Pulled the trigger and bought long arms - I'm using the current condition of my control arm bushings as an excuse. Went with StinkyFab's 4 link setup plus their crossmember/skid.

 

Went through the brakes and fixed previous owners f ups.
new shocks all 4 corners
New steering stabilizer
Recharged ac
New headlights
New taillight bulbs
New tires/wheels

 

Bought a 98 4X2 with Airbag warning light on. No known history of accidents and a clean title. Started to look into the issue and found the airbag controller in this condition. This is the controller that is under the center console. The damage appears to have penetrated into the controller. The warm air duct that sits above the controller has two burned holes- see images. Anyone seen this before, have any recommendations other than replacing the controller and patching the holes in the air duct? Thanks

 

R rear speaker not working. Tested both wiring harnesses and speakers and found that both speakers work but the R rear harness does not seem to be working. Could be the clip, the wiring somewhere along the way, the clip at the radio, or something bad within the radio. What would be your next step in troubleshooting before I start cutting the rear clip off assuming that is the problem? Thanks

 

I am cleaning tree sap off my jeep, considered leaving it until I repaint it but tree needles are sticking to it as well.

 

Jesus H. Christ.. That sure looks like a mess and I am pretty confident you are the 1st in the world to see it.

 

Any rig over 20 years old; Rewire it.
Even more so if you off road it.

 

That is what I was thinking.
First time I've seen anything like that.

 

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that it looks a lot like someone had a pistol in the console and it went off. Just a hunch..

 

I never would have thought of that but that makes so much sense.

 

Ordered my new shocks. The RC N2.0 Nitro's I have on it have lasted me a little over five years now, between two vehicles. But they no longer make them. Figured I'd try their new N3's. Before the "haters" and "fan-bois" come out of the shadows, Yes, I have had Bilstiens before and couldn't tell a difference to justify that price.(My R/T currently has Bilstein and can't tell a difference in handling from the KYB's that were on it originally) Same goes for Fox. Not downing either brand as both are good, just a little pricey for a wear item that I personally replace every so often/soo many miles anyways. I'll be honest, my XJ may be lifted, but I spend more time driving around town and on the highways to even need racing shocks.

 

Sound bar or rear hatch speakers? If hatch, check the wires inside the boot. The same as the wire problems in the doors.

 

98 should be up in the rear headliner.

 

Yup, sound bar with the 2 speakers in the headliner.

 

Never thought about that... sure would explain why it looks like an entrance and exit wound, lol.