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    Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replacement

    I went to sea and my buddy stopped by my house to check on things and says there's a puddle of ATF that looks like it's coming from where the automatic transmission meets the transfer case (2005 Rubicon). I'm pretty sure that's the transmission output shaft seal that's leaking. Could it be...
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    Overheated and now running rough; thoughts?

    My radiator cracked Friday two weeks ago and I stupidly thought that since it's a slow leak so I could top off distilled water at home and drive it to my mechanic Monday morning. (I should have had State Farm tow it there. 🤦‍♂️) I watched the thermostat the whole time and it never got above...
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    Revolution Gear 5.38: Timken or Koyo bearings?

    I saw this mentioned in an old thread from 2018 but wanted to know if anytime has a more current understanding. Is there a quality difference between Timken and Koyo right now? (There's a $40-$50 price difference between the two master install kits.)
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    2005 LJ Horn Not Working

    So here's another horn thread. My horn doesn't work. Here's what I know: -The relay and fuse are both good. -The relay doesn't click when pressing on the steering wheel. -The wheel feels weird (dead) like there's nothing there to push on. -The airbag light isn't on and the turn signal works...
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    Body Mounts Look Wrong

    I'm not home to take a closer look at the Jeep but I was looking through pictures I have and realized the body mounts don't look right. Does anyone else see something wrong?
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    Wrench Sizes

    How many times would a do it yourselfer wind up needing an open ended wrench over 1" or 22mm working on an LJ? Are there enough things needing sizes over those that one should buy a set that goes bigger or is there only one or two larger sizes of wrench needed?
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    Flush Mount Hood Pins – Aluminum Quick Release

    Has anyone used these? https://bleepinjeep.com/product/flush-mount-hood-pins-aluminum-quick-release/
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    TJ Unlimited Lift - Pinion Angle Questions

    I recently bought an LJ Rubicon with 33" tires on mostly stock suspension. (The previous owner added slightly taller forward springs to compensate for the winch and bumper he put on.) The price tag of what I want to ultimately do means I can't do a lot of it immediately but I want to be able...
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    Regearing my LJ Rubicon, should I upgrade the lockers at the same time?

    My LJ Rubicon automatic is currently on metric 33x11 inch tires and I'm planning on going to 35 inch tires soonish so I'm regearing to 5.38 (I've been quoted $1,250 in labor to regear both axles). Should I upgrade the lockers (ideally I want OX electric) while it's open and sell the factory...
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    Old Man Emu Steering Stabilizer?

    Does anyone have experience with these OME steering stabilizers? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P9WI66/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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    My New 2005 LJ Rubicon

    I acquired this bad boy on March 5th: It already has 33x11 inch KO2s on stock suspension and I plan on going to 35" Milestar Patagonia when they wear out. It also needs a new catalytic converter before next march (my choice is at the bottom). Here's my intended build list relatively in the...
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    Looking at an LJ, questions

    A dealer with a LJ took a walk around and undercarriage video for me and here's two screenshots looking underneath from the bank. Thoughts? I'm particularly interested in those oil stains on the rear axle and differential.
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    Thoughts on a 2005 LJ Rubicon Sahara with rotted frame?

    There's an LJ Rubicon Sahara soft top I'm looking at that looks amazing inside and out but the dealership seems to be ignoring my requests for undercarriage pictures. Is that limited edition Jeep particularly valuable? Would it be worth restoring a rotten frame? If so, how much should I pay...