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    Spare tire carrier recommendation

    Anyone have any experience with this?? https://www.amazon.com/Hooke-Road-Tailgate-Reinforcement-Wrangler/dp/B0BHWDTSB8?tag=wranglerorg-20
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    Spare tire carrier recommendation

    To Boogieman's point, I don't think there's much concern as I haven't had any issues either. My only concern with the weight on my hinges is when I use my tailgate. It is obviously heavier and I do need to slam it in order for it latch completely. I've thought about doing something....like...
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    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    Which one will she deliver? Because I’d go with whichever one she will! 😂🤣
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    How to Factory Wire Your TJ For A Hardtop Part 2 97-02 (Rear Tub Harness)

    I have an 05 and a 97-02 hardtop and found a 97-02 harness and was able to retro fit it. You’ll need 3 pins I think it was. I may still have a few pins left. I’ve helped a few others on the forum woth the same situation and sent them the pins they need. I also have a “roadmap” of what to do. Hit...
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    S.E. Michigan body shops

    Can anyone in the S.E. Michigan area recommend any reputable body shops for their TJ? Front end damage... Son was home on leave from the Navy last week and got into a fender bender. Just wondering if anyone in the metro Detroit area has any shops they've taken their jeeps to. Mostly concerned...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Which body mount kit are you going with? I'm looking to do mine and thinking of going with the Crown kit. Best price I can find is $150 from Summit...
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    Jeep TJ O2 Sensor Guide (Symptoms, Codes, Replacement & Fixes)

    X2 but only on occasion. Interested to see responses to this
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    Jeep TJ O2 Sensor Guide (Symptoms, Codes, Replacement & Fixes)

    Is the one that Amazon flags as non-compatible the Bank @ sensor 1, NTK part # 23159?
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Did you buy OEM or aftermarket multi function switch? I need to replace mine too. I pulled my fog light fuse last fall and figured I’d address it in the spring. I just wonder how long the aftermarket one would last.
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    I used a hockey puck for a snubber spacer and shaved it down with a razor blade and then shaped it as best as I could with the dremel.
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    Hardtop wiring: converting plugs to match different years

    Also, forgot to mention….You should update your profile. It helps us help you when we can see what you’re working with. Welcome to the forum too, it’s a great place to be, so many people are willing to help out and answer questions but practically anything you want to know is on here to find...
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    Hardtop wiring: converting plugs to match different years

    make sure you verify which hardtop you have. If there are vertical vents on the hardtop then you have a 97-02 top. If you have an 03-06 Jeep than you will need an adapter to make that connection...
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    STICKY Wrangler TJ Factory Specifications

    You’ll need a wire harness to run to the back where the hardtop wiring is at. That harness ties into your instrument cluster with 2 or 3 pins and it also ties into a connector above your feet in the drivers seat as well. The wiring schematic is available in the service manual which you can find...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Hmmm, if that’s the case then I’m at a loss.