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Check the wiring for the TPS (throttle position sensor) and IAC (idle air control) on the throttle body, as well as for leaky/detached vacuum hoses, leak at the intake manifold gasket, and a leaky power-brake booster. Check TPS with ignition on using the center lug for a low voltage with...

Concerning the location, as mentioned, center of the roof is the best ground plane but consider spring loading the antenna because you will, at some time, forget to remove it before entering a garage or other low overhang. When installing, any extra coax should be loosely coiled as a tight coil...

The exhaust pipe passes in relatively close proximity to the cross-member support and this separation is affected by manipulation of the exhaust pipes as well as wear of the rubber tranny bushings. Check to see if the exhaust pipe is touching or nearly touching as this could account for the...

All of my jeeps are manual trannies, but I have experienced similar problems related to either a bad plug or an arcing ignition wire. Also had this kind of bucking on a bad distributor on an older carburated jeep. These tend to show under load. I know you mentioned addressing these, but worth...

IAC is located on the throttle body. Are you getting a check engine light -- IAC failure will show in the codes.

Idle air controller (IAC) sensor connected properly?

Just a thought ... check to see if your ignition wire is arcing. The wheeling might be jarring it enough that it is grounding to the block.

I have only done two complete clutch replacements on XJs so my experience is limited. But, assuming you have the external slave cylinder, you can try a gravity bleed, although it is not DC recommended, but this procedure took care of some initial grinding. Another time, and after talking to...

95 was the last year before the more complex dual cat OBDII; although the 96 did have a slightly strengthened block over the 95. Check the header for cracks and under the passenger side carpet for rust. No complaints as I pass 195K on my 95 and still averaging around 21-24 mpg with the 5speed.

I have usually found that a rough idle can be addressed by either wires, plugs, or injector cleaner. You may also need to run several consecutive injector treatments. I once used two techron treatments to no avail and then tried valvoline cleaner which, in turn, solved the rough idle. I am...

I'm into this a bit late, but I will add another perspective. When the fire dept does an extrication from an uprighted MV with frontal impact, typically the dashboard has intruded (substantially) into the cabin and must be pushed back to remove the patients. We often do this with hydraulic rams...

You may find that tilting the transmission downward will allow you the to get a long extension on the socket. I used a transmission jack to obtain the desired angle. Be sure your fan blade does not come into contact with the radiator when you are tilting the transmission. And, when you go to...

Give the idler pulley a shot of wd40. It will temporarily quiet it and will allow you to determine if it is the culprit.

Try swapping batteries -- if this only occurs at low temperatures, the battery may be failing and it will definitely show when under load when it's cold.

You might want to consider the use of urethane/polyurethane binder-based paint. They provide greater flexibility and exterior durability, although they are more costly. But, my solution to the flare fading is to occasionally apply black Kiwi shore polish -- waxing the flares. Seems to even...

A quick shot of wd-40 into the bearing(s) will temporarily quiet it and allow you to identify the culprit.

If you can wait until after Christmas, Crutchfield usually has a special offer such as a second set of speakers for 50% off.

This might provide you with useful info: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoIntakeManifold1.htm

Did you check for engine fault codes: http://www.allpar.com/fix/80s-codes.html Also, should you find you have a bad IAC, remember to disconnect the battery when you replace the IAC.

I installed these around five years ago, as part of the RE 2 in lift kit, and I'm still using the same. I live on a rough dirt road and the ride is definitely stiffer, as might be expected with AAL, but not unexceptable. I did remove the rear sway bar and changed the shocks at the same time...