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  1. MattAlpha

    Duck left on my door handle

    As the title states I had a mini rubber Duck left on my door handle in the Walmart parking lot. It has “#duckingjeeps” written on it. Anyone seen this or know about it? I’m clueless on this. Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
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    Happy Father’s Day

    As strange as this year has been so far. I hope all of the Fathers on here have the best day possible! Sent from my iPhone using WAYALIFE mobile app
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    No electrical power...

    I opened my JK this morning using my key FOB (doors unlocked and headlights came on) and got in. The Dome lights were on and everything seemed normal. This is my daily driver. I pushed in the clutch, put the key in and turned it in the ignition and nothing happened. Dash didn’t light up. So...
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    Shop Near Norfolk, VA for clutch replacement

    Does anyone have a shop that they recommend in the Norfolk, VA area? I moved to Norfolk about a year ago and I hadn't needed a mechanic until now. Last week my wife was driving my JK and it appears that the TOB has completely failed from what she and her Dad (retired mechanic) were able to...
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    Replacing Headers with OEM Exhaust Manifolds

    As several members told me about a year and a half ago...you will have exhaust leaks, higher engine temps, bolts will loosen and spark wires will be burnt IF you install headers. All of these things have now happened to me since I installed my JBA headers except burnt spark plug wires. That...
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    Run up in New England?

    Hey Guys, I’m up in Rhode Island until November and I’m looking to do at least one trail run while I’m up here. I would really like to do something with a few members if possible. I’ve wheeled in VT and NH before but not in ME or MA. Let me know if you are interested and we can organize a...
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    Creaking clutch cable/mechanism

    I've owned my JKUR for 7 years now and dealt with an off and on (sometimes loud) creaking sound from my clutch engagement mechanism. It is a manual and the creaking only occurs when I'm pushing down and releasing the clutch pedal. The sound is not coming from the pedal itself, but from the...
  8. MattAlpha

    Synergy Ball joints - New

    SOLD: I have a complete axle set of new Synergy "HD" ball joints for a JK. They have never been taken out of the boxes except for me to take the pictures below: I have decided to go with Dynatrac's BJs so I am looking pass these onto a forum member at a discounted price. I'm looking for...
  9. MattAlpha

    OEM Catalytic Converter Replacement

    I have come to the realization that my dream of a LS engine swap are just dreams. I have been putting off replacing my exhaust for the past three years in hopes of replacing everything with the engine swap. Now I'm about to replace my entire exhaust due to age (9 years old), and the P0430...
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    Light bars - Really needed???

    I am looking for your experienced based opinions about light bars. My Trucklites work really well on their own. I have my stock fog lights mounted in my ShrockWorks bumper which do an okay job of lighting up my lower field of view, but not well enough that I would feel comfortable...
  11. MattAlpha

    JK Driver side taillight lens

    Looking for a stock JK driver side taillight lens or entire housing. I'm hoping someone has one laying around they don't need. I broke the lens in mine last week by backing up into a tree on a trail at Uwharrie to let another Jeep pass by. Thanks guys, Matt
  12. MattAlpha

    Heading to Rausch Creek May 9th

    I just had a very late change to my plans this weekend. I'm now going to do the 101 course (never done one before...probably should have 5 or so years ago) at Rausch Creek this weekend. Anyone else going to be there?
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    Off road trails in Virginia

    I'm looking to do a few day trips while I'm in Norfolk for the next couple of months. So I've been searching for trails that are "close" to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Unfortunately everything seems to be near the western, or north western side of the state. So I started to search for...
  14. MattAlpha

    Cooling system - Water pump options

    I'm getting ready to replace my original water pump for my 3.8L. I can get a new OEM water pump for $145 at the dealership (plus doing the work myself) or I can get a new pump at Advanced auto for $42. I've had a good experience with aftermarket water pumps in the past for other vehicle...
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    Replacing RK rear trackbar bracket with EVO

    After having my forward axle's RK trackbar bracket rip off a few weeks ago I decided to replace it with the EVO front trackbar bracket. When I ordered it, I decided to buy the rear one too to make sure I didn't have a failure on the rear axle in the future. I got some time today to get started...
  16. MattAlpha

    Another cause of Death wobble

    Here is the first real failure I've had with my rig since installing my lift. I've taken it on several moderate trails and daily driving around the NE and this is what happened this morning on the way to work. I think it actually started the crack in (my obvious sub-par weld job) two days ago...
  17. MattAlpha

    Minoot trailers - thoughts?

    I'm looking for a configurable trailer for off-roading / camping trips and heard about a Minoot trailer a friend of mine who just purchased one. He's in CO so I won't be able to check it out when he gets it. I looked at their website, they seem to have some nice options, but I'm looking to see...
  18. MattAlpha

    Brake caliper seizing/sticking?

    I installed the Dynatrac ProGrip brake kit a few weeks ago. The kit has been working great since I installed it and I was able to bed the pads a few days ago. Over the time that I've had it installed I've noticed an odor coming from the forward passenger's side wheel. I figured it was just...
  19. MattAlpha

    DIY Removable Mud Guards

    I could just buy a removable mud guard kit but I prefer to fabricate them because I didn't like how small they looked on a few of the rigs that I've seen them on so far. I also want them to work if I'm going to run them, not just satisfy several different states' laws. Here is what I designed...
  20. MattAlpha

    Wayalife Mobile APP reviews

    I just reviewed the mobile Wayalife APP a few minutes ago. There were a few 1 star reviews that are frankly BS. People are going to feel the way that they do, but flat out liars tick me off. I don't personally know Eddie or any of the moderators but I greatly appreciate the people on this...
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