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  1. Norty05LJ

    What are the issues in changing gear oil in the Dana axles with a oil pump from the fill hole?

    As usual Jerry is very correct ! If your going to do a job take the time to do it right!
  2. Norty05LJ

    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Had to replace a battery! After a long winter and spring ( I even rotated a trickle charger during the storage time) she didn’t want to go outside! New battery and all is good! Either I’m getting older or those battery are getting heavier!
  3. Norty05LJ

    Winch-cable replacement on Warn 8274

    Hey Jerry! Would you mind telling me about your synthetic rope? Need to replace mind-sooner the better. Brand, length and diameter. I’ve been looking at the TRE snatch block and I saw all their other items! I’d like to stay American Made! Thanks
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    New Jeep owner in need of information

    Like “ The guy with the Big Yellow Car “ said —drive the Jeep and see how you are going to use it. A winch is great, but not if you don’t plan on needing it (like driving around Pike Place 🤔) . After driving it and seeing how you use it - it will become your special Jeep ( J-E-E-P. Just Empty...
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    Looking for opinions on rocker guards

    I figured you would say that! Thanks again! I’ll have to ask the wife if I can get into her purse and just get a little more money! 💰
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    Looking for opinions on rocker guards

    Thanks Jerry! Those do look super strong! Like the idea of that inter sandwich piece (other than pulling the interior out 🤪) Question for you- some of the guards promote the 45 degree angle to help slide off a hazard and not get hung up ! Your feelings on this- Thanks again- I’ve always value...
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    Looking for opinions on rocker guards

    Not sure of the brand! Most of the aftermarket items on the Jeep were barricades! They are a light weight Nerf Bar! They look Ok, but not functional at all!
  8. Norty05LJ

    Looking for opinions on rocker guards

    Thanks! A lot of info is correct, this will give me some comparisons to help in the decision
  9. Norty05LJ

    Looking for opinions on rocker guards

    Looking at replacement my current rocker guards, seems I bent one on some rocks fairly easily! Looking at the ones made by LoD ! Anyone have an opinion on that brand or a better brand that you tested on hard hits! Oh yea, I’ve got a 05 Unlimited LJ- which I believe limits a lot of brands...
  10. Norty05LJ

    Michigan Anyone close to Southwest Michigan?

    Yep! A lot of traffic heading south in the morning, but worth the trip! Much better than living in the big city! Enjoy!
  11. Norty05LJ

    Michigan Anyone close to Southwest Michigan?

    It is tough to find great trails on the southern half of Michigan, they seem to get better as you travel north and super in the UP! Check with local Jeep clubs or groups around you, or in Indian River there’s a shop that’s really cool on promoting Jeeps and has a few Jeep rallies during the year...
  12. Norty05LJ

    Michigan Anyone close to Southwest Michigan?

    Like Leinhit I’m 35 minutes north of Grand Rapids, but the Jeep stays most of the time in the Upper Peninsular! A lot of super nice trails up there!
  13. Norty05LJ

    LJ with a wiggly rear end

    Lilnuts: listen (or read) to what AndyG and Goatman are saying! Most likely something is loose back there! I found my problem was a loose nut on the control arm where it mounts to the body! Such a small thing made it wiggle when I either stepped on the gas or really wiggle when I let off the...
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    Just amazing how helpful a Jeep can be

    Had to put the Jeep to work! Had 3 dead pine trees by the corner of the pole barn leaning towards it! So after a few months and some extra time on my hands I figured it was time to do something about a potential problem! Problem was I need a safe to cut them down and have them fall away from the...
  15. Norty05LJ

    Congratulations to Kiwi TJ, the November 2018 Ride of the Month!

    Nice pic! There was a lot of great Pics sent in and to win a Jeep of the month is a class by its self! I’ve almost been scared to try and match some of those great photos, but on the other hand it’s probably just fun trying to get that perfect pic! You did great and the ducks are well trained (...
  16. Norty05LJ

    Random photos: Got anything interesting, unique, strange?

    And one of my favorites! Granddaughters getting it super clean!
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    Random photos: Got anything interesting, unique, strange?

    Hopefully for another good year of riding in Upper Michigan
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    Newbie saying hello

    Nice looking ride you found there! Now the fun begins! I hope you know what JEEP stands for? But - it has great rewards in fixing just the way you what! Welcome Aboard from Michigan!
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    Congratulations to EJD, the June 2018 ride of the month!

    Thanks, I’ll have to check that out! A good friend took us Cisco fishing on Drummond last yr. We took our Jeep out to Fossil formation on the north side and enjoyed the trip. A few beaver dams backed water over the trails and made the trip interesting-one Jeep w/winch but no boots! Wasn’t...