Recent content by sam53

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    Factory radio value - is this thing worth keeping?

    Im just a old stupid guy, but i like to keep my tj's interior 100 per cent original. Hate to see these vehicles butchered. It has some value
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    Painting Reconditioned Frame

    Congrats on doing the frame repair correctly. I believe that body off the frame is the only way to fix these frames correctly. I bought a Minnesota tj 6 years ago, knowing the frame was totally trashed, Wow, what a project. Enjoyed doing it, Before i even started the repair i sand blasted the...
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    Replaced clockspring 11 months ago and now my horn and cruise control no longer work

    Hi, replaced the clock spring 11 months ago and everything worked great. Now, same old. no cruise control and horn, I suppose it is trashed again. How do i check, super thanks.
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    Opinions of best front and rear cameras

    Opinions on best front and rear cameras
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    Misses on start-up some times

    I know this has been discussed before but cant find it. I have a 2001 with 4.0 auto. total off the frame restoration. When I did this (frame was totally rusted away to the point it nearly folded in two) anyway, to make a long story short, i replace the fuel pump at that time and has been about...
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    Vibration when throttle is removed. Any thoughts?

    This is odd. This just started about 2 weeks ago and was hardly noticeable. It has gotten slowly worse. A little history. 2003 Rubicon that I raised 2 1/2" about a year ago. No need but i installed a double cardon rear driveline and installed double adjustable stabilizers. adjusted the pinion...
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    Driveline rattles and vibrates when backing off the throttle

    This vibration just started 10 days ago and
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    How close are khaki and tan interior colors?

    2003 Khaki and 1999 tan upper doors Any one know how close these to colors might be. I would like to find some upper half doors that would kind of match my khaki soft top, thanks
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    Manual trans reverse light switch

    Wonder if any of you master techs have any experience with the switch that powers the backup lights. I removed mine, (2003 rubicon) switch works only if I press the detent ball far inside the collar, further than level. Question being, is the switch hammered or is the detent knob in...
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    Question on hardtop seals

    I removed my hardtop last week and when I did the foam seal stuck to the tub, of course destroying it. 1St question, do most people use a seal? 2nd question please. Does any company use a rubber seal instead of the foam junk. Thanks!
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    PO455 and air only blows through defrost

    Are both of these issues related to a large vac leak?
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    WTB: Looking to buy a U.S. made complete all weather cover

    Looking to purchase a us made all weather cover. Would prefer it to completetly cover the entire jeep, not just the cab area, thanks
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    How to find TJ manufacture date without a door sticker?

    My 03 had the date stamped in the cross member behind the fuel tank.
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    TJ prices

    Just remember ladies and gentlemen, you big money isn't so big money any more as inflation is now the rule. 14 per cent anually
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    Repainting the TJ: what decals should I put back on?

    I restored an 01 sport and bought and repaired a t-boned 03 rubicon and placed the original decals back on. I kind of a like to keep these jeeps as close to original in every regard as i can. Just me