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  1. tJKrider

    Winch capable factory front bumper

    Here's how mine looks (2016) as I received it. I've never taken the vertical or top covers off but obviously they're removable for winch installation.
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    2007 JK overheats

    Nice job. Each subsequent repair will continue to build your confidence!
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    What did you do to your JK today?

    I have the essentially the same fabric on my truck tonneau. When I first got it I thought it would be harder to maintain but it's the opposite. It really releases dirt easily. When I first put the soft top on I power washed it (water only, no soap) and it looks like new.
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    What did you do to your JK today?

    After performing my "test" this Summer with a well used, standard fabric soft top, I upgraded. I scored a lightly used factory black twill top for $200. I had to drive to get it, probably burning $100 in gas, but it was worth it. The twill doesn't look much different in pics but in person...
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    Rust in rear wheel well

    This has been my strategy as well with a decent rattle can paint. It works remarkably well, imo, and doesn't come with the issues of other coatings.
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    Stock Spare Tire Carrier

    Lots of people run 285/70R17s without issue. However, I'm sure it depends on use case. Lots of off road usage and I would look at a mount upgrade. Street only, you'll be fine with OEM.
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    What did you do to your JK today?

    I find that, most of the time, things work out the way they are supposed to. You may have not been thinking of selling, but it sounds like it came together at the perfect time! I wish you all the best going forward.
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    2012 Pentastar Noises on Started With Jasper Remanufactured Engine

    I'll play the Devil's Advocate role on this one. I'm still trying to find the root cause of my noise. New Gates belt, idlers, and tensioner didn't solve it, even though one idler had a bad bearing. I have yet to find it with the stethoscope. My suggestion would be to not throw parts at...
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    Buying first Jeep on Friday! Lots of questions

    That is the situation we face in SE Michigan every year. We could have 6" of fresh snow (could be light or heavy/wet), hard pack, ice, slush, or a combination. My favorite is when we get our typical temp swings. 3-4" of fresh snow, followed by above freezing temps, followed by another fresh...
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    Buying first Jeep on Friday! Lots of questions

    Totally agree. Hard to beat a good A/T as an all around tire choice unless you want multiple wheelsets. Especially with the advent of traction control. Some feel it's a "nanny" but for typical winter driving paired with an LSD in the rear it does a great job of keeping the vehicle out of...
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    Changing JK fuel injectors to JL fuel injectors

    8spd vs 5spd trans may play a part unless you're comparing manual trans applications.
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    Blown Head Gasket

    We have done that on the engine dyno on a new build, but, unless you do it yourself, I wouldn't pay the labor to get down to the head bolts, build it back up, and see what happens. More than likely it won't solve the issue on a high mileage engine and you'll have to pay for the labor again (at...
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    2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread (plus an Islander side project)

    Nice! You have to take the little wins when you can!!
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    Goodyear Duratracs vs Territory M/T

    It will probably depend on what conditions you will encounter. I don't think either will be bad, per se, but this would be a consideration: "The Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT is not Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rated, meaning it does not meet severe snow service standards, and a...
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    I thought I'd start a thread about best friends

    My condolences @BLACKJKU We never have enough time with them. 😢
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    Steering issues

    Did you also change the brake line?
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    Hate Dealers

    Dealers receive an incentive for financed vehicles. One would think cash would be an advantage but it actually puts the purchaser at a disadvantage. I know a few people that made their deal with financing and then paid off the loan within the first few months. Just check the fine print...
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    Generational JKUR

    Looks good, congrats! I bet you son is excited.
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    Cooling Issue and Leak

    Excellent!
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    Hate Dealers

    How about a pic of her new ride?