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  1. MikekiM

    WTB: ATP or CMM grab handles

    Before I drop the coin for new.. hoping someone has a set of the ATP or CMM loop style handles in black they want to get rid of.
  2. MikekiM

    Side mirrors: old style versus new

    My 2000 came with the earlier style mirrors. Cosmetically mine were in great condition and looked awesome on the new half doors. But they were just a tad loose and moved every time I closed the doors. I ordered a set of the newer (2003-2006) mirrors from an eBay seller. They arrived in two...
  3. MikekiM

    Which cab cover?

    I have a Bestop All Weather cab cover that is more than what I need... I am looking for something simpler, that works with the OE mirrors deployed, can be mounted over the TrekTop NX, doesn't cover the full door opening and most important doesn't use the tub rail to secure it. It's just an...
  4. MikekiM

    Replacing half door upper frames, a few questions

    Soft upper skins are perfect but the frames are FUBAR. I really don’t want to spend time trying to straighten the pins. I see options from Bestop, Rampage, Rugged Ridge, Smittybilt and a few others. Prices vary widely. With so many options, I’ll skip the Smittybilt. 1) any I should stay...
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    WTB: Tuffy Security Deck Enclosure

    I've been using the Bestop InstaTrunk for a few years and like knowing I can secure items back there. But in the years I have had the TJ I have used the back seat just a few times and could really use some extra secure storage. Thinking the Tuffy Security Deck Enclosure might what I need.
  6. MikekiM

    Barnes 4WD Jeep TJ Bolt On Skid Plate Questions

    I have a 2.5 - 3.0" SL and a transfer case drop kit with the stock skid. No SYE and no MML. Jeep is my DD and sees very mild dirt fire roads with an occasional rock patch, and often outer beach soft sand. Never enough to lift a wheel. No vibrations now and given it's a DD, I want to be as...
  7. MikekiM

    SOLD Max-Bilt Trail Tail round LED tail lights

    Max-Bilt Trail Tails. $180 OBO for the full plug-n-play kit. Shipped in the Con-US. I've never been good at pricing stuff. Out of stock on the Max-Bilt website. Perfect visually and functionally. No burned out LEDs, no scuffs, dings or dents. 100% in good order. Watch the video on the...
  8. MikekiM

    WTB: Bushwacker flat fender LED turn signal light

    Need one Bushewacker LED turn singnal..
  9. MikekiM

    Three Jeeps destroyed in seconds

    WTF?
  10. MikekiM

    Love it when a plan comes together...

    Got out for a quick overnighter to test out a few new pieces of gear. I try to stay lean with the amount gear I carry. Kelty Backroads Shelter... Just about perfect. Can't think of anything more I need. Setup time was under ten minutes. Under 10 pounds by a stretch. Works fine with the...
  11. MikekiM

    How to stop wiper blade chatter

    Anyone have any ideas that actually work? Tried cleaning old blades, changing to new blades, bending the wiper arms.. nothing helps reduce the dreaded chatter.
  12. MikekiM

    Kelty Backroads Shelter

    I have been an ultralight backpacker and hammock camper for a few decades, but time and literally thousands of trail miles haven't been kind to my knees so lately I have doing much less trail miles in favor of basecampjng from the Jeep. I'll never switch to a tent and have zero desire to sleep...
  13. MikekiM

    Rock Jock CurrectLync steering system kit for TJ

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/751986673453872/ NY Facebook Marketplace No connection to the seller, but close to me if anyone needs a set of eyes on it.
  14. MikekiM

    Fuel tank straps: with or without the plastic thingy on top?

    Swapping out the fuel tank skid and am going to replace the tank straps while I’m in there. 2000 Sport The Mopar parts catalog shows a metal strap without the plastic attachments on top Searching the web by part number and filtering for OE Mopar/Jeep parts and the only thing that comes up...
  15. MikekiM

    Best practices for degreasing with the intent to paint afterwards?

    I am working on refurbishing a set of half doors. The door latch assembly had been removed from the inside of the doors and the exterior door paddles were as well. Cleaning and lubricating the door latch assembly is easy enough, but the door paddles need more care. Mechanically they are...
  16. MikekiM

    Any smart home aficionados here?

    A few decades ago I setup my entire house using smart devices. X10 was the hot brand back then. Remote control was quite different back when we didn't have smart phones. You needed proprietary controllers to manipulate all the (also proprietary) devices through existing house wiring. WiFi...
  17. MikekiM

    Swapping the fuel tank skid. Preferred tank straps?

    Swapping in a Motobilt fuel tank skid in place of the OE that has begun rusting. Which tank straps are recommended? Any to avoid?
  18. MikekiM

    Anyone use a camp fire heat deflector?

    Looking for a collapsable aluminum heat reflector. This is The Original Fire Reflector by MCRanch Overland.. At $381 before shipping, they are more than I want to spend. And they come in at close to 30lbs. Conceptually, it is what I am looking for, though I want just a wee bit smaller...
  19. MikekiM

    Anyone hear from @kincaid.0678?

    Just saw his posts back around Christmas. Curious if anyone has an update on how his recovery is going. I never got the full story of what happened but saw his pics of the aftermath. Sounded like he was coming along well. Hope that is the case. @kincaid.0678
  20. MikekiM

    2005 LJR for sale - $8400

    I know nothing about it... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1349217719053872/ It's close enough to me that if someone needs a set of eye on it, I could get there easy enough.