubt fuel is going to get cheaper...
  10. MacGuyver

    Is a muffler delete a good idea?

    Better make peace with the idea of EVs. They are coming whether you like it or not. California will be 100% EV by 2035, but more significant, so will the Entire European Union. That being said, I'm unsure where you are hearing that they have poor Off-road performance, if anything the instant...
  11. MacGuyver

    Wandering steering

    If your pinion angle / caster angle is off you can have steering issues as well. This is the primary reason for the adjustable control arms. This image shows how to measure caster with respect to the pinion. There is more to it, but with what sounds like an extreme case of something wrong, you...
  12. MacGuyver

    Mail Jeep lift questions

    It is certainly worth a look. I know there are some differences between US market RHD models and overseas variants, however from what I remember it was more to do with various regulations that are country dependent. I believe, however that most of the mechanical parts are the same. The JL RHD...
  13. MacGuyver

    Dealer Misrepresented Trim

    As has been stated, the comparison pictures you posted are from the model refresh year 2018. This is the last production year of the JK like you have and the second half of the year was the first production year of the new JL model. Yes, you have a fancy Sahara model. That hood for example is...
  14. MacGuyver

    Mail Jeep lift questions

    I would really look into the changes that are made to make the jeep right hand drive. Some things are going to be the same, but many steering related items will be backwards. You may or may not be able to just flip the component. There were a ton of other things that were surprisingly different...
  15. MacGuyver

    Mopar Rubicon Front Bumper Compatibility Confusion

    Seats are different as well. Most everything else is the same. Look at it this way. From a business perspective, it is just cheaper for jeep to make the same parts and have them work across multiple models. I think even JL and JK bumpers are co-compatible.. though don't quote me on that.
  16. MacGuyver

    Front wiper motor replacement

    I'm almost certain you need to fully remove the assembly to get the motor off. If you have any access to the wiper motor, it should just be a couple of 10mm bolts to get the whole assembly off, then you can work on it without having to lean over a hood.
  17. MacGuyver

    Gas mileage getting worse

    Jscan can't do anything, but have you done anything to make it worse? Larger tires are going to lower mileage. Check the air filter and make sure it's clean. Also, how are you measuring the mileage? Are you just believing the computer on the dash, or have you done the math using refills and...
  18. MacGuyver

    Phone mounts recommendation and opinions

    Amazon listing says that it will fit NOT on the older JK (I have a 2009 which has a different grab bar and interior in general) but other places say, too include the "will it fit" thing at the top of the page say it works... stupid Amazon. Do you know if the other part is shows is for the...