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    Sevendust

    Randomly met Lajon, lead singer, yesterday afternoon. Ended up at their concert last night. Was kind of into these guys 20!years ago. They put on a hell of a show. This 40yr. Old man is moving slow today.
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    Hardtop without defrost

    Anyone use a hardtop in the winter months without rear defrost and/or wiper? My TJ came with a soft top, so is not wired for rear defrost. Found a hardtop but it seems like a huge pain to wire this. I’m in ND, so winters are brutal. I know the TJ heater rips. So I’m wondering if I can go without.
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    Thoughts on this lift?

    Any good? Would this work with factory rubicon springs? Ideally with 33's. But am open to 31's. https://www.extremeterrain.com/mammoth-jeep-wrangler-2-inch-suspension-lift-kit-with-shocks-j143271.html
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    I just cracked my new hard top

    Hardtop taken off a 99. Drove 8 hrs., today, paid $600 today (good deal) . Thing was in great shape, until I cracked it TODAY. So I guess the honeymoon is over. I noticed the drivers door was a little difficult to close, nothing crazy, but apparently it was enough to cause damage. I don’t have...
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    Well, I messed up (door bushings)

    Just attempted to replace my door bushings and may have royally messed up my lower door hinge. Top bushing came out fairly easily. Bottom one required a bit more force. Was pounding away at it using the tool provided and a hammer. I wasn’t paying attention and I have twisted the hinge up a bit...
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    Cannot get my doors off

    Sorry guys if this is an obvious post. But i can’t get my passenger door off. I’ve researched this to death and just looking for any pointers, other than what I’ve tried. Which is: -PB blaster all up in there for weeks. - Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, - Putting the nuts back on and beating the...
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    Mastertop Skymaster

    Just installed this top, literally an hour ago. Was an absolute bitch to get the plastic tabs attached to the tub, top is super tight, which is a good thing. Suppose it doesn’t help that it was 40 degrees here today, did install in a 70 degree garage though. Anyway, took it for a drive and it is...
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    Turn Offroad hard top

    Anyone have any experience with this top? I know the consensus is OEM is best, but there is nothing within 400 miles of where I live. https://turnoffroad.com/products/jeep-tj-1-piece-hard-top-1997-2006
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    Soft top drama

    Received my bestop twill replace a top today. Got it attached to the header, flipped it up, went round back to snap the top to the bow and……..there are no snaps on my bow. I’m 99% sure this is a factory frame. I even sent photos of the frame before ordering. Luckily I picked up another OEM frame...
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    OEM bumper hardware

    I swear I tried to search this. Does anyone have a list of the hardware I’ll need to install OEM front and rear bumpers? Thanks.
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    MORryde, new tailgate, or both?

    My tailgate is a bit F’d. I noticed when I picked up the jeep that you really had to force it closed and there was a gap at the top of the gate and the soft top (gate didn't touch the top). At the time I assumed it was because the spare was hitting the bumper. When I got the jeep home I removed...
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    2005 soft top; what the heck is this?

    Just took the top off to check out the frame and noticed a piece and/or bend point that my 98 didn't have. Did a replace-a-top of that one and plan to do the same with this. Only twill this time. Am I going to have any issues? Or does Bestop have a specific replacement for the 05+ (or whenever...
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    Back in the club!

    Picking this up in Denver tomorrow and then making a 12 hour drive home. 2005 w/ 83k miles, 6 speed. $13.7K on BAT. Kinda hate the front bumper, so would take suggestions on a replacement that’ll match the rear. Also needs tires and probably a new soft top. Will get a best top twill replacement...
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    Thoughts on this TJ?

    Back again to hear from the experts. Frame on this seems solid, the rust on the other components is concerning though. Offered $16k and was shot down. What do you guys think on the condition and the price? Thanks! https://www.grautogallery.com/vehicles/p6777-b/2001-jeep-wrangler-sahara-edition
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    Thoughts on this purchase (again)

    Hey guys. This one was repainted at some point. Obviously need some photos of the frame. Thoughts though? https://www.facebook.com/share/14UXV1nXMS6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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    I want another

    So. Bought my son a 98 4-banger, 5spd. and we’ve put a decent amount of work into it. Got his for him early this year and I’ve been driving it for the last 7ish months, along with teaching how to drive a manual. . And then……….he got his license. I seriously miss driving the TJ. I have a Rubi...
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    Speedo and tach issue

    I realize this has been discussed but still haven’t been able to fix mine, 1998 speedo and tach randomly quit working, they just drop to zero. Doesn’t seem to have anything to do with hitting bumps, etc. I’ve tried the dielectric grease thing and bending the pins. I can’t imaging drilling new...
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    Thoughts on potential purchase?

    What do you guys think? https://www.ebay.com/itm/356852428275?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337789113&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
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    Removing exhaust tip

    Probably a silly question. But it's fine to remove the exhaust tip, correct?
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    Color Correction

    The front end of this bad boy was repainted at some point. I think 20ish years ago. Didn't notice when I bought it. Was a cloudy day. But the difference in color is driving me insane. The light in this picture really highlights the contract. I've talked to a color correction guy and he said it...