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    How to install heated seats in your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    I wanted to add heated seats to our LJ, so I purchased the Dorman 628-40 universal heated seat kit. Here's a write-up on how I installed them. Installation: Remove the negative cable from the battery for safety. We have airbags in the dash and other wiring so be safe. The Parts! Mopar...
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Let's here what you've done to your TJ today! I'll start by saying I gave her the biggest, most thorough cleaning possible!
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    The new Jeep Wrangler!?

    Could it be? http://news.boldride.com/2016/01/smart-fortwo-pickup-truck-6x6/98078/
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    Best diff covers for clearance on Dana 44 axles?

    When in comes to Dana 44 front and rear axles on the Rubicon, which diff covers provide the best amount of protection while still allowing full clearance of the track bars and other components? How are the ARB covers?
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    Good extended brake lines?

    Anyone have any suggestions on extended brake lines for a 4" lift?
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    What is the factory back spacing on Moab wheels?

    What is the factory back spacing on 16" Moab wheels? When going with aftermarket wheels for a 285/75r16 what are you guys changing the backspacing to?
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    Let's see your wheels!

    Just curious to see photos of your wheels on your TJ. Thought it might make for an interesting thread. Post your pictures! (I still have stock Moab wheels)
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    Modern Jeeps and Offroad Capability?

    Other than the Wrangler, do you guys think there are any modern Jeep models that have any sort of off-road capability? I see all these new Jeeps on the road and none of them seem to be anything more than family haulers.
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    Ticking noise on start up

    Ever since I purchased my Rubicon, when I started up in the morning after it's been sitting all night there's a ticking noise until the engine warms up. It increases with RPM, but it goes away completely once the engine is fully warm. It also only happens once the jeep has been sitting for a...
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    How many splines are my axles?

    How many splines (both inner and outer) are the front axles on a TJ Rubicon? Not sure if it's 27 or 30...
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    How to install winch safety thimble?

    I Googled the crap out of this with no results. How in the heck do you install a safety thimble on a synthetic winch line? My synthetic Warn rope came with the standard loop/hook but I would like to replace it with a safety thimble.
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    Proper backspacing for 285/75r16 tires?

    What is the proper backspacing for a 285/75r16 tire on a 2005 Rubicon? I am running the factory Moab wheels but I'm not sure with these size tires if it would be wise to go to a different 16" wheel with better backspacing?
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    2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat

    For those of you who haven't seen it already, I found this article on Car and Driver. Personally I wouldn't buy it, but I think it looks pretty cool for a nice family hauler! What It Is Meant to be to street performance what Trailhawk is to rock-bashing off-road ability. There will be an...
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    Tire Repair Kit

    Do any of you guys carry a tire repair kit with you on the trail? I am talking about those kits that ARB and others sell that allow you to plug a leak in a tire using rubber inserts and tools.
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    Is it possible to activate Rubicon lockers over 10mph?

    So I am told (haven't tested it out) that the factory Rubicon lockers de-activate at speeds over 10 mph and only work in 4 low. Is there an easy way to allow them to work in 4 hi and speeds over 10 mph? Or is this a bad / dangerous idea? Mostly I was thinking it might be nice to have the rear...
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    Soft Top vs. Hardtop?

    Which one do you guys like more? For me it's the hardtop all the way. I say that because I'm really either a tops on or tops off kind of guy. But if you had to choose one, which would it be?
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    Looking for opinions on a decent on-road / off-road tire

    I'm in the market for some 33" tires. I know this subject has been beaten to death just about everywhere on the internet, so I'm not looking to start a "which tire is best thread". I'm simply looking to gather some feedback from you guys as to what a decent 33" tire might be. My problem with...
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    How to correct speedometer on TJ Rubicon?

    Ummm, I have a TJ (errrr, LJ) Rubicon and I run 33" tires. My speedometer is clearly off by a little bit, but as I understand the Rubicon doesn't have the typical speedometer gear tooth you can easily change out, is this correct? If so, how do I go about re-calibrating my speedo for 33" tires...
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    What do I need for my first time off roading?

    I'm new to the world of off-roading, and being as though I intend to take my Wrangler out pretty soon I want to make sure that before I do I have everything I need. What would you guys suggest for things I should bring off-roading? I guess I'm trying to make a list of sorts...
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    What do you guys think about this election?

    I'm curious to know, who do you think it will come down to on the Republican and Democratic side? I'm thinking it will end up being Clinton versus Carson. All I can say though is WOW... It's like a complete circus / clown show with all those Republicans running for president!