Recent content by altadeuce

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    Thoughts on exhaust noise

    I personally like it loud enough that I can hear the rpm with music on to help rev match and shift smoothly. I also like it loud when giving her the beans but quiet enough to not upset passengers or bystanders. I spent $50 on some 2.5" straightpipe and a section of flexpipe, clamps and...
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    What do you consider essential recovery gear?

    This is basically my usual wheeling-weekend checklist, minus camping gear and food. 20' kinetic rope and a 30ft recovery strap for assisted recovery. For self recovery I have a ammo box that fits my snatch block, tree strap and 3 d rings perfectly. Bottle jack, 1ft block of 4x4 wood Shovel...
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    WARN winch restoration possible?

    I tore apart an x8000i I got for $250 that looked gross with seized cable but cleaned it up and bought a new motor for $150 on amazon. Costed nearly the same as a new winch in the end but was a fun project and has lasted me the last 3 years. I also did the same thing to a 8274 but it needed...
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    New "Jeep fan"...New TJ!

    Hi all! Wanted to introduce myself as I am a proud new owner of an 04' TJ Sport! It has 272k km or 169k miles and a 4.0L with a NV3550. I got it for a fair price after looking at it and haggling after seeing the front end was shot. The guy selling it was younger like me and thankfully was...