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    Pre-runner lights?

    Has anyone found a solution that’s made for our TJ gen for Pre-runner style grille lights? I see lots of kits made for JK/JL because they have that honeycomb webbing behind the grille slots and it makes for a pretty easy install. Wondering if there is a kit made for us and, if not, if anyone...
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    KC halogen HiLites troubleshooting

    Hey gang, 65th Anniversary Ed. with a set of 3 bumper-mounted halogen KC HiLites the PO added. I've had the Jeep a little over a year and they haven't ever worked. It's bothered me for long enough now I'm trying to figure it out. So, here's what I've done so far: Checked the bulbs--all...
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    Signal hyper flash with conventional bulbs?

    I have seen several posts and videos describing the led bulb hyper flash issue and the column relay fix. I don’t think my problem is the same issue, but looking for the forum to validate. Backstory: I had a passenger brake light out causing a hyper flash sequence on just the passenger side so I...
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    32 inch spare tire won't fit

    Is it that your lug posts don’t reach the holes or is the tire being obstructed by the third brake light/bumper? If the tire isn’t hitting something and it’s not some type of aftermarket wheel backspacing issue, perhaps just using a hub spacer will do the trick?
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    Any good bolt-on roof rack options?

    This looks good. I saw your other post about the Surco mount on the site but these pics help a lot. I have the exact same model in the same color, so this pic is ideal. May be the way to go!
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    Any good bolt-on roof rack options?

    How did you attach it?
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    Any good bolt-on roof rack options?

    Without going full exterior cage for overlanding, is there a good option for a hard top roof rack without modifying the hard top? I like the idea of adding rails or a basket for extra storage on trips, but I would rather not drill into a virgin factory hard top in pristine condition. Thoughts...
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    Newest horse in the stable - 2006 X (65th Anniversary)

    That’s how my 98 SE was. I’d be fine with that. Even the seat back won’t fold forward though.
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    Newest horse in the stable - 2006 X (65th Anniversary)

    It should at least fold though, right? It has the upper bolster lever like the passenger seat and the door side of the seat acts as though it wants to pull forward, but the console side of the seat is bound up somehow. Ever encountered anything like that?
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    Newest horse in the stable - 2006 X (65th Anniversary)

    The shop out back allows that garage to stay nice and clean (except the persistent leaves). It’s loaded down with said Jeep crap!
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    Newest horse in the stable - 2006 X (65th Anniversary)

    My first TJ bought almost a year ago was a complete disaster. Chalking it up to my own ignorance and not throwing the baby out with the bath water, I’m giving it another go. After selling the 1998 SE 2.5, I took a couple of weeks to assess what the market offered. Here’s what I found. It’s a...
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    Who is carrying a JK sport wheel and tire on their spare carrier?

    Yeah that looks like the ticket. Thanks for sharing this!
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    Who is carrying a JK sport wheel and tire on their spare carrier?

    Yes you’ve got it. And, since my carrier was 5x4.5 I had to use a spacer anyway to go from 5x4.5 to 5x5. Still no luck. It would seem I can get the carrier with the spacer to mate to the back of the lug holes, but because the wheel/tire is as large as it is, the bumper is an obstacle in shutting...
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    Who is carrying a JK sport wheel and tire on their spare carrier?

    Several months ago I swapped a set of 35/12.50/15 M/Ts for 33/11.50/17 A/Ts. With a reinforced carrier, the 35/12.50/15 M/T mounted without issue (weight and tax on the tailgate aside). Now that I have removed the 3" body lift and without the deep-dish backspacing of the previous 15" wheel, I...
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    Metallic grinding noise during full turns

    It had 35/12.50/15 on it but now they're 33/11.50/17 with 4" of suspension lift and 1.5" spacers (the wheels are JK sports). I don't think that's it but to your point, better to eliminate all possibilities.