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  1. mrblaine

    Design and fabrication chat

    We all do lot of fab and need to understand some aspects of design rather than just throw lots of material at something. It would help if the folks I've discussed this with hold back some until we get some input. So, this is simple, what is needed on the below project and what was done that is...
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    Setrab Transmission oil cooler 53-10748 reference pictures to aid some installs

    I'll try to get the mount to the V bar in here at some point but for now, this will be assuming the Setrab is in the grill mounted to the V-bar low enough to get the extruded fin steering cooler above it. The 42RLE cooler line ports are generally upper and lower. The lower is the out to the...
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    42RLE cooler ports

    I have them diagrammed on the side of a cabinet as the lower one being out to the radiator and the upper being the return from the radiator. That is based on a diagram I found several years ago but if possible, I'd like something a bit more definitive that just some random diagram drawn by a...
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    HVAC temps in a good working TJ with a good HVAC system

    JMT said he was going to swap in a heater core that was touted to deliver 150 degree air. I said I had no idea where that put things but I'd find out, so I ordered in a Robinair instant read HVAC thermometer to find out. These are the temps from one with known good Mopar stuff in it. Ambient...
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    SOLD Savvy license plate mount relocator, $30 shipped

    Complete with hardware as shown. Shipped in USPS Priority Mail padded envelope so only ships to where that works.
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    Let's see if this works

    https://www.facebook.com/reel/6689134551190467 I can see it, so that means others should be able to as well. Watch the rig lift the left front but at the same time watch the right side. When the tire on and against the rock is straight ahead or turned left which is the way the rig needs to go...
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    Solid round bar versus round tube

    This seems to generally be a confusing issue for folks to wrap their head around. There are some calculators out there that help figure some rough parameters for material selection but they can also be used to compare the different strengths of similar shapes in solid and tubular. This one is...
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    SOLD Revolution big u-joint front TJ axle set

    New, 27 spline inners for Dana 30 with 27 spline outers, both sides. New Spicer JK U-joints. These have been assembled to test fit, they fit, then removed and put back in the Revolution box. $650.00 shipped to the contiguous States. Paypal, cash in an envelope both work. Do not come with the...
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    PSA regarding Jet Performance in Huntington Beach, and their complete idiocy.

    As many may know, our preferred digital speedometer correction device has been the Jet Accuspeed 50110 for years. It is clean, simple, very effective and tolerably priced. Since we are not afraid of wiring, we have no issue tapping into the speedo input wire at the PCM connector. It makes for a...
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    Basic wiring connector and terminal questions, product related

    A product should be thought through with consideration as to the abilities of the installer and care given to make that reasonably simple. Our tail light has to be contrived to be plug and play since I fully despise having to undo wiring to remove something. That means you have to be able to...
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    License plate carrier, front, fairlead mount, WIP

    I took the design I did for TRE and corrected several things I discovered to be deficient over the years. The major one is the aluminum base plate lost the battle every time the owner forget and smacked the holder into a rock. That ripped the crossbars out of the latch slots. I bumped up the...
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    Marker light sample tester(s) needed

    I need some or a few folks to test some plug and play lights for me. Requirements- Using the grommet mount 3/4" round AMBER LED turn signal/marker light due to a higher clearance front fender or high line fender install. Factory wiring is not cut or hacked. These plug right into the lamp...
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    Public service info as to why you should flush your brake fluid

    I get lots of calls from shops and a few owners who fully ignore our warnings to flush the brake fluid BEFORE you push the pistons in to install new pads. Across the board it is always the same, we never have to do that on other vehicles. While I do not know why that is the case, I do know that...
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    Custom steering and a few notes that may help

    I know the rules, they are very simple, when executed properly, provide near bulletproof steering that doesn't wear itself out no matter how much you use it offroad on big tires. The rules are that the steering gear travels to the internal stops fully. When that happens, the next thing is the...
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    SOLD NOS Savvy 1.25" body lift kits, 165.00 shipped

    I have 3 NOS complete kits. I have gone through each of them and corrected any deficiencies to bring them up to complete kits. Shipped any place that is serviced by USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate in a thin medium. While that does go to Canada, it won't go at the same rate. 165.00 each kit shipped.
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    Winch line to drum attachment WRG

    I like this method because the screw mount to side of drum is terrible at best. This way of doing it greatly increases the chances of the line not leaving the drum should one have a momentary lapse in judgement and spool out too far under load. We use a Locked Brummel without the buried tail...
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    Flush cut nippers

    However good you think your flush cut nippers are, they are terrible unless they are the ones from Knipex. They make two smaller versions, smaller as in not as big as normal plier sized. They are hands down the best things I have ever used to flush cut zip ties and that doesn't always matter...
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    Math is hard

    I'm ordering a chimney chase cover. I'm using their form. It states to add 1/2" to the actual hole diameter for the existing flue pipe size so the new collar will fit over it. My hole size is 15". That means I should use 15 1/2". No problem. Then it says to add 1/4" to the actual dimensions of...
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    Here is what almost $7000.00 gets you in SoCal

    1- siding reworked with trim and painted. (y) 2- reinstalled chimney chase and flue cap 3- and the most valuable lesson of all, if it isn't in writing, it didn't happen. He says it is watertight, I hope that is true.
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    Rubber hose, split loom, loom, and PVC cutter

    We cut a lot of hose, loom, etc. Best so far is a cable cutter that is fairly limited in what it does well. This cutter from Milwaukee is just outstanding for cutting steering return hose, fuel rubber hose, Aeroquip Socketless, and other similar stuff...