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    Jeep YJ Frame Rot.

    Does anyone know of a person in or near Huntington, WV who can weld a Jeep frame? I have the typical frame rot on the rear rails where the shackles mount. 1989 Jeep YJ. I am looking for someone who can cut out the rust and weld in patches. Having a hard time finding someone local who can...
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    New Tires

    Got a new set of tires. Maxxis Big Horns 35 x 12.50. Has anyone else used these tires? How many miles can I expect?
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    Factory Hardtop and Full Steel Doors

    Wanting to sell a factory hardtop and full steel doors. This fits Jeep YJ. there is a rust spot in the same place on both doors. $1200 or best offer. Door keys included. Huntington, WV trailjeep@hotmail.com
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    Smittybilt XRC Winch Free Spool

    I have the Smittybilt XRC winch and it is a pain to free spool. I searched online and found that this winch uses really cheap grease. I plan on taking it apart this weekend and cleaning out all the old grease. What is a good quality grease I should use? I was thinking Mobil One synthetic.
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    Rear Axle Noise (Dana 44)

    2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee: I had a clunking noise coming from the driver side rear tire. It was most noticeable when coasting but not accelerating. I could move the tire in and out and hear the clunk. I thought it was the wheel bearing causing the noise. I replaced the pressed on bearing and...
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    Jeep YJ Windshield Frame

    I am in the middle of repainting my Jeep YJ. It needs a new windshield frame. I got one from Quadratec but was not happy with the quality. It has bad gaps at the seams. I am sending it back. Are the steel windshield frames from 4WD Hardware any better quality? Is there a better place to go...
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    Better Battery

    My red top Optima finally died after 6 years. Time to replace it. I have heard that the newer Optima batteries are now made in Mexico. Many people on the message boards say the quality has gone in the toilet. What is a better AGM battery to use with a winch?
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    Jeep TJ Axle Shafts in a YJ

    I am getting ready to install Jeep TJ Dana 30 shafts in my YJ. I also have an Aussie locker going in at the same time. I plan on taking out all the vacuum lines for the CAD and making a block off plate. My Jeep uses the Vacuum switch on the firewall for the 4WD dash light. Will a Jeep TJ 4WD...
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    Ideal Tire Pressure

    What tire pressure do you guys run on the trail? I have 35 inch mud terrains on 15 X 8 rims. I don't have beadlocks. I normally run my tires at 15 PSI offroad. I wonder if it would be safe to go a little lower.
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    Valve Cover Leak

    After a year my valve cover is leaking again. It is the 2.5L plastic cover. I could not find a metal one for the 4 cylinder online. Does anyone have some tips for sealing the stock valve cover? I used blue RTV last time. Would black RTV work better?
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    Engine Stumbles at start up.

    1989 Jeep YJ, 2.5L TBI The old Jeep has been running fine up till now. When I first start the Jeep it stumbles and then comes up to idle. It then idles and drives smooth. I can get on the throttle and drive down the road without any problems. It just stumbles at start up. Any ideas?
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    Winch Covers

    Who actually uses a winch cover? I have the Smittybilt winch and cover. The cover faded and tore after 8 months. Should I get a better cover or just leave it off?
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    New Tires - General Grabber AT

    The wife has a 2004 Grand Cherokee. It has Mastercraft tires on it and they suck. They are supposed to be a 60,000 mile tires. After 35,000 miles they are worn out. I have rotated them every 5000 miles. The tread is about gone. I have had 2 flats. Now there is a small bulge in one of the...
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    Rock Slider Gaskets

    Does anyone know where to buy rubber liner cheap? I need something to seal out water behind rock sliders. I have tried Lowes, Home Depot, and other places in my area. No one has anything. I don't feel like paying 30 dollars online for the Tough Stuff gaskets.
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    Problem with Brakes

    2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, V8, 4 wheel disc. Most of the time the brakes work fine. Once in a while at random I hit the brake pedal. It feels weak and does not stop the Jeep well. The next time I touch the pedal it is fine. This only happens occasionally. I have replaced the brakes front...
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    89 Jeep YJ clutch pedal vibration

    I have a loud rattling noise coming from under the dash. It happens when I am at 2000 RPM. I have found that it is from the clutch master cylinder. The vibration goes away if I rest my foot on the clutch pedal. It is not the pushrod between the pedal and master cylinder. It seems to be...
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