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    2012-2018 Rear Side Window Dimensions

    Hello Could one of you fine gentleman or ladies do me a solid . I’m looking for the measurement of rear side window in a hard top from a 2012 - 2018. I am looking at the Rebel Off Road rear side window delete panels and was thinking of trimming to fit my 2008. Just wondering how much...
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    42RLE Four Speed Automatic Overdrive

    Doing some research last couple days many are commenting on leaving OD off in the older 4 speed autos when on hilly roads as the trans searches for gears a lot and will struggle. Users were saying it can lead to heating up trans etc and undue stress on engine . I’m running an after market...
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    Center armrest options for 2008 JK

    Purchased this Rigged Ridge centre arm console riser/ arm rest just over a year ago . Foam is crushed . Did some googling looking for something like a hard plastic riser / arm rest but couldn’t find anything . Anyone know of a better option for centre console arm rest ? Thanks
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    Jordon Rivet , Butler Main

    These pics are from last weekend & today . Big area . Lots to explore . Cougar sighting . Their around but elusive to actually see let alone get a pic :)
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    P0430 Code Catalytic Converter

    Much has been written about this code . Figured share my experience . JSCAN came up P0430 code . Intially I was confused as to how to fig out if catalytic converter or other issue . Doing some research I learned faulty ignition or fuel system delivery can cause a P0430 code. Tripped over a...
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    West Coast Vancouver Island Muir Main

    The Muir Main is in an area called Jordon River .
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    Shelf Roads Lake Cowichan Canada

    Misery Main Lake Cowichan A mountain just to the North from where I was last weekend. Much more smoke now from the wildfires on the mainland ATTACH=full]125053[/ATTACH]
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    Lake Cowichan Canada

    Lake Cowichan. Spent the late afternoon , early evening exploring shelf roads . To quote my passenger “ Please stay left “ It was awesome !p
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    Vancouver Island to Edmonton , Alberta

    Visited my daughter in Edmonton for a few days . Beautiful drive threw the Rocky Mountains . Also a few pics of the ferry for those who may not have had the pleasure .
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    Alternator & Winching

    So I will be getting a wench soon . Correction Winch . Lol The stock alternator is 160 amps . Do you guys with winches find stock alternator works out ok when winching . I can get a 250 AMP Tuff Stuff Mudder for about $560 CDN. Researching Tuff Stuff Seems to be a quality American made...
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    Front ABS Wire Length

    Installed new bearings/hubs in my Jeep on the weekend . Here is the length of the the factory ABS sensor wire compared to aftermarket Factory 37 1/4 “ Moog Hub 513272. 37 1/4” Dorman Wire Only 926 173 48”
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    ABS / Speed Sensor Wire

    Next week repelacing rotors, pads / front hubs. The sensor wire that is attached to Moog front bearing is 37" long. Does anyone know if that is the same length as OEM ? Reading reviews on the bearing , a few complained wire is too short ? I can order a couple Dorman wires that are for...
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    Power Steering Pump

    Last weekend while on the trails had a mechanical issue . While pulling up to an obstacle, stopped for a moment to choose a line . Went to turn and steering wheel was extremely stiff . Loss of power steering . Touched the gas pedal and steering returned ? Continued on and it happened...
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    Front Wheel Bearing & Hub

    Hey guys, replacing all 4 brake rotors and pads in about a month. Fig replace the front bearings while I'm at it. Who knows how long they been on there ? Anyways so the two brands been looking at 1. Moog / National Read many positives about the Moog. There are a couple nasty ones about...
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    Aluminum Valve Stems

    Today I performed a science experiment called "Bi-metal electrolysis corrosion"! The experiment was a resounding success unfortunately . The PO had installed metal valve caps on aluminum valve stems . I knew they were metal but didn’t think to much about it till today. It’s been a couple...
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    Merry Christmas

    Happy Holidays to all my Jeep friends on this great forum .
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    KC 100 Slimlite LED

    First was going to go with Auxbeam 4" but no cover available . Need a cover for when not in use . More googling led me to Hella. They have a 6" but omethimg about the look rubbed me the wrong way . Than I remembered KC. They been around forever . Which led me to the KC Slimlite LED. 7000...
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    Recovery Gone Really Bad

    Very educational for everyone. A good reminder to always play safe & smart .
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    SteerSmarts TB vs CORE 4x4 TB

    2008 Jeep Sahara with Rubicon suspension . 1-2 " of lift . When articulating suspension over obstacles CORE hits diff cover , jam nut binds on frame side TB mount . Just discovered when took the CORE out it tapped the pitman arm bolt a couple times as well. Comparing the 2 side by side . The...
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    Hurricane Ian

    Watching CNN . Be safe if anyone here is from Florida . Major storm surge in areas Hope everyone got out of there . Take Good Care