Aren't those control arm bolts supposed to be 14mm? 1996 Granny...


If you break off a bolt, just weld it back on, right?

 

The control arm bushings appear shot. The shock exterior has excessive corrosion. Both should be replaced.

 

Yeah, my "free" Jeep is not so free anymore. I ordered all new arms, shocks, bolt kit and bushings for the track arm. Missing anything? Not to mention the fuel pump, filler hoses and neck, tank straps, brake rotors and pads... The thing runs so good though! Except for the glitchy info center...

 

Who can pass up a "FREE" Jeep? Right?
"It just needs a filler hose" Yep...

 

This reply shows the Moog parts I used on my Up Country ZJ.

There are characteristic issues w/ the specific variants, once the OP profile is updated to fully ID the vehicle.

Edit, there is now an image showing it to be a 5.2L V8. The spark plug wire routing and the intake plenum gasket should both the updated per the TSB documents.

 

I took it unseen. How bad can it be, right? Then my son fell in love with it and how can I put a price on that. It does run very nice though and it will be a good learning tool for him. Parts are actually super cheap and it's easy to work on...

 

Thanks, I will check it out...

 

Implement the TSB 18-48-98 for the spark plug wire routing.

This link has the intake plenum TSB and the single usage plenum bolts.

The A/C evaporator collects every bit of crud coming with the intake air, frequently causing corrosion / failure of the evaporator. If the A/C still works then dropping the blower and cleaning the evaporator might extend the service life of that part, otherwise that is the worst possible repair to effect.

Get the correct Factory Service Manual for the vehicle. That FSM is essential for maintaining the vehicle.

This reply shows my VIC disassembled for solder touch up.

 

Good stuff,
The front end is a whole new animal. After the drive shaft fell off, I figured the rear end needed the immediate attention. The cap strap nuts were welded and I imagine the pinion angle was not doing it a favor with all the loose control arms. I ordered a new yoke with the upgraded u-bolt style retainers.
Btw, I couldn't get the plug wire TSB link to open...

 

Right, link broken, so file attached in link, try again.

FWIW the front upper bushings are pressed in, requiring a tool to press out / in, or an innovative solution.

Note that the timing chain is probably shot, a double roller chain is the best solution. The timing chain replacement requires a special tool for replacement.