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  1. Kent Dakin

    Uniden 510 CB radio grounding question

    outside threads on connector are grounded ...inside "pin" is not pretty basic stuff
  2. Kent Dakin

    Touchy Throttle Response

    been driving Jeeps since the early 60's ....last 30 of those have been in the Ozark Mt. in AR....probably owned 25 - 30 Jeeps from a Ford GPW up to a 2014 Cherokee...ride now is a 2004 Rubicon and throttle is "touchy" sensitive in any gear even in a WM parking lot with two springs....I'll keep...
  3. Kent Dakin

    Touchy Throttle Response

    I think I've got a different issue ....put two springs on & still very touchy
  4. Kent Dakin

    Touchy Throttle Response

    my 04 Rubi auto does the same thing ....added a spring didn't help ...changed TPS did not help ....still searching for an answer
  5. Kent Dakin

    CB Radio Wiring Question

    the Alt.., plug wires, fuel inj. & plugs cause the noise.....mine has none .....don't know what field you were/are in but we learned that in basics as RTO operators in the 60's....just trying to help but since you know it all have a nice night
  6. Kent Dakin

    CB Radio Wiring Question

    keep your power wire OUT of the engine compartment ..that's where your IF is coming from I run the same setup as you but power from fuse box behind glove box.....this coming from a Extra class ham operator of 50yrs. ....take care...N5MCZ
  7. Kent Dakin

    Now here's a TJ I haven't seen before...

    don't like the snorkel but you can never get enough chrome !
  8. Kent Dakin

    What oil and filter do y’all use ?

    Walmart brand conventional 10-40 with Motorcraft Fl 1a filter
  9. Kent Dakin

    The Greatest Movie of All Time

    Gladiator ....movie that shows what we need today in the USA ...LOYALTY !
  10. Kent Dakin

    Looking for suggestions on a replacement bottle jack

    All cars use the same basic screw type bottle jack ...My TJ came without one also ....went to the local salvage yard and got one out of a 2007 Chevy truck complete with folding handle for $20...works great ...you'll have to get a separate lug wrench....take care
  11. Kent Dakin

    Rear bumper install

    new front bumper & winch
  12. Kent Dakin

    Rear bumper install

    New EAG rear bumper ...pretty easy except had to rework tire carrier to raise spare 2" to get on top of bumper ...275x70x16....
  13. Kent Dakin

    New soft top

    thanks
  14. Kent Dakin

    New soft top

    PO of new to me tj said he bought a "combo" deal when he purchased Jeep new had hard & soft top ...I will never use the soft top & will sell but I have no idea of what a complete soft top consist of....this top has several metal pieces plus fabric ...been 30 plus years since I fooled with a soft...
  15. Kent Dakin

    Well, that was not how I wanted my Friday evening to go... nor my first post to this forum.

    glad you're ok ...they totaled mine with a lot less damage & no roll ...sorry...take care
  16. Kent Dakin

    Let's see your TJ in your garage

    2004 Rubicon
  17. Kent Dakin

    Going from load range E tires, to load range D

    Nothing personal but I don't want any tire that has Goodyear written on it ...Have Wrangler's that came apart in less than 5K mi. ....Farmers around here run Firestone & they'll try any brand but always come back to the transforce...Friend of mine tried the M/T R on a 2018 F250 Screw diesel &...
  18. Kent Dakin

    Going from load range E tires, to load range D

    I run "E" 10ply Firestone TransForce AT2 on my F150 for one reason ....no/very few flats ....I am a water operator that travels gravel/unpaved roads 90% of the time ...TransForce get 30 to 40K miles without or very few flats....Have used Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT2 & General Grabber AT2 in...
  19. Kent Dakin

    Going from load range E tires, to load range D

    as a side note I run a rural water system & use Firestone TransForce 2 tires...only tire that will last over 20k mi ...E load [10 ply] ...gravel roads & have very few flats at 40psi on a F150 4x4 ....at 70 I don't like flats !!...also pull a small trackhoe with this truck...take care
  20. Kent Dakin

    Going from load range E tires, to load range D

    I've been following you ...lol.. they new 5000X ...thanks...:)