Recent content by mousehunter

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    Recommended available thermal insulation?

    I've read quite a few insulation threads. Have decided to put in a layer of acoustic insulation, but recognize that it will not help with heat. I figured while I had everything torn apart, I might as well add in thermal insulation as well. The standard for that seemed to be carinsulation.com...
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    The story of Clementine

    Well, about time to start Clementine's build thread. I think the story started about 4/11/22. I had been on and off shopping for a Jeep since November. Eventually in February, narrowed it down to an LJ. Looked at lots - mostly with a bunch of rust. Saw Clementine on a couple websites - she was...
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    Does anyone use LED KC HiLites?

    Just curious. Slowly outfitting my Jeep. I know that the Gravity Pro are their top end product, but a comple online sites are selling HiLites retrofitted with KC led drop in's. I suspect they are almost the same price as the Gravity Pro-but curious how much output and beam pattern is...
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    Does anyone know if Arizona Rocky Road is still around?

    Working fairly hard to get my LJ were I want it to be. Was driving it today and realized that there is a lot of unused space near the roof, and it could be a great place to mount a radio or 2. Quick google showed that ARR makes/made a bracket just to do that - but their website is down...
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    How do you wash your TJ?

    Just curious, how do people wash their Jeeps. Car wash, hose, it's own personal power washer... Do you have a wash schedule, to you let it sit till you can not stand looking at the dust, dirt, and mud anymore - do you wash after every trail use... I guess this is more of a phycology question...
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    Control arm and lift questions

    I am new and kind of lost. Prior owner put on a 4" ProComp Fabtec lift (ProComp shocks). I am pretty sure they did at least some of the additional stuff to make it work (such as SYE). I think I have a drop pitman arm and a drop track bar bracket. Well the shocks are shot and at least one of...
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    When not to bother outboarding?

    So the ride quality thread has gotten me thinking... I know I want to change my shocks. I know Fox 2.0's are probably not worth the effort unless I outboard the rear and get the shocks tuned. I suspect that most who outboard the rear also extend the front towers as well. What I don't know...
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    Alternatives to BF Goodrich KM3 tires?

    Well, wanted some 33x10.5x15 tires. Since my KO2's left me stuck in a field this week, Finally decided on KM3's. Between google and my tire shop searching - we found 3 tires, pretty much a national backorder. No clue when that will be over, So looking for alternatives. My shop might be able...
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    SwayLOC clearance and opinions on the remote unit

    Read a bunch of threads, but have not been fully able to wrap my head around the potential clearance issues with the sway-loc system. I currently have a 4" lift and 35x12.5 tires on 17" rims (thanks to the PO). Been talking with my tire shop, thinking of changing the tires and rims to 33x10.5...
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    Has anyone removed 17" wheels to go back to 15s?

    Just got my LJ. Previous owner put on a 4" lift (no body lift) and 17" rims (with 35"). Well not the tires and wheels I wanted, but the tires and wheels I have... Does anyone think it is worth the cost to move back to 15" rims with C rated 33" tires, or should I just put on my big boy pants...
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    Favorite / Best Hawse Fairlead

    My LJ is my new toy and project. I don't rock crawl, but do trail, mud and sand. Since I am going with synthetic line, I will be needing a Hawse Fairlead - just curious what the community likes. I have searched a lot of old threads on this and other forums, and sadly most recommendations seem...
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    Is there any reason to get the Warm M8S over an M8 and aftermarket synthetic rope?

    Will probably be ordering a Warn winch in a couple days. Just curious, any reason to get the M8S over an M8 and aftermarket synthetic rope? Seems the price difference is more than what replacement rope and an aluminum fairlead would cost.
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    What would be the ultimate mounting solution for a safari rack

    Just trying to mentally picture my dream jeep. I am pretty sure it would end up including a marine aluminum rack, capable of supporting multiple people on top. It could carry canoes or kayak's with ease, have a ladder to make climbing up easy, and could be used as a tall fishing platform (a...
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    Low profile rock sliders

    I am somewhat new to the jeep world, so I might using terms loosely. I have read tons of threads about sliders - an inevatably the OP in most is concerned about having a step. I don't want a step, I want something low profile, out of the way, that actually provides protection for the jeep...
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    Using existing truck brake controller to flat tow (like a trailer)

    I want to tow at highway speed, ranging from 20-90 miles (those could be as frequent as a couple times a week)- with a couple of 200 mile trips a year. If I am towing weekly, I want it to be as painless as possible. I guess the market is limited for people who tow jeeps with trucks rather than...