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  1. xraydave

    Drum brake wheel cylinder doesn't mate with brake line

    While installing my OMU lift, I went ahead and replaced the brakes.( shoes, spring kits and drums) while attempting to replace the wheel cylinder, I couldn’t get the brake line screwed into the new cylinder correctly. I had plenty of slack on the brake line and it wasn’t crossed threaded. I...
  2. xraydave

    Rear Bump Stops

    I’m in the process of installing my Old Man Emu ultimate lift. I noticed the rear Bump stops have deteriorated. Do I just order the OEM Bump stops or is there a better aftermarket option?
  3. xraydave

    Draglink tie rod end

    I’m going to replace the tie rod ends on my 2004 TJ. The tie rod on the passenger side of the draglink does not look like it’s replaceable. It looks like it’s just part of the draglink. Is it replaceable?
  4. xraydave

    power seat conversion

    My wife has a bad back and doesnt like to take the jeep on a road trip. While in Florida a couple months ago, we rented a Mustang convertable. She loved how comfortable the seats were. Has anybody ever considered converting to power seats for their TJ?
  5. xraydave

    Need Help...Very low speed sharp turns.

    I have an '04 stock TJ. It has always driven fantastic, I can cruise at 80mph on the highway. I am running 31" tires on stock rims with 28-30psi. I recently put 1 1/4' hub centric wheel spacers on. Now when I'm backing out of the garage and turning the steering wheel almost all the way to the...
  6. xraydave

    Engine dies at idle

    I left the ignition switch turned on overnight and my battery died. After jumping it off, the jeep started just fine and ran for about 5 minutes at idle while sitting in the driveway. Then it died. I started it again without any problem but when I took my foot off the gas it died again. I...
  7. xraydave

    Finally have lift kit money! What to do? OME 2" lift?

    I've been researching this for a while. but would like to get y'alls opinion. I have an unmolested 2004 X with a automatic that I will be using as a weekend "get around town " jeep. It currently rides great, I would like to keep it that way. Currently, I'm running 31" tires maybe go to 32" when...
  8. xraydave

    Help Identify towing baseplate

    When I bought my TJ it had a Baseplate bolted on so that it could be towed behind an RV. the tow bar was not included. Any Idea how to identify the baseplate so that I can get the correct tow bar. I called Blue-Ox and he said they are not interchangeable and that they are brand specific. The...
  9. xraydave

    ISO Replacement Rear Wiper Arm

    I'm looking for a replacement rear wiper arm for a 2004 TJ hardtop. Evidently it's different from the earlier 97-02. Quadratec carries one but it is stainless and a bit pricey. I'm looking for OEM black. The one on the jeep I just bought is stripped out. let me know what you got.