Recent content by americanwrkmule

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    Why not use a padlock for a hood lock?

    this what we ended up doing as well. a lot better and simpler solution than the made in china chrome plated add on crap
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    Grabar install measuring

    I placed my template exactly as I pictured it. Crossed my fingers and drilled with a Hole Saw drill bit. It wasn't perfect but the Grommets make it look factory.
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    How to build real door armrests

    True, and don't have to look at a large obtrusive logo.
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    Grabar install measuring

    I made a template using khakitj's image. khakitj's image (I resized his image in Photoshop to match exact measurements of actual trim piece.) This is what I came up with and it worked on my LJ
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    Underseat lock box for seat with flip forward

    I installed a full size Bestop lockbox under a Fip&Fold/Tumble seat in a Jeep LJ I followed the instructions of this guy's installation video. Pretty cool Bestop Lockbox Installation Jeep TJ 2005
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    Wild Boar grab bars

    Holy Smoke ! Thanks! That is a fantastic site with everything.
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    Wild Boar grab bars

    Since it is a sloped edge, I don't understand specifically where to measure 2.75", or correctly, 2.25" from the Right side as in the picture. I wish they had measured from the Left side. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Thanks
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    Wild Boar grab bars

    If they're still available, I'd like a pair of the unbranded grips please. If not, can you send me in the direction to find some? Thanks
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    Replacing the interior lights of your Jeep Wrangler TJ with LEDs

    I just replaced the 5 cluster lamps with LEDs and none came on. (as one video suggested, I kept track of the original direction of the word STANLEY on the back of the lamp housing) so, I reversed the housings in the slots of the Cluster and still nothing came on. (as the one video suggested...
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    Refurbishing OEM fog lights

    112dB, Do those fog light guards fit under the rings and then the covers on top? Thanks
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    Rubicon compass / temp mirror not working

    Hi Scott, Can you tell me please where your loose connection was? except for the map lights, my mirror doesn't work at all, Thanks
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    Frame preventative maintenance question

    Is this the ""New Hampshire something something stuff"? NH Oil Undercoating Back-N-Black
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    Why not use a padlock for a hood lock?

    Oh, I have consider all of the aftermarket lock kits I could find. Like the kit pictured, many look cool but after reading reviews it seems most don't measure up to their marketing and cost/value. I was trying to take the K.I.S.S. approach.
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    Why not use a padlock for a hood lock?

    check out some of these diy diamond plate tonneau covers, some look pretty tuff
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    Why not use a padlock for a hood lock?

    Ez? Did you end up not using any padlock at all? Thanks