Recent content by leon jones

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    Trailer Tire Recommendations

    NashvilleTJ , i will admit to being quite happy with my DT experiences over the years . don't forget to get their CERTIFICATES on them . i know itsa bit more $$ butt over the years they have more than paid off for me . and IT SEEMS TO ME they have bump'd me up in que when i've had issues...
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    Trailer Tire Recommendations

    boat trailer n travel trailer n farm trailer tires all 3 were date stamp'd @ 60 months ± 2 months all 3 presented their true nature on trips all 3 were checked prior to departure and aired according to sidewall instructions all 3 were ST branded and installed by the manufacturer as THE...
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    Trailer Tire Recommendations

    "ST" / "trailer tires are 5yr/60mo max life units "LT" / light truck tires are 10yr/120mo + ave min life do not trust ST tires past 60 months!!! EVER my current flat bed is a 14k unit w/ drive over fenders and i have had similar issues w/ the 80 vs 85 profile issue my farm tire guy says...
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    Possible To Remove New OEM Skins From Soft Windows For Latest Use Without Damage?

    sab , used2 waz we could buy replacement top & 1/2 door skins frum several after mkt suppliers back then the replacements were installed w/ a VELCRO strip across the inside of the bottom of the new skins when you do get back to your pile of stuff hava looksee and imagine sewing a strip of...
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    Should I keep my OEM wheels?

    ... according to the date stamp on thes tyres they were manufactured in Sept '22 which means they are 3+ years old the stock Wranglers have a habit of hardening up over time IMHO unless you have space in a climate controlled area or intend to use them for your utility trailer you might be...
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    Poor Gas Mileage (2005 4.0 Automatic)

    "JEEP" ... great little utility vehicles w/ aerodynamics of a falling brick that get s...ty gas mileage ! leon
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    Time to replace shocks

    having been out of the Jeep parts n accessory purchasing game for a few years when i got my '01 TJ i ended up going to a local Jeep/4wd/off road focused garage to have the suspension restored their recommendation which i took was for Bilstein B6 4600 Series Shocks sticker shock smacked me...
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    Anyone carry a military E-tool in their wheeler?

    reminds me of the Spetznaz E-Tool that came on my Ural leon makes me think i knead to consider making a custom sized shovel to mount in this manner on the inside of the tailgate
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    Puddle in passenger front seat floorboard

    could be as simple as a stop'd up cowl vent drain tube remove wiper blades(youtube) remove 5 phillips screws holding cowl to body lift cowl off gently to keep frum scratching paint run soft wire(i use 12ga insulated solid copper strip'd out of romex bundle) down thru vent drain in center...
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    Grille Guard With Winch Plate?

    the winch on my TJ stuck out in front of that style grill guard so i got a front bumper w/ a hitch receiver in it and then mounted the grill guard on that the bumper was similar to stock just heavier the front receiver is my personal choice IF you insist on that style of grill guard which IMHO...
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    Anyone carry a military E-tool in their wheeler?

    was turned onto them in the early 80's and have been carrying THEM ever since about 15 years ago i was shown how much better they are when THE EDGES ARE SHARPENED having to use one is knot my idea of funn howsumever kneading one and knot having one pleases me less just an old man's 2¢ worth leon
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    Aftermarket Seats

    my white '01 Sahara came w/ BLACK Bestop vinyl seats when i got her this past summer BLACK vinyl seats in Texas are BURN YOUR BUNNS HOT they did not have the fold butt did have the tumble feature since they were mounted on the stock tumble frames by means of adaptors which are $$$$ in the...