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  1. Tob

    Barnwell Mountain Recreational Area 8/19/23

    My dad and I hit Barnwell Mountain last weekend and had a blast. He was in his Tacoma with a small lift, 32's, rock rails, and high-clearance bumpers, so we stuck to the 2's and 3's for most of the day, which was about as much as his setup could handle. It was awfully hot, but we wheeled from...
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    Solved - Rumble & Squeak

    The NV3550 in my TJ developed a terrible sound recently. It started as a slight squeaky chattering under acceleration at highway speeds about a week ago. It has progressed to a dry, low rumble with the same chattering squeaks. The sound only happens under load, accelerating or engine braking...
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    Wobbly Passenger Seat Solution

    I'm on a mission to fix my tip and fold passenger seat. The original bushings are long gone, as well as the 3D-printed overpriced Etsy junk I tried in desperation. My plan is to find a metal spacer with the right ID and OD or get one made if it doesn't exist. I need the dimensions of the bolt...
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    What would it take to make these 3-wire LED turn signals work properly?

    I want to run these aftermarket turn signals on my TJ. I have MCE fenders, and I do not want to do the grille relocation or use the go-to tiny 3/4" indicators. I've found some 12 volt, 3-wire LED turn signals meant for motorcycles that I think would make a clean install under the front lip of...
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    Missouri Memorial Day Weekend at SMORR

    Is anyone planning to be at SMORR for Memorial day weekend? I'll taking a side trip from a Branson vacation to visit the ranch on the 28th and 29th. I don't want to show up and wheel alone, so I figured I'd reach out and see if I could find some like-minded TJ folks to wheel with. I'm in a...
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    Metal-on-metal sound diagnosis

    Riddle me this. What could be making a metal-on-metal mild scraping sound for a brief moment while accelerating or engine braking through a small section of RPM between 2300 and 3000 RPM? Sometimes two different spots in that RPM range. It is not tied to a specific gear, just a specific RPM. I...
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    Uneven Brake Pad Wear; Calling Brake Experts

    Take a look at this picture of my brake pads. One pad is worn more than the other, and both are worn unevenly from top to bottom. Can you diagnose what has caused this? P.S. yes, I am replacing them very soon. I would like the new ones to wear properly, though.
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    Inside spare mount solutions

    I'm relocating my spare off the tailgate to the inside of the tub. Securing it face-down onto the tub floor is simple enough with a few straps, but I want to explore some options. I like the idea of standing the tire up directly behind the driver's seat. That would be out of the way, easily...
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    Is it possible to replace the radiator petcock?

    I just got a new Mopar radiator, and the petcock is broken. I swear, it's always something. Anyways, is there an easy way to remove it and replace it? Does it have to be destroyed? It won't thread all the way out and I can't get to the other side to see what's happening on the inside.
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    Does this sound like head gasket failure?

    Not even a whole week after replacing the water pump, the radiator ruptured. I JB welded the crack as a temp fix while I wait for the new radiator to be delivered. Today I drained the old radiator to remove it so that I'd have a head start when the new one comes in, and what came out has me...
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    Need help diagnosing no-start

    Here's what I know. The Jeep has been sitting since December 24th, when it was parked due to a water pump failure. After replacing the water pump, belt, and fan clutch, I tried to start it but the battery was weak and almost dead. I tried to jump start it from another vehicle but it wouldn't...
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    Looking for 02-06 lock cylinder caps/bezels

    If anyone knows a good source for these, please share it. I'm looking for the larger diameter bezels (5016731AA), not the smaller ones (5257148). Of course, the smaller ones are readily available at a decent price, but I have only found the larger ones on rockauto and mopar parts sites for a...
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    Picture request: lock cylinder bezels

    Trying to figure something out. Please share the year model of your door and a picture of the lock cylinder bezel. Half doors and full doors. Pictures of the lock cylinder assembly itself would be a bonus!
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    WTB: Passenger air vent dark slate gray

    Looking for an air vent in dark slate gray, passenger side (not the center vents). Shipped or near southwest Louisiana.
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    Tailgate rust from license plate relocation plate

    For those of you with a tailgate license plate relocation, have you had issues with rust? If not, how have you gone about preventing it? I just installed something like this, and I'm concerned that the large plate will hold moisture against the tub. I'm thinking about either treating the...
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    Is there a such thing as A/T tires that don't chunk?

    Well, it's time for new tires. My Duratracs have been to hell and back (literally, down and up hell's gate). They've seen Texas limestone, Moab slickrock, and Arkansas rocks, and they are in terrible condition. I got a flat yesterday from a large crack or slit that developed in the sidewall...
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    Savvy rockers quick questions

    1. What's the point of buying the rocker base without the steel step slider? Will just the rocker base still protect the tub well? 2. Has anyone reached out and found when these will be back in stock?
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    Have a gander at this work of art

    Stunning, right? Here's some highlights from the listing details: 2000 model 2.5L, AX-5, NP231 148k miles 40x12.50 trail grapplers (that poor, god-forsaken Saginaw...) Dana 60 with locker, stock shafts, and 5.38 gears Sterling 10.5 with LSD, 5.38's Rough Country long arm suspension (for all the...
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    Arkansas Bailey’s Boulders (Hot Springs ORV park)

    For those of you that have been to Hot Springs ORV park, and know the obstacle Bailey’s Boulders, what’s the least built rig you’ve seen make it up? Or in other words, how dumb of an idea would it be to try on 31’s? All the times I’ve been, only the “hardcore” guys go for that obstacle.
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    Inca Gold Half Doors (LA)

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/149186417316074?ref=product_details&referral_code=undefined Figured I'd share, as rare as these suckers are.