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  1. BigDan

    Anyone dyed his soft top

    My orange 2005 LJ has gray hard & soft top No problem to change hard top colour by painting it But Id like to dye the soft top Would it be possible in spice or dark tan or similar ? Otherwise would black be the only feasible colour ? What product would you recommend? Thanks Dan
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    LJ parking brake hardware ( discs)

    2005 LJ ( rear disc brakes ) I’m searching for the parking brake hardware ( springs ,pins , retainers ) for my 2005 LJ already bought the linings ,but after closer inspection the springs & pins are due too… Looked at many providers , they all seem to be drum brakes related Any link to rrear...
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    2005 LJ body bushings bolts size

    I installed the rough country no 1126 raised skid plate I was recommended to install a 1.25 body lift and a motor mount lift Id like to know what is the bolts size ? The side ones seem to be 12 mm but which thread ? The end ones seem to be 10 mm but which thread ? Thanks Dan
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    Engine mount spacer

    2005 LJ auto Just received my high clearance skid plate RC 1126 ( 2.5 inch drop ) Seems like Ill have to raise my motor mounts to keep a certain geometry Is there any different thickness recommanded Will I have to put a body lift also ? Thanks Dan
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    2005 4.0 catalytic converters

    2005 LJ ,4.0L ,automatic My LJ is sluggish on performance compared to my CJ : 4.0L ( obd I ) , gets out of OD at the slightest grade , I get a O2 sensor bank2 no 2 code once in a while and after reading some posts here , I removed the whole exhaust system ,,,,,the cats seems ok , no rattling...
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    Rough country #1120 skid plate

    2005 LJ automatic Id like to install rough country skid plate #1120 that I could get from a friend at great price The site says 97-02 ,,,,,,I asked for 2005 , answer : it should fit Anyone has this model on his 2003-2006 TJ auto ? Thanks Dan
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    Front upper left diff control arm mount

    2005 LJ 4.0L front differential control arm mounts : I replaced my lower control arm mounts on the front diff ,because they were flimsy and partly distorded Now I want to replace the left upper control mount for the same reasons I noticed that it seems that the left mount is not parallel to...
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    2005 LJ rear wheel stud

    2005 LJ rear disc brakes I use 1 inch spacers to get my wheels to be adequately spaced in my flares The back wheel studs are a little short , Id like to have about 3/8 ‘’ more thread , Anyone did this , wich p/n did you use ? Thanks Dan Please no bashing against spacers or else !
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    TJ front upper control arm bracket replacement

    2005 LJ 4.0L auto My front upper control arm differential housing bracket is bent Tried to bring it back ,but I dont get great results Is there any replacement like the lower ones ? ( already changed for sturdier ones ) Thanks Dan
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    Which differential rebuild master kit?

    2005 LJ auto w/dana44 rear diff I bought a Eaton E locker that has both 3/8 and 7/16 bolt holes I bought richmond gears set that has both 3/8 and 7/16 holes Wich of richmond master rebuild kit XL10-331 or XL10-891 have the 7/16 bolts that I would prefer to use ( unless different # ) Just cant...
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    Winter projects

    2005 LJ auto w/3:73 gears I’m about to store it for winter …. Many projects Either modify my 4.0l head ( ported and shaved .035 ) to gain hp/torque OR build myself a stroker Id like to hear from people who did do a stroker translant Is it really worth it ? $$$$ cost vs performance Fuel...
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    T-55 tool

    2005 LJ , I need to remove T-55 bolt from bottom rear trackbar bracket , Problem : I just cant use a T-55 bit and ratchet or bar , not enough space between the bolt and gas tank What do you use ? Thanks Dan
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    Rugged ridge track bars relocation kit

    2005 LJ with 3,5 inch lift just installed with adjustables control arms , Both my original trac bars are in great condition Would the rugged ridge #18305.01. & # 18305.02 relocate the trac bars so my diffs would be centered like they should Thanks , Dan
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    Anyone with a 3.5 lift from Rubicon Express?

    I plan to install a 3,5 lift from rubicon express Anyone has this on his TJ/LJ ? Opinions ? Thanks Dan
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    What I did to my TJ today

    After looking at the JK parking lights , I decided to do the same , looks more Jeep to me But then ,what to do to my existing parking lights ,for now just tried ( to give an idea ) covered them with tape and painted them Some solutions : try to remove original parking lights and fabricate...
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    Front body mount problem (nut turning)

    2005 LJ , I removed, cleaned , lubricated all the body mounts bolts 1) Problem the front one ( under grill) started to loosen and halfway, the nut started to turn freely Any possibility to jam it so I could finish removing the bolt 2) is it possible that there is no bolts at position no 5 (...
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    42RLE auxiliary cooler and temp gauge

    2005 LJ automatic ( 42rle) I’d like to install an auxiliary cooler and temperature gauge Any advices or how to ? Thanks , Dan
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    American Convoy Soft Top

    I looked at american convoy soft top Interesting ,but pricey Anyone has ,had one Impressions ? Thanks Dan
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    Transmission crossmember modification

    2005 LJ automatic Looking under the transmission / transfercase are on an angle Anyone modified his x member to raise about 1-1.5 inche ? Not the tranny mount , the whole crossmember Dan
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    Windshield washer pump

    2005 LJ My windshiel washer pump quit , ( I have 12v going to it ) But ,it seems there is two pumps on my reservoir Am I wrong ?