Recent content by BlueRidge304

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    Rocker panel light switch suggestions

    I believe @MountaineerTom modified switches similar to these to be backlit. He's got a great writeup about it here: https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/mountaineertoms-2006-jeep-wrangler-unlimited.14995/page-2#post-679608
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    Any Upper Rear Shock Bolt Tips

    1. Patience 2. Access 3. Liquid Wrench or equivalent 4. Patience Try pulling the fender liners out. I was surprised at how much access that gave to the rear shock bolts. My 2004 still had the OEM rear shocks. I was able to remove all 4 upper bolts. Go slow, be generous with the liquid wrench...
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    Red, White and Blue TJ

    Yeah i remember that...i think it was @wmblore out of San Diego? I remember seeing some his posts on here but not sure if he ever finished that patriot build. Here are the pics i found on here, would love to see the finished project.
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    Oddball request. Gauges/Accessories that fit cigarette lighter size hole.

    Could do a couple of inside & outside air temperature displays, or Amps:
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    WTB: OEM Fog Light Covers

    Looking to buy a set of OEM fog light covers for the OBEN fog lights (1997-2004) pictured below. Have tried Ebay but i always seem to be too late. Thanks
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    Kicker CS 5.25s too weak, any car stereo guys here?

    Had them from another project but any big box HW store or Tractor Supply will have what you need. I just stacked hardware temporarily to get the right height, then used similar sized spacers and longer bolts.
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    Kicker CS 5.25s too weak, any car stereo guys here?

    That's the quick-disconnect for the Rockville sub. Scosche quick disconnect
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    Kicker CS 5.25s too weak, any car stereo guys here?

    I used some 1" spacers under the two rear seat brackets to fit the Rockville 10. @skrelnik mentioned the quick disconnect - that is a great suggestion, I use mine for extra trunk space more than i thought i would.
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    Help identifying engine hardware

    On my 2004 these bolts are: M6 x 1.0 5/8" length 10mm socket
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Completed the DIY alignment after spending much of the summer replacing the suspension, taking measurements, wire-wheeling, sanding, and prepping/painting the frame & underside. This forum has been such an amazing resource for me. So much so that I moved an old computer out to the garage...
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    Rebuilding Hubs

    Not that your'e looking for even more parts to replace, but when i did mine i replaced both brake dust shields. The originals were in sad shape.
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    The wheels came out real nice, great look. Tell us about the mobile light stand in back (if that's what it is). Seems i can never have enough light when working on projects, that stand is a great idea!
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    Front track bar bracket hole is distorted

    Wanted to follow up on this. Wow this is a high quality fastener...nicest i've ever seen. The HD flag nut is equally impressive. Torqued to 55 ft lbs, there are no vibrations, no wobbling, and the clamping force is strong enough so the bolt is not moving back and forth in the hole. Thanks @mrblaine
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    1998 TJ temperature control knob

    Try http://www.daveysjeeps.com/. The knob may not be listed on the site, try contacting them with what you need.