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  1. Cheetokps

    Want to help the next generation learn how to work on cars?

    Hi everyone, I am a member of my school’s (UConn) Formula SAE team. This is an organization where we design, build, and race a new car every year against other schools from around the country. Our annual competition is at the Michigan international speedway, where we came in 10th overall and 3rd...
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    What's going on with my lugnuts?

    Hey guys, I’m super confused here. Last year my front left fell off while driving, luckily I was okay. I was confused because I was pretty sure I torqued all the lug nuts, figured maybe I forgot or something and thought it was just a weird happening. Just now, I felt something weird and still...
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    P0174 Bank 2 P0174 Error Code

    Hello, the last few months I have occasionally been getting a P0174 code, stating bank 2 is running too lean. I replaced all 4 O2 sensors but it did not help. Thanks to @AndyG i learned a bit about fuel trim from this site and tested it with my code reader. At idle, the short term trims hover...
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    New head unit says miswiring

    Hello, I just installed my new JVC head unit. I tested it and it worked, so I then installed my new sound ordnance 4 channel amp. Now when I start it I get a message saying “miswiring”. I have the amp connected to the head unit with a 4-way rca cable. I thought it was a ground but I put it on...
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    Best place to buy a winch?

    I’ve been looking into winches more seriously now, my top choice is the Smittybilt x20 comp 10k. I was debating buying the badlands apex winch since it’s $100 off right now, but I still prefer the smittybilt. The smitttbilt is currently $624 on Amazon, although the price fluctuates a lot. I...
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    Melting fuse and no tail lights or dash lights

    Hello, I am having an issue where every now and then my tail lights, dashboard lights, and side markers will turn off. Often it will go back to normal or I can wiggle around the fuse and it will fix it. However, this time I was not able to fix it and had to drive 2 hours on the highway with no...
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    Bestop Replace A Top Installation Questions

    Hey guys, I’m finally getting around to installing my new soft top onto my frame and I have a few questions. First, it appears the header corner fabric ripped. Side that looks good: Side that looks ripped: Would this have to be fixed for the top to function properly? Can I just see it...
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    3D Print Ideas

    My friend just bought a 3D printer and offered to print me anything I needed, so I got to thinking about what I could make. Does anyone have any good ideas for useful/cool things to make with a 3D printer? Either mods, small replacement parts, or even things not necessarily jeep related So far...
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    Connecticut FREE Tan carpets, used soft top, random parts

    Tan carpets out of a 2002 Jeep Wrangler (long console). In pretty good shape, but still worn in. Just replaced with newer, thicker carpeting: Free Tan sierra off-road soft top (NO FRAME, NO WINDOWS)- rear window has a rip, the rest of the top is in good shape: Free Brand new RS5000x shock...
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    Tub rust

    I’m about to embark on the journey of sound deadening. However, I am a little about about the rust on my floor. I really do not want to go through the process of cutting out the rusted areas and paying someone to weld in a new section, which seems like the only proper way to fix it. Is there...
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    New transmission, buy new or take a chance with used/rebuilt?

    My nv3550 has started grinding a lot mostly when downshifting into second gear, I am pretty sure my synchro is very bad. I have been able to control it by shifting slowly, rev matching carefully, and practicing double clutching but I am worried it will not last too long. And yes I have replaced...
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    Does this seem like a common shop practice?

    A few months ago I mentioned hearing a noise when driving to the shop that did my alignment, and they found my muffler heat shield had fallen so they put it back up with screws. However, they used sheet metal screws right into the tub. They go all the way through and have now put holes in my...
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    Has anyone bought a Bestop soft top recently?

    I bought a sailcloth soft top from Morris 4x4 back in June and the shipping date keeps getting pushed back, now it’s saying it won’t be shipped until mid October. Is it bestop, or Morris?
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    Rattling Catalytic Converter Heat Shield

    The heat shield on one of my cats is loose and rattling all the time, anything I can do to fix it? I am worried about doing anything because of the high heat it will experience so I couldn’t use duct tape or anything I don’t think, a tac weld to hold it in place would work but I don’t have...
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    Rock slider with rocker panel bondo repair

    It appears that my passenger side rocker panel has been repaired with bondo in the past, which I discovered when trying to sand down a small rust spot. Upon further inspection, I am worried there was a lot used. I took a magnet to it, and it was very weak in a few spots which makes me thing it’s...
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    AC Compressor Cycling

    My ac is blowing very warm (around 75 degrees) and I noticed my compressor is cycling on and off. I bought a set of manifold gauges to measure the level, does this look like it’s low on refrigerant? I’m not sure how to tell because it keeps going up and down when the compressor kicks on. When...
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    Bent steering stabilizer bracket?

    I have trouble disconnecting my passenger side away bar links, the link makes contact with the steering stabilizer bracket and I have to tap it out. Does it look bent? If so, is heating it with mapp gas and hitting it with a bfh a few times a good way to fix it? I noticed it when I was...
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    FREE Speedometer gear, etc

    Replaced my speedometer gear and I have a 34 tooth one left if anyone needs it, just pay shipping. Also have everything else in the picture to get rid of it anyone is interested in any of that, just pay shipping as well.
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    Connecticut Stock Canyon Wheels with Tires

    Five 15x8 canyon wheels from a 2002 Jeep Wrangler sport. 4 of them have 31x10.5 general grabber at2 tires which seem to have decent tread, I just upgraded. The other still has I think the stock spare tire which is flat but the wheels is still good. Asking 400 or best offer
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    Broken bump stop cup bolt

    I’ve been working on installing my lift and unfortunately snapped my rear bump stop cup bolt off. I tried kroil, my new map gas torch, and Vice grips but my vice grips didn’t have enough grip on it. I also tried drilling and using a bolt extractor, but the extractor broke off inside (don’t know...