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  1. kalmairn

    Colorado Engine machine shop recommendation (Denver-ish)

    I'm looking for a recommendation for a machine shop for an engine build I'm working on (not TJ, sadly). I plan a re-hone overbore (20 thousandths / 0.5mm), potentially head/block leveling and crankshaft cleanup depending on the condition of the parts from the donor motor. I'm willing to drive...
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    FREE Dana 35 rear axles - free for pickup, or pay shipping

    I have a set of Dana35 rear axles. They came out of my TJ when I put in chromalloy replacements. No visible issues, no twisting on the splines. Trying to avoid recycling them. Free for pickup (Arvada, CO), or pay shipping.
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    Colorado Moog Problem Solvers OEM-style Front Trackbar - pay only shipping.

    I have a Moog Front Trackbar, about 1 year old with probably 3000 miles on it. Comes with the castle nut, but no other hardware. Price? I just don't want to recycle it. Pay shipping (or come pick it up!) and it's yours.
  4. kalmairn

    Rear Track Bar Replacement Opinions

    Our Jeep has a 2.5" lift using OME springs, Rancho 5000x shocks. We've replaced all the suspension except the rear track bar with Moog (factory equivalent) hardware. The front track bar is Moog, not adjustable. The bushings in my rear track bar are worn out. They seem to be allowing some...
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    Uneven Steering

    I'm experiencing a little strangeness with the steering. Somewhere over 10-15mph, the steering gets "uneven." To the right, it feels normal - firm, consistent as you turn the wheel. To the left, as you turn the wheel, it has an initial hit, then a "drop" in feel and response, a "dead spot"...
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    Crown Plastic Rear Swaybar Endlinks?

    Anyone familiar with plastic endlinks for the rear swaybar? I was looking to see if my endlinks needed to be replaced and found that I have something looking strikingly similar to this, although I can't confirm the bushings are polyurethane...
  7. kalmairn

    Family Project: '99 Wrangler TJ - An Exercise in Incremental Changes

    I have no idea how this will develop, so let's all watch together - shall we? Big thanks to the community for all their suggestions and references; plus, a good portion of you for how-tos. I've spent a tremendous amount of time reading what you've all posted and I think I'm ready to summarize...
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    Looking for input on round 1 of upgrades

    Looking for your advice to support the first round of upgrades on our new (to us) Jeep. Backstory I've nearly completed my current project car (2005 Mazdaspeed Miata) and wanted to get something my son and I could work on together. I also wanted to pick up a 3rd (4th) car as my son is using...