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  1. Vulture

    New HAM mobile recommendation

    Howdy everyone. I searched for this topic but came up empty! I'm a newly minted ham and wondering what the hams on the forum are using for radios, antennas etc. in their TJs. Thanks!
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    Passanger side airbag cover sticky/melting

    So, as the title states, on my 2001 Sport the passenger side airbag cover (and the strip above it) is sticky and appears as if it's dissolving. I did a search and found where someone had this happen to the steering wheel airbag cover and cleaned it up with goo-gone. Anyone know if this worked...
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    Wheelbarrow handles cause cancer in California

    I bought a set of steel wheelbarrow handles today. That's right, a set of steel wheelbarrow handles. There is a sticker on them that informs me that the good state of California has determined that this set of steel wheelbarrow handles is suspected of being something that can give me cancer...
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    What's a good locking air chuck?

    I've been looking around for a good locking air chuck and locally I'm finding what looks like junk. Maybe they're OK but they sure look crappy. Anyone out there have one they really like, Please let me know what brand and where you picked it up. Thanks!
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    Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

    Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! Along with a host of other things to be thankful for, I'm sure thankful for this forum and all the great members. Have a great Holiday everyone!!
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    No TJs in Iceland?

    So, I just got back from a vacation in Iceland and being the TJ owner that I am, I kept a constant lookout for TJ's there and did not see one single TJ!! Saw Cherokees in abundance, a small scattering of the JKU and just some odds-and-ends other models. Do we even have a Forum member in Iceland?
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    Possibly my most embarrasing troubleshooting moment

    So, last Wednesday I posted here about a problem I was having with my TJ revving to the limiter instantly on startup. Thanks millions to mrblain, 89sandman and jeep_boss for their reply's and advice trying to help me solve this problem. I want everyone to know that I've been a maintenance worker...
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    Hitting rev-limiter on start-up

    Hi everyone. I started my 2001 TJ tonight and it revs all the way to the limiter instantly. I have the 4.0 I6 engine with the 5-speed manual transmission. I typically start the jeep with my foot off the accelerator pedal. I checked that the throttle cable is free and when I operate the throttle...
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    Effing Milkjugs

    So, over the last 2 years I've been working on my TJ. Changing out axles, installed lift, auxiliary lighting, lockers, front bumper, etc, etc. Now, each project has had it's shining moments of cussing, wishing to punch some engineer (or Corporate Accountant) in the nose, bleeding knuckles, head...
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    Wondering about tire chains

    So, we just had a bunch of 0-degF temps, thick coating of ice and then about 4 inches of snow. The powers that be have decided to save money and not plow the roads, or spread salt ( Hurray!!!!!!) or sand. This has prompted me to inquire of the vast pool of knowledge in the Forum community about...
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    Surprise jeep find!

    So, recently went to visit my niece in Hawaii. During one of our many fantastic explorations of the island, we ran across this. These folks had a whole row of old jeeps. Might be a gold mine of old parts for someone if you could afford to ship them back to the mainland. Kinda heart-breaking to...
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    Battery Float Chargers

    Hi everyone and Happy New Year! Anyone out there have any experience with "Float Chargers" for battery maintenance? I'm thinking on getting one for when I need to leave my TJ sit for a while (criminal neglect, I know....). Anyway, I get some pretty conflicting opinions when I check them out on...
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    How to identify 0331 or TUPY head

    Hi everyone, I've searched for this and haven't really found any good answer. I have an '01 tj with the 4.0 engine. I would like to find out how to identify what head my engine has on it. I've read that the heads labeled 0331 are prone to cracking and that they were changed to a head labeled...
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    Almost rolled my TJ

    So. I'm driving home yesterday going about 30 mph. There is a place on my road where there is an "S" turn in the road as it crosses a creek. As I'm approaching the curve, some good citizen in a jacked up white Silverado is coming at me through the S. He is clearly staring at his cell phone. I...
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    Building A-pillar switch panel...

    So, I've been mocking up a 4-switch panel for the A-pillar on my 2001 TJ. I'd like to use the 3 screws that hold the "Weather strip, front door" (part# 55176 618AB) to the door frame opening to mount the panel. Try as I might, I've not been able to get this little plastic piece to come off. I've...
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    Time for Aux lights...

    Hi everyone, it's getting to be time on my build to think about auxiliary LED lighting. Before I spend some cash and go to the task of mounting and wiring extra lighting, I thought I'd put this out there and get everyone's experienced opinion on the topic. I've looked at all the options...
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    Got my CB installed but...

    I just finished installing my Uniden CB radio with a 3' Firestick antenna. I used the antenna mount that goes behind the tail light on the drivers side. After getting it all done, it sure seems like the antenna has a lot of "leverage" on the mount and that it's really easy to flex the sheet...
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    At the USAF Museum

    Hi everyone, I thought you folks would be appreciative of this picture. I had the awesome experience of visiting the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH last weekend. If you ever have the chance to visit, don't pass it up. It was fantastic. Fair warning though, pick your main era of...
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    Rear driveshaft fit

    Hi everyone, this is my first post here. Please bear with me as this will take a little explanation. I have an 01 with the I-6 and manual transmission with the Dana 35 and 307 gears. She was completely stock when I got her. Last winter, the rear diff started making an ominous noise and turned out to...