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  1. Kenneth G Zinis

    What's best source for researching TJ pricing?

    What are the best current pricing sources for selling a TJ? KBB, FB MP?
  2. Kenneth G Zinis

    Washer pump fuse?

    Is there a fuse for the washer pump? Never mind, I think not, found pump is bad
  3. Kenneth G Zinis

    Tight hinges

    Picked up '04 tailgate hinges, they look like new, and match my paint, but very stiff. I know they were in sealed, indoor storage for many years. What's the recommended lube? to loosen these up?
  4. Kenneth G Zinis

    Where's manual transmission/transfer case vent?

    Can't see where these are vented, presume it's remote. Is it a combined vent for both? Where is vent located?
  5. Kenneth G Zinis

    Stock rear sway bar diameter

    What is stock rear sway bar diameter? My '03 Rubi, came with dual-tops, I imagine all models are same size Mine is 15 mm, I'm guessing it's stock. Listings seem to range from 13-16 mm?
  6. Kenneth G Zinis

    Rear sway bar bushings needed

    PO installed a 4" lift and I don't know what brand parts he used. My rear sway bar bushing are shot. Does anyone know if these bushing sizes typically remain the same as stock ones when a lift has been added? Any tips on where to get replacements if I need to measure and order universal parts?
  7. Kenneth G Zinis

    Anyone know purpose of these elongated openings?

    Anyone know purpose of these openings? Are these stock? Front frame rails '03 TJ. I used these bolts for hanging my disconnects
  8. Kenneth G Zinis

    How to depressurize fuel system for tank removal

    To relieve fuel system pressure to allow fuel tank removal I plan the do following. Please advise if agree this is appropriate/safe method. Don't want fuel spillage. 1 remove fuel cap 2 remove fuel pump relay 3 run engine until it stalls 4 attempt engine restart 5 turn off key 6 disconnect...
  9. Kenneth G Zinis

    Replacing fuel skid without dropping tank entirely

    Need to replace rusted skid with new (stock) unit. I'd most like to do without dropping tank any more than required. I understand some have had success slipping a nylon strap under tank to support while replacing skid. Anyone here used this method? Have any specific tips/suggestions/details to...
  10. Kenneth G Zinis

    Hinge Help

    Can someone please confirm if later TJ tailgate hinge, '04-06, will fit an '03 directly?
  11. Kenneth G Zinis

    Rubicon story

  12. Kenneth G Zinis

    Let there be light

    Scored some killer vintage rally lights, Cibie Super Oscars, this should light things up
  13. Kenneth G Zinis

    Storage Basket Inside Jeep

    Anyone have a picture/details of their rooftop-type cargo basket mounted inside rear of their Jeep, looking for inside a TJ or JL? Thanks
  14. Kenneth G Zinis

    Stock steering stabilizer?

    Did any/all TJs come with a steering stabilizers?
  15. Kenneth G Zinis

    Rear Slip Joint Boot

    It seems wrong to me that my rear driveshaft (Tom Woods) doesn't have a boot to cover the slip joint splines; they seem too exposed as-is. I imagine a boot would help keep out debris and water to a fair degree and preserve the grease, extending slip joint life. What are your thoughts on this?
  16. Kenneth G Zinis

    Rubicon locker set

    In case you're interested, guy in PA has set of Rubi TJ, lockers and pumps, $600 for set, on FB MP.
  17. Kenneth G Zinis

    New Jersey Great Driveshaft Shop

    If you need any driveshaft/u-joint work, the place to go is Lacey Williams Driveshaft, Harmony, NJ. The owners are experts and so nice to deal with. Their service is first rate and they are very responsive. Friends and I had them perform work and we've been very impressed. They found my Rubi...
  18. Kenneth G Zinis

    Jeep Vibes

    Hey, in case you were following my saga, finally found culprit in my whole-Jeep vibes. It was bent front driveshaft! Can't explain how/when happened, no visible damage was apparent. It was 70/1000 ths out. Driveshaft specialist shop found issue and made me a new shaft, they built it in <24...
  19. Kenneth G Zinis

    Can't break front axle nut loose

    Can't break DS axle nut free. Tried breaker bar then impact wrench, to loosen, think it maxs out at 150 ft-lbs. Had this off two years ago when changing seals. How much heat, what temperature, can I apply to nut without overheating bearing/melting grease? Thanks