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    Warning Quadratec Spline Drive Lug Nut Set

    First off, the side by side photo is telling. There IS a clear difference between the lug nuts. The tapering and the raised ridge are clear indications too. Without having a measuring device to be sure, I can say that the right had bolt clearly would never work. The bolt-on the left with the...
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    What would be a reasonable maintenance schedule for my JK?

    The oil change light system can vary from Jeep to Jeep year. One thing I found was the oil change percentage of life will help with the determination of when the oil change is due. I will by the rule of thumb generally change mine out at 30% life remaining. If the light does come on sooner, I...
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    What would be a reasonable maintenance schedule for my JK?

    The oil change light system will not reset. It is kept in protected memory, so in order to reset it you have to follow the reset procedure.
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    What would be a reasonable maintenance schedule for my JK?

    When replacing plugs, be sure to have band-aids and antibiotic cream. I am sure there will be some skinned knuckles and some OMG I am bleeding on the back of the hands.😭
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    Fender light mod: Like it or not?

    Where on earth did you find such contraptions?
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    Retro Jeep Wrangler JK 2-door

    On the roll-bars, are you having to order or are you having them fabricated locally? Make sure to use the strongest alloy steel you can find, no cheap Chinese junk metal if local fabrication is taking place.
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    My 2018 Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport for Camping Trailer Tow

    Well, an update on the new bumper for my Wrangler (front). Finally delivered to the installation facility. They will untangle the discombobulated mess with the off-road lights and set them all up properly so when I turn on the new 5000K fog lights, that is all that will come on. Surprisingly my...
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    New front bumper, cant wait for the winch

    Since the switches for my front and rear electric locking differentials are already located on the pillar, I will have light switches located there. As of today, Thursday, the Bumper assembly is in Memphis, TN so it will be likely next week before it gets to the Atlanta area and is delivered...
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    Help installing light bar

    With LED, you may need to open the light bar to look at the transformer. If you do have a hot wire according to the test light, then the option is to replace the transformer. They are simple to replace, you will need to get the part number off of it. I used to have to replace transformers on...
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    JK rides rough after installing 2" spacers

    One thing I have to look at in this way if you do this kind of mod if at all possible have a professional shop do suspension work. I know many want to save some scratch, but you have to ensure that the rig is safe to drive. I take a gander every once in a while at YouTube Videos that show Jeep...
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    'Go Topless' Jeep Weekend

    When I saw the news report on the event I pretty much facepalmed. That was plainly a damn stupid idiot move they did.
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    New front bumper, cant wait for the winch

    Yeah, I have finally received confirmation that the Bumper is on the way. I did have a vacuum. pump relocation kit sent with it. The lights are being sent directly to me, so I'll have to wait for Estes' Freight to get it to 4WP. Rockhard CC'd me on the email tracking from Estes' Tracking...
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    New front bumper, cant wait for the winch

    I am having to replace the Smittybuilt bumper on the front with this one from Rockhard: https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-5009.htm It has the integrated hitch mount, so all the install will have to do is take the winch from the old bumper and put it on the new one. I am going to have...
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    My 2018 Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport for Camping Trailer Tow

    Well I don't ride Mountain Bikes, but I do want to use a road cruiser for camping and it does have some trail capability but nothing too wild. The pic below is of my RAD RadWagon Ebike. I just got in the aft platform for it today and will install it later. It has the ability to go around 50...
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    My 2018 Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport for Camping Trailer Tow

    As some may know, I have been doing mods on my Wrangler to make it an RV friendly Jeep. In my quest to being able to get a bicycle carrier that could be mounted to the front, I went through some hoops. I did find a hitch that would fit, so I ordered it and when it came in, I went up to have it...
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    Do I need a new bumper for 37s?

    If one is worried about the rubbing, I would look at the Smittybuilt Carbine model. On mine, it will still give me clearance to mount the Class 3 Curtis hitch I have coming in. Considering that I have 35's, the 37's will need room to make that turn or even departure point in an off-road trail.
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    When you have to use a front mount hitch

    The travel trailer that I have has no rear bumper, which in itself it a weight-saving feature. I will post photos of course of the front-mounted receiver when it is completed. I ordered it through 4WP.com to have it installed by the store that has done most of the work on the Wrangler. Since...
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    Looking into buying jeeps but keep finding leaks (advice?)

    Also, be sure to run VIN checkers like Car Facts to whittle down the troublesome later models to ensure you did not find one that has played submarine.
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    When you have to use a front mount hitch

    In a problem I faced, I needed to find an option to carry a Bicycle rack that will support an Ebike. The problem is I have also to tow a travel trailer too, but using a spare mounted bike carrier was out due to the distance spacing between the trailer and the area where the rack would sit. An...
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    Do I need to re-gear?

    If you upgrade to the 4.56 or 4.88 go for lockers. I used an electric locker with 4.56 for front and rear.