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  1. jtm703

    suspension lift

    Those wheels look like they're from a 2007-or-newer Wrangler. The lower control arms could be from a Rough Country or RCD 4" lift (or some other brand). Many 3.5" or 4" kits come with new, longer, lower control arms while leaving the upper control arms in place. Have you taken it to an...
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    Not if but when, again...damnit!

    Game camera sounds like a good idea...and outside light fixtures with motion sensors. Razor blades...awesome. Got what he deserved!
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    Strange metallic squawking from rear...

    Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I still can't find where it's coming from. There is no play at all in the rear shaft...the u-joint is solid. I even took it apart, and the only thing wrong is that it needs to be regreased (maybe that's it?). There was a little play in the control arms, but...
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    Strange metallic squawking from rear...

    Thanks for the tips, guys. I, too, am hoping it's anything but an axle problem.
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    Strange metallic squawking from rear...

    Under hard accel from a dead stop, the rear end is making a godawful noise. Anyone else experienced this? At first I thought it was just tire squeal, but it's too high-pitched and sounds metallic in nature. And I can feel a shudder at the same time. This noise is new...and I know my Jeep's...
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    how much lift

    The Rough Country kit comes with a transmission drop kit. If you're not going to use an SYE, I'd highly recommend it to avoid driveline vibes. (I do know two folks who have 4" lifts with no SYE or drop kits and have only experienced minimal vibrations, but that still tends to put a lot of...
  7. Stuck...

    Stuck...

  8. A little Saturday morning fun.

    A little Saturday morning fun.

  9. A little Saturday morning fun.

    A little Saturday morning fun.

  10. Could be dirtier...

    Could be dirtier...

  11. A little Saturday morning fun.

    A little Saturday morning fun.

  12. jtm703

    Spotted some Jeeps in a field close to home

    The last CJ8 I came across for sale looked decent enough on the outside, but the frame was rusted through. The owner had also done a shoddy job of welding in new floor pans. Idiot was asking $3500 for the rust bucket (it did not have the 304). The body and engine were salvagable, but there was...
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    Child car seats

    Sounds like safety nazi BS to me. Some people, believe it or not, really just don't like Jeeps. I don't know why the bias is there, but it is. I have a car seat in the back of my 2-door TJ and have not had any problems. The 4-door should be even more accomodating. Before getting rid of her new...
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    2' BB Lift

    BH was right...start with an allignment and balance after re-installing the lift. It's one of the most common causes. I had no problems after putting on a spacer lift, but once I did a 4" lift with new springs and lower control arms, I couldn't drive past 35 mph without wobbling severely. An...
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    Extending spare tire bump stops for different offset rims and larger tires

    Cool idea, Jeeper. Where'd you get the skull Jeep emblems??? Me likey!
  16. New and improved...now with 4" of lift.

    New and improved...now with 4" of lift.

    Swapped out 2" Skyjacker budget boost for a 4" Rough Country spring lift. Rides much better.
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    Problems noted with Rough Country 4" TJ lift...

    First, it didn't come with bump-stop extensions. I used the ones that came with my old 2" lift, but I'm afraid I might have to find a solution once I upgrade from 32" to 33" tires. Second, when the instructions want to you bend a T-case shift linkage tab...the tab wouldn't bend! The picture...
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    Check Engine code P1281

    Whoah...gel in the water jacket? I'll be flushing again and putting the HOAT back in. Good info, thanks man.
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    Check Engine code P1281

    Well then that brings good and bad news... Good news being that I don't have rust in the cooling system. Bad news being I used regular old green Peak antifreeze. Thanks for the info!
  20. jtm703

    Extending spare tire bump stops for different offset rims and larger tires

    Ah...bumper clearance. Well, until you get the new bumper with swing out carrier, here is a cheap option to get you by, if you choose... Off Camber Fabrications 131042 - Off Camber Fabrications Spare Tire Bracket Kit for 97-06 Jeep® Wrangler TJ & Unlimited - Quadratec Mounts to the stock...
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