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  1. leojeeper

    Universal Wireless Winch Remote

    I have a Smittybilt XRC-8 winch on my Jeep. I'd love to rig up a wireless remote for it. I see them available on Amazon. Has anyone used one? Any recommendations? Thanks, Gary
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    75w140 vs 85w140 for Dana 30/35

    According to the sticky thread here, the Dana 30/35 require 75W140 gear oil. Looking online and locally I’ve found 85W140 significantly cheaper. The 85W140 is also easier to come by around here. Is there a significant difference between the two? Can I use 85W140?
  3. leojeeper

    Heater Core Bypass

    I believe my heater core has a pinhole leak in it. I'm not seeing any coolant, but I do smell coolant when first starting out, but then it dissipates. I'd like to install a bypass setup where I could bypass the heater core when I don't need heat. I'm thinking something similar to what my water...
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    Cigarette Lighter Voltage Issue

    I have a 98 TJ and I discovered my phone charger would not work in the lighter outlet. I probed it with my voltmeter and it was only putting out around 6 volts. What could be causing this? Thanks, Gary
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    98 TJ Manual Transmission Fluid Change

    I have a 98 TJ with the 5 speed manual. I bought it used in August. Now that it’s getting colder I’ve notice hard shifting in 1 and 2 until it warms up some. Would a fluid change help? What should I use? Thanks, Gary
  6. leojeeper

    Did the TJs have one or two horns?

    Somewhere in the past my horn was replaced by an air horn. It has stopped working. I am probably just going to replace it with an OE horn. Did the TJs have one or two horns? Thanks, Gary
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    98 TJ Parking Brake Issue?

    I have a 98 TJ. The parking brake works great going forward, but will not hold if it rolls backward. Any idea what might be the issue and how to fix it? Thanks, Gary
  8. leojeeper

    Has anyone used Bars Leak?

    I have noticed an antifreeze smell when I turn on the defrost, heat, etc. I am losing coolant slowly. I suspect a leaking heater core. At this point I'd rather not tear out the whole dash, although I do realize that's the "proper" fix. In the meantime, I've considered Bars Leak. They have a...
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    Stiff Tailgate

    I recently purchased a 1998 TJ. The tailgate is really hard to open. I've tried spraying some PB Blaster on the hinges, but it doesn't seem to have helped any. Any suggestions on how to loosen the tailgate? Thanks, Gary