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My mirror saga... finally happy!

So, I have completely fallen in love with driving with no doors & top off but it's been frustrating, to say the least, to find a mirror solution that I'm happy with. I ruled out putting a mirror in...

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Windshield frame nuts

Ok, so inside the windshield frame theirs either a nut welded to the frame or some kind of small threaded bracket back there for you to screw-in the bolts. I've managed to snap-off two of mine between...

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Buzzing in dash under acceleration

Starting about a month ago I started getting a buzz in my dash when accelerating from low speeds between 2500-4000rpm. I have completely cleaned out the cabin hoping it was just something loose in the...

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Anyone else have trouble with the sidebow latches?

Ever since I bought my JK two weeks ago I have been unable to use the sunrider mode without it taking 10 minutes to open it. My sidebow latches NEVER stay latched. I have taken the soft top down fully...

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Oil Pan Bolt Sequence

I cannot seem to find the sequence for tightening upper pan bolts (replaced gasket), but it seems to be important... help! 2007 JK

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Leaking oil pan gasket - best options?

I put a new OEM oil pan on our JK, I pulled the old pan, cleaned the block surface with a fine scotchbrite pad on my angle die grinder, then wiped it down with brake clean. I used a one piece FelPro...

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2015 JK Rubicon - Fan Settings

Ok. Having a very difficult time trying to find a programmer that will adjust fan settings. Is there one? Superchips does not have one after a painful process or confirming and finding out it was not...

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F@#$ing rear drive shaft flange

Ive been beating my driveshaft (hehe) for hours and cannot get the damn thing to pop loose. I'm ready to hit the thing with a torch. I've done the following: BFH Even BFierH Penetrating oil. I got it...

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Steering Issues after Mudding

I recently got stuck in a muddy ditch and tried pretty.. vigorously to get out but the slope was too muddy and I eventually got pulled out by someone. Afterwards though the steering was really heavy...

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oil pressure relief valve replacement

2008 JK Wrangler with 3.8L.-- Has anyone replace the oil pressure relief valve on this engine ? The Jeep service manual shows putting the valve plunger in the timing cover first then installing the...

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No Oil pressure on rebuilt 08 3.8L .

Over the past two months I started my engine rebuild ( in between traveling for work) and now that it's reassembled I can not prime motor. Thought I put oil relief valve in backwards so got valve out...

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Sediment in oil filter

What is this stuff? Remanufactured engine from dealership. Has only about 10 miles on it. View attachment 365354 View attachment 365355

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Dash and heater case removal

I'm in the process of replacing my heater core. Everything under the hood has been disconnected and removed that needs to be. The column is out, center console, and shifter, transfer case shifter are...

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Sediment in my dealer rebuilt 3.6.

What is this stuff? Remanufactured engine from dealership. Has only about 10 miles on it. the sediment on my fingers came from the thermostat. I believe it’s the same sediment in oil filter. The dealer...

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2007 Rubicon rear locker

Ok so I know this subject has been talked about alot but this wknd at Tn Trail Jam my rear locker wouldn't unlock. Not the first time but this time we slid the disc towards the magnet and it's all the...

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JK will not go past 4000rpm, No code

Hi all, As the title says, and a short brief; Have bought a 2016 JKU a while ago, couple of weeks in there is a lack of power and the car seems to be in limp mode, which happens intermittently, as it...

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07-11 soft top on a 2012?

i bet its been asked and im sick of reading/searching and not finding the answer. will a 07 to 11 soft top work on my 2012 jku? TIA Dan:gluging::gluging::gluging::shitstorm:

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Spicer front Dana 44 ujoints

Hello all. Sorry for the seemingly simpler question, but I need front U-joints for my 2012 Rubicon. What is the part # for the correct spicer joint? I seem to find dissimilar info on the internet and...

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2013 JKUR Doors Unlocking When Fob Barely Touched?

I'm literally asking here for a friend, I.E., co-worker. She took the doors off her '13 JKUR. After putting them back on she says they lock ok with the key fob, but if she even touches the key fob...

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Another 4 door towing question...

So in my boredom I started looking into possible SUV/trucks that could tow my 2 door to and from trails. First thing I jumped to was a fully loaded 3500 but that'll be the day :shaking: so then I...

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Brake light on, seems like E brake?

My Brake light started coming on, or is on. The brakes are new, rotors, calipers, pads whole deal, and work fine. The E brake seems to work fine as well. When I raise and lower the the E brake to...

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Clutch question

I am doing a clutch job on my 2008 3.8, the reason for the replacement at 155,000 miles is not the disc or the infamous TOB. It’s because my pilot bearing puked it’s lil needles out, but in the process...

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Replacement shock recommendation

New to the wrangler community. Just picked up a ‘13 Unlimited Rubicon. Everything is stock. Rear shocks are leaking and need to be replaced. Going crazy looking at all the different options. It’s my...

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Aux Light Switch 2008 JK Sahara

Looking at adding a light bar on the front bumper. Lots of good choices for mounting The lights but I'm looking for a discreet solution for the switch. The switch panel that houses the flasher switch...

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2012 rubicon tab inside diff. Please help.

Hello, I am in the process of cleaning and replacing inner axle seals on my front Dana 44 and just cleaning my rear 44. The tab in the picture that connects to the two carrier bolts, where does that...

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Rattle help

Can’t figure this out after searching threads, appreciate any help. Stock 2008 JK Sahara approximately 170k miles, only upgrade is leveling kit, rubicon suspension, and the rubicon wheels/tires I...

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Won't start and red light bolt is on

So I have a 2013 jeep wrangler and it wont start and the red lightning bolt shows on the dash. I'm unable to pull any codes because the battery was recently changed. The battery is good. There is no...

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Headlights Won't Stay On

How's it going everyone, So the other day I went to start my JK to go to work and after hitting the unlock button on the remote noticed the headlights were blinking at me instead of staying on like...

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Stuck nut holding steering damper

Hi everyone! First post here. Bought an '08 Wrangler Unlimited earlier this month. Have only had small cars before. I enjoy working on my own vehicles, but in general I barely know what I'm doing....

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Is this a dumb idea....

I currently have my 2dr up on a scissor lift, however, I need to work directly under the Jeep, plus I need to adjust how the lift is placed. Any thoughts on adding a second set of pipe jacks somewhere...

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Front axle plastic spacers in axle tube??

Hello all, Changing out my front inner axle seals on my new to me 2012 Rubicon and I found these round plastic rings in my axle tubes? 1 had obviously been pinched, and is deformed. What do they do? Do...

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Rock sliders

I need help. Bought rocksliders that are curved slightly. I have a JKU. Do you know if the JL’s are slightly curved? I’m thinking I got the wrong part. Tk’s

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3.6 pentastar overheating

Hi, i am newbie in this forum. i have done my homework regarding 3.6l engine running hot. the problem i live in harsh environment which is 125f+ in the summer time and 45f to 60f in winter time. so let...

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A Pillar "Knock"

I have a knock in my driver's side A pillar. It sounds like someone thumping the hollow plastic when I hit a bump. Is it coming from underneath and traveling up the body when I hear it? Any ideas? I...

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‘09 &‘10 top differences.

I have an 09 and a 2010 jeeps wrangler two door models with soft tops. My 2009 has “clips” on the sides while my wife’s 2010 has none. My belief is that the only difference is the door surrounds. Can I...

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