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  1. Aloha Joe

    Steering shimmy / wobble issue (does this look wrong?)

    2005 Rubicon, all stock. Seemingly out of nowhere I got a wobble in the front end. It seems to happen mostly after a bump where the from end shimmies for a bit. It just happened so I need to investigate more, but it seems like the front end is now mushy. I noticed I can turn the wheel a bit...
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    Tapping noise (is it my lifters?)

    Edit: I’ve got an intermittent tapping noise and was thinking maybe it’s the lifters. video below. I’ve seen plenty of info about replacing them, but how do I check them? I’m trying to diagnose engine noise. I also need to change my valve cover gasket so I want to check lifters while I’m in...
  3. Aloha Joe

    What size socket to turn crank? (2005 4.0)

    I tried searching but couldn’t find it. What size socket do I need to turn the crank when installing OPDA? Thanks!
  4. Aloha Joe

    Work light recommendation

    What kind of lighting do you guys to work in your rig? I have a decent head lamp but need something more.
  5. Aloha Joe

    Replacing cooling system heater / evap cores, valve cover gasket, seals. Anything else?

    My 2005 Rubicon has 130,000 miles. As the title says, I'm gearing up to do 3 jobs: 1) Heater Core Leak: Replace heater core and AC evaporator, heater hoses, AC line o-rings, blower motor resistor 2) Cooling System Overhaul: Replace radiator, cap, drain cock, upper/lower hoses, fan clutch...
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    Could it be anything besides the heater core?

    (05 Rubicon, M/T) Lately my heat's been smelling like coolant. I just checked my reservoir and it's empty. I also remember wondering once why my passenger carpet was wet, but not certain it was coolant (I keep the doors off, so....) I know this points to heater core, but is there anything else...
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    Rear shock bolt installation options without cutting tub

    I've seen plenty of information about how to remove stuck shock bolts, but besides cutting the tub and using a wrench from above I don't see much about installing new hardware. I have a stock 2005 Rubicon, but with custom storage built in the cargo area so I don't want to pull all that and cut...
  8. Aloha Joe

    Convertible Doors recommendation

    I keep the metal doors off basically year-round. Unfortunately the ladies don't seem to enjoy the noise, wind, and mist as much as I do :/ So, I want to find convertible doors that I can stash in the back and use when needed. I have an 05 Rubicon with the rear seat removed and an enclosure...
  9. Aloha Joe

    2005-2006 manual shift boot bezel

    Hi Guys, I'm replacing my Tuffy full stereo console with a factory console and need to find a shift boot bezel for a 2006 manual. Does anyone have one they don't need? It looks like this: Thanks, Joe
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    2006 manual shift boot trim

    Hi guys, I just bought a center console on eBay and need the trim ring that goes around the shift boot. I can’t find it in the parts diagrams. Any suggestions? Attached is a pic of what I bought and I think it has a trim ring for the automatic transmission shifter (?) Thanks, Joe
  11. Aloha Joe

    Corbeau seats: Vinyl or cloth?

    I’m going to order new skins for my Corbeau seats. I live in Hawaii so the doors are off most of the year, so the seats get a little wet, particularly while parked at work on a rainy day (though the top is covered). Cloth seems better for comfort and breathability, vinyl seems easier to dry off...
  12. Aloha Joe

    Spark plug woes

    I decided to change my plugs since I don’t know their history (although I know they are some kind of Bosch 4-tip plug). I also recently changed my catalytic converter, so I decided to reset he ECU while I was changing the plugs. I bought the OEM/factory NGK copper plugs, checked the gap (sticker...
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    Where to get Rubicon fender flares

    For some reason I can’t figure out which aftermarket flares are a direct replacement for those on my 2005 Rubicon (other than maybe Mopar). It seems like all the less expensive aftermarket brands sell the shorter, ‘non-Rubicon’ flares. I have stock setup/wheels so I don’t want anything wider...
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    P0133 with new O2 sensors

    Thanks to all of you for making this a fun and informative forum, and for your interest in helping. 2005 Rubicon, stock, 120,000 miles. Been getting intermittent 02 codes since I got it. I replaced upstream sensors with the recommended NTKs (they had been done already, but one was possibly not...
  15. Aloha Joe

    Factory interior color?

    I got my Jeep last month (and can't imagine driving any other 4-wheeled vehicle!) and was wondering what the factory interior color looked like. The seats and console have been replaced with a 'Spice' color, but the 'Khaki' trim looks almost gray. I want to replace the seat covers and possibly...
  16. Aloha Joe

    Love at first drive

    I've had a Wrangler on my brain since I moved to Hawaii a few months ago. I rented a JK last weekend and it just fit. So now I'm shopping for an Island Jeep =D . I test drove a TJ that was an absolute wreck, but at least now I know I wasn't too spoiled by the JK. I'm good at fixing things but...