Recent content by Mike Z

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    WTB: Stock Rubicon Radio with CD Player

    I would love that!
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    WTB: Stock Rubicon Radio with CD Player

    Looking for the stock radio that came out of a 2005 LJR. It had a CD player.
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    Florida Need someone near Port Charlotte, Florida to check out a TJ for me

    Hey, I am wondering if there is any helpful Forum member who lives in or near Port Charlotte, Florida who would be able to check out a jeep for me before I pull the trigger on buying it? I am 15 hours away in Cincinnati and I am not comfortable buying it solely based on pictures from the...
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    WTB: OEM Center console subwoofer enclosure

    Thanks. Bought one off of the forum back in December.
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    Florida Any Good Mobile / On-Site Pre Purchase Inspectors in Miami?

    Here are some thoughts from a guy living in Ohio and only meant to be helpful so that you can make a choice that works for you. I bought at 2002 TJ from a guy here local to me. It was a 5 speed, 4.0 with a perfect interior and had 77,000 miles. Mechanically sound, but it had seen its fair...
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    Shipping TJ across the country

    Yes to what Chris said about UShip. I had multiple carriers bidding to win my route. I ended up going with Sherpa because they offered a price guarantee...sort of. What they offer is to pay up to $300.00 of their own money if your route needs to increase in price to attract carriers. My LJR...
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    Help me find the source of my chirp / squeak

    Sounds good. I’m glad you found the squeak. Those noises can drive you crazy 😜
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    Help me find the source of my chirp / squeak

    Well that’s great news. Did you weld the exhaust back together after reinstalling the oil pan gasket?
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    Help me find the source of my chirp / squeak

    Can you post a video?
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    Help me find the source of my chirp / squeak

    Austin, I had a squeak on my 97 that turned out to be the idler pulley. Do you have a mechanic's stethoscope? See pic below. You can use this to try to isolate where the noise is coming from. Just be mindful of the fan spinning. If you don't have a stethoscope, really any metal rod will...
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    Replacement Bushings Rancho Rear Shocks

    Appreciate all the responses. I’ll pick up a set of bushings tomorrow. (y)
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    Replacement Bushings Rancho Rear Shocks

    P man, If you are correct, that would be great.