Real diagnostic steps and part picks from actually wrenching on my own TJ — not just a list of Amazon links.
A triage path through fuel, spark, and sync issues, built from a real crank-no-start hunt on my own '97.
Blower stuck on high or won't shut off? Here's what's failing and the parts I'd actually buy.
Everything you need in one shopping trip, not three trips back to the parts store.
What to check and replace at each interval, before it turns into a diagnosis session.
Where to spend extra on OEM, and where aftermarket is the smarter buy.
Real upgrades ranked by actual value on the trail, not filler.
Gifts that actually get used, picked by someone who owns and wrenches on one.
Got a Jeep question? Found something I got wrong? Just want to say hi? I read every message and try to reply to all of them — it may take a few days, there's a TJ in the garage with opinions about my free time.
My 1997 Wrangler TJ — Flame Red. This is what started it all.
To add your photos: create a photos/ folder inside docs-garage/, then rename your images photo1.jpg, photo2.jpg, etc. and drop them in.