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    2005 LJ with 45k miles for 19k

    That is clean. Looks like it also has the Premium Appearance Group option. Given the proximity, I wouldn't be surprised if a dealership here in AZ trys to snag it and sell it for more.
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    Were these factory wheels an option on TJs?

    When I got my XJ, these initially caught my eye, but then I found out they were 16s. I do like the look though.
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    TJ AEV Bridger

    Man those are nice. AEVs are the only ones that would get me to switch to 16s.
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    2006 TJ Rubicon 3 Row

    A rusty long Jeep for auction https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rknpOWEW/2006-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-4x4
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    LJ top cart

    It balances fine. When I bought my LJ hardtop, the previous owner had it stored in his garage with the Bestop cart @Plumber1 linked to.
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    What is this 06 Rubicon worth?

    I'm pretty sure I found the listing for the Jeep, but I'm not sure if I should post it. Dealer price is $17,497. CarFax shows it spent its life in New Jersey up until 2018. I'd definitely be on the lookout for rust issues.
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    The unfortunate JKU & JLU of the day thread

    Rich Rebuilds special. Starts around 15:50 and gets more interesting as it progresses
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    Finally Got Some Ravines

    I wish a set would pop up for sale in my area. I've seen no shortage of Canyons, Eccos, and Moabs. I want to go back to Ravines on my LJ.
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    Fender flare opinions

    Also includes other special edition models like the Columbia Edition and Freedom Edition. LJ's with the "Premium Appearance Group" option also came with the same width flares. Basically, if it came from the factory with painted flares, they're the same width as Sahara and Rubicon fender flares.
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    SOLD LJ 05 Fenders OEM

    All the factory painted flares are the same width as the Sahara and Rubicon models. Some special edition TJs and LJs with the premium appearance package came with painted flares. I wasn't referring to all LJs.
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    SOLD LJ 05 Fenders OEM

    Nice. For anyone not aware, the factory painted fender flares are the same width as the Rubicon ones.
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    Painting prep question

    I'm considering repainting my LJ. The overall paint from afar looks good. Shines good in the sun and doesn't have the typical Arizona sun damage. The problem I have are crows feet cracks on the side panels and doors. Seems like the only solution for that is going down to bare metal. Besides...
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    Interior paint shade looks off

    I have an XJ with an Agate interior. My LJ is dark slate grey. The colors are pretty similar. Link below to a couple of pictures I previously uploaded comparing the two https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/what-is-your-interior-color-pictures-of-every-color.31950/post-727933
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    Don't think I got my color match right

    I'm dropping off my XJ today at a shop to have the entire exterior repainted in Stone White. If it turns out good, I'll likely take them the LJ to do my half doors (also red) and possibly the entire Jeep as well.
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    Why do you drive a TJ?

    I always liked the TJ body style, but I never had the urge to buy one. Fast forward to 2019 and I caught Jeep fever at 28 years old. I don't recall what caused the sudden desire to buy one, but I ended up with an LJ. I just enjoy driving it and interacting with the Jeep community. I've had lots...
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    What do you use for restoring trim?

    I accidentally painted the whole thing. It was only afterwards that I noticed my error in painting the rubber bits. I didn't replace them and kept those as is for now since they weren't too faded to begin with.
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    What do you use for restoring trim?

    I painted my plastic trim and front/rear bumpers last July using SEM Trim Black. Even in the AZ sun, all the parts still look as good as the day I painted them. If they begin to crack or fade, I'll just spray them again. For me, painting them beats having to apply a product all throughout the...
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    Headlight “Look” Showdown: Stock vs LED

    I like my Vision X headlights. I previously had 2 sets of JW Speakers in black and chrome. I preferred the color temperature on the JW Speakers. The low beam pattern was also slightly better, but not by much.
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Thanks! I like it as well. When I first got my LJ, I was thinking about removing it, but it quickly grew on me. I also like that it's a factory option and not an aftermarket piece by the previous owner.