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When it gets close to 180 the thermostat opens up until the temp hits 170 then will close . So I know it’s a 180 thermostat just wondering if a previous owner put a lower temp one in. It’s ran fine for 4 years so ….

So is a 180 degree thermostat stock on a 08 Jk? Never really noticed until I was checking with a OBD phone app. I’m thinking if it was not supposed to be there the ECM would let me know. Just seems like a low coolant temp.

My Bedtred was not cut for drain plugs.

This is what I did and it helped a lot. Added weather stripping to stop water from running down that channel.

The only problem I had with my old top was the back window. Zipper was shot and it was a horrible experience taking it off and putting it back on.

Around $4500 with install. I really want it but keep talking myself out of it.

Got the new soft top on. Just a Smittybilt because I think the next one I get will be one the motorized MyTop auto tops.

The paint on my fender flares ( Sahara) has seen better days . Thinking of just putting the black plastic on. Can get a set for about $290 on Extreme Terrain. But…. Kinda defeats the purpose of having a Sahara right? Still I think it will look just fine.

Ordered a new soft top. The zipper on the back window on my current top is toast. Should be here in a week.

Took her out and played around with the shifter. That thing is butter now. Been kinda jerky and soft for the last year or so. Now it’s smooth .

Pulled into the drive last night and Jeep shifter would not go into park . It finally did but when I went to start it the dash said it was still in drive. The shifter would not budge, Jeep would not start. Got under the Jeep the bushing that holds the grommet on from the shifter was gone. They...

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Took the old girl over to Illinois around the Big Muddy River bottomlands. Views from the top of the trail .

https://www.bestop.com/ Check out the link. You have many choices.

Are you talking brand? Bestop is what I would recommend . I went cheap with a smittybuilt and have regretted it ever since.