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  1. dale5150

    Brake line compatability?

    I had a front brake stick and overheat. I pushed the piston in and hit the pedal and it still seems hard to turn. I guess it is the caliper but thought I would replace the lines as well. All I see are stainless extended ones for a 4in lift which I do not have. Will these work? Really any better...
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    Rear pinion nut too tight?

    I just replaced my leaky pinion seal , yoke and nut on my dana 35. I saw posts saying to use 160 ft lbs when using a new nut which I did. It feels too tight now. Did I screw it up?
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    2005 auto u-joint / driveshaft issues

    I had a dented rear driveshaft in my 05 sport. I bought a new pinion and seal. A used driveshaft was purchased. I installed the pinion seal and yoke and set pinion torque to 160lbs. That feels kind of tight but the real issue is the u joint in the replacement shaft is too large in diameter to...
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    05 auto driveshaft the same as manual?

    I have a dent on my rear driveshaft on my 05 auto. Do I have to get one from an auto or will any fit?
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    Strange electrical issue at startup

    When I let lt sit for a several days of a couple of weeks when I turn the key I get nothing. Blank gages and stereo. When I cycle the key a few times it starts right up and never does it again until parked for a while. Ideas?
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    Strange electrical issue. Ignition switch?

    For the last month my 05 has been doing something strange. After it has sat for a few days when I try to start it I hear a click and the gauges go dead. On the second key cycle it starts. It has done this a few times now. It always starts right up the rest of the day after the initial issue. Not...
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    05 Sport stereo goes off but comes back on when I turn lights on.

    Just last night my 05 started doing something strange. The stereo went off and the odo light seemed to be flashing some. When I turned the parking lights on the problem went away. It eventually stopped doing it completely but I am sire it will happen again. It doesnt have factory fogs if that...
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    Steering damper stud problems

    So I started to replace my steering damper and got the old one off. New one went on until I tried to torque the castle nut down. Stripped it and now the new one is stuck in the drag link. I have heard that some people re use the original bolt from the old damper. How do you get it out? Is a...
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    Did fuel valve mod and still get overflow at pump shut off

    My 05 was getting hard to fuel as it would only accept a trickle. Also spit gas back when filled. I was off last week ad dropped the tank to sand down the tabs on the valve until it moved freely. Went to the station and filled it up and still got splash back when pump shup off. Anyone else had...
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    Antifreeze odor with heater on?

    I flushed my coolant this summer and am not loosing any that I can tell. However now that it has gotten cooler I have used the heat and get an antifreeze odor. I dont see any leaks anywhere. Heater core? Hard to replace?
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    Rugged ridge fender flares any good?

    Looking at them on Amazon. Some people say they didn't fit or were warped. Anyone use them?
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    P1494 code after fuel pump replacement

    I recently replaced my fuel pump and now have a P1494 code. I have checked the gas cap and all connections that I took off during the repair. I cleared it and drove it and it didnt come on. The next time it was started it was back. Suggestions?
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    Has anyone actually installed just the fuel pump module?

    I cant seem to fine a Bosch fuel pump for my 03. Has anyone actually installed a fuel pump module by itself? It looks like there are problems on amazon reviews. Bosch 69316
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    Best paint for Rubicon fender flares?

    I am going to restore my flares and am thinking for some reason the rubicon flares look glossier than the standard flares. What is the best thing to make them look like they did when new? Also what is the best filler for deeper imperfections that are too deep to sand out?
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    Will 265/70R16 tires work on stock Rubicon? Why doesn't anyone use this size?

    I dont want to lift or go taller but wouldnt mind a little wider tire. I have 31x10.5 on my X. I found a set of 265 70 16s and it looks like they are just a tad wider and same height as my 245 75 16s. Will they rub on moab wheels and why doesnt anyone use this size?
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    WTB: 245/75R16 Goodyear Duratracs near KY

    Looking for a good set of 245 75 16 Duratracs near Ky.
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    Compass mirror repair

    My rubicons compass, temp mirror was on the fritz. I had been looking around for another one but that exact one was proving hard to find and I like things original so I didnt want a different replacement. I stumbled across a website called bobsmirrors.com. I contacted him and sent a pic of the...
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    Looking to go to 265/75R16 tires. Are 1.5 spring spacers enough to work?

    I see 1.5, 1.75 and 2" spring spacers for sale. which ones will work best to allow room for 265 75 16 tires? Are new shocks and bump stops a necessity?
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    WTB: WTB Rubicon left rear fender flare

    Looking for a really nice left rear fender flare for a Rubicon.
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    WTB: Tinted windows for Bestop or OEM 03-06

    Looking for a set of tinted windows for a Bestop 03-06 replace a top. OEM should fit as well.