Recent content by stefanrobin

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    Hood / windshield stone protection

    Small hood deflectors like the ones in your pics will help a little with bugs and minor debris, but they won’t prevent stone chips from tires or rocks. The most effective protection is a clear windshield film. If you want some improvement without a tall shield, the deflectors are worth trying...
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    Replacement radiator

    Most aftermarket all-aluminum radiators leak because many come from the same factories and aluminum is prone to fatigue from heat cycles, vibration, and vehicle flex. Higher-quality options like Mishimoto, Koyorad, or CSF tend to last longer and offer better cooling, but even then, aluminum...
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    Hard top hoist recommendation

    If you want a hard top hoist system that is easy to install and reliable, the Harken hard top hoist is a great choice and works really well with 12′ ceilings. Another solid option is the Spartite hard top hoist. Both are strong, smooth to operate, and built for storing heavy tops up high. Just...
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    Ideas for preventing bugs on the windshield

    I regularly clay my glass and keep it squeaky clean but I always find after a short journey, my windscreen is baked with bugs, and no matter the brand of screen wash I use, the bug guts don’t budge and I have to re-clean my windows when I get home.
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    Jeep Renegade Years to Avoid?

    thanks in advance for any help
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    Jeep Renegade Years to Avoid?

    Hey everyone, I'm looking into getting a used Jeep Renegade but have heard that some model years have reliability issues. I want something that won’t give me constant headaches with major repairs. Are there specific years I should avoid due to transmission problems, electrical issues, or any...
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    12V Refrigerators / Coolers

    Hello: So the last several times I've taken the teardrop out the electric cooler conks out after 10-12 hours on dc power even if its plugged into the galley outlet and the car is running. To test it I put the cooler in my car and plugged it into the power outlet and it works fine. The AC...