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  1. mikalcarbine

    Arizona 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport - $15.5k

    I'm moving onto my next project and selling my TJ. I'm the third owner and have had it for about 11 years. All the mods have been top quality parts. It's been used but not thrashed on. 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport 5 speed NV3550 185k miles - speedo has been between 10%-15% off so mileage on the...
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    Need help interpreting gear pattern

    I'm setting up new 4.88 gears in my Dana 44 with my ARB. I could use some input on interpreting these patterns This was the first pattern I pulled and didn't write down the specs, it was at 42 thou pinion depth and maybe 7-8 backlash The numbers below indicate inner pinion shim/outer shim/RGS...
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    Dana 44 Spun Carrier Bearing

    Had a botched gear job from a local shop that only had about 5000 miles on it. Bearings were worn pretty bad and my driver side carrier bearing spun a bit. It's loose enough now that I can spin a brand new bearing cup by hand when the bearing cap is torqued down to spec. Bearing Races...
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    Arizona Considering selling my TJ - What's it worth?

    Been back and forth on this for some time, I think finding out what it's worth might give me the push I need. I'd like some opinions from Phoenix locals on what they think this is worth. I'm probably forgetting some stuff but here's a list of what's done to it 2002 Jeep Wrangler 5 speed...
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    Should I replace harmonic balancer or sleeve crank seal?

    I replaced my front crankshaft seal a few years ago because it was leaking. Last year I did a lot of metal grinding on my front end and I don't think I cleaned up the metal dust enough and I *think* it wiped out the front output seal as it began leaking afterwards. I vaguely remember reading...
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    Bestop Trektop Questions

    Just bought a Trektop NX for my TJ a few weeks ago and so far I'm indifferent to it. It is replacing a framed soft top and a Bestop safari top. So far I've only installed the top "safari" top since the weather has been so nice. It was in the 70/80s when I installed the top part and it was very...
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    Recommendations for new tires?

    Currently running 35x12.5r15 MTR/k's and I'm looking for something a little more street friendly that can do well on the rocks. This isn't my DD but I'm looking for better drive-ability on the streets to the trails and for occasionally driving it into work. Debating between some of the new MT/AT...
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    Airboxes for aftermarket fenders?

    I have TNT Phantom Fenders and installed a Windstar airbox when I put it all together. Unfortunately I've noticed that the filtering element tends to let a lot of fine AZ dust into the intake, I never had this problem with the stock airbox. I've tried a Wix and AC Delco filter with the same...
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    PSC Steering: Poor return to center

    I installed a PSC Extreme kit on my TJ a little over a year ago. I installed the box and test drove it prior to installing the ram and I noticed that the steering was very tight and wouldn't return to center, I could go into a parking lot and turn my wheel and do circles over and over or after a...