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  1. oldb

    Calling out all Jeep Jerks and Heeps

    It is hard not to loose it when others are so inconsiderate. Or just plan jerks. It can help a little if you remember that time wounds all heals. People can't act like that forever and not have it catch up with them. One thing about a TJ, I've mentioned here before...they are so short that you...
  2. oldb

    What Features Would You Value Most in a Custom Built Detached Garage / Workshop?

    Make it as tall as you can within the aesthetic limits of the area. More room for that future lift, lets you put shelves up high where they do not interfere with floor space. You can never have too much storage area. Enjoy your project. B
  3. oldb

    Opinions on DirtWorx front winch bumper

    Happy with mine.
  4. oldb

    Need to drain fuel tank

    so the way I look at these somewhat pain in the ass projects is if I can get a new tool out of it, it all becomes worthwhile. I would recommend you take this opportunity to buy a PneumatiVac Pneumatic Fluid Evacuator. Better known as a mighty vac. Very useful, one of those tools you wonder how...
  5. oldb

    The good news thread

    I retire in July. I estimate I have at least 30 years of projects to work on. Time will tell how many I finish. But looking forward to whatever time I get. B
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    Bear with me. Another stupid question

    Rock Auto has worked well for me. I like that they offer several choices for most parts. And they send those cool magnetic car photos for the tool box. B
  7. oldb

    Mother is the invention of necessity or something like that

    You definitely improved the looks and functionality. Looks like a win win to me. B
  8. oldb

    Left turn signal blinks fast

    I have seen some weird stuff when the wrong bulb was used, or when a bulb that worked and looked fine had the element wires crossed up inside, like a tail light with two elements. But you said you replaced all the bulbs, so you can most likely rule a bulb out. I think you may have answered you...
  9. oldb

    What is this for?

    When I put Air Conditioning in my 2000, I was pleased that all the plugs needed for the compressor, high and low pressure switches etc. were already there tucked back in the harness. Just a wild guess but if that is a factory plug it may be for an option you don't have. Chrysler is know to build...
  10. oldb

    Who else is a mechanic / tech for a living?

    Shop foreman at a public transit agency. Bus tech prior to that. Farmer prior to that. Retire in July. We are still running, but at a very reduced level of service. B
  11. oldb

    Keeping fenders protected and looking nice?

    CodaMan nailed it. Wipe New is the best product we have used at work. Out performs everything else we have tried over the years. B
  12. oldb

    John Deere & right to repair

    I read that article this morning. Farmers have been following it for a while now. The advances in farm equipment is simply astounding. It is extremely high tech. A well trained tech is necessary to fix it. Just as it takes a well trained tech to fix a new car or truck. The question here is...
  13. oldb

    Rear differential leak

    Drain the oil, remove the bolts and cover. Clean and reseal with Permatex Gear Oil RTV Sealant. Give it the 24 hours it calls for to set up and refill with oil. It will not leak again. I like Permatex Gear Oil RTV because it does not leak. Later I hate it if I have to remove the cover, takes...
  14. oldb

    What's in your grease gun?

    Delo EP 2. B
  15. oldb

    Swivel head vs flex head ratchet

    I have both. Lots of fasteners don't lend themselves well to a standard ratchet particularly a long handle which as I have gotten older I prefer. A flex head has been my go to for thirty years, I have rebuilt them several times. Recently I got a set of swivel heads which I like a lot, I like...
  16. oldb

    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Update, still had the noise so I moved on to the ft. axle, it needed a new axle seal and when I spun the wheel brg hubs they felt a bit rough so I ordered a pair of those. But when I removed the carrier to replace the axle seals I found the culprit. ordered a new bearing kit and replaced the...
  17. oldb

    Drum brake wheel cylinder doesn't mate with brake line

    Thread carefully here. Sorry bad pun. If you take a good look at those threads you will see the seat area for the double flare on the end of your brake line. Even a bottoming tap will run into that seat and then you will never get the flare to seal. At least that is a very real possibility. Get...
  18. oldb

    Should I keep the boots on Rancho RS5000X shocks?

    I installed four RS5000X a couple of weeks ago, along with some H & R Springs. So far I like them. I left the boots on. B
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    I had this annoying noise sounded like I was in a barrel when I went down the road. Had some play in the left rear wheel bearing so I spent the morning changing both rear wheel bearings. When the sealant on the differential cover has the recommended 24 hrs. on it I will fill it up with oil and...