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  1. KcTj

    Oil pressure rising

    42rle, 3.73 gears, 33x12.5x15 tires. Cruising at 60-65 mph (about 2500 rpm’s) overdrive on oil pressure “normal”. Switch off overdrive( now running at 2800-2900 rpm’s. I can see the gauge slightly move up(1/4”). Switch on OD and oil pressure goes back to normal. Is this OK or should I be...
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    In search of a better ride

    2005 lj with Rancho 3 1/2”-4” lift. Not a bad ride, a little jittery and maybe some bump steer. A Swayloc and Rancho 5000x(55255 and 55256) shocks will be installed next week. Also changing drop Pitman back to oem. Tire balancing to follow. Should one notice much difference in ride quality with...
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    Tweaking suspension

    I have what I believe is an older Rancho 4” lift on my 2005 lj with BFG KO2’s. This is a pic of rear shock which I think is a 5000 series. I think upper control arms are original. I like the way it rides but am thinking it could be a little less “jittery”. Tires are at 28psi and would...
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    Oem soft top material.

    I am preparing to clean and protect the OEM soft top on my 2005 LJ. There are different protectants for different fabrics. What fabric is the OEM top? Thanks in advance. Yes, I know it’s old. It appears to be in good condition. This Jeep only has 6000 miles on it and has been garaged. So...
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    Any suggestions on where to start on a squeaky front end?

    Arizona/Florence-Kelvin Hwy/Chochran Road. I took Chochran Road down to the Gila river yesterday. BUMPY! I took this road several years ago in my F150 and went 30 to 35 all the way. Yesterday in my LJ I bet that I only hit 30 miles an hour once or twice it was so bumpy. I hope that The road...
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    First modification

    Hi. First Jeep. (2005 lj). First post. First mod..., get to that in a second. Been lurking around the forum for months. Been looking to buy a Tj for the same time. I finally bought a 2005 lj. The ride was good but “bumpy”. I expected about the same. But I decided to research tire pressures on...