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    Stubby Front Bumper / New Rear Bumper

    I'm looking for ideas on new bumpers. I would like an inexpensive set of bumpers and I don't care about brand unless someone tells me it's junk for whatever reason. Just need sturdy and functional with a winch plate and recovery points. I'm also not opposed to buying a stock front bumper and...
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    Transmission issues

    I have had some strange rattling sounds coming from the bell housing area for a couple of weeks. They started to get noticably worse and I started to have issues with gear engagement in first, second, and third. It was hard to shift to those gears but no grinding. Less than 1k miles ago I...
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    Rear Bumper Suggestions

    I would like a high and tight rear bumper that has a receiver and recovery points that is low buck. https://www.extremeterrain.com/smittybilt-src-classic-w-tj-yj-76750d.html This is open box for cheap right now and it fits the bill for the most part. Any other suggestions?
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    North Carolina Leftovers

    Smittybilt 9500 with all parts and a rugged ridge tire carrier. Taking offers. Pickup only. SOLD
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    If I don't put a catalytic convertor back in, will it set off a CEL?

    I have read a lot on here but I have not found the answer to my questions on this. I have a 99 with only 1 cat and 2 oxygen sensors. One sensor before the cat and one after. The sensor before the cat is for A/F and the one after the cat is for detecting if the cat is working. Someone correct me...
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    Can incorrect toe in cause death wobble?

    I'm scratching my head. I had some mild death wobble so I spent some time on it and now it's worse. You can check out my build thread if you want the play by play of what I've changed. The short version is new ZJ steering, new track bar, and new hubs. I set the toe as close as I could get with...
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    Does Metalcloak make a good track bar?

    I'm doing some front end maintenance and I've found that I have a Rubicon Express RE1600 track bar which is designed for 3.5"+ lifts. I'm under this height which means it doesn't have any adjustment and it contacts the diff. This was installed by the PO. I need to replace it but the frame side...
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    Help with Gears and Lockers

    I had a lot of suggestions for 456 and 488. Ultimately the 456 gave me the best for what I was looking for.
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    Help with Gears and Lockers

    When @Jerry Bransford chimes in, I tend to sit up in my seat a little. I have the Jerry stamp of approval. I feel like I should get a t-shirt or something.
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    Help with Gears and Lockers

    When @Jerry Bransford chimes in, I tend to sit up in my seat a little.
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    Help with Gears and Lockers

    I have a work vehicle and my wife has a 4runner so this thing is a toy to drive around and take to trails. It sits in the garage most weeks. I did still want to keep my 70mph RPM at a reasonable level which is why I chose 4.56.
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    Help with Gears and Lockers

    Here is the website I used to better understand my ratios. http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html
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    Help with Gears and Lockers

    4.0L with AX-15
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    Help with Gears and Lockers

    Everyone I talked to on here or at the gear shop suggested either 4.56 or 4.88 if I was going to stay in the 32-33 tire range. They suggest 5.13 if I had any plans of 35s. I also used a gear ratio calculator to see what my crawl speed would be at idle and at 70mph to help as well.
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    Help with Gears and Lockers

    I'm running 33s with plans possibly going smaller. I have no plans for 35s or a taller lift in any of my plans.