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  1. desertrunner

    1 ton swap initial placement references

    Gents looking for some tips on initial placement of these axles before I get everything together to measure. Kept the control arms the same length initially. The front looks like it's sitting a bit farther back than the original but I still don't have shocks and springs in it yet Just wondering...
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    SOLD** Trail Ready beadlocks / 37x1350 Cooper STT pro

    **SOLD** Set of 5 Trail ready beadlocks 17x8.5 3.5" backspace 5x5 bolt pattern, triple bronze with black slim ring 5k ish miles pretty minimal rock rash Cooper STT Pros 37x1350R17 12k ish miles total on the tires. 5 tire rotations Should get them pulled this weekend and I'll get current...
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    2.5 res shocks / coilover advise

    Jerry, Ben and I were discussing this on my build thread but figured I might be able to pull some more advise on the JK specific thread. Looking to address some suspension upgrades when I pull my axles for the 1 ton swap. Im currently avoiding larger weld on projects for a future stretch plan...
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    Axle swap jack stand placement

    Anyone got any tips for jack stand placement to pull both axles without a lift? Last axle swap I did was just the front so it didn't seem as sketchy lifting it nose high past level, but this time im pulling both and being a 2dr I feel like it's gonna be so front heavy with just jack stands on...
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    Moab thanksgiving

    Anyone out in Moab right now? Planning on going out on Thursday. Haven't picked a trail yet since it's been raining all day today I kinda want to see if it dries out a bit before going out solo on the wet slick rock.
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    Moab 3/16

    Planning on hitting steel bender loop tomorrow 3/16 late morning if anyone happens to be out in moab this weekend
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    Used Axles Wheels and Tires pricing question

    Going to pull the trigger on a set of 1 tons here in an few weeks and curious to know what you guys think would be a good rough ball park for what i might get out of my old set up Dynatrac Trail leader package PR 44 front 4.88s ARB locker, 1350 yoke Dynatrac 35 spline rear, 4.88, ARB locker...
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    Arb compact compressor

    Anyone need an ARB compressor for air lockers? Comes with the EVO under hood mount that sits right above the brake booster. Has the wiring harness but I re used all the switches for my arb dual set up but I can include the compressor switch that came with the dual. $100 plus shipping
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    Satellite radio antenna

    Anyone else have issues with their satellite radio connection? My 2dr really struggles to maintain signal and seems to be particularly bad while driving North for some reason. No issues with the other jeep or the truck so I feel like it's got to be something specific to the 2dr. My guess is...
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    Rear pinion seal

    I think it's safe to say my rear pinion seal is finally at its end and in hind sight probably the root cause of my burnt up shaft bearing a year and half ago. Anyone got any good write ups for it? I feel like it should be as simple as removing the flange replace seal be on my way but not 100%...
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    Masterpull customer service

    Purchased a new synthetic winch line recently decided to give masterpull a try this round and I was kinda bummed when the line showed up. It was birdcaged in about 15 spots along the line and some fairly significant. I emailed them about it and initially they mentioned it should straighten out...
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    Air locker lines from inside cab

    For those with an air compressor inside the jeep how are you Routing your air lines to your axles?
  13. desertrunner

    ARB compressor wiring

    Does anyone know if the onboard air wiring for all the ARB compressors are the same? With the motor swap i had to ditch my Warn powerplant so i need a need air up solution. I have ARBs little micro compressor for my air lockers but thinking about swapping over to the twin so i can do lockers and...
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    EVO protek skid plates 12+ manual - sold

    3 pice Evo skid plates, oil pan, transmission, and cross member. Few dents and scratches but not beat to hell. These fit 2012+ manual JKs. All mounting hardware included. $200 located in Lake of the Pines, CA
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    Warn powerplant 9.5k - sold

    Sold Warn powerplant 9.5k winch and air compressor combo. Just put a new synthetic rope on it. Everything works, only reason for selling is I need a lower profile winch. Everything included, mounting hardware, air filter, air hose, winch controller. $600 located in Lake of the Pines, CA
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    Ball Joint vs Kingpin vs BJ delete

    Curious on thoughts and opinions between the 3. Seems most manufacturers have stuck with the ball joint route, where Fusion went Kingpin. Researching the junkyard alxe route the BJ delete seems to a be fairly common thing to do. Just curious about the pros and cons from the people who have used...
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    $3k for a re gear?

    My dad is looking at trying to re gear before our rubicon trip and the 4wp in his area (Sacramento CA) quoted him out the door 3k for a 30/44 4.56s I was thinking maybe 1500-2000 but 3k seems real high. Or is that just the going rate for a re gear now a days?
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    single rear seat 2dr

    Anyone have any good write ups for making a bracket for a single bucket in the back of a 2dr? I still have my stock drivers seat and slider bracket just thinking about how to secure it to the floor or the existing mounts back there that's safe enough to put the kid in. I haven't found a company...
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    TPMS reset?

    I swapped over my 37s from my 2dr to my 4dr for my memorial weekend trip. When I swapped them the flashing tire light came on and it wasn't reading the PSI. I didn't really care at the time but now I put the 35s back on it and it's still giving me the same check TPMS and flashing light. I tried...
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    Evo coilover options questions

    Doing some more future dreaming here but had some questions about Evo coilover set ups and mostly with the rear Evo lever. I really like the cantilever set up but was wondering about different sized coilovers or even without bypass shock options. When I called Evo they told me it's the whole...
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