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  1. BumblebeeZA

    612000 miles Cherokee

    Not sure if this has been posted yet, I did a search but couldnt find anything. Check this cherokee... Im wellllll...... DAM IMPRESSED! https://www.allpar.com/old/high-miles/richey.php
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    Are Fox Shocks serviceable?

    Hi All! My Left rear shock started leaking oil and I noticed a small rust patch on the shaft and I think that may of damaged the seal. I did speak to Fox South Africa and they say they are serviceable, but they were confused between the BDS and Performance 2.0. I have the Fox Performance 2.0...
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    3.8 rough idle and dead spot

    Hi all, I did some searching on the forum but couldn't quite find all the info I was looking for. I have an 08 JKUR (right hand drive as Im in South Africa) with 110 000km's (68 000 miles) I noticed about 3 months ago that after about 5 mins of driving my Jeep would start to shake for a few...
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    Things to look out for when buying a Jeep Wrangler 3.8

    I posted this on a local forum here in South Africa, doesnt seem like it got much appreciation. I thought I'd share it with you guys though as you have helped me a lot with my Jeep questions so far. I put together a few things for you guys to look out for when shopping around for a used Jeep...
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    3" lift JKUR

    Hi guys, I already have a 2" lift, I had 2.5" spacers in with Fox shocks but had to machine down the spacers to fit in my garage. I have now got a car port and want to go upto 3" of lift. Ok, now I know cam bolts are not the best thing out there, I already have them in... they have been in...
  6. BumblebeeZA

    Aftermarket Rim - OEM TPMS

    Hi guys, Quick question, if I get aftermarket rims, do the existing TPMS (sensors) go into the new rim or do you need to install an aftermarket system?
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    Theres a ghost in my Jeep

    Hi guys I have had this issue for a while now +- 1 year on my 2008 JKU Rubicon (right hand drive as I am in South Africa), and I cant recall if it happened before my clockspring failed or after. Not every time, but most times, one of 3 things would happen if I open my door, the wipers would...
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    Will Chrysler ever put out a recall for clocksprings

    Im on my 2nd clockspring and now needing a 3rd. I have a RHD 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. My first clockspring went bad about 2 years ago, replaced it and now the second one has gone bad. Would Chrysler ever send out a recall for this, otherwise Ill have go buy ANOTHER one again. My...
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    Auto trans oil cooler

    Hi guys I have a 2008 3.8 JKUR auto. Currently have 33" tyres, 2.5" lift, stubby front bumper Stock gearing, stock driveshaft etc ODO reading is 61500km's now. I live in Cape Town South Africa, temp in summer around 30C- 35C winter around 10C - 20C I have not had a HOT warning yet or no signs...
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    JK auto trans fluid change

    Hi guys Quick question... My 2008 3.8L JKUR has 86 000km's (+- 53 000 miles) on at the moment, iirc my manual says to change the auto trans fluid at 96 000km's (+- 60 000 miles). Is this correct and is it a difficult job?
  11. BumblebeeZA

    JK Rotor (disc) dimensions

    Hi guys, can anyone please help me. I have a 2008 JKU Rubicon. Whats the front Rotor dimensions, preferably a drawing if you have. I need new ones but trying to bypass the agents, here in RSA its difficult to get hold of after market or pirate parts they want me to bring in a sample but how to I...
  12. BumblebeeZA

    Rear main seal again :(

    Hi guys, now a Jeep doesnt leak oil, it marks its territory :brows: However, I had a rear main seal leak beginning of the year which I had replaced but it started leaking again. Is this a very common issue, should I just leave it? Its bad but not bad enough that I notice any drop in the oil...
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    Error code help

    Guys, a friend of mine is getting the following error. P0051 - O2 Sensor 2/1 Heater Circuit Low He recently bought a 2009 2dr Rubicon 3.L Manual. It has a freeflow on and decatted. When he bought the Jeep, it never gave the code until about 200km's He has now installed the cat foolers, but is...
  14. BumblebeeZA

    Mod a stock JK track bar?

    Would it be possible to DIY a stock track bar to be adjustable? I ordered a new track bar yesterday, so when my new on goes in, I want to experiment with my old track bar. Look at the idea I have in the image below, your comments will be appreciated.
  15. BumblebeeZA

    Rear track bar - temporary play

    Hi guys, First off, I will listen to the advice given :yup: Tonight I installed my new rear swaybar links, tomorrow Ill install the old rear ones in the front. While I was busy doing the links, I installed my rear track bar relocation bracket. I have plenty of sockets in various sizes etc...
  16. BumblebeeZA

    Wheel balancing issue

    I recently fitted new MT tires. Previously I never had any steering wobble (the quick left right left right left right shaking). Since the new tires I get this wobble between 80km/h till about 95km/h. I had the tire dealer rebalance the front tires yesterday, but still got the wobble, actually...
  17. BumblebeeZA

    Federal Couragia MT tyre road noise review

    Just an update on MT tire noise. I fitted Federal Couragia MT's yesterday, size 285/70R17 By the look of the tread I was expecting a lot of noise and was ready to turn up the volume. But to my surprise, I hardly heard the tires at all, theres a "noticeable" hum/buzz, but seriously hardly noisy...
  18. BumblebeeZA

    Fitted new rubber today

    Needed to get rid of the AT's so I got... Federal Couragia MT 285/70R17
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    Cambolt installation

    Tonight Im installing my Rubicon Express cambolts. I have been suffering with DW for about 3-4weeks now and Ive had enough. Ive checked all joints, bolts alignment balancing etc. As soon as I take the lift out, DW disappears, so we have come to the conclusion it must be caster related. I...
  20. BumblebeeZA

    265/70R17 vs 285/70R17

    Is a 265/70R17 MT tyre worth it on a JKU Rubicon? Will it look funny, will it perform almost as well as a 285/70R17? 265/70R17 - Falkon R405 = R2200 ($180) per tyre 285/70R17 - Federal Couragia = R3075 ($250) per tyre My work might get me new tyres because for 3 days someone has been putting...
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