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    Going from hard top to soft top

    I am considering buying a soft top to be able to take it down by myself when fall is here. My jeep has never had a soft top — are there any brackets or hardware I will need?
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    Alien Shade—will this fit?

    Wife wants to take the jeep out with the kiddo sans top, but I want some sort of sun protection for us. The alien shade store is closed but there is one on ebay. Any clue if this would fit? I can't xref and parts numbers...
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    Intermittent belt squeak and harmonic balancer

    Howdy all. My jeep has had a noticeable squeak/squeal only when it has been cold out. I went to check the belt and it is tight and seems to be okay. All of the pulleys seem okay, but the crank pulley/harmonic balancer seems to have some wobble. I assume I should change this ASAP. Is this...
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    In over my head — stripped valve cover threads

    Hey guys — I think I am in over my head here. My valve cover gasket job has been going okay until now. The second to back passenger side valve cover threads appear to be stripped. I tried hand tightening the bolts and it was not budging past a turn. It seemed to go a bit with the wrench...
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    Throttle cable plastic ends

    I was disconnecting my throttle cables last night for the dreaded valve cover gasket replacement and noticed the plastic end piece is cracked on one. I peeked around and it looks like the replacements are universal-ish. Should I replace it or do you all think JB weld is ok?
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    Front sway bar bushing and links—how hard?

    My jeep has a considerable amount of body sway, and it definitely looks like the links are in rough shape. There are two decent youtube videos and it looks like a decent impact wrench is required. Any advice from those who have done it before? Looks like getting the links out and reseated is...
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    $4200 LJ (needs transmission)

    https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/d/san-antonio-jeep-wrangler/7016401735.html
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    Is it possible to do a diff fluid change on front Dana 44 without removing any steering linkage?

    I started this a few nights ago and quickly realize the top bolts are obstructed, and since they are torqued it would be really hard to work around. Is there a DIY guide or good video for this job?
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    K&N Oil filters $4.57

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/K-N-PS-2004-Pro-Series-Oil-Filter/34867032 Amazon prime price match too!
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    Does the check engine light clear on its own?

    I got the dreaded CEL with P0304. I swapped out the plugs and wow the jeep runs better. The old plugs might have been factory and were NASTY. Anyhow the CEL persists. Would it have gone off if I fixed the problem with plugs, or is there anything to 'clear'?
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    Thoughts on these wheels and tires?

    Found these on craigslist. I like the stance of the jeep in the pics. Any thoughts good/bad/otherwise? https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/d/new-braunfels-jeep-wheels-tires/6984312860.html
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    Paint correction: Restoring faded or scratched paint

    My jeep has all kinds of scratches in the clear coat, almost as if someone tried to fix some scratches by scuffing them, but never buffed the scuffs. Paint correction is an equipment intensive process but you can have your jeep (and any other vehicle you own) looking better than new. This...
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    Paint correction progress

    So I am about a month into jeep ownership and the paint on my tj was driving me insane. There are these really fine scratches everywhere in the clear coat that look terrible, and the hood was the worst of them. I washed/clay bar'd and then tried to buff them out but they did not come out. I...
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    Cleaning electric corrosion / oxidation

    I noticed my driver parking light was out — replaced the bulb and nothing. Low and behold the connector is corroded/rusted/oxidized(?) I figured I could go old school and try q-tips and alcohol but it didn;t really help because the metal is too rough. Is there anything I can soak this in to...
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    Paranoid question: RTV in differential

    I finally got the RTV on the diff cover and crawled under the back with about 2" of clearance between my nose and the gas tank and attempted to stick the rear diff cover on. I got it close but maybe a ~1/2" too low when making contact and had to push it up a bit to get the second bolt in. I...
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    Dana 44 with no drain plug?

    I have watched a few videos on changing my diff fluid and the dana 44's all had drain plugs. My build sheet says I have a dana 44 but I don't see a drain plug. Am I wrong here?
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    Harbor freight air compresor

    Morning all. I have been jonesing after an air compressor and have limited space. Harbor freight has their hot dog compressors for $40. Are these decent? I just need something for simple tire fills, maybe some air tools, etc.
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    Routine maintenance for Jeep with unknown history

    I changed my oil and air filter but am wondering what other fluids need changing. Which of the following do you think are crucial? I do not have any service history whatsoever. Differentials Transfer case Radiator Transmission fluid Brake bleed Clutch fluid Power steering fluid Anything else...
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    Fuse box

    I was watching a video that talked about turning the fuse off for the top off so I checked the panel and saw this. Is this a common setup to jumper 8 and 12?
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    Surface rust. Best course of action?

    I tore out all of my carpets so I could pressure wash them tonight and I found all kinds of crap in the tub including some minor surface rust. I am assuming this is from the carpets getting wet and not drying properly...? Is this a 911 emergency that requires me getting the grinder, or can I...