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  1. Jerry Little

    New 42RLE transmission adventure

    A couple months ago I set out to find a remanufactured transmission. I bought one from Transmission Exchange "aka bullripper" When it arrived my shop of choice took mine out and went to install bullrippers and found the bell housing to be different. After phone calls to trans exchange it was...
  2. Jerry Little

    Cooler help

    I'm installing a new transmission and tranny cooler should I bypass the radiator all together and only through new cooler? Or both? The cooler is for 29,000 gross vehicle wieght and I don't live in cold weather or snow
  3. Jerry Little

    Radiator purchase input

    I know it is said the original aluminum/platic radiator is best. how about an all aluminum. why or why not? http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=263487978952
  4. Jerry Little

    Bought new 42RLE transmission today from Bullripper

    Bought new transmission 42RLE today from Bullripper "AKA" TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE COMPANY. The change plates and stator in torque converter. Build transmission with all updates and using Sonnax shift kit etc. They are built in house from a company who has been around a long time out of Oregon...
  5. Jerry Little

    Anyone purchased a remanufactured transmission from Bestbuy Transmission?

    I am going to buy a remanufactured transmission from this place on the link I provided. Anyone buy a remanufactured 42RLE? Or anything bad about this place? 5 yr warranty is hard to beat. Also, can someone recommend a good cooler for the transmission...
  6. Jerry Little

    Towed diesel truck and trailer with the TJ

    Yesterday while at pismo beach where you drive on beach there was a duramax truck with approx a 25foot trailer was stuck in sand. I offered a pull to get out one guy said yes please and another guy laughed and said I dont think that jeep can do it I never saw a jeep pull a truck. I laughed and...
  7. Jerry Little

    Locker Question

    So I have E-Lockers front and back. I wanted to check wheel spin in dirt today. I stopped and did a power brake and both back wheels spin with E-Locker off, why?. The locker works correctly because if I turn it on in the street to check it "only" and go around corner the tires are...
  8. Jerry Little

    Do I need a programmer for re-gear?

    I am having my jeep gears changed right now and lockers installed. Shop says I might need a programmer for it now or it may not go over 30 mph will this be the case or no?
  9. Jerry Little

    What is a good handheld HAM radio to buy?

    Sorry if this is in wrong place as I dont see a communications board. I want to get my amateur radio license and am studying. What is a good hand held radio to buy?
  10. Jerry Little

    What type of communication radio is best?

    Title was suppose to say what type of communication radio is best? (Auto correction gee) So if this is a bit off topic. I will start going offroad 4x4 sometimes deep in mountains. Up around Lake Tahoe what is better for me to get ham radio or a cb radio? I dont want real expensive equip...
  11. Jerry Little

    Locker recommendations for TJ?

    Want to talk lockers. Maybe looking to install lockers during gear change. Verdict is out to not go with lunchbox lockers, or a Detroit, but to go with air or electric. Anything recommended at a good price?
  12. Jerry Little

    Speedo gear size

    Hi, I put 33's on but dont have any idea which gear size to install for speedometer. 36? 39? I dont know even what size stock one is. Thank you for help
  13. Jerry Little

    Wheel spacing question for those with 3.5-4.5" lifts with tires

    I have a question for those of you who have more knowledge on these jeeps tires and wheels. So I want to put a Rubicon Express Super Flex 3.5" lift kit. I would like to use a 18" wheel by 8 or 9" wide and a 285/65/18 tire as I look the look of this set up. It is 32.6" high. 11.22" wide. What...
  14. Jerry Little

    Need some lift / suspension advice from those who know better than me

    I bought an 06 TJ and it is at stock height no lift and would like a lift but don't I think a 4" lift may be too much for me. I am thinking of 3.5" or 3.25" or 3". Is this a bad idea? and is there a lift that would be good price wise and yet good quality? I am thinking of running 33" at...