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    Happy New Year!

    Hope y'all have a great New Year! seems like since I quit drinking there have been more new brands come out than there used to be
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    What is everyone asking for Christmas?

    I just want to see everyone healthy and able to come to the house for Christmas. I had COVID last year which necessitated canceling our Christmas.
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    What does this tire valve tool do?

    It can be used to remove/tighten the valve core along with depressing it to remove some air. I have one somewhere, don't think I've ever seen the blue one before.
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    O ring seal for transmission filler tube (dipstick)..

    If you have a hydraulic shop near you they normally have a good selection of O rings that would stand up well to oil.
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    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

    a little late but happy thanksgiving to y'all! This year all the kids, grandkids and great grandkids came - full house but an enjoyable day.
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    Recommendations for exterior dash cams

    Does it need to be on the exterior? Mine is mounted to the inside of the windshield in the neighborhood of the mirror. I'd have to go look to see what brand it is - a gift from my son.
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    Do all powder coat finishes look terrible after a couple of years?

    Powder coats typically dry to a harder film than regular enamels which is why they normally outlast regular paint - it also makes them harder to prep for repaint.
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    Do all powder coat finishes look terrible after a couple of years?

    Powder coat should outlast regular paint. The process involves sandblasting the metal first. Perhaps the prep was lacking on your sliders. If all the powder coat is scuffed up and any/all rust removed it should paint well although it doesn't hurt to take it down to clean metal. Paint in rattle...
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    Lube your zippers!

    The zippers on my top can be stubborn at times. I always figured it was partly from limited use and my 1/4 mile+ unpaved mountain driveway. What I do occasionally is take some household cleaner and spray the zipper working it up and down. Terry, I might try that if I can find it at our local...
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    Is it too soon for Halloween?

    IMO it's too early but I already seen Halloween stuff for sale in the stores. That said, if it suits you and yours - don't worry about what the rest think.
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    Shout out to the folks at Firestone Auto

    I broke a brake line once back in the 70s. I was fortunate that traffic was light but even so it wasn't any fun. Drove home using the parking brake.
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    Diagnosing this sound - rear wheel bearing?

    Have you pulled the wheel for a look see?
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    Broke my fuel pump while trying to install a skid.

    I feel your pain. I have a big dislike for plastic parts.
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    Replaced my TJ's computer / ECM - should I throw away my original?

    I had to replace one on my stepson's liberty. I bought it online and part of the deal was I had to send them the old one [I assume to rebuild] There was a significant cost savings sending the old one. I don't remember the name of the company I dealt with. .... but it might have value selling it...
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    Got ducked for the first time today

    I got ducked the other day while I was in walmart. I vaguely remembered this thread and had to google about jeep ducks to verify that's why there was a duck on my door handle.
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    Banged up skid plate

    I agree, fix it as best you can. It's not like a lot of folks will be crawling under your jeep complaining the skid plate is bent ..... and you know if you replace it the new one will suffer the same fate sooner or later.
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    It can be embarrassing getting old

    I used to drive an old work van that started leaking oil which is something you can't allow on a customer's driveway [especially new construction] At first I just used a 5 gallon bucket lid but as the leaking grew I carried a piece of cardboard in the van to slide under it when I parked. The...
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    Do you ever shake your head at some of your past work?

    I often leave the excess cable if I don't think it will cause any issues - never know when you might reinstall it in a different vehicle and need the extra length. Way back when I've made low voltage connections using masking tape. As a painter I always had it on hand.
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    2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe Flat Tow Baseplates

    A lot of welding shops can build one IF you don't need the DOT certification.
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