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    Freedom top seals or leak fix

    So, here's what I learned a couple years ago.... 1. I don't tighten the rear sport bar screws much beyond snug. The tighter you make those, the more it pulls the freedom panel down at the sport bar and up across the front of the windshield. The freedom panel isn't going to bend much. I've...
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    Soft top downsides?

    Oh, I totally get where you're coming from and those years with my 2-door soft top were 30 years ago when I was much younger. Now, close to 70, I just don't feel it anymore. Oh, and I'm right down the road from you and, if you haven't done this- it's a lot of fun: https://obxjeepinvasion.com/...
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    Oil Level Check

    I always check my oil cold. The dipstick measures the oil level in the pan, and the pan is at its fullest when the oil has found its way back down to the pan. Now, about those Moto Metal 962's.... fair warning. I take the axle caps off myself before I take it in for a tire rotation. Tire shop...
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    Soft top downsides?

    I guess you could switch to a soft top if riding with the freedom panels off doesn't give you the same sense of riding in a convertible. But, if I'm not mistaken, there's quite a bit more to it than a simple switch from hard to soft top. I believe the soft top framing needs to be attached after...
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    Front Mud Guard / Flap

    To put it in context, how old is that PPF?
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    2012 3.6 P06DE

    Done any wheeling lately that included a relatively steep grade? As you mentioned, the "engine load" does have some effect on the dual stage. Lower RPMs on a downgrade, for example, may cause the PCM to shut off the oil pump solenoid until such time as the RPMs increase, or the ride levels out...
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    Unofficial word: 3.6 dropping like flies

    My 2014 ran like a clock with absolutely zero issues (my post above from almost 3 years ago), except the t-stat. Around 140k, I started getting the lifter tap and took it to a not so local (45 miles away), but highly recommended shop and let them rebuild the entire top end for around $7k. They...
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    What did you do to your JK today?

    New Safelite windshield installed yesterday. It had a nice collection of rock dings and the sand blasting was pretty evident, but the other morning it was cracked from to top to side right in front of my line of vision. Went online to Safelite and set up the appointment, they came to me and had...
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    Low temps and boiling sounds from 3.8

    The temp sensor and the ECM are responsible for switching the radiator fan to high speed when the temps get too high. The fact your fan was not kicking into high speed when the temps went up is another indicator the temp sensor is to blame for the issues. Add that to the results of your...
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    Low temps and boiling sounds from 3.8

    Sorry, misread your statement. Here's the easiest diagnosis that will eliminate or confirm the t-stat needs to be replaced: 1. Have someone start your vehicle cold while you wrap your hand around the upper radiator hose. 2. If you immediately feel coolant flow thru the hose, the t-stat is stuck...
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    Low temps and boiling sounds from 3.8

    So, let's walk thru these one at a time. 1. "I jacked it up this morning, easily more than 6". Had the rad cap off, turned on the engine, had it run for about 35 mins, the temp on the gauge never rose past half way to the middle(the normal opp temp)." Okay, good. These are good signs. The...
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    Low temps and boiling sounds from 3.8

    The easiest way to know if there is air in the system is a fluctuating temp gauge. Regardless if you're moving or not, with no rhyme or reason, the temp gauge is all over the map from where it should be to the higher range. 1. Raise the front end and remove the rad cap. As has been said...
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    Engine code and oil leak

    The P0128 code is an easy diagnosis and I have personal experience with this code. Cold start your Jeep and wrap your hand around the upper radiator hose. If the t-stat is operating properly, you should not feel any fluid flow thru that hose until the engine temp is around 180 or a little...
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    LED low beam headlights too bright for oncoming traffic

    When I installed my new front bumper, I noticed the angle of the fogs almost immediately. Aftermarket bumpers and the fogs do not have any adjustment built in, so I went about the trouble of using washers on the top mounting brackets to get the angle of the fogs just below parallel.
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    Not another overheating issue

    What I'm saying is why is this the first thing shops want to replace? There are tests and processes to determine if a radiator is shot, as you describe, without blindly replacing them the minute there is a cooling issue. Start with the simplest solution/trouble shoot and work toward the most...
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    Not another overheating issue

    The temp gauge "bouncing around" is typically a pretty good sign there is air in the system. Needs to be burped. I know and read about a lot of Jeep owners replacing water pumps, radiators, fan units, etc., but in my experience those things rarely go bad and I hate to see people spending their...
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    Rancho RS5000x Dilemma

    Depending on where you bought these, the description and lift measurements for Rancho shocks can be confusing. I have the same shocks on my JKU with a 2.5" lift and I must have checked the correct lift size a dozen times before ordering them.
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    Full sized cargo liner

    Been looking at this since I got my 2014... almost 10 years. I've even had discussions with WeatherTech about making some sort of a "hinged" version, if you will, of their classic cargo liner that would allow the portion that covers the rear seat to fold back over the cargo area if the rear...
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    B1B02 is this due to clockspring?

    There is also an airbag recall on Jeeps. Could this possibly be related to that?
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    Slop between bell housing and starter

    Not sure about Jeeps, but I've replaced a few starters in my day on older big and small block GM muscle (Chevelles, Camaros) and the starter was threaded as well as the engine. What I'm reading is the Jeep starter is not threaded?