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The number one thing you can do to troubleshoot is understand how things are SUPPOSED to work. Probably 80% of the time I get “that dang thing ain’t working” at work... the translation is “That equipment did something I didn’t expect.” And the cause is “I didn’t know what to expect in this...

I just dropped about $220 on the factory service manual and wiring diagrams for my 2014 wrangler. Came on 2 USB sticks. Great... now I have to diagnose my computer in order to diagnose my Jeep in order to.... Anyway... sometimes paper is better... everyone at work looks st me funny for...

Good luck. I’m not sure what you mean by “Positive Locking”. My heavy truck driving experience is limited to a few miles of learning that I don’t want to do that as a career, but in my job, working around trucks, I’ve seen fifth wheels come disconnected (or not lock properly), and ball...

You might have better luck asking a referee about aftermarket EFI... I don’t know much about it, but that is another thought.

I suspect you are about to run afoul of the law, and perhaps physics. In my opinion, the allowance for a fifth wheel pulling a ball mount trailer comes more from the following capability and the pivot point of the fifth wheel being over the rear axle. It allows you to turn and back a second...

Easy to convert to ball if you decide later, but you lose some of the articulation inherent in the pintle design. Well fitted rings don’t slap too bad, but as noted above, I’ve only used them with dump trucks... not known for smooth operation.

I think if you just wipe it down with Acetone or brake cleaner it will soften the surface and become sticky, although it becomes a PITA to clean.

I’m in the process of building a steel table right now. Something more like countertop than table, if all goes well I’ll have pictures next week. Think lightweight expanded metal lawn furniture, with folding legs. Probably 21 or 30 x 72 inches at 35 or 36” tall. I’ll design a slot in my RTT...

I did the whole 34 - PC1500 thing and was very disappointed. After only a few years, it cooked and deep cycled to the point that it had to go on a charger every other night in order to stay starting the Jeep. Considering the roughly $300 price tag, I wasn’t happy. Especially any time I...

After reading this again... it really doesn’t seem like a good idea to use a butane canister upside down, especially with the flame / combustion directly below the canister. It would be interesting to observe their testing methods. I sense a Darwin Award application.

Wait, you guys don’t cast your own blocks? I want to scream expo-poser, but in fairness, billet blocks are probably better than cast anyway huh? ????

The engine at its core is probably just fine. The fuel system, cooling, etc are performance and failure points to be addressed and not included in your $5k new engine. If you buy a long block most places put all the old “stuff” back on the new engine. Do a good compression and leak-down test...

For reference, I’m in a stock tires JK Rubicon with 2.5” lift. My 4 year old girl can’t reach the door handles and can’t get in. Mommy’s Expedition and the Highlander before that are simple. Tell her to get in the car and she does it, including buckling up. I still have to lift her into the...

Family in Jeep is tight, no matter what model. It really depends on her and how much baby gear you both try to carry. Specifically, you will find that only 2-3 brands of baby seats fit in the back of Jeep without running the front seat far forward, uncomfortably far. And most infant seats...

Weld a basic acorn lug nut to a tube and a piece of all thread. However, you need to think about loading and bending on those studs. Tire carriers are super thin lightweight stuff.

I have an ARB 47 and and Dometic CFX 28. max 4 people. Some are kids. 3-5 day trips. Cooking habits same as at home with about 50% dry goods and remainder fresh or fridge goods. I weight more toward dry goods for longer trips and cool less drinks. The ARB is hands down better. Better...

Hmmm... this thread inspired me to check mine. Similar situation 2104 JKUR bought new at dealer and window sticker says 4.10. I was changing diff oil and sure enough... 41:11 ring and pinion... 3.73. I’m not sure that I care, but it will make me pay much more attention in the future.

That is a pretty good idea. I think there is a company called McLellan here in the Central Valley that makes water tanks, water trucks, and fuel and lube trucks.

Are you seeking a designer/fabricator? Or just someone to fab to a drawing that you already have? The designer part is the tricky one. After that, it is pretty basic welding to spec.

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