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    3rd Brake Light Question

    I recently bought a “ring of fire” 3rd brake light for my 02 TJ. I have it mounted to my swing arm tire carrier, which is separate from the actual rear door of the Jeep. I have it wired down the carrier and through the door, to the terminal-it works! But it also means I have to be super careful...
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    TJ prices

    My buddy paid 10k (private sale) for a nice f150...it lasted 6 months, nothing but issue after issue. Being such good friends...we still haven’t let him live it down 😂
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    TJ prices

    Paid $7500 for an 02 X with about 93000 miles, in the Northeast (Maine). Hardtop and soft top included. Only thing it had was slightly larger tires, no other mods. Suspension pretty worn, some rust but nothing insane or rotted (except one spot I’m getting fixed)...Jeep guy I’m working with...
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    Why Do People Dislike Skyjacker Lifts?

    “Solid advice. Unfortunately it wont be followed.” Ya don’t even know me, bud.
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    Why Do People Dislike Skyjacker Lifts?

    Don’t have a grand to drop on an OME or something like that. Comes with what I need. From what I’ve seen, RC and SJ get a lot of hate, but not everyone can skip “entry level” lifts.
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    Why Do People Dislike Skyjacker Lifts?

    I’m looking at a 4” Skyjacker lift now, plus replacing my front track bar with a Steinjager. The guy helping me with install has a habit of driving his installs until it’s “dialed in,” so I’ve got high hopes (for now 😂)
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    Jeep names: What are your names and how did you decide?

    Never thought to name my Jeep. But the more I think about it...I love the idea. I’m thinking Craic (pronounced crack 🙃) since it means fun, being with friends, etc, in Irish, which is my heritage.
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    Soft top hardware question

    So I have a hardtop on my Wrangler currently, but I also got a soft top when I bought it (Bestop). I’ve decided to swap to the soft top....and discovered one of my kiddos went rummaging around where I had the hardware stored, and now I can’t find it. Besides ordering replacement hardware, is...
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    Looking for upgrade ideas?

    Ya know, I get this sneaking suspicion that I need a 2” lift and 31/32’s 🤣
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    Looking for upgrade ideas?

    I’ve always heard cap them to avoid water getting in. Or could that actually trap water?
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    Looking for upgrade ideas?

    I figured suspension/lift and tires. I’m researching winches. Would capping the bumper/fender (removing the milk jugs) be a good idea before diving into replacements?
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    Looking for upgrade ideas?

    Jeep ownership is a series of ups and downs haha...posted a week or so about my frame having a hole. Good news, it looks like I found a shop that can fix it. Better news? The bank of wife has allowed me to dip into the savings a bit, and put some work into my rig. Taking the probable cost of...
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    Welp, that's not good

    My wife says my face is easily fixable, but she always turns out the lights right after she says that, and never answers me 🤣
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    Welp, that's not good

    I can feel the love from this board already 😂 I’m going to have my buddy take another look. It was garaged most of its life before me, but Maine winters suck. I believe the previous owner (at least one) fluid filmed it, not sure how many times. I’m planning on getting it to pass inspection...
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    Welp, that's not good

    Well now I can’t unsee my own face! 🤣