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    Where can I find a 2000 TJ factory printed manual?

    i utilize what’s already here for free and just print out what i need at the moment. always scanned and printed out of my harley davidson manual’s when needed so i wouldn’t ruin them while wrenching.
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    And just like that, I found one

    nice ride! love a yellow jeep.
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    10 Worst Car Oil Filter Brands

    only thing i’ve used by lucas oil is a liquid detail wax called “slick mist”. use it when detailing the harley. spray it on a rag and wipe paint, chrome and plastic then wipe off/buff with microfiber cloth. makes the bike shine and lasts a long time. wash bike several months later and everything...
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    10 Worst Car Oil Filter Brands

    i’ve used the cheapest fram oil filters since i started driving back in about 1981. never had a problem with them. there’s one on the ole 4.0 at this moment. frequent oil and filter changes along with other basic maintenance is the key to vehicle longevity i believe.
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    Gears, elocker and axle shafts prices

    this is something i need to find out for sure before having all this done.
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    Soundbar Speaker Wiring

    i just ran new speaker wire when i did mine since i was running speaker wire from amp to speakers
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    Gears, elocker and axle shafts prices

    i live 2 1/2 hours away from this shop and don’t have use of a trailer large enough to tow jeep on, therefore i think the REM finishing is worth the extra cost. shop happens to be the only place i have found that can and is willing do the job.
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    Gears, elocker and axle shafts prices

    it’s supposed to be a super 35. need to confirm that with shop. from reading here i understand that 1541h axle shafts are the only way to go. at this price point one can’t afford to do it a second time around. is 1541h shafts, gears and locker all there is to a super 35? have read a lot of info...
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    Gears, elocker and axle shafts prices

    understand from reading here about the hardened axle shafts instead of chromoly. thanks for the reminder!
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    Gears, elocker and axle shafts prices

    price i was quoted for revolution gears, axle shafts and elockers front & rear. labor and parts. this is way over my skill level. does price sound reasonable for todays world?
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    Replacing stereo in 2006 TJ

    wiring an aftermarket head unit to a metra plug is as simple as matching wire colors and crimping them together.
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    A/c wows/low pressure switch

    a couple weeks ago i hopped in the jeep (eugene) on a warm day to make a run to town and noticed no cold a/c. local shop recommended by a coworker checked it out and said no doubt it needed a new compressor. was not sure that i believed this mechanic so i spent a few minutes later in the day...
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    A/C low pressure switch woes

    a couple weeks ago i hopped in the jeep (eugene) on a warm day to make a run to town and noticed no cold a/c. local shop recommended by a coworker checked it out and said no doubt it needed a new compressor. was not sure that i believed this mechanic so i spent a few minutes later in the day...
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    Upgraded sound system

    well i’ve been working on upgrading the sound system in ole eugene. i started off upgrading all factory speakers including the subwoofer. i went with the polk db series 5 1/2” in the dash and 6 1/2 in the roll bar speaker pods. as for the sub i was wanting to keep it inside the console, kinda a...