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  1. jwtj02

    question about front-lower control arm mounting point

    I am curious as to why the lower control arm mounting point on the front axle has a pill shaped hole, rather than a round hole? What is the purpose?
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    Long arm on the frame end

    I am changing out the joints on my lower long arms, the axle-end joints were really shot. I have an older Teraflex long arm kit and I am using a Teraflex large rubber control arm joint (Item J117701) so I am using the right part - but it has noticeably more space in the mount. Maybe this is...
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    MetalCloak upper control arms

    I am replacing my old Rubicon Express front upper control arms with MetalCloak arms that are supposed to be a direct swap... I am assuming I got the wrong arm type?
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    Teraflex Long Control Arm Joint Options?

    I have some old Teraflex Long Control Arm bushings that are looking pretty rough. I am planning for winter projects and this is one of them. A complete set of TeraFlex bushings are about $ 460. Johnny Joints are an option, I think... but I believe I will have to replace the joint rod end...
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    SOLD new 33x12.5r15 AT tires

    I have a set of 5 never used Klever AT2 tires that I am not going to use... decided to go with 35in MTs in the end. Selling for 925.
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    Rollover vent broken or unplugged?

    I have a CEL and the smoke test showed an evap leak above the tank. I haven't dropped the tank, but poking around between the frame and body, under the fill tube - I can see the issue: ...is it a broken rollover valve, or is it just unplugged?
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    Loose front track bar

    I have a Rubicon Express front track bar on my 04 Rubicon... I've been trying to chase down some front end wondering at highway speeds. I believe it is the bushings in the front trackbar. I think that I've gathered from the various posts that replacing the whole track bar is recommended. I am...
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    Tip for replacing the rear sway bar bushings

    Getting the super stiff Moog bushings onto the rear bar can be challenging... but, if you happen to have a plastic pry bar for removing dash trim, it also works wonderfully for wedging open one end without marrying or cutting into the bushing (like what may happen with a metal screwdriver) . It...
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    TJ Rear Sway Bar Bushing Play

    The Rear Sway Bar on my Rubicon has some play in it... I assume it should not?
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    What is normal with the Jeeperman rear bumper / tire carrier latch?

    Have a Jeeperman rear bumper / tire carrier and tire carrier closes with a 'normal' push, but then has a very slight rattle. Pressing the release switch allows for it to easily swing open. If I slam it shut, the latch holds the swing arm much tighter and there is zero rattle — however, I have...
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    Splicing solutions for GMRS cable?

    So, I'd like to use the Midland – MXTA12 MicroMobile Antenna Mag Mount and route it through the hole from the 3rd brake light I am assuming my only option is to cut off the connector and splice on a new one... probably shortening the cable, and taking out the excess length. Is there an easy...
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    A pillar mount corrosion

    My a pillar light mounts have some weird corrosion happening. It isn't normal rust... but, I am also not sure what type of metal it is made of - I think it is some sort of alloy. Anyway, the finish pulls off in large flakes and reveals what you see in the image below. I was going to use...
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    Unsure of my gear ratio

    I picked up an '04 Rubicon with lots of after-market suspension parts. The differential gear tag still says the factory 4.10, but I am guessing it has been re-geared. Currently has 35s on it. I am thinking I could run it in a particular gear at a certain RPM and measure the speed via GPS, and...
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    not new, but...

    I have been using this site for quite a while, but realized I've not posted an introduction. So, better late than never. I have an '02 TJ Sierra. Last month, we were out banging it pretty hard on the trails, and right after getting back on pavement, I lost 3rd gear (32RH)... so, that sucked...
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    PowerTrax, real world experiences?

    I have a mostly stock Tj with 31 inch tires that is mostly a pavement queen. However, for the occasional off-road adventure it sure would be nice if it was a little more sure-footed. PowerTrax lockers seem like a great compromise since they are less than 1/2 the cost of an electronic locker...
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    Are these 32s on a 2 inch lift?

    are those 32s on a 2 inch lift?
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    Safari top like this for a TJ?

    I really like the JK safari top pictured below... anyone making something like this for the TJ? thanks in advance for the collective insights