Recent content by Boomer1958

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    SOLD 2004 Jeep LJ 2-piece rally hardtop

    Rally brand Jeep LJ hardtop with sliding side windows. Removed to install Bestop soft top. Works great.
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    Finally getting started

    The reason for the rough idle and "skip" was a bad plug. As mentioned, plugs were new. At least is was an easy fix.
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    Finally getting started

    That's a great look. I want to keep the wheels inside the fender wells as much as possible and not have clearance issues.
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    Finally getting started

    Thanks.
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    Finally getting started

    Autolite 985 gapped .035
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    Finally getting started

    I might need to go back and check. I thought i had about 1/2 inch at the closest point. Got spark plugs from NAPA. I asked for factory spec plugs.
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    Finally getting started

    New at this so I hope I am posting correctly. I have finally started working on/modifying my 2004 LJ. It is/was bone stock. My plan is to be able to daily driver, tow behind motor home and moderate trails. I am going to run 33x12.50 with a 3 inch lift and 1.25 inch Savvy body lift. I have...
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    Ground clearance / height

    Thanks. Will check it out today.
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    Ground clearance / height

    My ignorance, where is the 12 and 8 inch measured from? I like the stance of your jeep We will be flat towing behind motorhome.
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    Ground clearance / height

    Our stock 2004 LJ looks really low to the ground. Has stock wheel/tire size. Question is what is the factory height and what will the height be after 3 inch lift with 33's? Wife is afraid it will be too high to get into comfortably. Anybody with 33's and 3 inch lift with pics would be...
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    Southeastern NC

    Being new to the forum, if someone will give advice on where/how to post for certain conversations, that would be appreciated. Don't want to bug anyone.
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    Southeastern NC

    Thanks for the welcome. We have a small farm near Bennett NC. We went to Uwharrie's a couple of weeks ago and rode the forest roads and really enjoyed. Found a trail going to the lake that convinced me to go ahead and install a lift and wheels. Better yet convinced my wife it was a necessity...
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    Southeastern NC

    Wanted to introduce myself. Joined in February but did not close the deal on my TJ unlimited until recently. Bought a red 2004 LJ with Rally Tops 2 piece hardtop. 4.0 with 4 speed auto. Super clean and original. I live near Holden Beach NC which makes it difficult to find a jeep that is not a...