Recent content by MonkeyMike

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    Wheels

    Wanna put my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon wheels on my 04 TJ..Do I need to change the lug bolts or does someone make lug nuts that will work? Thanks, group..
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    Fuel pressure

    Hello forum. Any ideas on how to check fuel pressure on a 2004 tj with no schrader valve? Thanks.
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    Bad battery?

    Hey, group...Was able to jump it with the Glad..Battery charged up to 12.9 but slowly started to drop...New batt in the a.m....Thanks fer all the clues..Think I spooked the demons outa this one...:oops:
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    Bad battery?

    Love this forum..Do some batt work and let ya’ll know if the exorcism worked..:rolleyes:
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    Bad battery?

    Anybody go out to start yer TJ, open the door and watch the dash gauges go bonkers, turn the key, that stops the gauges from goin wacko, but then nothing?..Possessed or not possessed....That is the question..
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    Knocking noise from right front

    Jeep is runnin great after all the upgrades...Only issue is the same one I've had since I bought her 2 years ago..Knockin noise right front...2004 with 75000 miles at time of purchase..Changed shocks... still there..Checked the whole front for loose or worn parts, everything looks good..still...
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    What do I need to put JK wheels on my TJ?

    Running 1 1/2 " 5.5 wheel adapters presently and was thinking of adding 1/2" more...any opins? Thanks
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    What is involved in changing rear drum brakes to disc brakes?

    Looking for brake upgrades for a stock TJ with Front Disc and Drum brakes...What is your recommendation? Thanks
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    What is involved in changing rear drum brakes to disc brakes?

    After regearing to 4.88, I'm experiencing more pedal pressure to keep 'ol red from jumpin the stable...(Tryin a little ranch humor here, since the damn cows are takin over my place)..Anywho...Notice on reverse, mainly..I'm putting this Jeep together for my excuse not to spend $20000 for a...
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    What is involved in changing rear drum brakes to disc brakes?

    any ideas on a good drum brake kit? and possibly a disc upgrade?
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    What is involved in changing rear drum brakes to disc brakes?

    Seems like my questions are being answered here..Only feel the real need when in reverse..
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    Anyone do a rear drum to disc conversion?

    Planning on converting the rear drums to disc on my 2004 TJ. Seen some kits out there but also have read articles on using older Cherokee parts for the conversion. Anybody out there ever do this set up?. Any ideas would be appreciated..Thanks
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    Finally decided on gear / locker setup

    4.88, 33's. e-lockers front and rear, super 35 axles....and ...havin some fun...
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    Finally decided on gear / locker setup

    Thanks, fans..he, he, he...In the past, (which hasn’t, been long) I have put a lot of faith in this forum.....Great place to figure out how much you need yer patriot Jeepers ..Thanks again...
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    Finally decided on gear / locker setup

    OK!! After finally deciding I could be the ultimate knucklehead...Here goes...Motive 4.88 gear set...Detroit locker for the 30 front...Yukon locker for the 35 rear and a Super 35 axle kit for the rear...Will let the group know later how this will work on my 2004 tJ with 4 spd auto...Thanks to...