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    Windshieldwasher pumps sometimes work, sometimes not

    Howdy All I get to use our sons ‘99 TJ while he’s abroad. • Sam had purchased new pumps already, but now that I’m (his ol man) driving it they sometimes work, sometimes not •fuse checked ok, wiggle included • haven’t checked under dash for a connector • anyone experienced this scenario ?
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    Miller Locker

    Howdy All •After finding several broken-off spider gear teeth on our sons ‘99 TJ’ rear differential, I decided that the fastest step to get back wheeling would be the “hot glue stick”
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    One-ton swap on stock 05 TJ

    Howdy All •Would someone gimme an estimate on timeframe to install one ton running gear , including power steering upgrade • yes money IS a factor and please no arguing or discussion on power plant, tranny (stick) and TC ( I’m very open for ideas, but please don’t get off track on a rabbit...
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    On-board air tank location

    Howdy All •Where do you folks mount the air tank for your onboard air ? •ours is mounted lengthwise D/S behind the TC • I’m surprised I haven’t sheared off any fittings yet •being an LJ model, we’ve got a bit more space over the TJ
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    Travelling long distances in a Jeep Wrangler TJ

    Howdy All There’s a few of us up here , in the peace country area, in north eastern British Columbia , CANADA, with a Long term goal to tackle the rubicon trail • distance from VANCOUVER is approximately 1600 km, plus ad on another 1200 for us to get to Vancouver • total of ~ 2800 km / 1600...
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    4BT swapped TJ/TJLJ’s review

    Howdy All •Anybody out there with a long term review on a TJ/LJ swapped 4BT CUMMINS WRANGLER ? • we’ve got a built CHEV automatic tranny , 4 L60E bolted on to it •after prolonged health and “frost plug-testing”🙈😊 issues, I’m finally back at it again with our project “SPARK PLUG DELETE”...
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    Are the front driveline lengths and u-joints the same on a 99 TJ and a 05 TJ / LJ?

    👋🏾All Without removing/comparing front driveline between our 2 rigs, does anyone know if they’re interchangeable ? Appreciate your input 🚧DETOUR👋🏾
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    Kids playing

    TUGGY and SILVERUBY couldn’t resist photo shoot outside Dawson Creek, just as we’re coming of a trail
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    NUMBBUM24

    Howdy All Our son Sam (18) got first price (only solo rider) in the Ironman category at this years 24 hour ice race on Claremont lake , minutes outside Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦 • his 1973 SUZUKI RV 125 suffered from 2 flat tires and one disintegrated taillight (due to the...
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    6 inch Rough Country lift kit reviews for our 05 LJ

    Howdy All Looking for feed back from folks who operate their LJ with 6” rough country lift kit • currently running 3.5” SL and 2” BL, RUBICON Thx in advance 🚧DETOUR👋🏿🚧
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    Remove front clip

    Howdy All I’m in the process of getting started again on project “SPARKPLUGDELETE”. •What are you guys n gals recommending for taking the front clip off ? • fenders and grill individually or the entire clip ? • I haven’t checked online yet Thx in advance 🚧DETOUR👋🏿🚧
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    Ducked

    Howdy All •Wishing everyone a healthy new year ! •due to a prolonged medical recovery and halfway dismantled ‘05 TJLJ, I’ve been unable to drive our JEEP since January 2022 and of course suffer from severe JEEP-withdrawal symptoms 😊😉🤣 •here’s my “DILEMMA” : • I copied the ducking idea and...
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    Hardtop gullwing mods

    Gday All Has anyone replaced the side windows with top hinged, lockable lids ? Thx in advance DETOUR ~•lllllll•~👋🏿
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    NSG370 for sale (2x)

    Howdy All •Selling original NSG370 out of our ‘05 LJ (jumping out of 1st and 2nd) •selling replacement NSG370 with unknown history before we bought it (we’ve had it in our LJ for approximately 10’000 km, without issues) • reason for selling : diesel engine/tranny swap (project “spark plug...
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    SOLD 2005 engine 6-I + tranny NSG370 for sale

    Howdy All Open to offers •Engine has 240’000 km on it • tranny not sure, but it shifts fine • removed both for diesel conversion (project “Sparkplugdelete” )😊 ~•lllllll•~👋🏿 Dawson Creek MILE ZERO - ALASKA HIGHWAY
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    NUMBBUM24

    In our neighbouring province ALBERTA was the 30th anniversary NUMBBUM 24 hr ice-race on a frozen lake. Plus we had the pleasure to meet a collector of military vehicles Enjoy
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    Gas cans / auxiliary fuel container

    We’re considering a trip to a remote location, but need to pack spare gasoline • what’s you folk’s experience on how to pack extra fuel and where would you mount the xtra containers on the rig ? • I’ve seen jerrycans mounted on the side , between door hinges and front fender • or between the...
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    Sunday afternoon drive turned sour Jan 09/22

    Howdy All “Hmmm…” I said to one of my jeeper buddies, I’ve only got a 2,5 hrs time window and HAVE TO BE BACK for a home cocked family dinner ,but, let’s do it ! • needless to say I missed supper …. Rogers JK ended up with a broken axle tube on the front DANA 44 of his Rubi • of course we...
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    Parking brake issue

    Howdy All What brand replacement parts are you folks installing on your rigs ? •I’m disappointed with the NAPA replacement brake shoes that I installed with brand new NAPA rotors ( incl. new cables) • the arc of the shoes doesn’t match the drum, therefore i get very limited holding power • I’d...
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    MERRY (belated) CHRISTMAS and best wishes for 2022 to y'all

    I built me a custom “block-heater” 🧢 to accommodate winter activities ☺️ Greetings from Dawson Creek,BC, CANADA MILE ZERO ALASKA HIGHWAY ~•lllllll•~👋🏿