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  1. KhakiKraken

    how many miles is the factory water pump good for?

    Knock on wood, mine is still going at 150,000
  2. KhakiKraken

    how many miles is the factory water pump good for?

    Working in the Repair industry we see a great variance in the life of water pumps. Some pack up at 60,000 (rare) other like one of our company box trucks had 325,000 before it died in a Glorious fashion. Most we see anymore can go around 150-200k. It is also better if you can buy a new...
  3. KhakiKraken

    Transmission Temperature Monitoring

    Often times running Interstates I would like to know what my trans temp is. Manual trans, not about to drill the housing but i do get curious at times.
  4. KhakiKraken

    All Breeds Jeep Show

    The weekend of July 15 and 16 is the All Breeds Jeep Show in York, PA @ the Fairgrounds. Stop by for a good show.
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    Good news!! My wife finally is on board

    Yeah just a few bucks difference :beer-toast1::beer-toast1:
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    Good news!! My wife finally is on board

    Naa, she doesn't want a Jeep. She wants me to get a JKU because lord knows why. I wouldn't mind a free Rubicon one that was already lifted and regeared, but I'm not dropping that kind of money.
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    Good news!! My wife finally is on board

    Ok so the good news is my wife has Finally got the Jeep bug! The BAD news is she wants me to get a 4 door JK.
  8. KhakiKraken

    Offroad trip etiquette

    He kept up on the trails but def struggled. 3.07 gears and 33" tires with a 5 speed.
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    Offroad trip etiquette

    Naa first time along but he did receive a list of what he should bring...only thing he did bring was a GoPro, that was worth it.
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    Offroad trip etiquette

    When off-roading with a group if there is a member that doesn't bring supplies to help the group and relies on others tools and gear, what is the proper way to handle the situation?
  11. KhakiKraken

    Driving Courses

    I would recommend looking into Offroad Consulting or a similar company. They offer a course called Offroad 101, my cousin took it and said the guide and instructor were awesome and they actually teach you how to use YOUR jeep while off-roading.
  12. KhakiKraken

    Wife said "trade TJ for a truck"!

    Mine said trade it period....so my smart-ass response was "Cummins Diesel it is!!" and thats how the fight started
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    Tuffy's security center console installation

    I am more impressed that your factory sub is still in good shape! JK, looks nice thanks for this post. I am considering this upgrade too.
  14. KhakiKraken

    Rear main oil leak

    It is VERY common on the 4.0 for that to leak. I had to install a new clutch so I had mine repaired at the same time.
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    Concealed Carry

    Amen to not leaving it in a parking garage. I was going to the Great American Outdoor show but had to go renew my carry permit first, wasn't gonna leave mine in the console or glove box. So I had to leave it home.
  16. KhakiKraken

    Concealed Carry

    I thought about using the best top under seat drawer for storage while driving but I dont know anybody else with the fold and tumble seats that could let me know how well a Ruger SR9 would fit. I prefere to frequent establishments that do not care if I carry, out side of govt. buildings...they...
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    Wire Strippers

    Best wire strippers ever.
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    Concealed Carry

    One of the greatest rights we have is the ability to own and SAFELY enjoy firearms. I post this topic to see what all mods people have made to their Jeeps in order to safely store their firearm(s) while driving.
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    Things you dislike on TJs?

    Well..... The previous owner the shit custom radio the rat nest of wiring for the stereo(previous owner related). the rust that forms on the tailgate bottom edge and above all the dealer I bought it from. Stoney Ledge in Ephrata PA, stay away from them at ALL cost.
  20. KhakiKraken

    Mazda's next-gen SkyActiv engines will drop spark plugs in favor of high compression

    Imagine going to the dealer and having the conversation "It keep banging and Knocking like a Diesel"...and their response "Um..its supposed to..."