Jeep FAQ, Manuals and Fluid Capacities

Fitment changes between models, years, engines and markets, and Australian right-hand-drive Jeeps differ from US vehicles in places. The surest way is to send us your rego or VIN through the parts request form before you order and we'll check it for you.

Many mechanical parts are shared, such as driveline, suspension and most engine components. Parts tied to the driver's side are often different on right-hand-drive vehicles, including steering components, dash and interior trim, floor coverings and some pedal and firewall parts. Our moulded carpet and vinyl flooring are made for right-hand-drive Jeeps. If you're unsure, ask us before ordering.

They are Jeep's model codes. XJ is the Cherokee built from 1984 to 2001. TJ is the Wrangler built from 1996 to 2006. JK is the Wrangler built from 2007 to 2018, and JKU is the four-door JK Unlimited. JL is the Wrangler from 2018 onwards, and JT is the Gladiator ute.

Yes. Use the parts request form with your rego or VIN, your model and the parts you're after, and we'll be in contact to help you find it.

Orders are dispatched within one business day of payment unless the product page says otherwise, and bulky items need a freight quote. See our shipping policy and refund policy for the details.

Death wobble is a violent side-to-side shake of the front end, usually set off by a bump at highway speed, that only stops when you slow right down. It affects solid front axle Jeeps including the XJ, TJ and JK. It is almost always caused by wear or looseness in the front end, and the usual suspects are the panhard rod (track bar) bushings and mounting bolts, ball joints, tie rod ends, control arm bushings and wheel balance. A steering stabiliser can mask the shake but does not fix the cause. Check the panhard rod first, then work through the rest. We stock an adjustable front panhard rod for the XJ, ZJ and TJ and heavy-duty ball joints for the JK. Read the full guide: Jeep death wobble, causes, checks and how to fix it.

Lifting a Jeep with a fixed-length panhard rod pulls the front axle sideways, so the axle no longer sits centred under the body. An adjustable panhard rod lets you re-centre it, which helps handling and keeps the tyres clear of the body. It is generally recommended on vehicles lifted about 2 inches or more. Read the full guide: do you need an adjustable panhard rod after a lift?

A lift steepens the driveshaft angles, and the joints start working outside the range they were designed for. On the XJ and TJ this usually shows up as a rear driveshaft vibration, and the common long-term fix is a slip yoke eliminator with a double cardan (CV) driveshaft. On the JK, the factory front driveshaft uses a Rzeppa CV joint whose boot can fail at lift heights of around 3 inches or more. We stock a 1310 CV driveshaft rebuild kit for the TJ, XJ and ZJ and a high-angle Rzeppa CV joint kit for the JK. Read the full guide: driveline vibration after lifting your Jeep.

On the 4.0L in the XJ and TJ, a failing crankshaft position sensor is one of the most common causes of a crank-no-start or an engine that dies when hot and restarts once cool. It often fails without logging a fault code. Check it along with the basics of fuel pressure and spark before replacing more expensive parts.

Not always. Oil from higher up runs down the back of the engine and drips from the same spot, so leaks from the valve cover gasket and the oil filter adapter seals are often mistaken for the rear main seal. Clean the engine, find the highest wet point, and fix that first.

The XJ's cooling system has little spare capacity, so it needs every part working properly. Check the radiator for blockage inside and out, the fan clutch and electric fan, the thermostat, the water pump and the radiator cap, and make sure the system is properly bled. Fix overheating promptly, because repeated overheating damages the cylinder head.

The 3.6L Pentastar's oil filter housing and cooler sits in the valley on top of the engine and is made of plastic from the factory. Heat makes it warp or crack, and oil or coolant then pools in the valley and runs down the back of the engine. Replacing the housing is the fix. We stock the Dorman aluminium oil filter housing and cooler, which replaces the plastic unit. Read the full guide: JK 3.6L oil filter housing leak, symptoms and fix.

Look at the shape of the differential cover and count the bolts. The Dana 30 front axle has a rounded cover with 10 bolts. The Dana 35 rear has an oval cover with 10 bolts. The Chrysler 8.25 rear, found on many XJs, has a round cover with a flat bottom edge and 10 bolts. The Dana 44 has a larger cover with an uneven, angular outline and 10 bolts. Your build sheet or VIN will confirm it, and we can help if you send us your details.

It depends on the model, wheel offset, suspension and how much trimming you are prepared to do, so treat any figure as a guide. Each state also limits how far you can increase tyre diameter and ride height before engineering approval is needed, so check the rules with VicRoads or your state's road authority before buying tyres or a lift.

The Sierra Offroad soft tops we stock are replacement fabric tops for the 1996 to 2006 Wrangler TJ. They fit the factory soft top hardware, which you need to have and which must be in good condition.