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  1. JohnF500

    Jeep Gladiator Mojave 3 years in

    Just found this thread. I have a TJ but the wife enjoys it so much she wanted to trade in the GJC on a wrangler- but that was our tow vehicle. Settled on a gladiator rubicon x with a 7k tow capacity. Added a bestop flip top so she has that open air feeling. Shes off roaded it with the...
  2. JohnF500

    Another solution to a problem that never existed

    Well…if you’ve never tried it :)
  3. JohnF500

    Another solution to a problem that never existed

    I’ll jump in since you resurrected this and share my BMW…(bitchin, moaning, whining) about vehicles and technology. Due to mirrors where ‘things may be closer then they appear’ and/or manually adjusted side mirrors you can’t reach from the seat, I occasionally open the door to look back or I...
  4. JohnF500

    Guess I'd better make it official

    Welcome to the forum- it’s been a huge help to me before I even bought my TJ. I was lurking to learn when I decided to buy a TJ and with everyone’s help I got a good one. I went ahead and became a paid member - it’s saved me more than the fee with the knowledge and sharing. So many great...
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    Questions about a potential 1999 Sahara trade

    I don’t worry about miles as much as how cared for… which can be hard to determine. I bought mine with 150k it ran well, fluids looked good (but could be changed before showing) and I tried everything. AC, heater, horn, cruise control, 4wheel high and low, wipers, lights, etc. started and...
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    Car pics too cool not to share

    I have a TJ and Gladiagor Rubicon X and it’s an awesome vehicle for what it is. It’s been Offroad, to Home Depot, and tows the boat without hesitation. More versatile then any truck I’ve had, but admit the 2001 Dodge 2500 with Cummins diesel could out tow it and get better mpg
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    Questions about a potential 1999 Sahara trade

    I have a 2001 Sahara with the 4.0 and manual. That is the preferred set up for most of us. Some people think an auto has an advantage in rock crawling but I’m in mud and old forest trails and like a manual. The Sahara’s have the stronger differential- they were the most off road capable until...
  8. JohnF500

    1st good interior cleaning

    Ordered a new drivers side foam seat from summit- counting on it being as good as y’all say!!
  9. JohnF500

    What did you do to your TJ today?

    The sound I couldn’t figure out wasnt the transfer case, ended up being the double cardan on front driveshaft. Had it rebuilt and good to go- appreciate the folks with time, talent, tools to do it yourself.
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    How do I find out what part of the driveshaft is the problem?

    New driveshaft issue- great info, great members, great forum. Thx all.
  11. JohnF500

    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Probably…
  12. JohnF500

    What did you do to your TJ today?

    Can’t figure out the source of a sound similar to a chain running loose, or something rattling around loose. Came off the trails Saturday and sound increased with mph, but engine rpm doesn’t matter, if the wheels and drive train are rolling the sound is apparent about 15-20 mph so dont know...
  13. JohnF500

    M/T tire recommendation

    33x12.5x15 Baja Boss MT on TJ and very happy. Mud, water, rocks, and even a few snow and ice days…
  14. JohnF500

    Dana 44 rear end movement

    It was my lower control arms, cheap adjustable that failed… could only tell when on lift.
  15. JohnF500

    TN Project

    Welcome to the forum from Cleveland- the one in TN! Lots of great forest trails once you get running. What a great father son project!
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    What did you do to your TJ today?

    I had 35s with 4.56 and am much happier with 33s. Not just acceleration but steering and handling. Works for me.
  17. JohnF500

    What did you do to your TJ today?

    We were wheeling on Saturday when starting slowed. I had already tested the battery. If I had planned ahead I would have bought from NAPA, but they are closed on Sunday when I unexpectedly had the time to do the job…and were heading back out today…
  18. JohnF500

    What did you do to your TJ today?

    New Starter. Old one was dragging. AutoZone for the limited lifetime…. But in the past month new lower control arms and Bilstein shocks. Wow - ride is so much better!
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    Car pics too cool not to share

    One of these things ain’t the same 🤨
  20. JohnF500

    Random photos: Got anything interesting, unique, strange?

    They finally arrived!! Hoping to get them mounted on the TJ this week! Any help with the proper gear setup appreciated.