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    MORryde HD Tailgate Hinges

    I’m looking to finally run a 33x12.50 spare, and I’m curious if the MORryde HD tailgate hinges + stock tire carrier will be sufficient for the time being. I still have the stock carrier in my garage, and I want to go ahead and mount my spare for my upcoming off-road trip in a couple of weeks...
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    Rear Brakes Squeaking After Stop

    Recently my rear brakes started making a squeaking noise after coming to a stop, and letting off the brake pedal…. They do not squeak while stopping, and they do not squeak if I press/release the brakes while sitting still. It’s only happening after I come to a stop from moving, and release the...
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    SYE, Gears, Lockers, & Shafts: What's First?

    I've made it to the point where the next list of projects are (what I consider) major ones - and I'm hoping I can get some input on where to start.... I know that I definitely want to re-gear to 4.56 or 4.88 (I'm on 33's), and put in some type of locker or limited-slip (at least in the back...
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    Soundbar Speaker Removal Issues

    I had a blown front dash speaker, so I decided to just upgrade all of my speakers at the same time. The 2 in the dash were super easy, and had no issues…. moved onto the soundbar, and I’m stuck. I cannot figure out how to get my old speakers OUT of the soundbar. All of the videos I’ve found...
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    Replacement Body Mount Bushings

    The time is approaching for me to change out my body mount bushings. A few of them are dry-rotted and cracking, and I have no clue how old they are. Is there a recommendation on the specific type to use for the replacements? I really just want to replace them with the OEM ones, if possible. As...
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    Badlands 12K Winch Battery Power Question

    I have a Badlands 12K winch - please spare me the “that’s the last winch I’d buy” pitch - I know what I’ve got. My question - would the winch be drawing power when not in use? The Badlands have an optional disconnect switch that you can install if you want. I didn’t install it, thinking that...
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    Bull Dawg vs Bestop Sliders

    I’ve got a soft top with half doors, and I hate them. They are so loud. I am interested in getting the Bull Dawg hard uppers, or the Bestop soft sliders. Anyone have any recommendations from experience? I read some of the other posts, and it seems like the Bestop windows open further than the...
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    Help Reassembling Front Driveshaft Double Cardan

    Putting my front driveshaft back together, and I’m having trouble getting the final Ujoint (on the double cardan end) back together. I can get the Ujoint into the yoke ears, but I can’t the final cap into centering yoke (the spring loaded piece at the end). I can’t get the final cap over the...
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    Whistling as I take off from a dead stop

    Today I noticed a faint whistling coming from under my TJ when I begin to accelerate. It’s only as I start from sitting still, and I can hear it until about 15 mph. I had a similar sound coming from the rear, and I replaced the u-joints in the rear drive shaft and it went away. In the rear...
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    Questions about TruTracs and Dana 35s and Axle Shafts

    2005, 4.0, 3.73 gears, 6-speed, Dana 35 rear…. I’ve been researching my next project a little bit, and I figured I would get some opinions from you guys….. I am wanting to get some sort of locking diff or a LSD for the rear. I have read a lot of good things about the Eaton TruTracs, and I am...
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    Another What Tire do You Prefer Tire Thread for 33 MT's

    I’ve tried reading through all of the opinions on here, but really can’t find what I’m looking for. There’s so many options that I don’t want to make a bad decision when spending $1000-$1300. I currently have 33x10.50x15 BFG KO2. They’re perfectly fine, but I want to upgrade to MT’s and I don’t...
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    Is this a reasonable price for this LJ Rubicon?

    I’ve got my eye on a 05 LJR in my area. 129K miles, 6 speed, Black, soft top. According to the owner it’s clean title, rust free, and everything works as it should. It’s basically stock with the exception of some aftermarket wheels (look like 17’s) and larger fender flares. It’s priced at...
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    Lift Question for 33's

    This is a post for future me, hoping to get a near stock TJ/LJ very soon. I know there will be overwhelming opinions in multiple ways, but I’d at least like some insight. My current TJ has a 4” suspension lift. While it has served its purpose (I run 33’s), it comes with its own set of issues -...
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    Does This Tie Rod End Look Normal?

    Replaced the crappy tie rod/ends that were on the jeep when I bought it with the ZJ conversion. Ever since then, I’ve been chasing a small wheel wobble (intermittent, at various speeds), and some “diving”….. At one point I replaced my track bar too, but the frame-mount was too big for the new...
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    Are Full Hard Doors Directly Interchangeable with Half Doors?

    I currently have half doors, and I’m looking into getting full hard-doors (they’re just so much more quiet, and I never run just my half doors). Are the full-doors plug-and-play, or do I have to do any mods to the current half-door setup to make the fill-doors fit correctly?