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  1. connor grimes

    Camper build

    Picked this up off craigslist off a welder who started to build a camper prototype. All steel and a #3500 axle . plan is to make an offroad sleep-in squaredrop trailer. Need to cut out a few tacked sections i won’t be utilizing
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    Currie Currectlync on sale for $536.00!

    If you've been waiting to buy a currie steering system nows the time! This seems to be the cheapest anywhere online at the moment for $595, but they have a coupon "WINTER10" for an extra 10% off making it only $536 plus tax! good deal...
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    Replacing tube side steps with sliders

    I’ve been putting off rock sliders for awhile because I felt my side steps would hold up for 1 impact at least . But lately I’m thinking I want some proper sliders . I don’t love the idea of body mounted where I’m drilling into the tub. I would prefer a frame mounted or body mounted that doesn’t...
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    Dome light dimmer stopped working on indicator lever

    Hey guys, can longer adjust my instrument cluster lights or turn on my dome light. Dome light turns on when car is turned off automatically so i know its not the light itself. every other function on left indicator stick is working properly accept for dimmer/dome light switch. Any ideas?
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    Upgrading Dana 30 axles without adding locker

    Currently running 35’s on Dana 30/35 . My Dana 35 has RGA 30 spline axles with Eaton e locker. Looking to beef up my Dana 30 to chromoly shafts but don’t want to run a locker. Am I able to run 30 spline shafts without a locker or should I stick to chromoly 27 spline shafts ? Reason for not...
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    Can't find a flat thermostat housing

    We’ll I’ve bought from crown , auto zone and amazon and every single unit is a cast piece of crap and none of them have a flat mating surface, what have people done to remedy this issue. The one inhabe currently on my Jeep was a crown replacement and it leaks as well. So this time around I...
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    4.88 vs 5.13 for 4.0 5-speed

    I know this has been beat to do death but just wanted some clarity before buying gears. It’s been recommended that automatic owners get 5.13 for 35’s, does this hold true for 5 speed owners as well? Currently running 4.56 gears 35” tires on Dana 30/35 . Dana 35 has revolution 1541h 30 spline...
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    Currie control arms creaking a lot, time to rebuild?

    Lengthy post, have multiple questions for It's time to rebuild my Currie control arms that I've had on my Tj for about 5 years. They've never accepted grease (I've tried about once a year) but they're creaking now. I My plan is to buy the currie tool made specific for the upper and lowers job...
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    Gear shop hesitant to install 5.13 gears

    The axle shop that’s done all the work on my gearing in the past, is hesitant to install 5.13 gears on my dana 35 w/ revolution chromoly shafts 30 spline w/ e-locker. When I originally upgraded to 4.56 gears years ago I had 33’s . Now I’m looking to re -gear again to either 4.88or 5.13 gears...
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    Finally picked up a hardtop but my tub doesn't have rear holes drilled out

    Just picked up a factory hardtop and my tj which came with a softop doesnt have the 2 rear holes drilled out in tub, I’m assuming I just need to drill the holes out but was curious why it didn’t come with them , assuming tubs come out the factory the same for both hard or soft top.
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    Am I crazy or did switching to 10w-40 lower my MPG?

    I’ve always run 10w-30 in my TJ but recently got a free 6 quarts of 10w-40 and used it for my last oil change . I feel like my MPG has gone down a bit , living in SoCal temps are averaging 80-95 degrees while I’m driving it . About to change my oil again and go back to 10w-30 and see if it seems...
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    4.56 to 5.13 gearing question

    Is it possible to upgrade my 4.56 gears to 5.13 gears with only a ring and pinion for front and rear axle? Or will I need new carrier ?
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    Looking for a 35" spare tire cover in spice

    Hey everyone, Been looking for a 35" spare tire cover in Spice/ Tan and haven't had much luck other than going custom. Anybody have a source ? thanks
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    Anyone ever driven across the country in their TJ?

    This made me laugh out loud , it’s accurate
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    March 2022 Ride of the Month (ROTM) Contest

    Black and white film
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Today I paid off my TJ, and it's a great feeling.
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    Lots of people selling TJs because of high fuel prices

    I’ve daily driven my TJ in SoCal for the last 6 years, and I’d rather be driving a Prius 75% of the time and just using my TJ for fun. I honestly can’t stand it but I love it so much that until the cash flow for another car comes around my TJ gets me where I need to be loudly, slowly , and...
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    Can someone recommend a quality locking gas cap

    thanks for replies guys
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    Can someone recommend a quality locking gas cap

    Hoping a locking cap will keep the honest thieves away , there must be some out there that work properly , it doesn’t seem like an overly complicated part and I don’t see how it could cut the hose ?? But maybe I’m naive
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    Can someone recommend a quality locking gas cap

    Well..it’s getting crazier here in LA , people are stealing gas left and right. The locking caps on Amazon have terrible reviews , can anyone with experience recommend a locking cap for my TJ , thanks .