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The thermostat wasn't just stuck open...it was BROKEN. Very close to shooting metal parts into the engine block. (See photo below.) Since I was in there, did a flush and fill...the coolant was red, which in my mind means there's rust in the system somewhere. Gotta get that stopped.

Without being there to test fit the tire/rim to the stock spare tire bracket, my guess is that you have two issues: 1) the third light is in the way 2) you can't get the rim to sit flush with the bracket If those are the issues, you can first remove the thrid light bracket and leave it off...

Personally, I didn't have to do anything, since the different backspacing on the new rims pushed the tire out farther from the tailgate. Are you mounting the 33" tire on the stock rim, or a rim with similar backspacing?

Stock score was a 510 several years ago. Now, she scores 881 or better.

Damn near tore off the front passenger side fender on this attempt. Time to upgrade from a 2 inch to a 4 inch lift.

Ah, good call. Now I know not to listen to the ones who told me to grease the bushings.

Had similar popping issue since lifting mine and putting on an aftermarket skid plate (that mounts to the lower control arm mounting points). Looked at all the suggestions above at some point or another, and found I just have worn bushings on the control arms. Was told they could be greased, or...

Just because it was there and I could.

That's what I thought, guys, thanks for confirming!

Happened this morning on my way back from NC. The folks at Autozone thought it was a "air/fuel meter" warning, but I looked it up on the web and my research indicates it's a "engine operating below acceptable temp range" warning. Which is right? It did take much longer than normal to warm...

Ah, cool. I'll quit worrying about it, then. Thanks!

Weird...everything seems to be tight. The U-joint appears solid, and the bearings aren't grinding or resisting. Everything moves in unison when I move the bolts...except the rotor...even the front driveshaft. The first pic below shows the bolt cantered to one side of the hole, and in the next...

Everything behind the brake rotor was moving. So, yeah, I guess the hub was moving as well. I'll take the tire off when I get home, and try to post pics. This was on the front driver's side, if that makes any difference.

I do, as well. As has been stated, it is nice to check out the rig and maybe meet the owner and talk Jeeps. Plus, I'm fairly sure they won't let their door hit my TJ! What's really stupid about it is that I'll forget myself when I'm driving the family in my wife's Subaru and STILL park next...

Welcome to the party, sir! (And I'm jealous of the number of toys you have.)

Found something odd while checking my front brake pads... If I grab the wheel studs and move them, they will move left and right while the brake rotor remains stationary. My first thought was that a u-joint or bearings might be worn (causing my death wobble at 45). I was going to have the...

Great posts, everyone. Keep 'em coming. Hate that some of you had to deal with cold and rainy conditions, but it sounds like you had good turnouts, regardless.