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Actually, It is attached to the cargo rails as expected. The straps are just there to prevent the basket from "jumping" as the rails it is attached to have a bit of slack to them. eventually this will change.

Not a whole lot new to report. The cooling system, despite having a much higher overall capacity to stock, continues to self-regulate extremely well in the cold. I was afraid I'd have issues with "Engine too cold" CELs given the High flow T-stat, dual-core rad, and Explorer 11 blade clutch fan I...

If you are willing to spend the extra dinero, tghe SYE kit is pretty awesome. Less vibes, and running the same DS front and rear is pretty awesome too.

Oh, OK! So... For the standard 4.7L, I found my injectors on Ebay, actually. You can get a set of 8 remand 4-hole injectors for like $70 on there. On my transfer case, the Input shaft was transferred out of the 247j into the new 242. The drive line remained the same length and uses the same yoke...

Ok, so I see on your signature that you have an 04', so you have the H.O. WJ, don't you? In that case, it's actually a different P/N because the H.O. version of the 4.7L actually uses a different flow rate from what I understand. If not, I actually picked up a rebuilt set on Ebay. Worked out...

Well, I attribute then to being part of the overall solution. The 4.7 has also received a fresh set of engine sensors, PCM, 4-hole injectors, among other things. The nature of the re-routed intake & snorkel also drops the intake air temp by about 20 degrees. Also received a 242 TC which...

Well, I got to drive the Jeep to Sedona on (last) Sunday and run Broken Arrow Trail. Overall the performance was excellent and the Jeep drove admirably. Driving to Sedona (4 hours each way), running Broken Arrow, and plenty of time at idle, The Jeep consumed about 25 Gallons of gas total. I...

So, I had the opportunity to run Moss Wash in Kingman with a good friend on Monday 10/1, and boy oh boy, were the discoveries we made on the interesting side. I used the trip as an excuse to shake the dust off of my tablet and use it to navigate, and pull data off of the OBDII port. The overall...

Well, the last week has been full of excitement and Jeep mods. Last weekend I had a chance to install the Hayden 459 Ultra-Cool Engine Oil Cooler Kit. Even though 459 is the PN for the "Light Duty" model, I believe it is sufficient for my application. I wanted to see if I could pull some of...

Core 4x4 makes control arms for several different vehicles now, including Dodge and Jeep. I ran these for 3 years, and I thought I'd share my experience. Even though this is a review of the WJ control arms they produce, it should be pretty much applicable to all of there control arm sets. THE...

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch... I've been diagnosing a temperature issue in the Jeep. It's not so much that the Jeep is overheating, rather more "bouncy needle syndrome" Than I'd like to see. Some fluctuation between 190-210 is pretty much expected with the aftermarket setup, as the system...

Finally began re-working the exhaust. I began to see severe power loss consistent to a clogged catalytic converter. I cut the main cat off, and replaced the Y-pipe. Mine is equipped with the dual mini-cats for California compliance, so of course that's the model I went for. New O2 Sensors all...

I decided to make a video review of the Core 4x4 control arms now that they are off. I hope this helps somebody!

Now we get to one of the most important parts of the build thus far. The part where I play "Lets pay money to fix a bunch of self-inflicted problems but also look cooler at the same time." Recently I bought IRO's front long arm upgrade kit, which meant it was time to install them! Basically...

Well, after a brief interlude, and a moment to re-think my game plan regarding all of the repairs I've been trying to complete, we return guns blazing, ready to tackle several maintenance related tasks and repairs. Today I mustered up the courage to pull the carpet and replace the parking brake...

Welcome, Jim! It seems you found me before I found you, haha.

Somehow I've always read through this one but never posted. So here's my rig, as she stands currently... well, mostly. She's snorkeled now, but I've spent the better part of the last two years fixing things. Rebuilt HVAC system, new PCM, and the like. Mighty close to getting her back on the trail.

Well, it's starting to warm up, rather quickly I might add. I just had the bad axle half shaft and hub assembly replaced today. She also got a fresh set of brake pads, and given proper bleeding, and the brake booster I installed last year, she stops on a dime again. Hopefully I can get the...

Well, the Bilstiens will handle mud and dirt roads very eloquently. They'll suit you just fine!