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    Toronto Jeep Shop

    Hey all, Anyone know a great Jeep shop in Toronto/Markham area? I need a shop for basic maintenance and installing a lift kit. Cheers
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    Help troubleshooting leak

    Hi all, I have a leak in the front right of the Jeep somewhere? (edit ... on the passenger side) I can't seem to trace it up but only see the spray/puddle on the ground below. It is kinda thick like oil but more clear and appears to dry up after a few days on the garage floor. I tried shining...
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    Iconic Jeeps in Movies & TV

    What about the Fratellis XJ in Goonies?
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    Looking for advice on affordable lift kits

    Small wheel spacers were added on top of the kit. Other than that nothing was needed.
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    Amp help

    And the winner is … Ground! Congrats to @Wingback73 @Jerry Bransford @LJGreg @skrelnik and pretty much everyone! I didn’t sand the tub down at all as pictured below … used the suggested sandpaper and elbow grease to remove some paint to show bare metal (who knew that bare metal really means...
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    Amp help

    I’m taking bets 😁… winner gets a one year annual subscription to the wrangler forum 😂
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    Amp help

    Thanks all I'll give it a shot this weekend.
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    Amp help

    Power is coming straight from the battery off a heavy gauge Rockford Fosgate. To ground I used a location on the floor board on the drivers side under the carpet that had a nut/washer in the tub that looked like a good spot.
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    Amp help

    Hi all, Installed an amp this weekend to aftermarket stereo. Amp was def improvement to sound/loudness etc … however I noticed interference when the car is on vs running system via battery only. I get humming/whining that aligns with engine revving… Any advice from the folks who understand...
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    Is this paint self-repairable or does it require a professional?

    I had a few stone chips and crow's feet on my hood... Took the hood right off and sanded it down... Used 3 cans of paint matched duplicolor ... Looks pretty darn good...(did fenders too). I should have used a 4th can on the hood. Lesson I learned... Buy more cans than you need and return what...
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    What are you guys running for audio setups?

    X2 for crutchfield … I’m running a basic single din JVC and upgraded all my speakers to the 5.25 Kickers … lots of others like the Polk as well. Crutchfield is great and provides all the wiring and faceplates you need and instructions are great. my sound improved a tonne with just that … (I...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    What trim is that? My window pops open every time I shut the doors (unless I roll down window and shut)
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    Door surrounds on or off?

    Agree! A soon as it’s warm enough for the hard top to come off... I take the doors and surrounds off... my factory soft top is getting dusty but it’s way more fun this way. I do run a spidershade .