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  1. TJ Jim

    Valvoline restore and protect 5W-30

    Just for grins and giggles I thought I’d try this stuff out. I have no problems that I’m trying to fix just experimenting. I usually use Dino oil, not really a fan of synthetic oils. They seem to leak more on my Jeep than the Dino. First unexpected thing I’ve notice is, it immediately made the...
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    AGM vs. flooded lead acid batteries

    When I first bought my TJ six years ago the battery was weak so I replaced it with an AGM. So six years later it was time to get another one. Couldn’t find an AGM so I bought a cheaper lead acid battery. The AGM from new never charged much past 12.8v. This lead acid battery is charging and...
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    Tennessee Memphis Jeep junkyard

    Dex’s Jeep has posted a video of a Jeep junkyard in Memphis, Tn. There’s not any yards close to me much less with any tj’s. Figured when it came time for an engine I’d just grab one out of another 04 and rebuild it. Just thought I’d share this incase anyone is looking for parts.
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    Are Rubicon lockers more difficult to lock in cold weather?

    It’s been Tennessee cold here 16° which for some of you that’s balmy weather. There was snow and ice on the ground so I wanted to play with the lockers on. They would not lock? They have never failed to lock before. Spent the next few days studying and troubleshooting and now that it’s 47° out...
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    Calling all AGM battery experts

    So I have three vehicles which two have agm batteries and one is lead acid. The lead acid battery after setting for several days will have 12.6 volts which I see as normal. Both agm batteries after sitting read 11.8vdc ish after sitting several days. The age of the batteries range from two years...
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    Old dogs can learn new tricks

    So I’ve got a couple of grease zerks that just won’t accept grease. Went to the parts store to buy some 45° zerks so maybe I can get them lined up and greased. Ended up buying some METRIC zerks and man did that become a failure. Been an industrial mechanic forty plus years and never knew there...
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    RockAuto close out sale! 2002&2004 years

    Rock auto is having a close out sale for 2002 and 2004 tj’s. Lots of parts I want to order just in case. Just a heads up if anyone needs them. https://www.rockauto.com/closeouts/?carcode=1425901&l=en&a=CloseoutEmail
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    Solar flares from west Tennessee

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    Coil rail fires which plug?

    Put new plugs in today since I have no idea when they were last replaced. They actually looked pretty good. #2 and #6 had a pretty big gap .65 or so and #2 was missing a bit of electrode? The rest were real close to .35. So my question is there are three coils so which cylinders do they fire?
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    Airbag sensor?

    Just curious. Where is the sensor that sets off the airbag in an accident? I’m assuming there’s just one or two on the front?
  11. TJ Jim

    Starlink

    Recently moved to a new home and it’s so far in the boonies we cannot get fiber internet. So……we finally got Elon Musks Starlink. Wowser !!! Right now got the antenna sitting on the ground in my backyard until I get a mount to put it up on my roof. It’s cranking out 130mbps. The router is...
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    RockAuto discount

    I’ve only ordered once from RockAuto and they sent a code for a discount. Guess they want me to buy more. The email said share with friends so it seems like a good thing to share. I don’t get anything out of it, just wanted to share if anyone is getting ready to order from them.
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    Unavailable parts solution?

    There’s a vast array of aftermarket ignition parts and performance parts for small block chevys. Is there such a thing for our 4.0’s to keep them running into the future? Nothing to increase performance, just to keep them running good.
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    BFH, couple of wrenches, and a good pair of sandals to rebuild a gearbox!

    These YouTube videos just blow me away. Nothing like a good sanitary shop to rebuild a gearbox!
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    Original purpose of the fold down windshield?

    Why does the front windshield fold down? A bit of fun maybe, nostalgia maybe. WWll it folds down to point your rifle out the front?
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    Bronco recall for catching on fire

    Looks like they can get a crack in a fuel injector causing a fire. https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/ford-recalls-518k-suvs-us-possible-fuel-leak-fire-risk
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    Correct center cap position

    Which way does the writing “Jeep” go? I think writing up in regards to the valve stem.
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    Just a Jeep picture

    Post a good picture of your Jeep or any Jeep. Just because they look good!
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    Jeep salutes U.S. Military

    https://www.foxnews.com/auto/jeep-salutes-us-military-wrangler-gladiator-freedom-trucks