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  1. SamwiseGamJeep

    Well, Bestops customer service is declining, never thought I'd see it

    Wow! Second escalation, third rep., with weeks of delay, problem still not solved in any way, (still can't use the Sunrider option safely), for a compliant, understanding, non- problematic customer. Back and forth for weeks, and nothing. Supposed to send me the engineers fix with straps and...
  2. SamwiseGamJeep

    Help with steering knuckle ball joint experience

    Hey everybody, need some wisdom to hopefully put my mind at ease. My main question and concern- While waiting for new steering knuckles to arrive, I poured through OE shop manual, Service manuals, and videos like I always do, did everything I could to be ready to install new parts. When new...
  3. SamwiseGamJeep

    Maybe not the wisest choice for a name...

    Poor Goose. Not a wise choice of name imho.... Spotted while Salvage yard parts hunting for my TJ... Negative Ghost Rider...
  4. SamwiseGamJeep

    Figured out the Bestop Sunrider

    Unlatch top at header to windshield clamps, Unhook velcro, back across left and right window, Unhook four kenards, two on each side, fold back sunrider at hinges, while folding cloth and kenards back against top, where header can lay down on top of the double folded back into itself top...
  5. SamwiseGamJeep

    $24 eBay hood latch review

  6. SamwiseGamJeep

    Rock Auto Disappoints

    I get a complete four rotors, and pads shipment from Rock auto, delivered like this. My wife drives hundreds of miles a week, for work I tell Rock Auto, not my fault, did nothing wrong, look and listen to the FedEx driver drop them, too much weight in a thin, improperly packaged box, dropped...
  7. SamwiseGamJeep

    Looking for a 1999 wrangler owner's manual, hard copy.

    Hey, just thought I'd throw this out there, while my TJs in the the shop for a rebuild for an indeterminate time. First time I've ever owned anything without the original owners manual, thought maybe someone has one in a drawer somewhere they don't need?
  8. SamwiseGamJeep

    Well, there goes the engine

    Samwise is done. Time for big money rebuild.
  9. SamwiseGamJeep

    Held for ransom @AndyG...

    This is what happens when you leave one of the best driving, handling, and capable Rubicons unattended. Currently held in an undisclosed location... Instructions to follow, stay tuned.
  10. SamwiseGamJeep

    Question for the brake experts

    Hello all! Need some quick and simple help and advice. My 99 TJ sport, 4.0, About to do brakes, all around, It was built in march of 1999, so it does have all of the older, smaller front brake components. IT DOES NOT HAVE ABS. so I am a little unsure of components to order. I am doing it...
  11. SamwiseGamJeep

    Looking for advice on ball joints

    Hey guys, had upper and lower Moog ball joints installed, along with new tires and front alignment done, about a month ago at a local shop. While Underneath doing other things, noticed this gap, on upper ball joints, both sides, and was quite alarmed. Had @AndyG Over tonight working on his...