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    Random questions?

    trying to prioritize the items tot do to my jeep and looking at budgets. Is there any thing wrong with discount tire wheels? I see some style that I like a lot and they are more that 100 bucks less per wheel than say some of the more well known brands? what about hoods I see I can get...
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    Should I buy or should I stay

    ok well here is the question Should I buy a new one or keep the old one. The facts 2008 4 door rubicon with auto , 4:10 gears 150,000 on it new transmission at about 80 K has warn bumper ( very heavy) winch ( old smitty built works but I don't have confidence in it.) rock sliders Tuff...
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    Failed smog test new catalytic converter needed CALIFORNIA Total confusion help

    OK so here is the story trying re smog my 08 wrangler and the thing fails it says I need a new catalytic converter my tester shows a p0403 code. But the smog technician show it is the catalytic convert. So my service rep give me the number of a muffler shop in Oceanside. I call them...
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    P0430 what does it really mean and how to fix it

    I have had some people tell me it is a catalytic converter issue and 1200 bucks others think it is just an an O2 sensor. but those of you who know what it is really and how much is gonna cost to fix itI have to register the jeep and am pretty sure it won't pass with that code.
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    Life time warranty or NOT?

    I have been hanging on to my 08 wrangler rubicon because a) it is a great jeep B) I love it C) lifetime warranty D)it is paid for. but i jet read on another adventure site where chrysler is voiding warranties for modded jeeps. I have a 145 K on my jeep. I have a nice ome lift decent...
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    recommendations for lights

    I need recommendations for lights. Both for new headlights or bulbs the least expensive but reliable the better. I don't want to spend some godly amount on new headlights led or otherwise. But I want reliable. second I would like to put on some offered lights . but I want to go low key...
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    smog test failed

    I am going to need new O2 sensors or a new cat converter or both Where is a good place with reasonable costs if not cheap in san diego county, preferably;y north county
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    working on problems with your jeep

    Most Jeep guys are fairly handy with fixing stuff yet there still seems to be a lot of things I don't know how to do but would do it myself If I did. for example my previous post about he little linkage clip on the transmission linkage. so i was wondering if we could start maybe a pst area...
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    transmission linkage

    I have an 08 rubicon auto . it has aplastic clip that keeps the transmission linkage connected. with it the transmission won't shift. I wen down to the dealer to have him do it it is under warranty (lifetime on 08) but he says no more just drive up make an appointment week and 1/2 wait. so I...
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    Battery

    looking for a ne battery had the optima yellow top but I understand that are now made in Mexico and quality is down, Sear near me doesn't carry the diehard platinum only the gold. odes seem like the way to go but getting $$$$. By the way I look dup exile PL pure lead battery with 1000...
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    p0562 code

    Check engine light came on so I checked it with a code reader and the code came up P0562, which means low voltage in the system. I have disconnect the battery to reset it which it does for a day or 2 then the code comes back. The jeep is an 08 with a 130k on it. The battery is a yellow top...
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    pro cal error

    I just swtiched to 35's actual 315 70 17 which measure 34.69 say 34.75 for pro cal use. when I program the the new tire size in my speedometer is still 9 miles per off at 60 mph. so when my speedometer reads 60 I am actually doing 69. I have checked this 3 ways 2 with gps speedometers on my i...
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    looking at this 2012 rubicon is it lifted

    based on th pictures it looks like it has a lift maybe a budget kit but the shocks are stock I think can you tell if it s lifted . It looks very clean but here is no warranty not sure wether to go for it or not what are your thoughts it has 92500 miles and selling price is 25k...
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    what does the optimal lift consist of

    so here is the question for a 4 dr wanting a 2.5 inch lift what does th optical kit concept of,. let me clarify the purpose is to gain minor height for bigger tires ( 35) and more ground clearance but not too high improve ride over stutter bump trails and improve up travel and droop...
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    tuff stuff rear bumpers

    anyone every heard anything about these?
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    looking at kelly safari tsr

    I am think about going to these in a 315 70 17 I have the lift and can accommodate but haven't regeared ( later) . I am running 285 70 17 now no issues for me. so who if anyone is running these tires? 2) what other odd size tires should I consider I want to be very close to a 34...
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    ome coil over shocks

    I saw a picture of these a while back but now can't find any info on them. does anyone know anything about them? are they a true coils over or a shock with a helper spring as I recall they had a remote reservoir on them. I think saw some fox ones too. so do they replace your coil...
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    need new catalytic converter

    but the things are like 1200 ANYONE GOT ANY IDEAS?
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    what kind of truck do jeep guys prefer

    Ok here is a question for all jeep guys, you have your jeep but of you were to buy a truck what would it be and why? would you pick smiting that can be significantly modified like a jeep or something way different? what truck would you use for overlanding if you did not use your jeep? I ask...
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    p0455 code can't find a leak

    This is a large leak code for the emissions system . I checked the gas cap and the evap canister and hoses n cracks or anything obvious, I cant find a leak. I have got battery dis connected right now. trying to reset the code. Is there any thing else you can think of that would trigger...
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