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    Manual vs. Auto / Rubicon vs Sport

    I have a 2003 TJ Rubicon, from the very first year. Jeep #9, and I still own #5 (1967 Jeepster Commando) and #8 (2001 WJ, the wife's ride). 1) Either the Rubicon or the Sport will get you around town the same, and tow a trailer the same. The Rubicon is optimized for rocky Western trails...
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    Military Jeep in Middlebury VT

    Dodge M-37 3/4-ton 4X4 "Weapons Carrier", with optional hardtop and Braden PTO winch. There is also a "Cargo Carrier" M-37 with no canvas body cover or troop benches. Then there are variants with radios (M42 Command Truck), Ambulance Body (M43), enclosed solid body (M-152), Fire Engine (R2)...
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    timbrens?

    If you don't mind going to the "other" trailer forum, I started this thread last year: http://tventuring.com/trailerforum/thread-240.html
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    Making the JK A/C Colder for <$2

    Here's a trick to make BOTH your heater and A/C work better: 1) Hardtop Jeep: Buy and install a Hothead hardtop insulation and headliner package: http://hotheadheadliners.com/ 2) Softop Jeep: Buy and install the Bestop Headliner for your softop...
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    Brake Caliper Not Releasing

    The thing about single piston calipers is that they MUST be free to slide back and forth. After a brake application, the pads will be in contact with the rotor on each side. The small runout of the brake rotor (just a few ten-thousanths) will retract them far enough, as long as no air is in...
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    Spare tire carrier

    If you have a rear receiver, there is an $85 off-the-shelf solution:
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    Camping trailer build

    If you want to use it in Winter, there are less expensive ways then forking over $1100 for a propane furnace. There are tent stoves for example, starting at less than $50: A box of kindling sticks gives you heat for 4 hours or so...
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