Forum: Jeep
December 15th 06, 03:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 11
Views: 824
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Forum: Jeep
December 15th 06, 03:22 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,259
AutoZone rant
Most of the time I prefer to use my debit card for purchases over $50 and
cash for anything less. If I had planned to buy lights, I would have hit
the cash machine before leaving work. I didn't...
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Forum: Jeep
December 15th 06, 03:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,259
AutoZone rant
My check was good. It's been many years since I have needed to float a
check, LOL!
The fact is, I got neither lights nor my check back. I am not complaining
so much that they wanted to pull a fast...
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Forum: Jeep
December 15th 06, 03:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,259
AutoZone rant
If the kid had said something UP FRONT before I started writing the check,
things would have been much different. I could have walked or chosen to pay
with a debit card. I elected to use a check;...
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Forum: Jeep
December 15th 06, 01:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 11
Views: 824
Not Updating?
"D" > wrote in :
> Hi Guys,
> Just a test to see if my server is updating at all.
> D
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I think you'd better try a different server.
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Forum: Jeep
December 15th 06, 01:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,259
AutoZone rant
I need to vent and explain why AutoZone just lost me as a customer.
The driver's side headlight on my XJ went out tonight. I stopped by the
nearest car parts place to pick up a pair of Sylvania...
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Forum: Jeep
December 11th 06, 02:10 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 2
Views: 243
Free advice
> So I finished off a bottle of 90 weight gear lube and a box of Mr.
> Bubble. I don't feel so good. Uuurrrrp.
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Just wait until it comes back up. A pinkish-grey, bubbly froth!
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Forum: Jeep
December 7th 06, 12:52 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 20
Views: 834
TJ having a worsening "shimmy" problem
Make sure that your lug nuts are tight. Look for missing wheel weights.
Have someone drive behind you and see if one wheel is wobbling worse than
others. Have you hit anything like a rock or curb...
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Forum: Jeep
December 7th 06, 12:47 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,916
SSB CB Usage?
> http://www.galaxyradios.com/cb/959.html
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It looks like it has all the bells & whistles you could ask for. Enough to
easily communicate on the trail and more if you so desire. Nice meter. Not...
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Forum: Jeep
December 7th 06, 12:42 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 16
Views: 604
CJ Jeep Radio Size?
I was surprised to see a radio that might fit in your CJ7 at Walmart.
Durabrand or some such, less than $30.
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Forum: Jeep
December 6th 06, 12:53 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,916
SSB CB Usage?
Single side-band (SSB) has never been used on any runs (including EJS and
Camp Jeep) that I have been on. The least common denominator is AM (regular
CB) and often below CH23. CH4 (4WD) and CH16...
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Forum: Jeep
December 4th 06, 04:03 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 16
Views: 604
CJ Jeep Radio Size?
There's actually a fair aftermarket available for 'classic' car radios.
Check out http://www.customautosound.com/
Sometimes you can find old radios on Ebay. That's where I picked up an AMC
in-dash...
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Forum: Jeep
December 4th 06, 03:56 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys,rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
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Replies: 9
Views: 436
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Forum: Chrysler
December 4th 06, 03:56 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys,rec.autos.makers.chrysler,rec.radio.amateur.equipment
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Replies: 9
Views: 482
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Forum: Jeep
December 2nd 06, 10:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 7
Views: 437
98 TJ: No headlights or turn signals!
According to the FSM for my '97, fuse #10 in the power distribution center
is for the headlights. It is one of the huge fuses and has a rating of
30amps. Might not hurt to swap it just in...
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Forum: Jeep
December 1st 06, 02:04 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 7
Views: 437
98 TJ: No headlights or turn signals!
Do you have fog lights? Do they work?
Could be a bad ground. Clean the battery terminals and check the grounds to
body & engine. There should be a ground for the lights on the passenger
fender...
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Forum: Jeep
November 29th 06, 02:33 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 5
Views: 423
1953 Jeep ID
Sorry if this is a dup.
What model is it? CJ, wagon, pickup? If CJ, high hood or low hood?
"Cliff" > wrote in...
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Forum: Jeep
November 21st 06, 03:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 16
Views: 817
fantastic advice...
> 1995 Jeep Wrangler SE 4WD with 111,163 miles
As I recall, there were four versions in '95: Sahara, Sport, Rio Grande,
and SE. The Rio Grande and SE versions had the four cylinder. The Sahara...
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Forum: Jeep
November 19th 06, 03:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
Views: 499
Drove a 2007 Wrangler X today :-)
Much of what DC did with the JK had to do with meeting safety standards.
Swapping the I6 for a V6 made for more front crumple room. Moving the gas
tank from the rear gave more rear crumple room....
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Forum: Jeep
November 19th 06, 03:52 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys,alt.jeep-l
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Replies: 10
Views: 731
Reputable source for rebuild kit
A good source is Hesco.
The best book is the factory service manual.
> Would like any recommendations regarding sources for master kits, 258
> tribal knowledge / tips&tricks and recommendations...
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Forum: Jeep
November 19th 06, 03:49 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 6
Views: 477
07 Rubi w/ mods. Not so bad?
Very Cool! I like the AEV high fenders with their scoop hood. What happened
to the front turn signals? Must be a custom grille too.
I can't say about d44 the 2007s. Definitely a different axle than...
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Forum: Jeep
November 18th 06, 04:06 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 7
Views: 357
Fuel Gauge Prob
Check the ground from the battery negative to the body. The wire can
corrode inside the connector and look OK from the outside. Use a jumper
cable from the battery negative to something mounted to...
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Forum: Jeep
November 7th 06, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 10
Views: 819
Jeep Antenna Mount, Opinions?
http://www.arizonarockyroad.com/
I bought two of their windshield mounts. For RF safety, I put the CB on
the driver's side (4watts) and the 2m on the passenger side (35watts).
The only down side...
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Forum: Jeep
November 5th 06, 03:03 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 14
Views: 872
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Forum: Jeep
November 5th 06, 02:34 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
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Replies: 11
Views: 674
Rubicon front locker
I met a fellow with a Rubicon at Camp Jeep this year whose front locker
would not engage when if the vehicle was warm. The Jeep enginering team
correctly diagnosed it as a bad switch. The switch is...
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