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03-27-2012, 08:14 PM
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#65221
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 323
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We all do stupid things some times. I remember I had a Yukon with 12” of lift. I noticed there was a rattle and after investigating, I realized the center caps were loose so I got the bright of taking some door edge moulding and placing on the edge of the center cap before sliding through the hole in the wheel.
I put them in, used an impact gun and parked the Yukon.
The next day I got to work (I kept it at my shop) and backed it out of the shop. I could feel something loose on the wheels but I was busy and figured I’d check it out later.
Well, later never came and that afternoon one of my employees took my Yukon down to a store to pick up some argon in a bottle. On the way back, he said the rear end dropped and he saw a 36” tire bouncing past him going down the highway.
Apparently overnight, the door edge moulding compressed and made the wheel loose.
Stupid things we do....
Mark
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03-27-2012, 08:18 PM
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#65222
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Knob Noster, MO
Posts: 32
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Bought the safari straps window net set so the pack can ride in the back with the top down. They look high quality. Also wired the switch for some LED cargo area lights. Hopefully install the lights by the weekend. Love owning a TJ
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03-27-2012, 08:40 PM
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#65223
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Low Output 2.5L
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Felton, Delaware
Posts: 1,986
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Originally Posted by SlackJaw
changed plugs, cleaned airfilter...
Put some red gel inside the interior lights to make it look cool and be less annoying driving with the doors off.
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You could take the fuse out and the lights wouldn't come on
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03-27-2012, 08:53 PM
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#65224
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Web Wheeler
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 3,154
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Originally Posted by wwch99tj
You could take the fuse out and the lights wouldn't come on
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yeh someone just pm'd me the same - I had thought about pulling the bulbs, but it never occurred to pull the fuse 
I'm try the red for a bit though, you know, since I put all that ******* effort into it, and then probably just pull the fuse
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03-27-2012, 08:58 PM
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#65225
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Posts: 708
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SlackJaw
yeh someone just pm'd me the same - I had thought about pulling the bulbs, but it never occurred to pull the fuse
I'm try the red for a bit though, you know, since I put all that ******* effort into it, and then probably just pull the fuse |
You could even put a switch on it. Its really easy.
http://stu-offroad.com/electrical/elec11/domelight.htm
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03-27-2012, 08:59 PM
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#65226
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 323
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Why not just buy a set of those little coil springs that go over the button? That way you can still use the interior lights when you need them.
No?
Makes it so simple.
Mark
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03-27-2012, 09:13 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Prattville, Alabama
Posts: 1,552
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I need a good rear bumper with a trailer hitch..... I am gunna be pulling some heavy stuff sometimes, any good ones out there?
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03-27-2012, 09:28 PM
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#65228
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Web Wheeler
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 3,154
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all good tips for sure, I'm a jeep newb, this is why I come here. 
I like that little wiring/switch install and may just do that....first time I lose the fuse
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03-27-2012, 09:33 PM
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#65229
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: florida
Posts: 455
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slithering_Joe
Installed waterproof USB charger/jack and a 3.5mm audio waterproof jack.
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Click here to purchase the 3.5mm jack http://www.amazon.com/Poly-Planar-iPod-Satellite-Radio-Adapter/dp/B001TXS7MU/ref=cm_cmu_pg_t
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03-27-2012, 09:56 PM
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#65230
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Prattville, Alabama
Posts: 1,552
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Originally Posted by SlackJaw
all good tips for sure, I'm a jeep newb, this is why I come here.
I like that little wiring/switch install and may just do that....first time I lose the fuse |
I did my own switch  ...disregard the wires, I haven't tucked them yet
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03-27-2012, 10:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: 40°14′39.92″N 111°39′38.89″W
Posts: 1,879
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wwch99tj
You could take the fuse out and the lights wouldn't come on
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Yes fuse 4 behind teh glove box
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03-27-2012, 10:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Mt Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
Posts: 200
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Originally Posted by robert_hollis
Had to call AAA to jump me when my Jeep decided to not start as I was trying to leave dinner. AAA guy ran a test, and said my 1.5yr old battery's gone bad...
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I could not call AAA because I was on Company property. luckily a co-worker gave me a jump.
Now I have no turn signals at all...WTF?
Where is that dang flasher unit located?
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03-27-2012, 10:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Roswell, NM
Posts: 68
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Wimpifed my TJ today. Went from 31x11.50x15 Trxus STS on 15x10 Eagle Alloy 118s to the 235/75r15 on stock 15x8 Canyon's.
Before:
After:
I plan on putting the Trxus STSs on the stock Canyons.
Also ordered some Moog cc874 springs for the front of my TJ. Should give me about 2.5"-3.0" of lift in the front all for only $73 including shipping off ebay.
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03-27-2012, 10:47 PM
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#65234
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Gwinnett County, GA
Posts: 149
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FZY1
I could not call AAA because I was on Company property. luckily a co-worker gave me a jump.
Now I have no turn signals at all...WTF?
Where is that dang flasher unit located?
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If I remember correctly, the flasher unit is under the steering column. I don't think it cost much more than $10. Just pull off the upper and lower dash panel, and then it shouldn't be too hard to get to and replace. (like i said, IIRC)
Good luck!
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03-27-2012, 11:02 PM
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#65235
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 379
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Oil Change.
I know I'm supposed to love working on my baby. Normally, I do. This is just one thing that I haaaaaaaaaattteeeee doing. By the time I buy the supplies, drive home, do the change, clean up the mess, then drive the oil back to the shop for recycling, ugh. I know it's a cardinal sin to take it to a garage for just an oil change, but sometimes I almost wonder...
Next: plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
Ike
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