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  1. Philip

    OME 2” lift questions

    I’m trying to finish a few projects on the Jeep. One is installing an OME 2” lift thats been sitting on a shelf for quite awhile. Do the springs labeled “A” go on the drivers side, and the springs labeled “B” go on the passenger side? Should I just get an adjustable track bar (they’re not that...
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    Why are so many oppose to putting a jack on the hood?

    So, why are so many opposed to putting a high lift jack on the hood? Seems like it puts a fairly heavy item between the axels, keeps it out of the dirt, and fairly easy to access. What am I missing?
  3. Philip

    Easy install stereo head unit options?

    Does anyone have a stereo head unit that they particularly like? My factory unit was shot so I replaced it with a “reconditioned“ JVC unit from Crutchfield. Hate it. Tiny buttons with tiny script and blue back lighting on a black chassis. I have sixty year old eyeballs. i use an iPhone and...
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    Wrench for door pin nuts

    I think I once saw a non-metallic wrench for removing the nuts that hold the door pins in place. I’d like to remove my doors from time to time and it seems that a normal wrench would destroy the paint. Can no longer find the non-metallic wrench. How do others handle this. TIA Philip
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    Does the TJ need a rear sway bar?

    Does the TJ need it’s rear sway bar. Chucked the one on my Xterra but it is a leaf spring vehicle with a longer wheelbase. Would freeway speed handling be too compromised on a TJ? Thanks Philip
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    TJ won't return to idle speed

    My Jeep does something weird. Some times when you lift off the gas, it spools down to 1500 rpm EXACTLY and stays there for a second or two before returning to idle speed. When it decides to do this, it does every time you lift off the gas from the moment you start it until the moment you turn it...
  7. Philip

    so what do we think of BDS lifts?

    Thinking of buying this. https://waldoch.com/store/performance/suspension/lift-kits/bds-3-ultimate-lift-kit-97-02-jeep-wrangler-tj.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw9_jJBRCXycSarr3csWcSJABthk079YkMcAoRQhPMemxq51eIFStboWqH7HK_1Bm57lmIEhoCC-_w_wcB Seems like the most complete kit I can find.
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    Keeping dogs in the Jeep when the top is off

    What are folks doing to contain their dogs? I don't really like the cargo net around the roll bar look. I'm also not crazy about using web or wire to tie them in. Anybody figure out something they like? TIA P.
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    Carpets: should I rip 'em out?

    My Jeep is a 2004 Sahara. It came carpeted. This time of year they're almost always wet. My inclination is to remove them and get removable rubber mats instead. Is there a reason this is a bad idea? TIA
  10. Philip

    Can I use fluids other than Mopar fluids in my TJ?

    Since it is supposed to rain all weekend, I thought I'd change all the fluids. My owner's manual recommends Mopar fluids but does gives viscosity and ratings for the diffs. However, no such info is provided for the five speed or the t-case. It says I need to use Mopar trans fluid in the trans...
  11. Philip

    Some one trashed my fishing hole!

    I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills near the Stanislaus River. I know a spot that you really need a 4x4 to get to that was many years ago a mill or a power station. It's just a bunch of foundations and a weir now and the way nature has reclaimed the place was really pretty and as I said only...
  12. Philip

    New from the Sierra Foothills

    I've wanted to build a Jeep for a while and I've lurked on this list (and a few others) to figure out what I should look for. Well, I decided to join because I finally pulled the trigger and bought this: 2004 Jeep TJ Sahara 4.0\5 speed Front: Dana 30 Rear: Dana 44 Gears 3.73