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  1. DaddyZSmith

    Just another locker and gear thread

    Thank you for clarification on both points.
  2. DaddyZSmith

    Just another locker and gear thread

    That is an interesting kit, but are you wanting a posi rear? I would suggest limited slip if you are mainly on the road; or a selectable locker. I'm getting ready for a regear and have chosen the Eaton Detroit Truetrac. Please be careful when purchasing complete kits like that; you may not get...
  3. DaddyZSmith

    Just another locker and gear thread

    I wish they only charged $1,000.00, the ones around me have quoted me for a lot more than that to do a regear on my front Dana 30 and rear Dana 35.
  4. DaddyZSmith

    RTV on axle seals?

    Thank you for the comment. It does not appear to have damage or anything to be concerned about. I just never had to use it and wanted to make sure it was common practice.
  5. DaddyZSmith

    RTV on axle seals?

    I noticed a light grinding sound coming from the driver side rear tire and after further diagnosis I determined it to be the axle bearing on my Dana 35. I now have all the replacement parts to perform this repair and upon disassembly I discovered that someone had used RTV silicone on the axle...
  6. DaddyZSmith

    Need suggestions on 42RLE replacement transmission

    Update: Do not buy from the site I listed. I found a bunch of reviews through Google and they are not a good company. My torque converter and tranny has taken a crap on my '03 TJ with the 4.0 & 42RLE. I don't think I'm going to rebuild it, but instead am going to buy one that comes with a...
  7. DaddyZSmith

    Will my TJ be strong enough to launch / recover boat?

    Should I add any type of cooler to it? The ramp is about 10 miles from my house and the max speed limit in that trip is 55 mph.
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    Will my TJ be strong enough to launch / recover boat?

    I plan on using my 2003 TJ with 32's and 3.73 to tow my 17' flats boat that weighs 1800 lbs rigged out. Does anyone think that I'll have any issues with this? I've got loads of experience towing with trucks; but only limited experience towing with a Jeep.
  9. DaddyZSmith

    Sun and rain shade top

    I'm currently looking for a sun shade that will also not allow rain to fall straight through.
  10. DaddyZSmith

    Rough idle after short shuts downs

    Thank you for this thread. I was having the same issues with mine and the information in here has brought me some relief.
  11. DaddyZSmith

    Hard start after driving

    My 2003 4.0 has been experiencing similar issues; were you able to find a solution to this? I also noticed a lot of vacuum when opening the gas cap when going to fill her up; did yours do this?
  12. DaddyZSmith

    Can I use a set of rear end links from a 4” lift on a 3” lift?

    I am referring to the rear sway bar links. I’m replacing the front sway bar links with adjustable ones.
  13. DaddyZSmith

    Can I use a set of rear end links from a 4” lift on a 3” lift?

    Can I use a set of rear end links from a 4” lift on a 3” lift?
  14. DaddyZSmith

    A list of American companies we need to be buying from to help them survive

    I made a list of the manufacturers that have been mentioned in this thread and sorted them by product type; I also included their website. I apologize if I missed any. I hope this helps in everyone's pursuit to support American Made.