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    Circular Saw: 6-1/2" or 7-1/4"

    Title says it all. I'm looking to buy a circular saw and want to know which is ideal. I don't think I'll ever chop anything with it larger than a 2x, which makes me lean toward the 6-1/2". The 7-1/4" typically have stronger motor, but is that extra power worth the increase in handling...
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    PSA: Do your self a favor and wear PPE!

    Was cutting some shit up today with the angle grinder and a cutoff disk exploded on me. Wouldn’t have been a problem with a face shield, but unfortunately my eyebrow took the brunt of it. A face shield and good cutoff disks are the next purchase
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    Georgia Rubicon Express Quick Disconnects (Gen 1)

    $50 OBO. Willing to ship. I have a set of 1st gen Rubicon Express quick disconnects. Used for a few years with no troubles aside from the occasional squeaking of the heim joints. With some fresh grease and paint they'll be as good as new. Only reason for selling is I swapped out to an...
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    Georgia '97-'02 OEM Transfer Case Skid

    $100 OBO. I don't want to ship, but if you're willing to send a pre-paid label I'll consider it. Like the title says, OEM TC Skid off my 1997 4.0 with manual transmission. Nothing wrong with it other than some mild surface rust on the mounting flanges. I hit the whole thing with a wire wheel...
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    Currie Rear Track Bar Question

    I’m finishing up the last of my suspension mods and finally got the rear track bar installed. Got it leveled off on the ground under its own weight to find out I’m off on my adjustment. I put a piece of angle across the tire and it measure 4.25” to the frame on the right and 3.25” on the left...
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    Body Lift Measurement Request

    I'm trying to figure out just how much body lift my jeep has. The PO said it was somewhere around 1", which is kinda-sorta-not really helpful. I'm looking for a measurement between the tub and body mount on the frame from someone with a known body lift or stock.
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    Summit Dual Air Compressor

    I was scrolling thru Instagram and came across an ad for Summit Offroad. They’re advertising a 10.6 CFM compressor with 50% duty cycle for under $200 and its portable. I like that because I can take it out to use with another vehicle if I’m not in the Jeep or don’t want to take it. I’ve been...
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    WTB: Front Antirock Sway Bar

    Like the title says, I'm looking for a front Antirock shipped or picked up in Atlanta, GA. I know some people are moving on to the SwayLoc so I figured I'd try my luck at getting some sloppy seconds. If you tell me box dims I can send a pre-paid shipping label. All you have to do it pack it up...
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    Entry / Mid-level Tool Recommendations?

    I just moved into a new house and got a nice tool chest for the garage. I’ve been working out of an old tool bag for the last four years or so and had to keep a really slim selection. I have an ancient ratchet set and a nice set of Kobalt 3/8” drive sockets. I’m looking for recommendations on a...
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    Help Diagnosing Bad Brake Booster

    So I'm trying to figure out what my brake issue is and I believe I've got it down to a failing booster. Calling the brake god @mrblaine Background: '97, 4.0, non-ABS I clipped the left front hard line on the frame while off-road, lost brakes, and got it home and parked it. I swapped out the...
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    Interesting Hydro Assist

    Just came across this on another forum and it’s something I’ve never seen before. Mounting the ram to assist the pitman arm. Seems like it would be tons of work to get set up, not to mention all the additional stress on the pitman arm, but if all of that was accounted for I could see it being...
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    Quadratec Hires Ex Rugged Ridge Head of Product Design

    Looks like Quadratec is seriously upping their investment into their own product line. And it wont just be knock-offs of other companies designs either if he has anything to say about it. This guy, aside from myself and the two other engineers that I worked with, was the reason for the change...
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    SOLD Early TJ Mirrors

    I have a set of oem mirrors off my ‘97 TJ. They’re gross looking on the outside but the glass is clean. They’re starting to get weak, so they only hold their position for a few trips. I never tried to tighten them up, so not sure if that will help or not I replaced them with a set of NOS export...
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    Jesseshoots' TJ Build

    What's up everyone, my name is Jesse and I have a '97 Wrangler that I bought back in Feb. '19. I first was introduced to the off-road world when I took my first job out of engineering school (go Jackets!) with Rugged Ridge designing parts for the JK and eventually JL. After almost three years of...
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    Just how bored was Chrysler in the 90's?

    https://www.thedrive.com/news/31331/chrysler-actually-built-this-crossbred-jeep-wrangler-plymouth-prowler-test-car?fbclid=IwAR1sUgRwB3Y0MwsMuab-8CxlRmboyILooZZe_riEtoNfA7YHBX6j8wCS28E What on earth is this abomination?! I love it and hate it at the same time.
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    Kilby OBA for '97 Questions?

    I'm planning out a York OBA setup and was wondering if the '97-'99 non-a/c Kilby bracket will allow for the compressor to mount horizontally and clear the stock air box. If not, is there enough room for it to mount vertically. The description off the C U Off Road site is posted below. They...
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    AX15 Won't Go Into Gear

    So I got in the Jeep this morning to go to work and I couldn't get it to go into any gear from neutral. I have a '97 with a 4.0L and AX15. I only encountered this issue when the engine was running. As soon as I turned it off I was able to go through all the gears, smooth as butter. The clutch...
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    Who Locks Their Doors?

    I was wondering who locks their TJ doors, full or half? I ask because I don’t lock mine, and for good reason. I went to grab something from the Jeep tonight and found that someone had broken in and gone through all my stuff. I lock the glove box since my insurance card is in there, but they...