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    Looking for Shop/Individual to do water pump in Chattanooga, TN area

    Does anyone know of a good shop or individual in the Chattanooga, TN area? I need a water pump replaced on my 6.2. I've done alot myself but want some help with this one. Wish I would have proactively installed one when I swapped radiators about 6 months ago. My cell is If this is in the...
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    Do the BFG Baja balance and are they round

    I have Trail Worthy Fab beadlock inserts on 12 bolts with Goodyear MT OZ, centramatics, and the tires balanced also. The tires are not round and it shows at speed (70mph I have 4 speed). Do the Baja run true? I like the wheels and the inserts so looking for best 16.5 option. I know super swamper...
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    Looking for restomod center console/radio tray ideas

    Initially I modified my radio tray with cup holders and 12v outlets. Recently I purchased a nice looking newer radio tray and am looking to keep the military look but add cup holders 12v outlets, cell phone holders, storage with separation for all the small things kept in a car for ex. gloves...
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    Ebay "jacks Rails"

    I purchased these rails: https://www.ebay.com/itm/363665858840 They are knockoff jacks rails. The price with shipping was too good to pass up. I removed from packaging but have not installed. The quality isn't as good as original Jacks rails. They are half as thick and not welded as well. It...
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    Torsen differential locking tips and tricks

    I've read a fair amount about the torsen differential. There doesn't seem to be much info about how to actually use/manipulate the locking function. Pretty much all I have seen is hold the brake to make it lock but in practice it has been hit or miss for me. If you start watching the video at...
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    New manual start box install

    I ordered a start box from camotek systems. This is basically a manual glow plug controller. Instead of waiting on wait light you manually energize the glow plugs using push button switch for around 3-4 seconds when cold. No glow necessary when warm. I am very impressed with the product and...
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    H1 Recovery

    It's a pretty good watch. Make sure to stay for the last comments.
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    Factory type insulation options

    I've seen the 800nonoise company that sells the factory type insulation in sheets. Does anyone have pictures of how they installed/cut the sheets to insulate new areas? I'd really like to cover the hump and rear passenger area.
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    12v outlet

    I post this for my new friend Camo! I added 12v outlets to my m998 the pictures are in the "What have you done today" thread. My question comes from which battery to pull from. I pulled 12v from forward battery, ran positive and negative wires to 12v outlets and fused the positive at battery...
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    Spring replacement, leveling springs

    I have been researching springs in an overall effort to firstly make a smoother ride and second raise the front end to level. I have researched from several sources: EDIT: The below link is dead...
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    Interior lights and usb chargers

    I'm wanting to install interior lights and USB chargers for cell phones. ill list below the items I have or am ordering. So far I have 8 led rock lights like this: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-utilityrock-white-led-light-2-pk-57205.html (will draw 35watts total) I am considering these...
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    60 amp alternator question

    I've been having problems with my alternator. Took it to a shop who ultimately would not work on it. They did take it apart and tell me the brushes Looked good. I ordered a regulator from eBay. While swapping out the regulator i realized there is a 4th pen on the new regulator where there is...
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    Unknown red switch under driver dash

    Anyone know what this is for?
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    Friggin start box light

    I've read some threads and don't want to hijack current thread. My wait light/glow system is not working properly. It will not glow with truck cold but weather warm. It will crank but takes longer. I went out this morning with colder Temps and it worked properly. I'm guessing it's the temp...
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    Replacement seat dimensions

    I have the base model seats in my truck and am having trouble deciding between commanders buckets with adjustable seat base and aftermarket seats. I've looked at Rugged Ridge, Smittybuilt and also thinking about Chrysler Pacifica stow and go seats. They recline, have armrests and will fold...
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    Hood scoop to radiator shrouding

    I'm trying to make my fan run less. It works 100% correctly. I just want it to run less. I think if there was a good seal from hood to radiator stack it would cool much better when running 55mph. On my unit it looks like there is some rubber seal on one side of the radiator but nowhere else...
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    Buying HMMWV from law enforcement agency

    A law enforcement agency that I am familiar with has a Humvee with a bad engine. It has been parked for several years. I inquired and was told that the vehicle would have to go back to the government or would have to go to the scrap yard they weren't exactly sure. Is anyone familiar with the...
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    Painting m998

    I'm in the process of painting my M998 camo with Rapco paint. I initially ordered 6 green, 3 black, 3 brown. So far used 5 green all black and less than half can of brown. I have basically put 3 coats on so far. I reordered 6 green, 4 black 2 brown. I also have touch-up and camo color aligning...
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    Battery Hold Down Rods

    I need a battery hold down bracket and the rods that go with it. I have found several brackets but the only rods have been 10,00 per piece plus shipping. Does anyone know where I can get a kit or at least the rods in a kit? If there is a good DIY solution I'm game for that also.
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    Alternator questions

    My alternator is going bad..I think. When I first purchased it would surge between green and red on gauge. I adjusted the regulator so when it wasn't surging or showing overcharge the needle sat right on the line in the green. Sometimes it would get stuck "Overcharging" and I would turn the...
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