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  1. HoosierJeeper

    New tires on the JL

    Got my new tires on the JLU - went with the Nitto Recon Grapplers. Wanted a lightweight tire (these only weigh 52 lbs each for a 35" tire (well, 34.3" versus 34.5" so less than 1/4" difference, whereas most others were load range C or E and weighed well over 60 lbs). Have always had good luck...
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    Remove front diff without removing control arms?

    I think that's what a lot of people do. Sounds reasonable to me.
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    Best year and trim for budget adventure off-road build

    We never got the diesel ones here, only for the D5s. I've heard so many bad things lol. The gas V8s are solid IMO.
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    Best year and trim for budget adventure off-road build

    I'd say it comes down to size and what is in the best condition given your budget. The KJ is more old school which has its advantages and is way easier to get parts for quickly (LR3 still has good part availability but just have to order them usually). The KJ is much more nimble off road. The...
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    Best year and trim for budget adventure off-road build

    I've had a LR3 and KJ together for most of their lives (KJ since 07 and LR3 since 2010). I'd say they are equal in terms of cost to own. LR3 is still on all original drivetrain (KJ needed a trans at 166k). They both need random stuff when they get up there in miles. I think it just comes down to...
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    aligning the JL is easy, just need a tape measure and something flat to put on each of the wheels to get your measurements! toe is the only thing adjustable from the factory.
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    Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.

    yes those look the same!
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    Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.

    Shocks don't provide any lift, the springs do, so not sure what Bilstein means. I'd probably go with whatever you are running in the front series wise. But probably won't make too much a difference. Make sure you get the longer ones for the lift. The spring will lift it 2.5" because it's...
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    Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.

    Compare the spring rate of those to the OME, I bet they are super soft. So you'll have a stiff front end and loose rear end, not great for off roading.
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    Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.

    Are you thinking of just keeping the rough country stuff in the back (spacers and shocks?) I bet even with the spacer, it's hardly above new stock height (measure from the hub to bottom of the fender flare, new stock is around 19.75", but they typically sag 2" or more - even when I first lifted...
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    Help with deciding how to lift my KJ properly.

    I'd do OME 927 and OME 948 springs front/rear, Bilstein shocks up front for a stock KJ (I have the 4600 ones but would be curious to try 5100s) or get OME shocks for the front. Rear, always had bad luck with the Bilsteins blowing so get the OME 132Ls for the rear. Hockey puck or teraflex bump...
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    KJ 2006 3.7L Engine Temperature Slightly Low

    That's normal.
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    Power door lock fuse keeps blowing

    It's a nice change LOL. Does anyone have a preference on new aftermarket vs junkyard? About the same price. Not sure which is a better bet.
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    Power door lock fuse keeps blowing

    Noticed the passenger side lock isn't coming up all the way so I pulled that door panel and disconnected the lock actuator and replaced the fuse - all good now! Just need to replace that actuator.
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    A Driver's side Thunking Mystery

    Can you replicate it bouncing it on the ground? Any of the shocks leaking?
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    Power door lock fuse keeps blowing

    New issue - power door lock fuse keeps blowing (#6 20 amp fuse in the interior fuse block) Where should I start with this one? I'd guess there's a short somewhere? I checked the door jamb wiring on the driver's door and popped that door panel off, but didn't see anything grounding out. Any...
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    What did you do to your jeep today?

    Tuesday: followed it to a shop to get a misfire looked at and a new muffler.
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    What did you do to your Jeep today? -Wrangler Edition-

    Finished a trip out west to Moab and Rocky Mountain national park. Having the lift this time was awesome, couldn't have done Top of the World or Hell's Revenge without it. Only damage was I broke the mounts of the passenger side of the rear bumper so it's sagging a bit lol.
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    Question about 4.7L V8 in the WJ/WK/XK — need advice

    Very nice! Interesting about the bulbs too - I noticed that in my 09 WK but never fixed it.
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    Question about 4.7L V8 in the WJ/WK/XK — need advice

    Post pics when you can! Those are awesome vehicles. Almost bought one when we got LR3 all those years ago, have always wanted one.

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