Recent content by JKLNHYD

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    AUXBEAM Installation

    Where is everyone that has installed an Auxbeam 6/8 gang switch setup installed the distribution block under the hood. I'm not keen on mounting it to the top of the airbox or the fuse box. Not many other options...
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    EBay experts

    I've seen this before as I shop on eBay pretty often. If you click on the Seller's other items, he probably has the exact same item listed a few different ways with different fees associated with it. They just don't show up in the search list next to each other so you might never find it unless...
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    Would you attend a memorial Jeep run...

    For me, I wouldn't be conflicted about going. It's another human being that shared the same passion as I do. Secondly, one dumb mistake shouldn't ruin one's legacy on this planet. Lastly, if you know anyone who WAS close to the person, it's only right to support them.
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    Cleaning a soft top

    I have tried a few different convertible top products in the past and they all seem to do about the same. It's more about making it part of your normal cleaning regimen. Some last a little longer than others. We have a hard top now so it's been a few years since I have had to keep a soft top...
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    Not sure I want this promotion

    The fact that you're close to retirement makes the promotion more appealing IMO because it's an additional 3-4 years of boosting the eventual social security and, if it applies, your 401K, etc. Seeing that you have stated you have turned down raises to share between others is TRULY what...
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    What's a better shock then the RC N2.0 shocks I have?

    We put Fox on our 3.5" lifted Sahara and it rides beautifully.
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    Repainted your Jeep? Show me your colors

    I think there may be some wiggle room though...The front grille, hood, and windshield have lots of rock chips and OEM paint failure so there may be a bit more bodywork involved. If it were simply a refresh...It might be less. And the quotes I received were from two very different places; one...
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    Repainted your Jeep? Show me your colors

    Here in the deep South, we were quoted $4-5K for a full repaint with a color change. Keeping the same color was $3-4K.
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    Repainted your Jeep? Show me your colors

    I really love the matte tan and gray shades...Looks so clean!
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    Best cutting tool for bolts, specifically the passenger side track bar bolt?

    I just dealt with this same issue this past weekend. The flag on the nut was gone rusted away so I took my Kobalt cordless grinder with a cutoff wheel and cut the head off and two hits with a punch pushed it out of the back side. less than 5 minutes of minimal effort.
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    Best muffler for a quiet rumble

    We have the MBRP with the immediate turndown right after the muffler and it sounds perfect. I've had questions about the smell of the exhaust and it's non-existent while you're driving. Upon startup in the garage, it may be a bit more prevalent but just back out right away and it's a non-issue...
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    Is this a drop pitman arm?

    A bit of history...I'm helping a buddy do a complete axle swap on a 1998 TJ Sport. He bought the Jeep from someone about 5-6 yrs ago and, to his knowledge, was never lifted or modified. And my buddy didn't do any mods to it since he's owned it. The control arm brackets on the front axle rusted...
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    Death Wobble Question

    I always trusted that some of the fine detail factors related to DW included the castor of the axle after the Jeep is lifted. If all your joints are tight, maybe try uniformly shortening your upper control arms to get the caster closer to a stock value? I'm no expert, however, you may have...
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    Is mounting a shovel under the hood an acceptable idea?

    I wouldn't simply attached it to those support rods because of how the body on frame construction flexes. You've zip-tied it and I'm not sure they would hold and the moment it moves or breaks, might be a bad day. Maybe come up with a hard mount for the underside of the hood?