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Club Members' Special Tool Inventory

Last post by jacksondemere « Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:04 pm
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by Steinberg » Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:54 pm

I'm making this post so club members can see what special tools others have. If you've got special tools that you don't mind letting other members...

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Last post by jacksondemere
Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:04 pm
Bone Yards

Last post by UNIMOG-GUY « Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:37 pm
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by hklvette » Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:36 am
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Anybody know of any good junk yards nearby? Names plus directions would be good. I'm looking to pick up some parts this weekend, but need to know...
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Last post by UNIMOG-GUY
Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:37 pm
Off-road engine building 101

Last post by VerticalTRX « Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:46 am
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by VerticalTRX » Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:35 pm

Yall asked for engine tech, so here it is. :beer:

I've got the following engine projects going on right now:
-top end upgrades to the 351w in my...

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Last post by VerticalTRX
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:46 am
Ghetto Suspension

Last post by YellowDodgeBrian « Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:44 pm
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by YellowDodgeBrian » Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:33 pm

Making a new thread for this in technical for more discussion on cheap suspension design.

Summary: Spring shackle flip or traction bars to fix...

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Last post by YellowDodgeBrian
Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:44 pm
32RH trans rebuild

Last post by YellowDodgeBrian « Mon May 06, 2019 10:53 am
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by blackford » Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:15 pm

Instead of dropping a different transmission in the jeep I'm considering rebuilding the one in there. Any tips or information on rebuilding an...

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Last post by YellowDodgeBrian
Mon May 06, 2019 10:53 am
Suspension shop

Last post by FJCcrawler « Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:52 am
Replies: 6
by SubieSean » Sat Jan 27, 2018 2:36 pm

Does anyone know of a good/inexpensive shop in the area that does suspension work? I'm planning on replacing the original springs on my subie with...

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Last post by FJCcrawler
Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:52 am
KC Lighting for XJ

Last post by XJWayne « Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:52 pm
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by XJWayne » Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:44 pm

Any ideas on where to mount some Hilites on the front of my Cherokee, WITHOUT cutting, drilling, riveting, etc... I am trying to use existing bolts...

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Last post by XJWayne
Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:52 pm
AT vs. MT Opinion

Last post by Mr.WJ « Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:35 pm
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by HintonYota » Mon Sep 11, 2017 3:36 pm
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When comparing an at vs an mt just offroad what is the main difference? I know traction in mud, mt are superior, but what about rocks? Wet vs dry...
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Last post by Mr.WJ
Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:35 pm
Dim Lightbar

Last post by YellowDodgeBrian « Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:00 pm
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by MountainSubie » Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:39 pm

Hey guys, Christian here, still can't figure out what is wrong with my light bar. It turns on but is incredibly dim. Cleaned the all the connecting...

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Last post by YellowDodgeBrian
Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:00 pm
Need advice on slip yoke

Last post by saab900 « Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:31 pm

by saab900 » Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:31 pm

Hey all, might be my first post but have been around for a while. Also if I get ny of the lanuage wrong please correct me, much more experienced with...

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Last post by saab900
Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:31 pm
Why won't my pm send

Last post by Brett « Tue May 16, 2017 5:12 pm
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by Brett » Mon May 15, 2017 9:45 pm

Having trouble sending a pm to Hughes77. Please help.

Brett

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Last post by Brett
Tue May 16, 2017 5:12 pm
Ghetto Winch

Last post by alk1174 « Sat May 06, 2017 9:52 am
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by JTaylor » Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:30 am
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I see these knock off winches all over Ebay. Anyone have any experience with them?
I have searched the interwebs but I can only find forum posts...
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Last post by alk1174
Sat May 06, 2017 9:52 am
2010 Tacoma Breaking CVs

Last post by alk1174 « Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:41 pm
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by alk1174 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:54 am

Trying to help a friend diagnose a problem that no mechanic can solve. I dont have the truck, just relaying what I know.

The TLDR version
2010...

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Last post by alk1174
Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:41 pm
Jeep XJ wheel bearing

Last post by Mr.WJ « Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:46 pm
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by alec9mmXJ » Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:57 pm

Hey guys If you were at the meeting last week you probably heard my jeeps loud squeal.

Just a reminder to anyone i didnt meet yet my names Alec...

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Last post by Mr.WJ
Wed Mar 15, 2017 2:46 pm
No replacement for Displacement?

Last post by YellowDodgeBrian « Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:36 pm
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by YellowDodgeBrian » Wed Jan 25, 2017 1:26 pm

So this summer I was planning on starting a project engine for my truck. My truck is a 2000 dodge Ram 1500 with a 360/ 5.9L magnum. We had a huge...

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Last post by YellowDodgeBrian
Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:36 pm
Free Ham Test Session 1/26/17

Last post by TerryD « Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:06 pm
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by TerryD » Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:02 pm

A friend of mine is doing an Amateur Radio test session. There is no cost for taking the tests. Wally is a good guy and does this to further Amateur...

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Last post by TerryD
Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:06 pm
Bilstein 4600 bushings...crap

Last post by Username « Thu Dec 08, 2016 9:11 am
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by VT_Kook » Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:54 am

Just lucked into these at a part out and got them pulled and shipped and they obliterated the bushings when they pulled them out. I have the part I...

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Last post by Username
Thu Dec 08, 2016 9:11 am
New Tranny

Last post by BadAssEddie « Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:21 am
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by YellowDodgeBrian » Mon Oct 24, 2016 1:33 am

So as most of you know, Patches (2000 Dodge ram 1500 with 5.9mag) decided to blow up its transfer case going up a hill on 81 and decided to take my...

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Last post by BadAssEddie
Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:21 am
New Driveshafts for JK

Last post by NJKURPat « Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:16 pm
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by NJKURPat » Fri Sep 30, 2016 5:58 pm

Looking into new front ds for my JK before winter. We discussed preload before, but I've begun shopping around. Looking for a double cardan complete...

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Last post by NJKURPat
Fri Oct 07, 2016 3:16 pm
Need help with repairs to jeep jku

Last post by WhiteRhino « Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:37 pm
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by hoveyg » Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:32 pm

My jeep has a broken belt tensioner pulley that needs replacing. I have the part, but i dont have the necessary tools to get the job done. I'd need a...

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Last post by WhiteRhino
Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:37 pm
Compression Test

Last post by Mr.WJ « Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:02 pm
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by Mr.WJ » Mon Sep 19, 2016 9:47 pm

Well, since my Jeep decided to burn oil at Potts all day I decided to do a compression test to see how the motor is doing.

Commonly on the 4.7's...

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Last post by Mr.WJ
Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:02 pm
Led light bars Brah

Last post by wheelertaco « Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:32 pm
Replies: 8
by redneckrapunzel » Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:35 pm

Does anyone have experience with anything but cheap LED light bars? i know the cheaper ones are bright and great and all but i for some reason cant...

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Last post by wheelertaco
Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:32 pm
CB work 2016

Last post by TerryD « Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:20 pm

by TerryD » Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:20 pm

So Chris was right, your CBs really need some work. I'm admittedly horrible with names so post up who's who (by rig and name please) and what issues...

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Last post by TerryD
Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:20 pm
What to do with my 4runner?

Last post by HintonYota « Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:45 am
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by VerticalTRX » Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:01 pm

Trying to make a rational decision about what to do with my '97 4runner which was my DD. For those that don't know its a 3.4L, 5 speed, SR5, on Old...

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Last post by HintonYota
Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:45 am
Where can I get a Steal on Steel?

Last post by VerticalTRX « Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:07 pm
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by YellowDodgeBrian » Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:25 am

I was planning on building a Headache rack/Roof rack for my dodge in the future when I get the time and money and I was wondering if ya'll knew any...

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Last post by VerticalTRX
Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:07 pm
Water= No Bueno

Last post by alk1174 « Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:44 pm
Replies: 18
by YellowDodgeBrian » Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:37 pm
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So after my little swim in the mud-pit my cab filled with water and my four way amp was totally submerged. After buying a new one for 120$ I've...
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Last post by alk1174
Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:44 pm
New DS, yokes and preload

Last post by FJCcrawler « Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:29 am
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by NJKURPat » Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:09 pm

So since I'll need 4wd soon I can't put off getting a new front ds. Going the double cardan route. In order to do this I need to replace my pinion...

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Last post by FJCcrawler
Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:29 am
CB Radio Information

Last post by BadAssEddie « Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:11 am
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by TerryD » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:25 pm
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OK guys, since I probably did as much harm as good tonite, I figured I'd post up some information to help. These are my sources and some good reading...
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Last post by BadAssEddie
Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:11 am
Need Help bleeding brakes

Last post by redneckrapunzel « Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:59 am
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by YellowDodgeBrian » Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:37 am

So I get in patches today(yellow 2000 dodge ram 1500) and the break pedal goes to the floor, it still holds pressure near the very bottom so I can...

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Last post by redneckrapunzel
Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:59 am
Viper remote Start issue

Last post by Dovi82 « Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:29 pm

by Dovi82 » Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:29 pm

So i had a viper 5706 installed and it worked flawlessly until today when it said the hood pin with open... I didn't install a hood pin, after...

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Last post by Dovi82
Wed Sep 07, 2016 9:29 pm
Nitto Ridge Grappler

Last post by wheelertaco « Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:27 pm
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by NJKURPat » Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:40 pm

New tire produced by Nitto. Looks to be aiming to compete with the duratrac. Somewhere between a MT and AT.

Whats everyone think?

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Last post by wheelertaco
Tue Aug 23, 2016 7:27 pm
Welding to cast trick

Last post by FJCcrawler « Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:24 pm
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by redneckrapunzel » Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:24 pm

Just finished bracing my current pitman arm since i seem to like bending them these days and found a pretty good trick to help with the whole cooling...

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Last post by FJCcrawler
Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:24 pm
Drum to Disk Brakes

Last post by FJCcrawler « Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:09 pm
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by redneckrapunzel » Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:34 pm

woke up this morning and felt like swapping my brakes from drum to disks on the old 9 ... so i did came out pretty sweet and was pretty simple. I...

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Last post by FJCcrawler
Sun Aug 21, 2016 11:09 pm
drilling hardened steel?

Last post by CJonLP « Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:09 pm
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by CJonLP » Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:21 pm

I have a broken spring stud in the housing of the D60. I drilled a hole and tried to remove the stud with an extractor and it broke off inside. Now I...

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Last post by CJonLP
Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:09 pm
Wide Open Designs Chassis

Last post by redneckrapunzel « Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:04 pm
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by redneckrapunzel » Thu Jul 14, 2016 10:03 pm
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Thinking about spending all my money for the foreseeable future to build a full tube chassis rig... maybe find my way to some Ultra-4 if i get drunk...
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Last post by redneckrapunzel
Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:04 pm
U-Joints and Driveline

Last post by Mr.WJ « Sun Apr 03, 2016 2:06 am

by Mr.WJ » Sun Apr 03, 2016 2:06 am

These are the most in-depth Universal Joint install videos I have ever seen. Fasten your seat belts, you may slide out of your chair after falling...

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Last post by Mr.WJ
Sun Apr 03, 2016 2:06 am
Regearing Toyota 7.5" IFS HP diff

Last post by BadAssEddie « Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:46 pm
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by FJCcrawler » Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:40 am

DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for anything that gets fucked up if you decide to tackle this task. If you do not think you can handle it, send it...

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Last post by BadAssEddie
Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:46 pm
Good automotive machine shops in the area?

Last post by BadAssEddie « Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:27 am
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by VerticalTRX » Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:25 pm

Looking for a good machine shop in the NRV or close by that will do motor work (block dip/magnaflux, boring, turning cranks, valves, etc). Got a...

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Last post by BadAssEddie
Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:27 am
shops

Last post by yj4runner « Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:00 pm
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by yj4runner » Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:15 pm

hey does anybody know any off road shops near the Blacksburg area to help installing equipment such as suspension etc.

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Last post by yj4runner
Fri Mar 18, 2016 10:00 pm
Bronco 2 8.8 swap; Driveshaft Question.

Last post by saab900 « Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:25 pm
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by saab900 » Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:23 pm

Hey all!

I have finally taken the plunge and gotten the 8.8 out of my 1991 Explorer to put into my 1988 Bronco 2. I have been reading about this...

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Last post by saab900
Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:25 pm
hydro assist

Last post by BadAssEddie « Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:17 am
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by redneckrapunzel » Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:32 pm

Alright after getting a really good arm workout this weekend steering my jeep around im going to get some hydro assist. i believe i should be able to...

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Last post by BadAssEddie
Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:17 am
LSD/Auto locker question

Last post by TerryD « Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:26 am
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by Bacwds » Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:17 am

I have come across a powertrax lock-right for a good price and I wanted to make sure I could take out my current L.S.D. and just swap it with the...

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Last post by TerryD
Tue Nov 10, 2015 5:26 am
need help grounding CB antenna on JK

Last post by turnbull « Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:43 pm
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by turnbull » Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:57 pm

I recently installed a new CB antenna on my JK, but I am having an issue grounding it. I thought that grounding it to the frame would work, but it...

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Last post by turnbull
Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:43 pm
Help! Emergency clutch job

Last post by redneckrapunzel « Sun Nov 01, 2015 10:42 am
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by Turd Ferguson » Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:08 am

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:eek: So, the throw out bearing on my LJ shit the bed yesterday. It's my daily driver so I've gotta get it fixed asap. I'll have parts...

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Last post by redneckrapunzel
Sun Nov 01, 2015 10:42 am
Yota Driveshafts

Last post by FJCcrawler « Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:16 pm
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by redneckrapunzel » Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:10 am

So i want to put the dana 300 soonish... next couple weeks. However i dont know what to do about driveshafts, i could continue to run my 1310...

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Last post by FJCcrawler
Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:16 pm
Anyone have a FlashCal for a JK?

Last post by Mr.WJ « Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:59 pm
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by turnbull » Wed Oct 21, 2015 11:09 am

Any of you JK owners out there have a FlashCal for a JK that I can borrow? I'd just like to recalibrate my speedometer.

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Last post by Mr.WJ
Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:59 pm
Junkyard Sway Bar

Last post by redneckrapunzel « Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:58 am
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by redneckrapunzel » Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:15 am

Does anyone know much about suspension torsion bars like the ones used in 2wd yota trucks and other lighter 2wd trucks? My idea is to make a...

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Last post by redneckrapunzel
Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:58 am
possibly regearing

Last post by turnbull « Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:30 pm
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by turnbull » Wed Jul 08, 2015 7:39 pm

I'd like to get 4.10 gears and Detroit TruTracs installed in my JK. Does anyone know any good shops in the Fredericksburg area, and possibly the...

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Last post by turnbull
Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:30 pm
Fire Extinguishers - Part 1 - Mounts

Last post by redneckrapunzel « Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:21 pm
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by willhf1011 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:16 pm
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It's been a long standing rule in the club that every rig have a fire extinguisher on board. It hasn't always been followed as well as it should be...
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Last post by redneckrapunzel
Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:21 pm
Fire Extinguishers - Part 2 - Types/Sizes/Styles

Last post by redneckrapunzel « Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:20 pm
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by willhf1011 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:25 pm

In addition to the thread on mounts for extinguishers, I thought it might be good to get some discussion going on the types/sizes/brands/etc of...

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Last post by redneckrapunzel
Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:20 pm

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