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    How much should I sell my half doors for?

    I have a pair of half doors I want to sell. I originally painted to match PSB silver. I got a new jeep and attempted to paint a door khaki metallic, and received a faulty can which botched one of the doors. I left the other one silver. Considering this, how much should I sell these doors for...
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    Front end pop help

    Pop is audible at the end of video. Been chasing this pop for what seems like forever now. When I turn hard right my front end makes a LOUD popping noise like something is binding. Happens when I turn left sometimes as well but only when moving and less severe. I have replaced 6 of 8 control...
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    Paint question

    Painting my half doors with automotivetouchup paint. Khaki metallic, AJC. For some reason, the paint isn’t sticking to the door and looks discolored/dull. It’s like when I spray the paint into the door it just repels off. I sprayed it onto a test card and the color match was perfect, but it...
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    Another RMS thread

    I have a pretty bad rear main seal leak on my 2004 LJ. I have already replaced it once and noticed that the PO even replaced it before me and did a terrible job. They even damaged the bearing in several spots. I noticed a few things: My RMS leaks HEAVILY after driving on the highway for atleast...
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    Can anyone speak to the quality of USA Standard Gear axles?

    Looking to upgrade to 4340's in the front when I throw my locker in there. I am seeing that axles from USA Standard Gear off amazon are a bit less pricey compared to other vendors. Can anyone attest to their quality? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D61DQ92/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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    Tips for lining up rear upper CA's?

    Replacing my rear upper control arms (stock) and after taking one out the axle must have shifted a little bit. The new one is too short and needs to kind of be pry’d to fit. I can’t seem to get it farther up enough. I couldn’t find a good way to set up the ratchet strap either.
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    Clunk coming from rear end on bumps

    Hearing this clunk/rattle when driving over bumps in the road, speed bumps, potholes etc. Anyone able to point me in the right direction? All lower control arms have been replaced recently, and I have new uppers too I just haven’t had time to put them in yet. The uppers aren’t loose though and...
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    Topping off coolant

    I have heard not to mix coolants, so how can I top off my low coolant? My coolant is green.
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    Valve cover gasket part number

    2004 4.0. What is the part number for the correct valve cover gasket and the small bolt grommets that come with it?
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    Coolant oozing out of valve cover bolt holes

    Taking my valve cover off, and accidentally squeezed the big hose which goes into the radiator. When I did that, coolant started oozing out of a bolt hole in the valve cover. If I squeeze the hose again it oozes more coolant. Any ideas on where to go from here?
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    PCV valve replacement?

    P.O. jerry rigged a broken elbow on what I think is the PCV breather closest to the firewall. Could anyone guide me in what replacement parts/hose I need? I would prefer if they were possibly something I could go pick up at the auto store/napa because the valve cover is coming off this weekend...
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    Matching khaki metallic half door paint

    I bought a pair of green half doors last year, and rattle can paint matched them to my silver PSB paint using paint from automotivetouchup paint. From the advice of a few members on here, I successfully matched them enough to my standards. Since then, I have sold the TJ and got an LJ which is...
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    Double DIN stereo suggestions?

    Looking to finally get a new head unit in my Lj. Currently I have a walmart Pioneer in there which is only pushing out 14 watts rms at 4 channels. I already have 4 Polk DB522’s along with a sub which is powered by its own amplifier. I am trying to get a new head unit to push some more power to...
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    Ideas on where to put snowboard / skis?

    Hitting the slopes with a couple friends and since I have the only 4WD vehicle I have been tasked to get us there. There is three of us which means three boards. Is it possible to fit them somewhere on my LJ? I have a soft top by the way. I am thinking maybe just having them inside the cabin...
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    Rancho shock crooked bushing

    The bushing in my new shocks is crooked as you can see. I can push the shock up and get it into place but it feels like tension is being put on the bushing at the bottom to keep it there. Will that be bad for the longevity of the bottom shock bushing?