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  1. jazngab

    Should I buy my buddy's 2015 JKUR?

    I’m flirting with the idea of buying a friend’s 2015 JKUR recon edition. Don’t worry. I’m not selling my TJ. It’s a manual with 79k miles. He’s owned it for the last 3 years and only put 9k miles since owning (their third vehicle). Never been off road. Still 100% stock. Newish tires. Steel...
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    Is something missing from my rear lower spring perch?

    My rear lower spring perches have the nut and bolt exposed. It has a retainer plate that holds the lower spring in place. The bolt tears up my bump stop when it contacts. Something I’ve noticed, every other TJ rear lower spring perch I’ve seen has the raised pad to contact the upper bump stop...
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    SOLD Dana 44 carrier tracloc w 4.88 ring and pinion

    I have a Dana 44 carrier with new 4.88 ring and pinion and a rebuilt trac loc I believe. Came with the Dana 44 axle I bought a few years back. Clearing out my storage. Figured I’d put it up here before throwing it in FB market or trashing it. Local pick up only. Not shipping. It’s heavy as hell...
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    Wife's car cranks then stops

    Trying to figure out why my wife’s 2007 Honda Accord wont start. Here’s the deal: -previously long cranks to start in cold weather -didn’t start last week in single digit weather. Jump started it and it turned over. -this week, didn’t start again in single digit weather. Attempted to jump...
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    What caused my clutch to fail?

    So a little background on my situation. For two years, I’ve had the infamous “I can’t shift into gears” that would pop up every now and then randomly. Did all the cheap, easy fixes…..master slave cylinder replacement, Redline MTL, B&M shirt shifter, leather shift boot…..and for awhile it was all...
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    Fluid Film vs Surface Shield

    Not sure if this has been brought up before but here’s an interesting video for my fellow rust belt TJ owners. New competition to Fluid Film? Its made by the makers of PB Blaster. The guy says he’s not getting paid or sponsored but who knows. I figured I give it a try since it’s about time...
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    Anyone have experience with Driveshafts Direct?

    So I have a high pitched squealing I’m pretty sure is coming from the front stock driveshaft. I’m looking at getting a Tom Woods to match the rear but I came across a pretty good deal on a brand new front drive shaft from Driveshafts Direct from a Craigslist seller. Anyone running one or have...
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    What length for rear lower adjustable control arms with a SYE and tuck?

    I have a SYE and UCF extra clearance skid. I have double adjustable rear uppers and currently my lowers are stock arms. Just ordered Currie rear lower adjustable arms. So I know for the uppers I adjusted til the pinion angle was at the desired position. So what determines the lower arms length...
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    FREE 15” OEM Ecco wheel

    I have one (1) Ecco wheel available. Free to whoever needs/wants it. Otherwise, it’s going into the trash. Pick up only. Located in PA. Zip is 19040.
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    Will rear upper spring perch relocation cause additional height?

    So I'm considering having a shop relocate my rear upper spring perches. I have my pinion rotated quite a bit and my bumpstops aren't aligned very well and theres a good bow to the springs. In fact, the bump stops pop out often when articulating due to the angle it meets the lower perch. My...
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    Tom Woods driveshaft maintenance gone wrong?

    So I’ve read the instructions on greasing the rear driveshaft on Tom Woods website. Greased the U-joints no problem. I greased the zerk on the dust cap of the shaft and grease is supposed to come out the other end. Well grease isn’t coming out the other end and I pumped a decent amount of grease...
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    Anyone have experience with the Lock-N-Lube grease coupler?

    I hate greasing and wondering if this coupler is worth the purchase if anyone has experience with it or if it’s a gimmick. LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10,000 PSI...
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    Finally putting my winch to use

    Sunday wheeling at Brendan Byrne forest in NJ. Had a fairly large group of 8 rigs. All Rubicon’s of JL and JK variety, some built, some stock, and one Land Rover Discovery. I was the only TJ. Not even 15 minutes into the trails, I partially drove over an ice patch I didn’t see and my driver...
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    "Like new" B&M 45048 Precision Sport Shifter on Amazon warehouse

    For anyone who's been eyeing one up, there's ONE "like new" B&M short shifter on Amazon Warehouse for $193. Sells new for about $290. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CIMGCU/?tag=wranglerorg-20
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    West Virginia Anyone here located near Bunker Hill, WV?

    Hey guys I was wondering if anyone is located anywhere near Bunker Hill? It’s about 3.5 hours from me and there’s a vehicle there I was wondering someone could take a look at in person for me before I make the trip. Looking for similar possible issues with the TJ and a NE vehicle being frame...
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    Should I trade a newer vehicle for an older one?

    Sorry for the long background story but..... So my daily driver/family hauler is a 2015 GMC Acadia. It has 56k miles, I’m the original owner, and it’s paid for. A couple months ago my power steering went so I had to pay $1200 to have it fixed at the stealership (my mechanic said he couldn’t do...
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    When does it make sense to upgrade the front driveshaft?

    So I still have a stock front driveshaft, hasn't been rebuilt or anything, all original. 98k on the jeep. Obviously upgraded the rear shaft to a Tom Woods driveshaft when i did the SYE. What does replacing the front driveshaft improve? What symptoms would bad driveshaft u-joints exhibit? Better...
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    SOLD Full CB radio setup Uniden pro520xl and firestik

    Selling a full CB radio setup that I thought I’d use but didn’t. Everything is basically new. Includes: -uniden PRO520XL cb radio -rugged ridge CB Mount - teraflex driver side tail light antenna mount - 2’ firestik antenna - firestik quick disconnect - firestik coax connector - 18’ coax cable...
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    Minimalism / frugality vs impulse spending / buying

    Anyone else here struggle between the two? I'd like to think i'm financially responsible and try to be thoughtful in purchases but man, do i love impulse buying! Well, I guess this IS a jeep forum so many can relate..... My current struggle is wanting to buy a used pickup truck (a tundra) but I...
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    Who knows about Chevy Camaros?

    So I have a good friend that is selling his ‘99 camaro SS T-top. He’s had this car since high school and never drives it. Garage kept with 59k miles. Since it’s not a TJ, I have no idea what I’m dealing with. I’m entertaining the thought because he said he would love for me to buy it and he...