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    04 shuts down when it gets to operating temp

    As the title says my 04 shuts down when it gets to operating temp. Like you just turn the key off. It will crank but not start until it cools down some. Jeep is running a normal temp and not overheating. I am at the beach and it just started this a few days ago but I have been fighting what...
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    04 TJ won't crank

    Ignition switch did not fix it. I checked all of the plugs that I could reach under the dash and it started. I don't know what I did because all of the plugs felt good. I am still searching for the problem because I am sure it will show up again one day but for now it is running.
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    04 TJ won't crank

    04 Jeep won't crank. (manual transmission and 4.0) I have had this problem a few times over the last 3 years or so but will usually right itself after about 10-20 minutes. This time it won't. When I turn the key to on I have all the gauges and lights and radio. All seems normal until I turn the...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    They are indeed Mickey Thompson's that are in need of a good polishing.
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    Lower shift boot

    I don't know. I got an email from them about it and thought it may be worth investigating. I ended up making one a while back out of an inner tube for my 04 and my sons 06. I remember how hard it was trying to find one.
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    Lower shift boot

    Looks like Stronghold is making a universal lower shift boot now for anyone interested. https://www.strongholdshiftboots.com/product-page/lower-silicone-boot-universal?utm_campaign=3ee823bd-7cfc-4fef-954a-e166540fa003&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=edaf388f-6d67-42b1-8cc4-e524da18f614
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    MML, Savvy body lift, and moved up to 35's.
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    Drum brake woes

    I'm not sure what it is called but if the self adjusting cable guide is not seated in it's hole properly it will make the cable to long. I hope that makes sense.
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    Flame red TJ or Raptor Coat (original versus functional)

    I vote original paint color but go with your gut.
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    Savvy offroad customer service

    I ordered a body lift online in early December. They took my money but I haven't gotten any confirmation that the order even went through. The only thing I have is Paypal saying they sent the money. Even an automated confirmation would be nice. Oh well, I guess I'll just wait and see what happens.
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    Do I need a case spreader?

    Success. Got the new seal housing and after two days in the freezer I was able get it in. It actually went in good. It took a little persuasion from the dead blow hammer but I feel good about how the shims went in. Took it for a ride and had no unusual noises or anything that concerns me. Time...
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    Do I need a case spreader?

    Update-Good news, bad news. I put it in the freezer overnight and was able to get it in. It was still tight but not bad. Bad news is I think I broke the copper line on the seal housing with all of my fighting with it yesterday. It doesn't feel solid. It is a little wiggly which concerns me. So...
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    Do I need a case spreader?

    Thanks rasband. I like BFH Garage. I used his video to replace the bonded seal. That is what I am doing but mine is much tighter and my shims are really thin with 4 on one side and 5 on the other. I'll try again in the morning. Wish me luck.
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    Do I need a case spreader?

    We must have had the same installer. Thanks. I just put it in there.
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    Do I need a case spreader?

    I am going to try again tomorrow. I do have several thin shims that are a PIA. I got it in one time but didn't like the way the shims looked so I pulled it out again. I do have some waves in one of the thin shims from that but no kinks. Can someone direct me to a video so I can see if I am doing...