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    Recommendations on replacement suspension parts

    Hey guys, looking to possibly begin replacing suspension parts on my 2004 jeep. I recently did ball joints on a ranger and I used moog.. man was that a horrible horrible choice.. I have seen a couple things on here for what parts to use and not use.. but I am still not 100% sure what is worth my...
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    Gates RPM belt

    Good to know, I just generically go “mopar parts!!” Because I know a lot of aftermarket stuff is trash. I have ran gates and continental belts on many other cars with no issues, even Napa belts because they seemed pretty decent and have a lifetime warranty
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    I swapped back in my old radiator, and I am going to test it today. Everything was so wet and it was getting late so I just threw in the towel. My plan is once I know it was definitely the new radiator I will contact summit racing and set up an exchange/return. Not sure how they will want me to...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    The whole cooling system got replaced, unfortunately the new mopar radiator was busted out of the box.. 😢 She got all new Radiator Water pump Upgraded radiator and heater core hoses Thermostat Serpentine belt Idler pulley Tensioner pulley Fan clutch assembly And fresh new coolant
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    Gates RPM belt

    I like gates, I was just concerned about it being stiff and thus prone to failing. Maybe I will keep it on just to see how long it lasts. It’s a fairly easy swap, I can always order another belt as a back up and stick it under a seat.
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    Gates RPM belt

    Anyone use one of these serpentine belts? Mopar belts are back ordered at all my dealers and this was what I was able to find at an O’reillys in terms of “premium”.. I guess they put Kevlar in the belt instead of a poly based thread. This makes the belt stiffer and that is what brings better...
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    Pre-Road / Off-Road Trip Maintenance and Checklist

    I was gonna do the same thing.. but I see nobody replied.... hell lol
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    How can I make a slight exhaust adjustment?

    Thanks guys, yea from what I was seeing on some YouTube videos is just kinda bang it/bend it to where you want. I don’t need much, just enough to keep it from making contact! Thanks for the advice!
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    How can I make a slight exhaust adjustment?

    I installed a trailer hitch receiver today, and ran into a slight issue. My tailpipe is rubbing one of the install bolts. I cut down the threads of the bolt thinking it would possibly make the difference.. but it didn’t. So my question, how can I make a quick adjustment to drop the end by maybe...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Finished installing my sub and amp, then thru it all back together and drove up too loon lake
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    What is this I.D. card near front grille?

    I have a 90 xj, I should check to see if it has one as well!
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    What is this I.D. card near front grille?

    I thought I found a old credit card lol but realized it was probably something to do with manufacturing 🤷‍♂️ Kinda cool I suppose. The new bumper is on tho 😁
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    What is this I.D. card near front grille?

    I was installing a new bumper on my Jeep and saw this card thing, anyone know what it is?
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Did some speaker stuff today! Bumpers tomorrow
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    Best speaker brand for a TJ?

    All solid advice, I do appreciate it! I ended up just copying Chris’s set up. Cost wise I think it’s the most bang for buck! I am torn on what head unit to get, I’m not really concerned about water, and love the idea of the double din head. They look clean, but now I’m paranoid about someone...