James & The Sahara Build Thread
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The search for a great wife will take more than 7 months!!! Craigslist probably won’t help! But the find is priceless!
It's almost as hard as finding the perfect TJ...............Almost.
Starrs
TJ Guru
I thought I had found the perfect one then I read jerrys post about 2005 wranglers and the OPDA issue now I'm freaking about that hahahaha.
I did not even know about that issue when I bought my 05, I try not to worry about potential problems till they turn up, then deal with it. Sounds like there are warning "sounds" if it is going anyway.
BendLarry
TJ Addict
Do more research on this issue and I suspect you won’t be so concerned. I have an 06, I’m not at all concerned. There are numerous issues that you hear about and many suffer from that internet amplifier.
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Starrs
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BendLarry
TJ Addict
A good example of the internet amplifier is the Ford Triton V10 engine used in class c motorhomes and vans. Before I bought my motor home I did some internet searches because I knew nothing about that engine. I quickly came across warnings about a few early years where spark plugs blew out of the heads. The problem was described as a spark plug thread issue and was described as a common problem. I talked with a couple of people I knew that had the engine in the listed problem years and I called 2 different Ford service departments. One service rider said that he had heard about the issue but had not seen one in the shop. The other shop said he wasn’t sure but thought they did have at least one occurrence. My friends had never even heard about the issue. Ours is running strong. Im sure there was an issue but if you listened to the forums you would expect most to have the problem. I research things to death for this very reason.
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not losing any sleep over it...I also have a 70's English car with the Lucas electrical system...that I lose sleep over....lol
I have a 2015 Thor Class C with the Triton V10. 120K, Plugs changed at recommended interval. No problems so far.
BendLarry
TJ Addict
That’s a lot of miles for a 2015! You been going places!
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BendLarry
TJ Addict
Don't worry, I've screwed myself. Genset isn't running. Gotta remove it to get it fixed.
BendLarry
TJ Addict
That sucks, but look on the bright side....... your spark plugs are securely in their heads[emoji4]
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Well I wanted to update the build as to finance some more expensive stuff I ended up selling a few things:
Going back to the Apartment tomorrow to get the rear sway links, mopar jounce bumpers, rear body mounts, rear recovery hook (Thanks you @glwood!!), and hopefully ship @JMT those darn discos so he get show off his rig!
Friday I plan on installing all of the new stuff and rechecking all clearances/bumpstops (Its really cold outside down south so doing it at the MWR bay). Have 9 days left before the trip to Stony Lonesome, vehicle is almost fully prepped. Still need to figure out the tent/sleeping situation though
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- Back seat of the TJ has been sold.
- Front & Rear Bartacts have been sold.
- Body Armor 4x4 steps have been sold.
- Gobi Roof Rack
- Mopar Add-A-Trunk
Going back to the Apartment tomorrow to get the rear sway links, mopar jounce bumpers, rear body mounts, rear recovery hook (Thanks you @glwood!!), and hopefully ship @JMT those darn discos so he get show off his rig!
Friday I plan on installing all of the new stuff and rechecking all clearances/bumpstops (Its really cold outside down south so doing it at the MWR bay). Have 9 days left before the trip to Stony Lonesome, vehicle is almost fully prepped. Still need to figure out the tent/sleeping situation though
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Which secret is more valuable, yours or mine?Psst! I'll tell you my secret if you tell me yours.
Which secret is more valuable, yours or mine?
Mine of course, cause it's MY secret, lol! See, I can derail a build thread just as good as the next guy!
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