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  1. ARawls88

    Frame swap options

    Mine will eventually need a new frame. Would you go with a takeoff that’s been prepped or say a new TDK? FB guy has some southern frames he preps with por15/fluid film and wants $2400. TDK is $3800 raw or $4400 galvanized.
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    Can’t seem to find Method 304 wheels in stock anywhere

    Specifically the 304 machined double standard 15x8. Can’t find a full set anywhere. Also, how big a deal is the 3.5” BS, seems like they will stick out a fair bit.
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    Steering gearbox suggestions for 35s

    So this is the last piece for the whole front end rebuild. Looking at PSC and readhead.... are there any other quality brands? Suggestions please.. and yes I’ve done a forum search.
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    What LUK clutch do I need for a NV3550?

    Swapping a lower mileage nv3550 in and want to replace the clutch also. Which is the right/oem clutch or does it matter?
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    Tire carrier options

    I’m torn between mounting to the gate or doing a bumper/carrier combo. Only reason I’m leaning towards the bumper option is due to the eyesore of a pipe bumper installed by the previous owner. Is the bumper mount option actually that much of a hassle? Which carrier do y’all recommend? Brands...
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    Pennsylvania Looking for an off-road shop near SW Pennsylvania

    Looking in the Washington or Bentleyville area. Needing a good shop to install front/rear gears, install a newer(ish) trans and at some point a PSc gear box.
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    Another Dana 30 build

    Think I finally found a good HP 30. Before I take the junk axle out I want to get this beefed up for 35s. Going to be running 5.13 gears, should I worry about putting a locker or limited slip in or leave it open and just lock the rear? If so, what preferences? Air, electric? And axle shafts...
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    Ball joint issues

    Took the TJ in for ball joints, shop calls me and says the top ball joint hole on the C is out of spec and ball joints basically dropped in by hand. I took a spare HP 30 I had down and they call this morning saying it has the same issue. Could there be something they’re doing wrong or is it just...
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    Ohio Dana 30 R&P, rancho shocks

    The following items for sale are new, never used and located in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Revolution gear 5.13 R&P along with timken bearing kit for a LP Dana 30. New never used. $200.00(will work on shipping) SOLD Rancho RS5000x shocks for a stock height TJ, just opened the box for pictures...
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    Fan shroud issue

    What is considered minimum clearance between the shroud and fan blade? I can barely get a finger between the fan and shroud on bottom. I’ve moved the shroud down far as I could and now it’s on top of the bottom radiator hose. Specs on the jeep real quick, savvy 1.25” BL, JKS 1” MML and UCF extra...
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    Snap ring for 2.5” Johnny joint

    Edit : snap ring is 2.12” according to rock jock So as I’m getting the rear end all buttoned up I happen to notice a washer hanging out of the joint. So further investigation leads me to believe it never had a snap ring in it. I’ve got one on order, but if I could find one locally it would be...
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    Front driveshaft differences from 97-02 to 03-06?

    So I have a rounded head on the yoke at the front of the transfer case. All the components I find list 97-02, so what gives from the 97-02 to the 03-06? Pic below shows problem area, specifically the double cardigan to the yoke are the parts I need.
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    Vendors that actually have Currie parts in stock?

    So after being sent the wrong rear springs, I’m left with trying to find a vendor that may have the rears actually on hand. I’m not having any luck. So is there any place besides the big vendors on google that could have some in stock? Thanks!
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    What's going on here? Is this a sheared bolt?

    Got as far as I can with the suspension until some more parts come in. So I moved to installing the body lift and this is when I noticed this... what exactly is going on here? If I look up inside ?pipe? I can see what looks to be a sheared bolt.
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    Any advice on installing Currie 4” at home?

    Any tips, secrets or tricks of the trade for doing this at home? All help is much appreciated!
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    Fixing this vent line

    First post here, just purchased this 03 sport last week. Only dash vents worked so I searched for fixes and came across a thread about this specific area. So as soon as I touched the T the line broke right at the firewall. So what are my options for fixing this? Thanks guys