Recent content by YJBrian

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    Hardtop Hoist Plan, Yay or Nay?

    Oddly enough, I am hoping to complete my host in the next week or so. Plan is to mount two lengths of Unistrut across several joist to spread the load when the hard top is hanging as suggested by GATORB8. I have a t-bar made from unistrut to initially remove the top from the jeep and will set...
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    New Tool Day

    Funny, I picked up that kit to both clean my downspout extensions as well as the frame rails on my LJ.
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    3D scan of tub?

    I like it, if you are going to do it, go all in!
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    3D scan of tub?

    Just dooo it! Seriously, I'm looking forward to the day were more people have 3D scanners and scan/share models. would be great for the resources area.
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    What have you 3D printed for your TJ?

    Model is easy, see attached. A few thoughts: 1. Tapering from paper thin is going to make the part more fragile in the thin area. The attached part 0.6 mm at the thin edge (3 x 0.2 mm layers) and tapers up to 1/8th thick. 2. PETG or ABS is probably a good material to try if you have...
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    2005 Wrangler Rubicon Sahara production numbers

    Congrats - its a Rubihara, never heard of it referred to as a Saharicon If you are a Facebook person, join the group there and get in the registry. I don't have the numbers but perhaps someone there has it broken down. 2005 Rubihara Owners Group There is at least one more out there with a 6...
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    The LJ Jeep Wrangler Is The Coolest Jeep Nobody Knows About - Doug DeMuro

    How is it no one told me this is the coolest Jeep around? Don't tell my kids that i might be cool too.
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    Can Any 3D Print Gurus Help?

    Clarity will be an issue with any type of 3D printing. FDM is tough due to the layers, SLA will also be difficult as the pers need to be supported while printing. Perhaps supports along an edge would hide some of the imperfections, but I would also be concerned about the durability of these...
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    2005 khaki LJR

    Congrats. Nice to have another khaki LJR in Indiana. That one looks sharp.
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    Shop Vac

    I splurged on a 16 Gal Rigid and am happy with it so far. Suction is good but it is loud. MY biggest complain would be catching the wheels on the cord when I try to drag it around by the hose, but it has been a solid performer so far...
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    Got an insane dealer quote yesterday to copy my SKIM enabled key, need recommendations

    Cut and past from an older post I made in a similar situation, had one programmed key when buying my LJ. Summary, bought extra keys from the link below, now discontinued but perhaps still available somewhere. Paid for one key to be cut and programmed at a local dealership, had to call around...
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    How to Remove Broken Locking Lug Nuts

    If we are trashing the locks anyhow, why not use a rounded nut extraction socket built for something like this? Surprised that owning a Jeep, we all don't have these in the tool box already
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    Fuse b+ on a winch?

    Was always taught the same thing, even with small wires in electronics/instrumentation. Working through the same thought process and am skipping the fuse, adding a disconnect switch under the hood as part of an effort to clean up some wiring from the PO and find whatever is draining the...