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    Jeep TJ insurance

    Hi everyone I am the 4th owner of a mint 2006 TJ LJ w a hardtop, 32's w Rubicon wheels w 80k on it. In a casual chat w my insurance agent she said if my jeep got totaled I would receive about $ 3,300.00 after I paid $19K because of a factory shape. I want to insure it for 25K thru Hagerty...
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    Transmission oil cooler

    I want to mount a Hayden transmission oil cooler to the. V struts of my 06TJ What is the best way to get in there, unhook radiator or remove the front grill thanks
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    Need some advice on how to remove the grille from my 2006 TJ

    I want to install an transmission oil cooler on the angle struts behind the grill I need some advice how to remove the grill work thanks
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    Transmission oil cooler

    I am thinking of strapping a flat plate cooler to the diagonal struts in front of the radiator on my 06 TJ anyone done this? could use some opinions on this project thanks
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    Getting thru the firewall

    Hi Everyone I've just installed a transmission temp gauge and want to put the sensor head in the rubber lines near the radistor I have to penetrate the firewall...how do I do that and where? thanks
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    Transmission temp gauge install

    had high trans temp reading code after oversand driving on cape cod. Need opinions on a temp; gauge kit for my tjlj Also what front of radiator coolers you are using thanks
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    Overheated 42RLE automatic transmission on 06 TJ

    I recently returned from a weekend of oversand driving at Cape Cod seashore. The engine icon came on and my scanner said "transmission over heating" My radiator has a tranny oil cooler in the bottom but should 3-4 miles oversand in 4xhi and drive give me a problem? Is something wrong w the...
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    Posi-traction and leaky rear wheel bearing

    Hi everyone I have an 06 TJ LJ with posi traction rear axle, besides the noise from the clutch pack (which am ignoring) I have a persistent right rear seal leak Twice I have replaced the seal and it still drips Is a worn clutch pack causing the axle seal to leak? Thanks
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    Outer Banks

    Just checked off another bucket list thing this summer, over sand driving on the Outer Banks of NC. Got about 30miles of sand driving and toes in the warm Atlantic, it was an experience in my 06 LJ which I drove 1700 miles round trip from CT. Oh and now I have a set of deflators and 12v...
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    Cold weather protection

    Hi Jeepers I have an 06LJ which I love to death and want to preserve it. I had a 98 TJ which rusted out while stored in cold garage on concrete over several winters Is there a way other than heating the garage to avoid corrosion? Maybe one of the many garage mats offered that would hold down...
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    Jeep running hot

    My 06 LJ smells hot after a trip, gauge reads everything ok but heat radiates like crazy and smells like antifreeze. Should I be concerned Thanks
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    Chatterting rear axle on 06 TJ

    I have a 2006 TJ LJ, under load (starting up a hill from stop) the rear axle sometimes chatters, especially when turning My mechanic says I have a post-traction rear axle which I find strange anyone else have this happen? Thanks
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    Rear axle chatter

    Hi I purchased an '06 TJ last fall, knew I wanted too start fresh with all fluids and brakes so took it to my trusted mechanic as I am not a gearhead Had to replace the rearbearing and seal on passenger side. Now when turning left under torque I get about 6 chatter sounds coming from the...
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    Ignition key problem

    You may have a busted interlock, the piece that connects the key cylinder to the starter switch, I had it happen to me wifey just made it into the garage turned off the engine and the interlock broke. Interlock can be gotten at any jeep house, but installing is a bitch but I managed with help of...
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    New radio for my TJ

    Hi Anyone I am buying a Kenwood radio for my TJ and I have a coupla questions I hope to get help with First I have a factory subwoofer in the console and Crutchfield says I must be concerned about rehooking the factory amp back in or i could fry the radio Second, I am installing a Sirius/xm...
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    Magnetic plugs

    Hi Anyone my geared friend says I should have magnetic plugs in my crankcase, tranny and transfer case. Any opinions on this Thanks
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    Driving the outer banks beaches

    Hi Anyone We are attending a wedding in NC in June and want to do some beach driving in our classic 06 LJ afterwards. I need info on this, looks like fun. Anyone been there, tips insider info? Thanks
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    Rampage LED third tail light

    Thanks everyone, it was bad. Got a new one from Extreme Terrain no questions asked, great customer service. Rampage gave me nothing but s--t. Fabricated a bracket, much stiffer now no rattling
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    North Carolina Driving the beaches of NC

    Hi Anyone We are attending a wedding in NC in June, want to take the LJ over to outer banks to do some beach driving for a few days. Anyone done this, tips on doing this. There is lotsa info online but want some first person testimonials Thanks
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    Rampage LED third tail light

    Has anyone had trouble w Rampage third taillight? Because of the flimsy bracket it shook so I thought something had come loose underneath. I fashioned a bracket to stiffen it but I think I shook the leds loose, they barely work now, dim and some not working at all. I have contacted them so will...