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    Advice needed on rear main bearing

    While replacing the rear main seal on my 2006 LJ with 4.0 engine i discovered that the PO got RTV on the main cap on places it should not be. I cleaned up the rear main cap using Super Clean witch etched the bearing. Should I replace all the main bearings or only the rear? At 145000 miles...
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    East Coast Gear Supply Axle Shafts

    Are the East Coast Gear Supply chromoly front axle shafts as good as Revolution gear? The reason I am asking is because they have a pretty good deal on an ARB RD104 and chromoly axle shafts. https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-19438147-dana-30-arb-upgrade-with-shafts.html
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    Center High Mount Stop Light Cable

    Does anyone know where I can get the connecters and grommet for the Center High Mount Stop Light cable. I need to extend my cable and do not want to cut up the stock cable.
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    Advice requested on Dana 30 high pinion build

    I will be building-up a Dana 30 high pinion from a 98 XJ (no CAD) for my LJ and am requesting build advice. I currently have a 3" lift with 33" tires and will be installing 4.88 gears. There is a small chance of 35" tires and 5.13 gearing in the future. Questions: Should I truss my axle -...
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    ARB Locker Advice: RD116 or RD117

    I plan on purchasing an ARB locker for my 2006 Jeep Unlimited (42RLE\33" tires) rear Dana 44. I will also be purchasing new gears (4.88 or 5.13). Should I purchase the ARB RD116 (3.92 and up) and standard-cut gears or should I purchase the ARB RD117 (3.73 and down) and thick-cut gears. Is...
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    Catalytic Converter Studs

    Can anyone provide a part number for the three press in studs on the catalytic converter? i broke two of the three studs on my sons 2001 TJ 4.0. I am also open to any other solutions.
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    Preventative Maintenance: Oil Pump and Timing Chain

    I am addressing some leaks on my son's 2001 Tj Sport 4.0 with 220,000 miles. I am in the process of replacing the rear main seal, oil pan gasket, time cover gasket and harmonic balancer seal. While I am doing all this should I replace the oil pump and timing chain set? Note: Within the...
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    Front Axle Upper Control Arm Bushings

    Which brand of front axle upper control arm bushings is recommended for a DANA 30 (2006 LJ)?
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    Radio Install: Vehicle Speed Sensor Connection

    I have a radio inbound from Crutchfield and just received the install instructions via email. One of the connections being detailed in the instructions is from the radio to the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) line at the PCM. This new to me. Must I make the VSS connection at the PCM, or is...
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    Block drain plug

    Does anyone know the part number for the block drain plug in a 4.0 engine? I was reinstalling the drain plug when it fell off the end of my 8mm square drive socket and I am unable to find it.
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    Thick vs standard gears (with the correct carrier break)

    Assuming that one has the correct carrier break for a DANA 44, does it matter if one goes with standard or thick gears? Is there a strength difference? Any other things to consider?
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    What plastic is dash interior made of

    I am installing a double-DIN radio in my sons 2001 TJ. I drilled some of the mounting holes a bit low and would like to fill the holes and re-drill them. What plastic is the interior of the dash made of? Is it ABS, or something else? What would be the best material to fille the holes with...
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    12oClockLabs SpeedoDRD

    Can anyone offer advice on where to mount a 12oClockLabs SpeedoDRD J1 on 2006 LJ with an auto transmission? Note: The cable that came with it is only about 20". but it can be lengthened if that is what it takes.
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    Winch Mount Question

    I recently purchased a Warn VR Evo 10 (it was cheap) for my 2006 LJ and am looking for advice on how to mount the winch? Currently I have a factory bumper and have seen fairlead\mounts that allow me to retain the factory bumper. That is one of my thoughts. I am also considering the purchase...
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    Rock Jock Axle Bushing

    Happy Thanksgiving, all. Is the Roxk Jock Axle Bushing (https://www.rockjock4x4.com/CE-9112M2) for the pumpkin side mount of the axle, or is it also for the passenger side mount?
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    High-Steer vs Currectlynk

    I recently purchased a 2006 LJ with a 4” or 4.5” lift with a high steer kit. Is a high steer kit a good thing, or should I convert it to something like a Currectlync Steering system? The reason I am asking is because the current wheels are on 1.5” non-hub-centric spacers (not adapters). I do...
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    Catalytic converter to exhaust manifold seal

    I am attempting to install a PaceSetter 324236 catalytic converter setup on my 2006 LJ (4.0 and automatic transmission). I cannot get either of the flanges on the PaceSetter to seal to the exhaust manifold. I tried the service manual torque spec of 23 ft-lbs, then increased this to 30 ft-lbs...
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    Which ignition lock cylinder?

    I have a 2006 LJ and am looking for a new ignition lock cylinder. Mopar Parts Giant shows two ignition lock cylinders for my year\model: Mopar 5139207AA Cylinder-Ignition Lock Mopar 5083915AB Cylinder Lock-Ignition Lock Will both function in my LJ? Mopar Parts Giant indicates that they...
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    P0431 and O2 Sensor Voltages

    I am receiving a P0431 error code from a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (132,000 miles, 4.0 and 42RLE). P0431: Warm up catalytic converter, bank 2 - efficiency below threshold. Here is a sample of the voltages of the the bank 1 and 2 upstream and downstream O2 sensors: What are your...
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    Actual Jeep TJ Mileage

    Is there any definitive way to determine the actual mileage of a Jeep TJ? I have been reading that the mileage displayed by the speedometer can be faked. Can the actual mileage be faked in the PCM, or would the PCM be a reliable source for the true mileage.