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1045426 That is a stress crack. Sooner or later it finds it's way to most all Jeeps. There is a band-aid fix to keep it from cracking further. Drilll a very small hole at the end of the crack and this usually stops the travel. I have a 1989 YJ, used as a daily driver and for weekend rock...

1045473 If you have no cables, look under the dash on the passenger side (all the way to the right between the vent box and the outside of the Jeep) and you should see the vent lever (near the courtesy light) slide it so the vent is closed (usually that means pulling it twords you) That works...

1045753 The exhaust system on the YJ is pretty simple. There is a hanger up front by the transmission, one behind the muffler, that uses a rod and a rubber mount (to eliminate rattles and heat transfer), and one at the tail pipe end (it is also a rod welded to the pipe) which works great...

1045756 Are the doors factory Jeep? It is unusal that both doors have the same non locking problem, unless it was done intentionally. If you remove the door panels, you will notice the linkage hooked from the inside lock and the outside key cylinder attached to the actual door lock. It might be...

1045757 First check to see all your connections are tight and the wires are intact. (Although this does not usually cause the gauge to be inacurate) The fuel sender mounted into the top of the tank is a float actually inside the tank that can be adjusted to change the gauge reading. (By...

1045758 I have the first model Rancho 9000's on a Jeep used as a daily driver and weekend rock crawler and after originally adjusting them to eliminate nose diving at hard stops, I have never touched them again (3 years ago). The fronts are adjusted to 3 and the rears to 2. If and when these...

1045795 CTJeeper: My locks had that problem several years back. A little door lock lube sprayed into the key hole and the lock unit solved the sticking. Jeeps take a beating with all of the offroad dirt, a little TLC gets them ready for more fun. [addsig]

1045816 Natty: Changing out the whole wiring harness seems overkill on a 94 for what might be a small problem. If you think the fuse blows when you shift into reverse, then start looking there. If this is an automatic, look at the shift linkage for broken or grounding wires, at the tail light...

1045835 I have used their products in several of my vehicles including my trucks without any problems, right up until I tried it in my Jeep YJ 1989 4.2. I am not sure if it was the Lucas oil stabilizer, or all of the other products I have tried added together over the years. Maybe the Lucas was...

1045836 I have a 1989YJ I bought new. For several years it was mainly used as a beach cruiser. One day, after experiencing an off-road vacation, I started really looking at what I had. I noticed the lack of clearance in the fender wells and the odd reverse bend in the leaf springs. I attended...

1045837 Note: Most lift kits are similar (I use that term lightly) but not the same. Price should not be the deciding factor. There is a big difference in the quality of some of the parts, and the amount of extras you need to purchase to complete the install. Just do your homework before you...

1045852 Greencuke: Whistling noises from a Jeep are pretty normal. It could be anything from a bad door or window seal, window not all the way closed, to a door needing adjustment, and possibly the door just not shut all the way. (Don't laugh, it happens) If you really want to find it, get...

1045931 If you have the time and mechanical ability (understanding that you need to drain the gas, or run it down low, and that it is FLAMABLE) the repair only costs your time. Once the gas is empty (this cuts down the weight you will have to lift) , remove the tank bracket bolts, vent and gas...

1045933 Note: Because of the different size Jeep tanks and the limited travel of the senders. When you fill your tank the gas is actually above the senders limit and usually reads full for a while until it reaches the top of the sender, then the gauge starts to drop. If it's adjusted...

1045934 JeeperWilly: You have opened a can of worms. Everybody will have a different opinion. Some of them will be from Jeepers with lockers and some will be hearsay. Some will be from good drivers; some will be from ones that aren’t. Understand that there are lockers designed for different...

1045935 Get some help, start the Jeep, use the brake, crawl underneath and look/listen for the rattle. jprtroy has the idea. It could also be a muffler rattle. If it's making that much noise, it should be easy to find. [addsig]

1045958 I have a 1989 YJ with a 4.2-6 Several years ago I shopped for exhaust. Just about the time my manifold cracked. I installed a Borla Header. I needed to customise a few brackets because they wern't designed for automatics, but it was worth the effort. When I got to the Cat-back, I...

1045974 You might want to look more into Por-15 before using it in the sun. No UV protection. I have used it in my engine compartment and frame where it looks and works great. Remember, no direct sun. I've also used it on battery boxes, hot rod frames and they even have a paint designed for...

1046002 I have a 1989YJ 4.2 I-6 and the stock muffler dimensions were 2" center inlet with a 2"offset outlet. (Drive shaft side) 10 inches wide x 15 ½ long x 4 1/2 deep. With the understanding that increasing the exhaust system increases power I decided to enlarge the pipes to 2 3/4 (Bigger...

1046004 More input: I had installed a new High performance Cat- Converter (If there really is such a thing) which was left with the 2" inlet/outlet. From the rear of the cat I installed a 2'' to 2 1/2 extension (purchased from most all part stores) This aided in a clean install. [addsig]