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  1. Jeepaholic

    M8000 solenoid to contactor upgrade kit

    So I got an m8000, without a remote. Rather than spend $85 on a new remote, should I just upgrade to a contactor pack now? I have an xd9000 also on my other jeep that is newer and already has the contactor style control pack, so I can use that remote for now. Also, I've found 2 different...
  2. Jeepaholic

    Dana 30 front diff cover: ARB vs Dana Spicer nodular cover 10023534

    Any negatives to either of these covers, and will either interfere with future eaton e locker install? 3.5 metalcloak lift with trackbar. The spicer cover I noticed has a drain plug that seems placed right where it will get hit? I'm looking at these 2 covers for a couple reasons. 1-protection...
  3. Jeepaholic

    Any pics of Warn M12000 mounted?

    I've been looking at winches and my brother came across a Warn m12000 for $400. I'm wondering just how big this looks on a tj, on the floor at his shop the thing was HUGE! Is this winch to big for my LJ?
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    How do I fix this pin on my Dana 30? Pics included

    So I was installing my new cat assy so I can smog the jeep, and I pulled the front diff plug just to check the level since it's been leaking a little bit. That's when I discovered the fluid was grey and metal splinters on the plug. So I pulled off the cover, all the spider gears, pinion, ring...
  5. Jeepaholic

    Double cardan joint operating angle?

    So, I lifted my jku with the Mopar Fox lift which comes with a spicer front shaft. I also put the geo correction brackets, which makes my caster perfect at about 6 degrees but the pinion is not pointing at t case, so the joint is at a 5 degree angle, instead of 0. Is this bad? I don't want...
  6. Jeepaholic

    Just installed my half doors!

    I picked these up a couple weeks back, still need to paint them and get some mirrors, but these are awesome! Do I get 03-06 mirrors or the 97-02 mirrors? Which style or brand will vibrate the least, I actually I use my mirrors unlike most ppl these days...
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    Wasting $919 on a cat from dealer Monday arrgh!

    The cat on my 06 is wasted, as in it fell apart inside and is now hollow. Thanks to California, I got 2 options-$972 magnaflow unit or $919 mopar oem unit which includes tax and $200 core. Should I keep the core for wheeling trips so the new good one doesn't get wasted? Or get my 200 back...
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    Just picked up a 99 2.5. Should I DD it?

    I picked up a 99 wrangler se with 100k miles, 5 speed no a/c. Fern green? Got it cheap was going to clean it up and sell it, but thinking about using it for my daily. Anyone know if factory a/c can be added? Gets real hot in summer traffic here!
  9. Jeepaholic

    Did the Rubicon Trail in the LJ this weekend!

    went from loon lake all the way out. My buddies wj broke both front upper arms at buck island so left it (we live 2 hrs away) , came back to fix it the next day went from loon again to buck island, fixed it, went back out the way we came in. I've had enough of that trial for awhile. It's a...
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    How to install 97-02 steering gearbox in 03-06 TJ / LJ

    I have been seeing a few post about the 03-06 box needing replacement, so I will show you how to install the early style box, which is not only way cheaper, but can be found almost anywhere, just in case of that trail side repair. My box had busted the output shaft clean off. First step...
  11. Jeepaholic

    Clutch was squealing intermittently...

    And I had a trip to Eagle lakes/signal peak/fordyce planned. This is a 75 mile trip on the freeway each way. So like any sane jeeper would do, I canceled the trip. NO WAY lol! I got there, 1st bit of water (ok it was about 24" deep) it starts squealing really loud when pedal is depressed. Now...
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    Dented my rear shock tubes, new OME shocks. Did I ruin them?

    So I noticed the spring perch dented the tubes. Did I ruin the shocks? Going to metal cloak tomorrow to pick up a set of relocation brackets...
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    Smoking deal on c/l 4" currie complete not mine just found it

    https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/6095136866.html
  14. Jeepaholic

    What's more important: control arms or lockers/gears?

    I think I already know the answer here, but should I do adjustable control arms (all 8), can't decide between metal cloak or savvy aluminum. Or, 4.88 gears with a Detroit in the back and no slip (or nothing for now) in front? I plan on elocker front in the future, this is not a daily...
  15. Jeepaholic

    Seen the new articulation ramp? LOL!

    I especially like you can use it while getting gas!
  16. Jeepaholic

    06 LJ Dana 44 Trac Loc popping?

    After driving around for awhile, I notice a popping sound from the rear, only at initial take off from dead stop. All control arms are torqued (although 138k so bushings are? , but seem ok). It doesn't do it very much when taking off straight, and taking off while turning left seems to make...
  17. Jeepaholic

    How to make your own CO2 air system for under $200

    So I wanted a way to quickly air up my tires, and did not want the expense of a high quality on board air compressor, as I don't plan on air lockers, don't want the extra electrical wiring, mounts, etc. Co2 gave me exactly what I was looking for, and no need to buy the expensive name brand...
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    Hi, I'm new here, 06 unlimited

    My 2nd jeep, got it stock (I want to do a build thread if I ever get time) here it is now, 138k, 6 speed, 35" stt pro, ome nitro chargers, metal cloak front bumper, overline front fenders, front and rear track bars, some temporary RE 3" springs. More to come. This thing is so much fun!