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  1. VallenMaes

    E12 Torx Trouble

    Yeah man this one sucks. Currently going through a rebuild and spent three days working on the two bolts. Finally got it after putting all the other bolts back and and torquing them up and dropping the tranny as low as i could. Had to use 3 lengths of extensions to get to it run alongside the...
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    What do you do for a day job?

    Work in the server rooms for a very large tech company. Also do gunsmithing on the side and every once in a while i will consult or teach a training class mostly in defensive tactics.
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    Clutch not disengaging

    I had a very similar experience with my jeep and it ended up being the master slave system. super easy fix. if you get a prebleed system its even easier.
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    Will replacement bow-less too work with factory soft top header

    You need to order a new one. Get the one from Bestop, its worth the little bit of extra money. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SA22Q/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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    Are there any bikini tops I can use under the soft top?

    @Midtenn Check this video out. Some windows dont unzip all the way so for those you will want to roll it going up. There should be some elastic straps with button snaps to hold that window up in place.
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    What amount weight reduction is noticeable?

    I call first buy on the factory grill if you do!
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    Differential noises

    Its all done folks! Took a little bit in between work and rain and all that but its all finally done.
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    Help me choose soft top color

    Here is what it looks like. I will say however that the header sucks. Get another brands frameless header.
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    Help me choose soft top color

    I have a rampage frameless going on a year now. One of the seams pulled away and shows the smallest bit of sunshine, I email and made a warranty claim. Doesnt leak just a bit of sunshine. They asked for pics and proof of purchase. Sent it in an email and they called me to ask if the address they...
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    Help me choose soft top color

    Go khaki! spice and black are cool but Khaki is the bomb.
  11. VallenMaes

    Would you pay 27k for this TJ?

    I wouldnt buy it for $100. Doesnt show the frame. I will not battle rot again.
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    Differential noises

    For the time being ill just be doing the stock spider gears just to get back on the road since this is my daily. Ill be saving for the super 35 though. As soon as this isnt my daily ill be getting it done.
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    Differential noises

    Any kits you guys would recommend?
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    Differential noises

    Sweet! Thank you guys!
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    Differential noises

    Since im in the diff already lets talk about regearing and lockers.
  16. VallenMaes

    Differential noises

    Alright. Whats my next step. Where do i go from here? Do i need to worry about any other parts/components? Is that in fact a picture of a gladiator as you profile picture? I am most definitely jealous.
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    Differential noises

    Heres all the pictures and video i have.
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    Differential noises

    There was fluid but not enough for sure. i had to reach in pretty far to find any. Ive got some not so good news pictures coming in i think. uploading now.
  19. VallenMaes

    Differential noises

    Any body have any ideas? My jeep is sitting the the drive all taken apart. Im at my end of knowledge and dont know what to do next. Should i open up the diff and take pics?
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    Differential noises

    2002 TJ 4.0 X if that helps.