Recent content by Jim King

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    Simple DIY TJ Hard Top Hoist

    An orange LJ! Show another pic!
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    Simple repairs for TJ?

    A lot. I have a lawnmower level of mechanical ability, I easily changed the springs, shocks, and steering linkage, along with doing the allingment and centering the steering wheel.
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    Changing from 2WD to 4H

    Same. At least it felt like I could reach out my left hand while driving and touch the back wheel.
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    Changing from 2WD to 4H

    Guessing what ties this thread together, snow, ice, and seafood... Deadliest Catch!!! What do I win? I could use a good recovery strap. Still rocking the cheap tow strap I bought at K-Mart in 1989.
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    Changing from 2WD to 4H

    My seat doesn't move far back enough to wear heels while driving. What thread is this?
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    Changing from 2WD to 4H

    How about Bowling shoes?
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    My new 2006 LJ

    Sweet, I have a black 2006 LJ I bought new in 2006! With the chrome grill! Auto or 6 speed? I have the manual trans and like it a lot.
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    Switched tires to handle rain snow better

    Sipping is what gives traction on packed snow and ice.
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    Switched tires to handle rain snow better

    Check your alignment, easy to do yourself, search on here. I have that size tore, 30 psi is high, I go 26 to 27.
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    Dual Top Option Questions

    I have the VHS tape as well! You can NOT get the soft top in or out of the Jeep without removing the hard top, so it would be difficult to steal.
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    Dual Top Option Questions

    It came vacuum packed and inside. Never would be able to do that...
  12. Jim King

    Spare tire mounting 32x11.5r15 w/ 15x8 wheel 3.75bs

    I put rubber pipe ends over the spacers, but I have round spacers.
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    Spare tire mounting 32x11.5r15 w/ 15x8 wheel 3.75bs

    Mine just fits, BFG AT same size. Just increased the rubber stops.
  14. Jim King

    Soft doors for factory door surrounds?

    Best Top is the only manufacturer to make full soft doors. The separate into top and bottom halves, are light and don't take up much room. On the down side they are ridiculously expensive for pieces of crap that flap around at highway speed. I only use mine overnight to keep water out, top down...
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    Changed my first spark plugs today

    I bought new plugs at the end of last year, haven't put them in yet. Just watched the video because Jerry said it was good, I'm glad I did, it will save me some time figuring out the coil rail and the importance of blowing out the plug area first. I've changed dozens of plugs on motorcycles, but...