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  1. glowell222

    Real World Lifecycle Results

    9,412 days, 309k miles. Are these still available anywhere?
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    What are your favorite or recommended tire brands / models?

    I need a new set of tires prior to autumn rain season. My TJ is stock, on 15" Gambler wheels (cue the critics). Over the years I've tried 5 brands, not including the horrid Goodyears from the factory. Any recommendations? Any favorites? Any "avoid at all costs"? Thanks.
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    Stock Front Suspension Rebuild-Which Parts Suppliers?

    I'm getting ready to rebuild my front suspension. Both of my axle u-joints are bad. So, while I'm in there.... My ride is 100% stock. What parts suppliers should I use for the ball joints, unit bearings, tie rod ends, sway bar connectors, steering stabilizer? I am using Dana Spicer 5-760X...
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    What to do with old parts?

    What do you do with your old parts? I have the original Saginaw steering box, lower steering rod, and Sahara side steps from when I swapped my ‘98 frame for the ‘06 frame. I don’t want to just chuck them in the landfill.
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    Cruise control wanders: sometimes speeds up, sometimes slows down

    I have spent a good amount of time over the past week troubleshooting this, here on the forum as well as on the web in general. As noted in the title, sometimes my cruise control will just slow down, by as much as 10mph lower than set. Sometimes it will speed up, sometimes as much as 6mph...
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    A $30k 1988 YJ Sahara

    1988 YJ Sahara
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    John Hiatt Reverb Store

    So I was browsing his store, hoping to pick up a cool guitar, and within about 4 minutes everything was sold. I was not expecting that at all, honestly.
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    Steering Wheel Color

    What is the official color code of our steering wheels? Also, what color would you say it is? Black; grey; charcoal; agate?
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    New Transmission Install: Questions for the Experts

    Suggestions, tips, or gotchas? Planning to install a brand new AX15 in the coming weeks, and have never installed a new transmission-always been a reinstall of the existing unit. It seems like a straightforward operation, but I have been fooled stupid before. I replaced the clutch and flywheel...
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    Truck Lite 27275 Heated LED Headlight Install Issue

    I installed these headlights, and they work very well. I cannot re-install my trim rings because: 1. The lower center of the headlight lens has a nub blocking the precise location of the trim mounting screw: and 2. The 2 upper trim ring screws are too long now-the Truck Lites sit proud of...
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    Virginia Jeeps For Georgie: Attention NOVA/WV/MD/DC Jeepers

    Apologies if this has been posted already. Did a quick search and nothing came up. My daughter and son are going on behalf of Family Lowell.
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    Mystery noise: solved

    Back in January of 2020 I replaced my cracked Borla header with a Dorman header, as well as the down pipe with a Walker down pipe. Over the next 11 months or so, occasionally I would hear what I thought was a rattle every time I made a sharp left turn under throttle. I checked multiple times...
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    Steering Wheel Screech (Only When It's Cold)

    So back in late December of 2000 I took my wife in my TJ to The People's Republic of Ohio to see my family for Christmas. That trip reminded me why I no longer live in The PRO-the wind-chill at night during that visit would drop down into the negative twenties and didn't climb above zero during...
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    Gambler Rims Questions and Suggestions

    My original rims are in sad shape, with some of the rivets on the outer edge having just fallen off. The first time I found one in the driveway, I didn't know what it was or from where it came. You can also see on the last photo that there is a burn mark from where some flapjack at the tire...
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    Specific Differences Between Sahara and Rubicon Models

    I did a search and came up with a few different threads. Is there another thread other than the Sahara Rubicon for sale thread? I am trying to determine if I want to take my stock Sahara to the Rubicon level using only the stock parts or the equivalents. Any help at all would be most appreciated.
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    Insurance Question to the Community

    So my insurance agent is advising that I move from full coverage to liability-only coverage due to the policy cost difference, age of the Jeep, and potential for write-off vs value of the actual Jeep. Over the next 36 months, the policy cost savings if I change are significant compared to the...
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    Advice Needed: Removing the Dealer-Installed Alarm-

    I have a '98 TJ, built in November of '97, and it is a mix of '97 and '98 parts in some cases. The dealer installed this alarm as part of my financing package when I took delivery of my Jeep. The time has come to remove this alarm thing. I believe this acts as a SKIM device, though it is not...
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    How are the airbags triggered for deployment?

    Having just completed a frame swap on my '98 Sahara, I am intimately familiar with all of the systems on this Jeep. I noticed that there were no sensors or any electrical wiring near the front bumper/grille except for the fog lights and headlights. My question: in the event of a collision...
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    TJ Frame Swap: Putting a 2006 Frame Under A 1998 Sahara

    Quick Links: Summary Post Cost & Time Details Differences Between '98 & '06 Frames Preparing Your Replacement Frame Tips, Tricks, & What I Would Have Done Differently Preparing To Separate Body From Frame Disconnecting Body From Frame Swapping Components From Old Frame to New Frame Tub Rust...
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    TJ frame swap questions (need some input from those that have been there)

    Hello everyone. New to this forum, and I posted this question on another Jeep forum, with no replies. Hopeful to gain some insight before I jump in. The frame on my '98 Sahara has succumbed to O2 poisoning. Time for a swap. Just picked up a reconditioned, rust-proofed, painted 2006 TJ frame...