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    42RLE shift cable mount point pic request

    Can someone with the 42rle take a look and confirm for me that this looks right? I was fine tuning my TC shift cable and somehow knocked the transmission shift cable off. There is a nipple on the transmission shift bracket, and I can’t get it to pop into the plastic piece (part of the cable) any...
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    Another thanks thread

    Just wanted to say thanks from a mostly silent lurker who has learned so much from this site. I grew up working on our cars with my Dad so I definitely owe it all to him, but even after going to college and working in IT sales, I'm still wrenching...and although its a love/hate relationship, I'm...
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    SOLD Rancho RS55240 Jeep Wrangler TJ/LJ - rear

    $75 shipped Bought in Sept of last year, installed over the winter. I don’t DD the Jeep so they have around 500 miles. They were just too short for my lift. Designed for stock height TJ/LJ. Confirm compatibility, these came off of a 2004 LJ...
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    Can I modify Poison Spyder sliders to mount only to tub?

    So first off I fully understand why PS sliders mounting to the body mounts sucks, and that is because I have them on my LJ. Structural integrity and all that. I also get popping all the time just driving around town, let alone on the trail, and they do not sit flush against the tub. There are...
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    Looking for thoughts on a used Superwinch x9

    Someone locally is selling a used x9 for $300. It is unmounted and does not have a controller. He stated it works like new, but I have not gone to look at it. I know these are discontinued so if something goes wrong is this potentially a throw away winch? I did see a few parts still available...
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    32s rubbing with OME lift, need opinions on route to take

    04 LJ owner here. I am in the process of installing my pieces together OME/Rancho lift, having purchased the 0-2” Ranchos. I have 32” BFGs and live in MN, so mostly street but I plan on doing wheeling trips too. Have friends in CO who want to meet up in the Black Hills next year, so I want to be...
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    Rear track bar bolt frozen

    First things first, working on a MN Jeep. So you know what I’m dealing with... Working on installing my OME lift and I am struggling with the frame side bolt for the rear track bar. I got the axle side out already, no issues there. I cannot get the bolt to move in the bushing, it’s frozen...
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    Harsh grinding at full left turn (moved from right side after repairs)

    So like the title says, I originally had grinding on the right side at full turn. I had just bought the Jeep, and admittedly, without really any diagnosis decided to rebuild the front end. I originally assumed it was wheel bearings but everything was worn and rusty and most likely was bad...
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    Monroe steering not playing nicely with Moog drag link

    I ordered some new components to replace my steering setup since I had to do tie rod ends anyway and everything was super rusty. I followed the parts list on the ZJ tie rod conversion thread in the How To section. Drag link part DS1430 Monroe damper SC2928 I’ve got everything installed but am...
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    Do I need to replace this steering knuckle?

    Getting ready to put my front end back together. I was wire wheeling some of the surface rust where the knuckle and the hub join, and noticed the surface on the knuckle wasn’t flat. I fit the hub bearing assembly into the knuckle and it looks like this: Obviously some space there. The knuckle...
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    04 LJ project

    On deck: RMS and quote for frame repair In the hole: more boring maintenance I bought my LJ in May - black 2004 auto w 107k miles for $9500. I was pretty satisfied with my purchase; the tub looked good, the frame looked good, all in all it needed some maint but nothing too crazy. I bought my...