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  1. DuncLJ

    Should I keep my lunchbox locker in Dana 30 or upgrade to full case locker?

    I am putting together my list for my gear swap and locker upgrade that will happen in the next month or two. I am on 35" tires and will be installing 5.13 gears. I have a Detroit Tru Trac in the rear Dana 44 which will be replaced with an Eaton E- locker. I currently have an Aussie Locker up front...
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    Opinions on Aluminum Trail Doors

    I'm interested in getting some trail doors for the summer. I want something lightweight and can be modified to accept factory mirrors. I probably won't ever attach soft uppers, but I wouldn't mind having the option. I'm not really interested in finding some used factory half doors. (They are...
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    DuncLJ's Big Bolt-On Bonanza

    So I finally decided to do a build thread. I've been posting updates in the "What have you done to your TJ today" thread. I figured I'd put them all in 1 place and document from here forward. I won't bore you with the minutiae of every little last thing I've done, but I'll give a speed-read...
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    SYE install: Remove transfer case or not?

    I'm installing an Advance Adapters SYE and CV driveshaft in my np231 this weekend. I am aware that the SYE can be installed with the TC either in or out. I just would like a consensus or opinions as to which might be the better option. Thanks
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    Combat pay put to good use

    The few of you who know me, know that I have been in Iraq for the past 9 months on my 4th (and final) deployment. I took advantage of my Combat Zone Tax Exclusion and various special pays to make some upgrades to the Jeep. I just got home last week and had a decent pile of goodies waiting for...
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    1983 Jeep CJ-8 pickup truck | eBay find of the day

    Thought this was cool. It's as clean as they come. https://www.autoblog.com/2019/02/14/1983-jeep-cj-8-pickup-truck-ebay-find/?ncid=edlinkusauto00000021&yptr=yahoo
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    Armadillo Billet Door Stop Review (Not Good)

    I've never had good luck with the door limiting straps. I've been through several different brands of the nylon straps and all have broken after a few months. I finally broke down and bought some Armadillo Billet stops. https://www.quadratec.com/products/13029_300X_PG.htm They're not exactly...
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    Show off your other project vehicle builds and mods (Non-Jeep)

    Is there anyone out there like me whose love for wrenching on an automobile extends far beyond just 1 vehicle? Here's your chance to show off your other builds other than your TJ. Let's see those hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, and modern classics. List what you have and what you've done to it...
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    Hey from Fresno CA

    Hi all. I joined this forum about 8 months ago, and read it everyday. I just never got around to posting anything. So I thought I'd introduce myself. Lots of great info here, thanks. Here's my mistress, 2005 LJ which I've had for 5 years. I can't keep my hands or wallet off her. Here's what Ive...