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  1. DeltaNu1142

    Nerf bars removed - what to do about backing / stud plates

    I posted this in my build thread, but I doubt I'll get any traction there: Any ideas? Thanks.
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    Changing out carpet, order of operations, what to do while I'm in there...

    I got some BedRug front & back on order today, along with some Eastwood Rust Encapsulator Plus. There's what looks like a superficial rust spot around where the driver's heel sits on the carpet and the carpet wore through. I'll wire wheel the spot and hit it with the Eastwood, then carpet over...
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    Garbage OEM fog light mounting brackets

    Granted I've only spent the last 15 minutes actually dealing with this... but I'm short on patience and ideas. One of my '05 fog lights is loose. I wouldn't usually care, but the state tax otherwise known as vehicle inspection requires that the fog light beam doesn't drift up up and blind...
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    Headless audio: Bluetooth, amp, phone calls

    I know this has been done--I'd love to see your examples. For awhile I've been planning to install a CarPlay-capable, camera-enabled double-DIN head unit. Hook that up to a compact 4-channel amp, upgrade speakers, and add a powered sub & you've got a system to compete with the wind and road...
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    2005 LJR Flame Red

    OK, my TJ journey started today. It's been a long day, so this will be pretty short. I may or may not get into it some other time, but I started the buying process of this Jeep in October of last year. I picked it up today with 147,502 miles. It's a 2005 LJ Rubicon 6spd... a rare rust-free...
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    Does anyone recognize these headlights from my crude drawing?

    I was over at a salvage yard this week, and they have a few TJs. I'm picking over the Flame Red '97 for some parts, and one of the guys there told me they have a beige one I should look at. It had (obviously aftermarket) headlights that look something like this: Does that look familiar to...
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    Part interchange question: pre January 2, 1997 hood?

    Today I (sort of) officially started my TJ journey. In two weeks, I'm supposed to go pick up the '05 LJR I've been working on buying since last fall. I'll post a build thread and tell the story there when that time comes, but today I went and bought a few parts: half doors and slider upper...
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    How much clearance for aftermarket switches in OEM location?

    I'm working with a guy to design a panel to host a bunch of switches (his 3d fab company is mentioned on here a handful of times). My plan is to remove the OEM switch panel & 12V socket and put this panel in its place. The switches I have in mind are pretty deep, though: figure 2+ inches between...
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    Tub-mounted LJ rocker guards for OEM Rubi holes

    I've got a mostly stock '05 LJR with the OEM diamond-plate rocker guards. I'm looking around for rocker guards with tube steps. There are some frame-mounted options, but if there's a tub-mounted product that fits the holes already drilled into the tub, I'll add those to the short list. Anyone know?
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    Looking for 2004-2006 Wrangler LJ with manual transmission

    I'm looking for a Jeep as a run-about vehicle and a weekend toy. I'm in Florida. I like the idea of rear legroom and some extra cargo space, and I like the 4.0L... so I'm seeking a LJ/Wrangler Unlimited. I'm pretty firm on a manual and I'd prefer the 5-spd in the 2004. I'm looking for something...