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  1. Duster

    Is a muffler delete a good idea?

    Not likely. Their off-road performance is sad, and the range ...? But, that said, quieter vehicles in the wild allow you to roll up without startling the animals. I liked my Tacoma - not an EV - for that. True story, it was quiet enough that a nice young lady, blind, walked into the side of...
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    Is a muffler delete a good idea?

    I've always preferred quiet exhaust, the quieter the better.
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    Dealer Misrepresented Trim

    Some people remove the Some people remove the decals. My Rubicon has nothing the Trail Rated badge and Jeep on the front. I can't be certain about this without a closer look at the lower Jeep, but . . . I do believe that the upper Jeep is a 2018 JKU, while the lower is the 2018 JLU body...
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    Mopar Rubicon Front Bumper Compatibility Confusion

    You want to be comfortable when you pull the trigger. I can understand the frustration of not being able to walk in and use tape measure to check the spacing. That said, I have never found any aftermarket elements other than the tops (hard and soft) that actually differ between the two. I was...
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    Violent shaking

    If this started after just one particularly hard bounce I would carefully check the tie rod adjustments at both ends, and the stabilizer bar adjustment connection to the drag link. "Death wobble" isn't limited to Jeeps, but they are well known for it since they are often modified in ways that...
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    Cheap Air filters Versus Expensive Air Filters

    I swapped out the disposable engine and cabin filters for washable K&N filters. If you plan to own your jeep for at least 10 years then the cost will be fully amortized, since you save the costs of replacements, and if you take it to a shop rather than DIY, the labor cost as well. There are a...
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    Mopar Rubicon Front Bumper Compatibility Confusion

    Look here: https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-rubicon-82213653ab You should be fine. There's a comma between "JK" and "Unlimited," so both. It also fits multiple years. The "stubby" is just the central section of the steel Hard Rock, 10th Aniversary, and "X" versions of the Rubicon.
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    Upper Oil Pan Torque Specs 105 lbs???

    Don't confuse "inch-lbs" and "foot-lbs." There is no oil pan on the planet that needs 105 foot-pounds of torque, and precious few bolts on any part of a Jeep as far as that goes. The criss-crosss pattern of tightening the bolts down is more important with any gasketed join. 105 inch-pounds is...
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    Blind-spot monitor for 2017 jku

    Definitely. I do this too.
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    Engine Code P0128 2017 JK

    The "gotcha" is that with OEM, you are (theoretically) getting a part spec'd to your vehicle and motor. With OTC or mail order there's always and element of chance. You have your vehicle torn apart, the part arrives, and it is not what you needed. This can happen even with OEM, but with OEM...
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    How do I fix a Leaky roof seal and drenched rugs

    Just as precaution, have them remove and re-seat the panels. If they've already done it, then there is other good advice here already posted. The floors have removable plugs that will allow water to drain from the cabin. Carpet is trickier. You might watch this. It's old, but it helped me...
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    Sup guys

    Good day to you, and welcome. Out here in California, we're watching the next storm move in. Winds here in the valley might even gust up to 60. Gale warning. Trees are still down from the last one so things are interesting.
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    Gps not opening

    "I'm pretty sure Garmin knows about this, they are not fools." They do have some problems with customer service though. And, now that they are nearly the only player on the block for handhelds, they are also getting expensive.
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    Fake overheating

    You're welcome. If you are rebuilding or have already rebuilt the wiring partially, you'll want to that check closely too, before you go to the trouble of replacing the sensor. I've goofed up constructing a wire-up a couple of times. The most embarrassing was building a computer. It would...
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    Fake overheating

    The point is to localize the problem and there are several points where "overheating" could show up. There could be genuine overheating due to a failed thermostat, pump, or radiator. If that is true, then your infrared scan should see the engine temperature within operating range after it has...
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    Phone mounts recommendation and opinions

    Agree. Even a tiny bit of additional view loss around the A pillar is a problem. There is reason to think that many vehicle/pedestrian problems are related to the A pillar blocking visibility and the driver not checking.
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    Fake overheating

    I think the chief thing to consider is whether the system is throwing a code. If it is, then likely the glitch is between the sensor and ECM. If it isn't, then it's likely the gauge in the dash or cabin that is the problem. If the sensor were reporting an overheated state, you should expect...
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    Vibration upon deceleration

    If your Wrangler is lifted, you might have trouble with the CV joint at the front of the drive shaft where it connects to the transfer case. I suggest as the others above that you first check your tires, but you say that the vibration seems to be in the rear, and only happens when you are...
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    Dead Jeep

    Is there a way you have been able to start it? Your wording suggests that you can. However, assuming it's just dead, if there are no dash lights, no clicking when you turn the key, no noise, then it sounds like there is a broken line between your battery and the rest of the system. Since the...
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    Turning a New Shift Knob

    More beef would make sense there. But I haven't had problems there. But the knob and shifter are a bit of an irritant and buzz or rattle at times. When I tried to find out how to fix that I discovered the awful truth.