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  1. SteelJeep

    VW to revive IH Scout model as electric pickup / SUV for 2026

    https://www.carscoops.com/2022/05/vw-group-plans-scout-brand-revival-with-electric-pickup-and-suv/ "The new brand sounds like a good opportunity for VW to enter the EV pickup race in the US, a market that is expected to grow in the coming years since plenty of rivals including Ford, Tesla...
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    WTB: Mopar TJ t-style hood bra

    Yeah, found one from someone selling one on here.
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    WTB: Mopar TJ t-style hood bra

    I'm aware of the damage that a hood bra can cause, but I still want one.
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    WTB: Mopar TJ t-style hood bra

    Looking to buy a genuine Mopar TJ hood bra, payment via PayPal.
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    New Kid from Florida Who Misses Her TJs

    I had a 98 & 03 TJ. I regretting selling the 03 almost the day it was sold in 09. When I was getting ready to retire I decided to buy another TJ as a retirement gift to myself. Didn't even considered another generation. I focused my search on 03s to 06s, and picked up a loaded 04 Sahara last...
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    Hard top windows leak

    Are your tub mucket seals still in place? I know those can sometimes get removed if the hardtop is ever removed.
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    Worst Advice Ever

    You have to buy aftermarket wheels to run 33s.
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    This is the most gross thing I've ever seen

    AIL M-242 Storm Mark II "Commander" AIL Storm is an Israeli manufactured off-road vehicle and the workhorse of the Israeli Security Forces. The series of Jeep Wrangler based vehicles have been produced by Automotive Industries Ltd. in Upper Nazarethunder license from Chrysler since 1990. The...
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    Would you own a JK/JL instead of a TJ, if money was not an issue?

    No, I like the size and the utilitarian design & functions of the TJ. We also own XJ that's on its last legs, and if we ever replace it, we'd want another XJ before a JK or JL.
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    33 spare doesn't fit on OEM tire carrier?

    Yep, mystery solved. I managed to find an old 2007 thread of mine. For the silver TJ I bought a Rubicon Express RE 7000 3.5 springs, short arm lift kit with a one inch body lift for it. Thanks for the feedback.
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    33 spare doesn't fit on OEM tire carrier?

    I just don't remember a body lift kit being installed along with the RE 4 inch lift kit. But I do remember installing a radiator fan shroud spacers on it. Here's another angle. I guess it's a possibility, I just wished I could remember for sure. And yes I just had a OME 2inch lift kit recently...
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    33 spare doesn't fit on OEM tire carrier?

    Thanks folks. This is the tailgate reinforcement kit I bought. I read good product reviews so I hope it works as good as advertised. @dan lee I believe my kit includes a couple OEM tire carrier bracket extenders. If not I'll be looking for a tire relocation bracket.
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    33 spare doesn't fit on OEM tire carrier?

    Now that I'm looking at the pic I'm wondering if a one inch body space was installed in addition to the 4 inch Rubicon Express lift kit that I had installed? I don't remember a body lift, but I suppose it's a possibility. Plus now that I'm thinking about it, I do remember a radiator fan shroud...
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    33 spare doesn't fit on OEM tire carrier?

    Back in day I had an 03 Sport TJ and ran 33s and then upgraded to 35s. Other than installing a 3rd brake spacer kit I could have swore that both spares tires fit on the OEM tire carrier w/no modifications. In retrospect it wasn't smart, but it is what it is. I picked up an 04 Sahara last year...
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    33 spare doesn't fit on OEM tire carrier?

    Back in day I had an 03 Sport TJ and ran 33s and then upgraded to 35s. Other than installing a 3rd brake spacer kit I could have swore that both spares tires fit on the OEM tire carrier w/no modifications. In retrospect it wasn't smart, but it is what it is. I just installed a set of 285/75/16...
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    Will newer 16 inch wheels fit on my TJ?

    Yep, though most seem to be discouraging them due to 16 inch tires availability. I bought some used 16 inch TJ Moab wheels and had them refinished because I still like the looks of them. Just installed them yesterday. Plus I didn't seem to have a problem finding tires (Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Installed my Goodyear Wrangler Duratrack 285/75/16s on my TJ today. Or I should say I attempted too. I practically put my back out by trying to remove the bolts on my old wheels & tires. The shop that installed my lift kit tightened my wheel bolts so tight that it made it virtually impossible...
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    Looking for the best lift kit

    Best can mean a lot of different things, for example; What's the best suspension to run 33s, or 35s for a Street-Jeep (read no off-road). What's the best suspension to go on mild to difficult trails. What's the best suspension to tackle impassable trails. Knowing what your goals are will help...
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    Rust proofing the inside of the frame?

    After reading this entire thread (and a few other, plus watching YT videos) here's the plan I'm getting on how to protect the inside and outside of the frame. 1. Buy or rent a horoscope type tool to visually inspect the inside of the frame. 2. Drill drainage holes into the low points of the...