I did get mine from SuperBrightLEDs. Maybe not the best idea
What did you do to your TJ today?
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I did get mine from SuperBrightLEDs. Maybe not the best idea
Looked at this XJ only an hour away from me. You'd think for $28,000 they would at least get rid of the RC seat covers, redo the hillbilly camo headliner, and put a new Hemi engine in it. 
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p.s. Pic for @Zorba since he doesn't do Facesuck.
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Ricky had Autometer cluster gauges with super bright white LEDs installed in the LJ. The stock dimming function no longer worked, so he told me he kept a towel over the cluster at night. I couldn't live with it that way and was eventually able to install a dimmer that worked for the gauges.
I have a feeling you could simply run a resistor to the 12v+ wire for your cluster illumination that would dim your MR2's cluster light output to your liking. I used gator clips for testing each resistor until I was happy with the output in the TJ. You could probably find the 12v+ wire from your switch or relay to your cluster illumination. I did this to the LEDS on my TJ's old transmission temp gauge, shifter illumination, and other LEDs throughout my TJ when I wanted my lights to have matching output. And I've had zero heat issues since the LEDs draw almost no amperage. I'd like to think your cluster lights won't draw much either, but you could test it to verify. I protected my resistors using heat shrink butt connectors that I can share photos of if you are interested.
Just a heads up, don't use a dimmer or resistor on the ground side of the illumination circuit if the ground for the lights are also used for the functionality-side of the gauges (or other similar items) because it will mess up those functions.
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That's a pretty good idea. They do work with my dimmer actually, but are still super bright right before they turn off. Lowering the entire range of the dimmer would be nice.
Luckily for now my speedo doesn't work so I don't need the cluster at night yet
That's a pretty good idea. They do work with my dimmer actually, but are still super bright right before they turn off. Lowering the entire range of the dimmer would be nice.
Luckily for now my speedo doesn't work so I don't need the cluster at night yet
Haha that's one way to solve it. "No officer, I definitely do not know how fast I was going, but I'd assume it was the speed limit."
If it's only one 12v+ wire to the cluster like I'd assume it is, I'm decently confident you can run a small resistor that will allow you to get it back to more of a stock or preferred output level. You can simply try different sizes from a kit until you like how it looks. Feel free to reach out if you decide to pursue it.
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Admittedly, I'm not yet intimately familiar with my LJ's suspension and steering system, but I wouldn't have considered this as a possible use, good to know. So there were cups big enough to work?
My Jeep is due for a suspension refresh, I think that press tool just might make it onto the purchase list.
Looked at this XJ only an hour away from me. You'd think for $28,000 they would at least get rid of the RC seat covers, redo the hillbilly camo headliner, and put a new Hemi engine in it.
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p.s. Pic for @Zorba since he doesn't do Facesuck.
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28k is retarded money for an 01 with a reman engine.
Replaced the valve cover gasket, replaced the IAC valve and cleaned tb, replaced spark plugs (so that's why my engine was stumbling and misfiring!!!), installed the KC lightbar and reinstalled the OEM tow hooks with it, installed some new offroad lights still waiting for some wiring part to finish, and also in the process of replacing the LED headlights with OEM Hellas.
Yes, they were big enough and I had no issues getting the bushing pressed in. The toughest part was figuring out the best way to arrange everything and keeping it all in place before I got it tightened up. But that was purely an operator error issue. Haha
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I think I bought the same kit in a different color case a while back. It was very useful for doing U-joints. I clamped it to the bench since i didn't have any help.
Assuming this with the axle "in situ", not removed from the vehicle?
Today was simple maintenance day:
- Check fluids
- Replace Serpentine Belt
- Install New Belt Routing Sticker
A couple of months ago I replaced the radiator. It was leaking like a sieve. I was able to finally find on Etsy someone that had the correct belt routing sticker for an '03 Sport CAN export Jeep. It is weirdly different than what I found in the usual places.
- Check fluids
- Replace Serpentine Belt
- Install New Belt Routing Sticker
A couple of months ago I replaced the radiator. It was leaking like a sieve. I was able to finally find on Etsy someone that had the correct belt routing sticker for an '03 Sport CAN export Jeep. It is weirdly different than what I found in the usual places.
My Gas tank skid arrived today. Going in tomorrow when my new Gas tank straps get in.
Changed the erl on both Jeeps. In the process, saw some dried coolant around the radiator fill neck again on the TJ. Highly doubting it was the new radiator cap I just threw on last week, I inspected the overflow tank hose a little closer and, sure enough, it's split on the end 
.
I've got to figure out what size hose to pick up when I run out here in a bit, and the internet is full of conflicting answers, so I reckon I'm going to end up having to walk back out and measure.
On the plus side, I'm 4 months/3200mi out on the oil cooler/filter housing swap on the JKU and so far, so good.
. I've got to figure out what size hose to pick up when I run out here in a bit, and the internet is full of conflicting answers, so I reckon I'm going to end up having to walk back out and measure.
On the plus side, I'm 4 months/3200mi out on the oil cooler/filter housing swap on the JKU and so far, so good.
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