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  1. AutoCrat

    H&R 29498-1 (+35mm Lift)

    I stumbled across this H&R 29498-1 lift kit which is the European part number for Wrangler TJ’s. Interestingly where it differs from the more known H&R 52107 is that it looks like progressive rated (Just like factory OEM springs) and also offers slightly more lift...
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    Coil Springs for Stock Height or Up-to 1.5 inch Lift (Max)

    My bone stock TJ has travelled less than 40k miles, but it has developed a sag at the front on the almost 20 year old stock springs. Hence suspension refresh is the call of order. I have already bought Bilstein 5100 (0-“2” shocks) and strongly debating H&R 52107 (One Inch lift) vs Moog coil...
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    Hubcap center logo Jeep sticker

    Hello friends, I am looking to refurbish following hubcaps and ideally would like to remove centre Jeep logo and then put it back after repainting the hubcaps. Any idea on how to remove the centre logo sticker? is it plastic or vinyl? Thanks in advance
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    OEM 15 x 6 Steelies & 215/80R15 Combo

    My TJ is currently on these 15 x 7 alloys - My heart is set on the following OEM steel wheels and wondering if I can get some more insight from you all experts. I am planning to go for 215/80/15 tyres for that classic tall & narrow look. My TJ is bone stock and purely drives on streets and...
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    Soft top header screw question

    Looking to install my new Bestop RAT this weekend and thinking of replacing all the screws that attaches fabric to the header. Quick question is why two outer screws are different to the rest? Can I use these (1st picture) all across instead or must use (2nd picture) small button head for the...
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    4 X Small Rubber Floor Plugs / Grommets

    Sometime back I pulled all the drain plugs from the floor in order to repaint it from inside. Now can’t remember for my life where these small 4 plugs goes 🤔.
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    42RLE Shifter Indicator Plate (Broken Clear Plastic Tab)

    Hello folks, Clear plastic tab is broken, is there a known remedy for this or do I need to buy a replacement shifter indicator plate? @Jerry Bransford , @Chris , @mrblaine (Please help 🙏)
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    Foam sleeves on TJ soft top bow / frame?

    I took my OEM soft top frame (2004) some time back and didn’t pay much attention, however yesterday I took it out of storage to clean it up and noticed these foam sleeves on the middle bow. Not sure what their purpose is and how many there should be? I found 2 on one side and just one on other...
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    Bestop Confusion - Black Diamond & Black Diamond Sailcloth

    Just stumbled across this highly confusing information on various websites including “Bestop”. Bestop “Replace A Top“ for my 2004 Wrangler TJ lists 2 different part numbers with the same price. Both says “Black Diamond” but one also says “Sailcloth” however there is no difference in price so...
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    Factory Soft Top Repair / Maintenance Advice

    Hi Team, We had a bad storm in my area few weeks back and unfortunately my Jeep got hit with tree branches and debris all across but more noticeably from the front. I posted couple of pictures in my blog but no one seemed to notice it. May be the way I posted it everyone thought I was very...
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    Innovation At Its Best

    Wrangler Sports Wipers - (Mopar)
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    Has Bestop made any upgrades to the construction of their soft tops over the years?

    Another “Bestop” question team. I have an opportunity to purchase a NOS. “Khaki Diamond” sailcloth top that was discontinued way back in 2010/2011. Just want to know if Bestop made any quality upgrades to the sailcloth top construction since then in terms of fabric, windows, stitching etc. Or...
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    Looking for pictures of a silver TJ with spice, tan, or khaki soft top (or hard top)

    My 2004 TJ is still wearing its original OEM black soft top and it looks awesome but now it is 18 years old and will need a replacement in near future. Wondering how silver will look in other soft top / hard top colours. My TJ below -
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    Chief - TJ

    Introducing “Chief - TJ”. It is documented as “Special Edition Group” on factory build sheet but doesn’t mention specifically what edition. All the features & details are matched to build sheet including “Extreme Sport Badge” minus four wheels & tyre size. Spare wheel is correct with original...
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    New Member - 2004 TJ

    Hello TJ Experts, I have been a stealth visitor here for last few years, acquiring knowledge about TJ”s and admiring some beautiful wranglers all of you have. After years of searching I am finally a TJ owner that I am very proud of. It’s a 2004 and I only got it on Sunday this week. I am still...