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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    Yeah I saw that one but I wanted a black one 😅
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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    Of course theres no ace near me 😒
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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    Yep that’s it! Perfect thank you ☺️. Now I have to look for the handle. It was all so rusted that I had to drill everything out. Which I fine bc I dint have the key from the PO
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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    I always had plans to de-rust the hitch, so I took this as a sign that it was time. To take it apart, grind it down and repaint and rebuild. Currently running the TJ with a naked butt And hoping I don’t get a flat. Here’s the progress so far: im going to use Rust Kutter on the inside...
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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    So did I 😂
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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    whats an exogate ? :unsure:
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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    the metal piece behind the latch is bent back from my muscles and slamming it closed in frustration this morning :cautious:
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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    Im starting to think that one of the POs Just built it ..... the handle is surprisingly sturdier than it looks, its plastic but solid
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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    I just took off the end cap .... it looks like I slammed it too hard when trying to close it
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    Tire carrier latch fix?

    I need suggestions... So, I'm a flight attendant and I came home from a trip this morning opened up the back of the jeep put my bags in, and the tire carrier refused to latch.... after looking like a dweeb trying to slam it shut in the employee parking lot in uniform, and of course not having...
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    Shifting Issues

    Ok so I was going to do it myself but by the time I bought the stuff to do it it would cost me just about as much to have another shop do it. Not to mention the time and mess I will undoubtedly make in my garage! I took a road trip to a jeep specific shop (the jeep shop in PA) and they’re gonna...
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    Shifting Issues

    so Im watching some YT vids and it does seem pretty straight forward..... I think i might do that today.
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    Shifting Issues

    would swapping the oil out be an easy DIY for a noob or nah?
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    Shifting Issues

    Can you explain it to me like I'm 5 😆, what does that mean and why is it a bad thing?
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    Shifting Issues

    Honestly Im not sure what its got or what the PO changed. is there an easy way to find out?
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    Shifting Issues

    Ok so I called them and they said that they used "Mopar synthetic +4" is that good?
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    Shifting Issues

    Of course the receipt just says 'Drain and Fill' it was $160, though does that help at all? I got the fluids changed the day after I bought it not knowing what the maintenance schedule was from the previous owner. I *think* it was doing it before the change.
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    Shifting Issues

    Hey guys I'm hoping you could give me some insight on where to start with my recently purchased my 04' TJ 5 speed. Although Ive been driving stick for 20 years, the last 10 have been with a Honda CRZ (6-Speed sport Hybrid Geared very low), So needless to say it took a bit of adjusting to my...
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    Plinko sound in dash

    I figured it out!!! So, in the end, with only 5 trips to the auto parts store, it turned out that all I needed was an ignition switch.... finally got my dash back together and took it for a test drive and everything works. than everyone for your helps!
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    Plinko sound in dash

    I can recreate the sound while jiggling the key. Im definitely leaning to the ignition switch now