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When my '20 Gladiator got t-boned, the frame was the shape of a banana. The insurance company totalled it when the repair entailed a new frame

I know a couple of folks who have had issues with the shocks, exactly what you're describing here. AThe warranty process through Falcon was less than stellar. I've decided to avoid them.

Planning on bringing our 1982 CJ-8, but have to do a lot of work to finish it up - new TC, exhaust and fuel system. Thankfully I still have time

Owned a gas JTR, got totalled and bought a JTRD - love it!

My JT is still running great after a week of several hundred miles. I've had a couple folks interested in possibly having me change out their pump (still deciding whether to do it themselves or not)

I only removed the cover, lines and the pump. Only consumable/wear part was the o-ring on the pump (new one provided by RCD)

Yes, thats it.

;)I plan to keep my old pump; I've got it on the shelf with the lines and o-ring for future insurance If you don't rotate the old pump when you remove it and match that orientation on the new pump when its installed, then no new timing procedure is required. There is a mechanical timing...

The gear on my OEM pump had a small blue mark and the round hole for the spanner wrench. There were no marks on the shaft or pump; i believe the gear will be in a random position when removing it. There are plenty of landmarks to use though. You'll see in my pictures that used a blue sharpie...

Here are the Stellantis instructions - they cover a complete fuel system change and also just the pump. Its a good reference.

New pump installed Like I said, they cover and foam insulation is a bit difficult to get back on. I did have some before pics to help. I'd recommend watching closely when you remove it (better than I did), so you can get it back on. I've been driving for a few days and everything is just...

Time to swap the gear from the old pump to the new. Instructions say to torque to 37 ft-lbs. I had to use a short extension (pipe) on the wrench to hold the gear while torquing it. RCD pump

Old pump with the cover removed, top lines disconnected. Just need to disconnect the high pressure lines and then its ready to pull off. Once the 3 mount bolts were removed, there is a little room to gently pry it off the engine. Removed You can see the Mopar installation tools here - just...

Its tight in here, but removing the air box and the charge pipe gives enough room. The charge pipe has a metal ring on the top connection. I removed the bottom clamp first, pulled the rubber hose up and rotated it so I could get to both ends with a screwdriver to release it. With the air box...

I'm happy to post a bit more. I followed the Stellantis procedure for the most part. Some notes - If I were trying to be quick, I could probably finish in 2-2 1/2 hours. I was in no rush, so I took my time at 4 hours. The hardest part? Putting the stupid cover with the rubber insulation back...

I replaced the recall HPFP with an RCD CPX this past weekend. Although I had new fuel lines, the old ones are working fine with no leaks. I took plenty of pctures. It took me 4 hours, taking my time working slowly and methodically. Here it is installed before the charge pipe and air filter...

Whats the passenger side look like? Is the trackbar out of adjustment?

Looks like you caught me in your first picture parked for registration. We had our (mostly) red 1982 CJ-8 at EJS this year

Lots of good recommendations - I learned the hard way on my first gladiator (2020), so for my latest one (2023) take preventive actions for your sun visors - don't let them break. Either a kit or DIY snap ring. A broken visor is no fun.

We are making our final list of trails. If you guys want to meet up, let me know. We are probably signing up for Buttes and Towers for the 13th. If its like last year, we'll be one of the only CJs on the trails