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  1. Vidar

    Days always suck when they start like this

    So this happened just before I got to work this morning. Looked to the left and recognized someone, and by the time I looked back ahead of me traffic was stopped for someone turning left. Was only doing about 35-38 when I locked up the breaks, so impact was probably around 20-25. Unfortunately...
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    Beach driving casualty

    Did some 3 am beach driving in Outer Banks last night. As we were coming back to the house I start to sputter followed by a really loud bang, then dead. Opened the hood to find my distributor cap top post snapped off completely! The plastic around the base of the post was disintegrated. Any...
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    Turn signal not turning off automatically

    Apologies if this has already been discussed, I couldn’t find anything via search. This morning I noticed my left turn signal is not automatically switching off after making a turn. Right signal is still working just fine, and I can cancel the signal by simply pushing the stalk back up. Stalk...
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    Dalton Highway, the way too early planning thread

    Since my daughter loves the cold and dreams of being an arctic vet one day, I've decided that I would like to take her to the arctic so that she can actually experience Alaska before deciding on a college, and since I'm there, drive the Dalton Highway. Currently, my daughter is 10, so dreams can...
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    WK2 FSM

    I've got a 2011 Grand Cherokee that appears to have a problem snapping blend door actuator gears. Been through 3 of them in the last two months (bought Mopar replacements from Amazon, but they could have been old and brittle or counterfeit). Hoping to look through a factory service manual to see...
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    WTB: Factory seat fabric for 97-02 TJ (rear seat still needed)

    For anyone who has reupholstered their factory seats, I am looking for a set of factory covers to cut up as a template to make new seat covers (reupholstered covers, not slip over covers). Don't really care what shape they are in as long as they are still in one piece (tears in the vinyl and...
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    Pennsylvania Not a TJ, but can be towed by one Livin' Lite Quicksilver 8.0 Camper

    Hey everyone. We are selling our 2006 Livin' Lite Quicksilver 8.0. It's a fantastic super lightweight camper that you can easily tow with a TJ (ask me how I know this). We decided we want something bigger since we have a newer Grand Cherokee now, and the wife wants something with a bathroom. If...
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    Help preparing for new (used) hardtop pickup

    So it looks like I am going to score a used hardtop for a whopping $300 this weekend. I have no way to transport it, so I will need to pick it up with the TJ. Currently, I do not have the soft top framework installed. What else do I need to do to prepare for installing a hardtop? I know the...
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    Pennsylvania Factory speakers

    Factory speakers, fronts and sound bar. Speakers all worked and sounded okay when removed. Fronts are out of a 97, sound bar from an 03.
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    SOLD Dual single-din headunit

    For sale is the Dual XD1228 single-din head unit I just pulled from my Wrangler. It includes the install plate for a 97 (up until they changed to the rounded head unit, 02?) and harness. It has USB for charging and an 1/8” audio input. Also plays CDs.
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    WTB: Factory soft top header or full frame PA for local pickup preferred

    I need to replace the factory soft top header on my 97 due to the metal frame rotting out. I would prefer someone more local, near the Lancaster pa area since shipping would probably be way too expensive. I need at least the windshield header, but would go for the front bows as well as I would...
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    Bestop Supertop fitment question

    Ran across a local CL post for a new in box bestop super top for an 03-06, model 51719. I have a 97, anyone know why it won’t fit, or if there is anyway to adapt it? Price is exceptional, and my factory header is rotted so I need a replacement anyway.
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    Ignition Wire Issue

    Before I tear apart the steering column again, I thought I’d post my question here since there are so many knowledgable folks around. I removed my dash to replace the heater core. While putting it all back together, I am replacing the head unit as well. When I hooked it up to test, It isn’t...
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    LED lighting help, no turn signals

    So I just finished installing all of my lighting. Here’s the order of operation: 1. Installed Alla LEDs in the front turn signals many months ago after replacing the one socket. Worked fine except for the hyper flash. 2. While the Jeep was out of commission, I installed Alla LEDs for the read...
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    Looks like a really nice LJ

    Found on my local craigslist. Wish I had $12K laying around. https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/lykens-2005-jeep-wrangler-unlimited/7134319901.html
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    1979 DJ5 postal jeep

    https://york.craigslist.org/cto/d/dallastown-1979-jeep-dj5-postal/7132410269.html Looks interesting. Not fond of a VW engine in it though.
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    Do I need to do anything to the A/C system before I charge it?

    So I am replacing every part of my AC system except for the compressor. Do I need to do anything to the system before I charge it? The old collector dumped a fair amount of oil, but the new one doesn’t have any in it.
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    Raptor Liner inside and out

    Man do I really need to start my build thread. Now that the rebuilt engine is installed, I rolled the car out of the garage to paint. My clear coat was virtually gone from the hood, and I had issues in several places on the rest of the body. Footwells had some rust that needed addressed, so I...
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    Door handle recommendations

    While sanding the doors down for painting, I decided that the door handles are too far gone to save. Biggest issue is the rod for the paddle on the passenger side is rotted pretty far down. After removing both, I found the tension spring on the drivers side snapped, so I’m glad I took them out...
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    WTB: Found 97 Air Intake Tube

    I am in need of the intake tube for a 97 4.0. I don’t need the air box, just the tube. (The boot over the intake manifold tore when I removed it for the engine rebuild.) Shipping will be to 17538 if you want to include that in your price. Thanks.