Recent content by SamwiseGamJeep

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    Figured out the Bestop Sunrider

    And to update this particular post- at speed top will not stay in place open this way, dangerously blows forward into our heads, even at low cruising speeds, Bestop has given me the runaround for a year, sent an odd little strap kit with no instructions, won't answer or return my calls, after...
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    Well, Bestops customer service is declining, never thought I'd see it

    Wow! Second escalation, third rep., with weeks of delay, problem still not solved in any way, (still can't use the Sunrider option safely), for a compliant, understanding, non- problematic customer. Back and forth for weeks, and nothing. Supposed to send me the engineers fix with straps and...
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    Help with steering knuckle ball joint experience

    Hey everybody, need some wisdom to hopefully put my mind at ease. My main question and concern- While waiting for new steering knuckles to arrive, I poured through OE shop manual, Service manuals, and videos like I always do, did everything I could to be ready to install new parts. When new...
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    Maybe not the wisest choice for a name...

    Poor Goose. Not a wise choice of name imho.... Spotted while Salvage yard parts hunting for my TJ... Negative Ghost Rider...
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    Trade tire carrier bumper for non-tire carrier

    Well Dude, if we were closer, but considering driving any of my gas guzzlers to Atlanta and back would cost $200, probably wouldn't be prudent lol!
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    Trade tire carrier bumper for non-tire carrier

    Understand man, nine either lol! I'm looking for a good carrier setup like that.
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    Trade tire carrier bumper for non-tire carrier

    Thanks @AndyG, Bones , here's what I have, may consider trade if you're interested man! Smitty built double tube, was on the jeep when I got it, in great shape, just a few scuffs.
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    Figured out the Bestop Sunrider

    Unlatch top at header to windshield clamps, Unhook velcro, back across left and right window, Unhook four kenards, two on each side, fold back sunrider at hinges, while folding cloth and kenards back against top, where header can lay down on top of the double folded back into itself top...
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    Help Diagnosing Engine Knock

    After a complete rebuild at 126k because of this sound, it had a cracked #5 piston and all the main crank bearings completely worn out. And still running strong. But much longer, it would have been a boom. Trust me, drop the oil pan and inspect. Best case scenario it looks good and you get a...
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    Best soft top?

    Thanks Chris!
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    Best soft top?

    I do, I do!
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    Best soft top?

    You think it would clash or not match with non-twill half upper door sliders? Even new ones that are black diamond? From what I can determine they do not make the sliders in twill. So I'd have twill top, and black diamond uppers... I need a set of full doors in a bad way...
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    Best soft top?

    Hey Chris, shopping bestops now, you sure the twill won't look kinda overdone? Too fancy? Look funny with my tired half top sliders? I do want to get the best possible, best warranty, and longest lasting, and bestop touts the twill as that. Just don't want it to look overdone. @AndyG
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    Will a throttle body from a 2002 TJ fit on a 1999 TJ?

    Good deal. How much was it? Looking forward to a review from you on it.
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    Will a throttle body from a 2002 TJ fit on a 1999 TJ?

    I noticed the pics on rock auto for them were wrong. Description says Throttle body, but pics are sensors! When you sort it all out, can you please clarify what part numbers are correct? And how much was the reman? Part#?