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    Colorado Wheeler Lake Sunday July 9, 2023

    A small group of us are going up to Wheeler Lake on Sunday. Come along! https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/494-wheeler-lake Meet at the trailhead at 10am. https://goo.gl/maps/oXKJLHEm11kAKsxz6 If enough from Denver are going, we can meet at the Morrison Phillips 66 to caravan out there.
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    KK Liberty Junk Yard Upgrades

    Last week, I picked up for myself a 2010 Jeep Liberty KK to mostly replace my TJ as my primary daily driver. Especially as the TJ ungoes some large and interesting improvements in the near future. So far, I like the KK a lot. Those with similar, what have you used as junk yard upgrades? From...
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    How to Rejuvenate a Worn Out Johnny Joint

    We all know that Johnny Joints live forever with absolutely no maintenance. Until they don't. Of the 16 JJs on my Jeep, there are a few that have not been well greased since I installed them about 50-60k miles ago. Lately I have been noticing an occasional clunk along with some odd tracking...
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    Wheelbase Stretches on 35s

    Some of you are out there. Show us your wheelbase stretches on 35s. How much did you stretch and why that amount? What did you do to get there?
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    Early vs late emissions (4 cyl vs 6 cyl)

    Can I use the early TJ 2.5L emissions stuff on my 2003 4.0L? At the junk yard right now. For a future project, I need to relocate my 2003 4.0L emissions from the rear corner to somewhere else. I am looking at a 1998 2.5L right now. Are all the emissions bits right here under the hood? Is the...
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    MaxBilt vs ORO LED taillights

    Maxbilt and ORO LED taillights. Are these the same light with different branding? Which one is the original...
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    Utah I Want Your Passenger Seat Base at TJFest!

    Do you have a non-tumble passenger seat in your 03-06 TJ? Do you want yours to tumble? If so, let's trade seat bases at TJFest! I will be at Tox's bonfire at Apparition's cabin on Sunday evening. Thread 'TJ Fest 2022 - Bonfire and Cookout (must RSVP for food!)'...
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    The Milwaukee PackOut Show Off Thread

    Show off your Milwaukee PackOut configurations, accessories and modifications. What works well for what you do and why? I recently bit the bullet and got a stack. I went with the 3 drawer section to reduce the amount of times that I need to unstack to access tools. My most commonly used tools...
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    Will the tumble / fold seat base fit onto the driver's side?

    Will the tumble and fold seat base found under the passenger seat fit on the driver's side?
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    Genright 19.5 Gallon EXT Stretch Tank Measurement Request

    Genright EXT Gas Tank owners, how deep and wide is the diff cut out? Can you verify the 14.34" (less than 14 3/8") depth measurement front to back shown in the lower left? https://genright.com/products/jeep-tj-lj-crawler-ext-gas-tank-skid-plate-19-5-gal.html
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    OBA tank vs no tank: How long does it take to fill your tires?

    How long does it take to fill your tires? Does an air tank matter?
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    No more 35x12.5x15 MTR?

    I saw a comment elsewhere that the 35" MTR is no longer available in a 15 wheel size. The Goodyear site seems to confirm this.
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    Colorado Eagle Rock / Saran Wrap Saturday (4 Sept 2021)

    A few of us are running Eagle Rock and Saran Wrap near Colorado Springs on Saturday. Come along. As a minimum you will need recovery points, 33s, front and rear lockers, raised belly. Also, we have mostly transitioned to GMRS radio, rather than CB...
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    What's the Favorite Mid-Level GMRS Radio?

    The local group is slowly moving to GMRS. We have been playing with the BaoFeng UV5-R since TJFest and I want something with a cleaner sound and is a little easier to use. Admittedly, I barely understand most of this radio communication stuff, but there are a few things that I think I know I...
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    Colorado Is Taylor Pass Open Yet? Aspen to Crested Butte

    Does anyone know if Taylor Pass is clear from Aspen to Crested Butte? I'll be in the area on Saturday. Both Pearl and Schofield are still blocked by snow or seasonally closed, so that are not options yet.
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    Moab Petroglyph Vandalism

    Hope everyone is behaving themselves this week! "A prehistoric petroglyph panel near Moab was defaced with the words ‘White Power’" https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2021/04/28/prehistoric-petroglyph/
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    Battery Terminal Anti-Spark Guard

    Who has their's? A couple minutes ago someone just told me of their existence. Show it off and make me feel bad for not having one!
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    Colorado April Phoolz Buena Vista April 3, 2021

    April Phoolz is happening and it's on time this year! As always, the plan is to have a hard run at Chinaman Gulch and and easy trip exploring the Four mile Area. Copy/paste from WF... Recommendations for Chinaman's are as follows: 35 inch or bigger tires, at least 1 locker, recovery points on...
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    What is Your Braking G Force?

    How many Gs can you generate in your Jeep during a hard braking event? I got up to 0.6Gs earlier today. (hint: use your phone!)