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  1. LJDC

    Engine vibration from MML

    A new MML (M.O.R.E. “Bombproof”) seems to have added some transfer of engine vibration. Background: The (manual) LJ has had a 4” RJ/Savvy suspension lift for about a year, without driveline vibrations. The (M.O.R.E.) 1” MML and (Savvy) 1.25” body lift were just added. The worn out OEM...
  2. LJDC

    Is trimming necessary?

    I have an LJ on 35s with a 4” Savvy/Currie suspension lift and a 1.25” Savvy body lift, Ranchi RS5000x shocks, and 1.5” wheel spacers on factory 15” wheels with 35x12.5R15 KO2s. I haven’t yet put it on a ramp or taken it offroad since adding the tires and body lift. I do not plan to change out...
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    Tuffy Rear Security Drawer (the short one) in an LJ?

    Has anyone installed the Tuffy security drawer — the one that's 4 inches tall and mounts the rear seat on top — in an LJ? I think it's meant for the SWB TJ, but that's not what I have...
  4. LJDC

    SeaSucker jerry can mount for hard-top side window?

    Has anyone used a SeaSucker mount for a jerry can (water) on the side window of the hard top? The SeaSucker mounts seem reliable. But I have no idea what amount of vertical force that window can take. Two gallons of water weighs about 17 pounds, which is a lot more than the pane of glass the...
  5. LJDC

    Roof Rack Without Drilling (LJ)

    I’ve seen a lot of posts about roof racks, and I found a good solution that I haven’t seen posted. I need a roof rack because I can’t carry my wife and dog and camping gear all inside the vehicle on an offroad trip. For a while I just used roof bars and a rooftop bag, but it was difficult to...
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    Body lift with 4 inch suspension lift & 35s

    My build is approaching its goal. (I’d say conclusion, but who are we kidding?) After my 4” Savvy/Currie lift (with an Antirock front sway bar), I added Revolution chromoly axle shafts, Spicer ball joints, Currie steering, ARB lockers, Dana gears, Vanco big brakes, and BFG 35s on 15” rims. Now...
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    Rack-mounted lights: How to route wires inside the cab?

    I'm mounting a rack to the roof of my LJ's hard top without drilling (Surco crossbars & Yakima LocknLoad rack). I've run out of space for the gear required to camp (in a way that my wife finds tolerable), so the roof is the best option, and the total weight will be around 50-70 pounds As long...
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    How are the hood latches attached to the body?

    For reasons passing understanding, I attempted to remove (temporarily) the hood latches from the body/fenders. The first nut was a bit seized, but it turned when I cranked on it. I wasn’t so lucky for the second. Now the bolt sort of spins. What holds the bolt in place, inside the hinge? It...
  9. LJDC

    Water rolls off the lifted hard top glass into the Jeep

    When it rains and I lift the hard top glass, water slides down the glass into the Jeep. Usually it ends up in the corner and in the plastic wiper cover. I’ve checked the weather stripping, and it seems fine. (I bought new weather stripping and compared them side-by-side.) This has always been a...
  10. LJDC

    Cleaning mud from the engine bay

    After some unexpectedly deep mud holes on this last weekend’s offroad trip, I’ve got mud everywhere. I’m cleaning by hand the electronics I’ve added. Is it safe to spray anything with a hose? Is there a good way to avoid some of this splash in the future? The electronics on the driver’s wheel...
  11. LJDC

    Mounting camp lights

    I’d like to add a low-closet LED light or two to light up camp (so I don’t have to drag out some tripod thing). I’m not sure if I’ll run them from the Jeep battery directly or from a aux mattery. Has anyone found a good place to mount camp lights on the Jeep, either temporarily or...
  12. LJDC

    ARB twin compressor: Is a manifold required for inflation?

    I have installed the ARB twin compressor, which I am using only for tire inflation. I read in one installation guide (https://arbusa.com/arb-twin-compressor-installation/) that either a manifold *or* a remote coupling is required for tire inflation. Then I read in another installation guide...
  13. LJDC

    Front seat won't lock

    Tonight (right before a trip) the front driver’s seat on my 2005 LJ won’t lock back into place. Has anyone had this problem before?
  14. LJDC

    Should this brake line be attached to something?

    LJ (2005) with a 4” suspension lift. Should this brake line—which has a bracket for some reason—be attached to something? It’s on the passenger side, in the rear. Photos below.
  15. LJDC

    Tapping the main fuse box

    I’ve done a fair amount of electrical work in my Jeeps, but I’ve never tapped a fuse. This is a basic question that will make you wonder if I’ve done anything at all. In the main fuse box under the hood, every fuse currently gets power, with the ignition off. Is that right? When I use a volt...
  16. LJDC

    Tap fuse for engine rather than ignition

    It’s common to tap an ignition-on fuse, which tells you whether the key is in the ignition and the Jeep is running or set to ACC. Is there a fuse to tap that will be on only when the engine is running (in my 2005 LJ)?
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    Tummy tuck on LJ

    Before the next part of the build, I wanted to confirm my understanding of the likelihood of trouble. My LJ has a 4” lift, with no vibrations. I’m about to install a 1.25” body lift and 35s (with upgraded axles, etc.) and a 1” (bomb proof) MML. Is there any chance that I can avoid adding a...
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    Rear-view mirror compass and temp display are out

    When my LJ suddenly started draining the battery (it was a short where the radio used to be), the local mechanic just started unplugging everything (even the lamp under the hood ). I’m not complaining—together we figured it out. But since then the compass and temp display in the rear-view...
  19. LJDC

    Rotopax roll bar mount

    This seems to be working pretty well. The Rugged Ridge clamps are predictably imperfect, and I had to add longer bolts. But it seems pretty strong so far. I’ll know better once I take it on tougher terrain. ** No, I don’t keep water in the gas can or the gas inside the Jeep. It’s just the can I...
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    ARB twin compressor on the ABS tray in a manual

    I was eventually able to install the ARB twin compressor on the empty ABS tray in my manual LJ. I thought I’d share how. 1. It will fit under there, laying flat on the tray. You need to angle it toward the back of the Jeep, then rotate it, then slide it down. It seems like it won’t fit, and...