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    Tire Damage Question Allowable Tread Depth

    Any sense how much of a delta you can have on tread depth provided you have the same model and size of tire? Few days ago driving home on the highway, 100KM/hr, at night, raining (yes dark and stormy night :grayno:) No pot hole was hit, normal tire hum sounded odd, then the back end got real...
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    JL (Yes 2 door) spotted on car carrier

    Surrounded by Caravans , one single silver JL out for delivery to a dealer.
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    App issues with Android?

    Not sure if I missed something or not, but both my Android devices launch the WOL app, then crash. Been like this for a few days. I only just now had time to try the webportal. I did delete the app on my tablet, however Google play has a different WOL icon now, and once downloaded will not...
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    Is cutting you off THEN slamming on the brakes a gesture of driving too slow??

    Driving into work today, they same route I've taken for years. In the right hand lane, doing 90KM/hr, holding my own lane, not blocking anyone from merging, no tire spray, listening to music minding my own business. It's -10C, and traffic will slow up ahead, like it does every morning, so I...
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    Advice from those IT savvy Jeepers

    Hope this doesn't sound like a silly question, I analyze everything...tried to pick the best forum page to post. I had to replace my smart phone this week, then got looking into updating my smartphone password vault / keeper. Two paths, keep them local on each device, or take a leap of faith...
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    2012+ JK Stock Drive shaft Geometry Specifications Vs. with a 2.5" lift

    Like all things Jeep, its the only vehicle I've ever owned that has challenged and pushed me to dig deep and really understand all the details about it. Case in point, just looking to compare notes on what a stock 2012+ JK (2-door) would have for the following measurements: -front pinion angle...
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    My JK whistle at me sometimes

    Will be heading to the dealer on this, but thought I would reach out here for advice and knowledge before I step foot in the service dept. 2016 JKR, auto, 2.5" lift, bumpers, 35" Mickeys, since new, currently 10,000KMs When the motor is at operating temperature I get what sounds like a second...
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    Tire Pressure - Fine Tuning Request for Advice

    2016 JKR, 2.5" lift, aftermarket front and rear bumpers, full size spare, no winch, running MTZ P3 315 70 17's. Tires have 4,000 KM on them, and I've done one five tire rotation thus far. Read the sticky on tire pressure vs tire size, and have since aired them down to 29 PSI cold....and they...
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    Between tire sizes need help

    I've checked out the FAQ for newbies many times, looked at builds and used the search feature, but still find I need some advice from the experts 2016 JKR, auto, 4:10 gears is looking like will be in my near future. DD 5 days a week to work, 120Km round trip a day, off road is nothing extream...
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    Oil pan bolt torque specs

    While doing a oil change today I always inspect things while waiting for the oil to drain down. While doing so came across a slight oil weep on a few bolts that secure the aluminum collar of the oil pan to the block. Not the bolts that secure the black pan its self. 2008 with the good old 3.8L...
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    12v switched to run KC Lights

    Just installed a set of KC lights and I'm done less the final wire hook up. There is white wire that to be installed directly to the battery which connects to the switch in the cab that triggers the coil in the relay. Ok...but this means you can turn the lights on without the key in the on...
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    Drunk Jeep owner causes fatal crash

    Don't drink and drive.....it's not rocket science! Innocent truck driver out doing his job is killed due do some a$$ hat that had a few to many. Sad, feel bad for his family. As for the a$$ hat sure hope he never drives ANYTHING again...
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    E brake seize to lube or not?

    Had a funny squeak in the rear breaks decided to look into things this am. Looks like my passenger rear e brake was seized. I had difficulty pulling the rotor and when I looked deeper I discovered that when I wiggled the e brake cable I frees up the slide that pulls the shoes in or release...
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    Shock advice

    I checked the stickies and did a search and didn't find answers. 08 JKU with a TF level spacer kit, 33s and RR wheels. Want to upgrade stock shocks (133,000km on Jeep) Want to leave myself open to new coils down the road so I have on my list Bills 24-146708 (lift height 1.5 to 3") and Bills...
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    First Timer Lift Install Question with Coils + Convince me to do the work myself

    I'm at the point were I want to upgrade from the TF level kit to a 2.5" coil lift, either OME, TF or RE. My end goal with my 08 is to continue with the 33's, and add the aftermarket bumpers...hence the want for the 2.5 coil lift. (DD 120KM per day 5 days a week, 10% light trails, nothing...
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    PSI cold warm vs Tread Depth

    I've used the search function but didn't find an answer.... JKU leveling kit 33" MT ATZ, no after market bumpers or excessive weight...daily highway driver 120km per day. Cold I have 30 PSI all tires. Once I get to work I'm 32.5PSI Tires have 10,000km and have been rotated every 5,000 km...
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    Picking up pieces as I go

    I realize I only have a leveling kit, but I've seen the chance to pick up a few extras that other Jeepers are selling, such as adjustable front track bar, lower adjustable track bars ect..... I realize with the TF leveling kit I have I don't need it, but to my thinking why not pick these units...
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    Sahara OEM 18" Wheels and Tire Weights

    All, I could not find this info when I was shopping for new wheels and tires. However, now upgraded to 33's, I had the chance to put these on the scale: Stock 18" Sahara Wheel = 27 Lbs Stock Deuler P255 70 R18 = 44 Lbs Wheel and Tire total = 71 Lbs Hope this helps when it comes time to...
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    Cab Cover or Full Cover - Needing Advice

    Weather is getting warmer here, soft top going on soon. I go doorless as much as a I can with good luck not getting wet....late last year had a bit of a scare and got a bit wet. I'm looking for a cover that I can use with either the top up or down, and doors off. -Best Top cab cover? -Smitty...
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    Shock(ing) Advice

    I've done a search and looked in the newbie section, but still have a question... Have a TF leveling kit and 33X11.5X17's going on in a few days. The JKU has 104,000KM on it, and rides great, mostly DD. Just thinking ahead in the event shocks are needed, mine are original, doing some homework...
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