Recent content by bcemrich

I just finished the install of this new radio in the YJ. The old radio was an aftermarket Sony with a CD player and no Blue Tooth. It also was frustrating to operate; if you pushed on the volume button while trying to turn it, it changed to balance mode, then fade mode, then...you get the...

Well I finally got around to replacing the shocks on the YJ. I try not to just fire the parts cannon at new-to-me vehicles; and since the YJ drives like no other vehicle I've owned I didn't suspect the shocks were bad. The front shock had a hole worn through the piston rod shield and I was...

Thank you! I ordered mine and just got word it has shipped. I am like you, just need one excuse to buy a tool.

Thank you! I have used Rockauto for my other vehicles but being new to owning a YJ I was looking at the jeep specific online retailers to make sure I got the right one but didn't see a seal like the National 4370N like you posted. When I get back under the jeep I will take a closer look at...

Hello, A quick question. What is the best/proper seal for the rear output shaft seal on the transfer case? The one currently installed and leaking on my YJ has the extended black snout like the first picture but all my searches for replacement seals looks like the red one on the left...

With the new winch forward, I decided to add a receiver hitch to provide a rear recovery point. I dropped the fuel tank in the process and went ahead and replaced the leaf spring shackle bushings with OME urethane bushings. I don't know the service history of the jeep but I was surprised how...

I decided to go with the Optima Yellow Top 34/78. I will post a pic of the final install.

The battery that came with the jeep when I purchased it is very tired so I will be replacing it this week. The CCA rating of the existing group 58 battery is 550 amps and Smittybilt says the minimum CCA rating should be 650 CCA. Looking at the different groups I think I will go with a Group...

The existing cable from the fuse box to battery pos. That is where I measured the 53 amps with a clamp on ammeter while running the winch.

Hello, Well I finally got around to installing a winch. I still need to spool on the synthetic rope. I decided to add a disconnect switch to the winch. I don't have a/c and what I thought the mount for a/c compressor looked like an easy spot for a disconnect switch that didn't require any new...

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Sweet jeep! Welcome!

Welcome and I look forward to seeing more of your YJ.

Nice! My wife was USA, the only reason I know what that means. :)