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  1. Metalmoto

    Brake drum surface

    I had a lot of brake squealing, and I recently checked the front discs, all looks good. Pulled the drums yesterday, and noticed this weird pattern on the drum surface. What caused this? Or is it normal?
  2. Metalmoto

    P0743 fixed itself?

    Hi All, Just passed the 200,000 mile mark. Jeep was running fine the day before. Started her up, CEL on. OK, occasionally I get the evap small leak code. I clear it, all is good. I ignore the light, because I wanted to visit my brother, he lost his sight in one eye, and I hoped to cheer him...
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    Stumbling idle when stopped now stalling

    First off. 01' 4.0 with 199,000 miles. Rebuilt trans. Had it for over a year now, with no issues. Whoever owned it before must of taken good care of it. Because it doesn't leak a drop of oil. Don't think I ever owned a used car that didn't leak even a little oil! Engine is obviously tired, as it...
  4. Metalmoto

    Door hinge issue

    Hi, I know I should search my issue first. But hears what happened to me. Freezing rain and ice on my Jeep, as I left work. Frozen door handles, stayed out when opened. Not a problem, hit them my hand to close them and keep to doors from popping open. When I opened the drivers side door, I heard...
  5. Metalmoto

    My other car is a 65 Ford Falcon Futura

    I love my Jeep. But now I have this car, that has been in my family for 44 years. I was 13 when my father bought it. It was driven daily for 6 years, and garaged for 38 years. Totally original, and little rust in the trunk floor. Not something in great demand these days. But essentially a Ford...
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    Defective tire or inexperienced installer?

    Hi, I just bought 5 new 30X9.5R15 General Grabber A/TX tires from Tire Rack. The installer said he had a difficult time, trying to get one of the tires to seat on bead. Said he spent 40 minutes on it. As the result, I still have the old spare anyway. My thought is to take the tire someplace else...
  7. Metalmoto

    Loud clicking sound from rear when accelerating from a stop

    I sometimes hear a loud clicking sound, especially when accelerating from a stop, and making a sharp turn. Sounds like it's coming from the rear end. At one point, I was thinking it was engine ping. And 94 octane seemed to help. But then I heard it again! Seems like when I make left turns, up...
  8. Metalmoto

    Homemade wood hardtop

    Many moons ago, I seen a Jeep Wrangler at a gas station, with a wood hardtop. The guy must of been a very experienced carpenter, because this thing looked beautiful:D. It appears the guy used different kinds of wood, with red and brown tones, and fancy trim. Also appeared to have a thick...
  9. Metalmoto

    Swapping a KJ radio into a TJ

    Has anyone tried swapping a OEM radio from a Liberty KJ onto a TJ? Before anyone thinks I'm an idiot for wanting to do this, please hear me out! Sure I could get a metra kit, and install a double din, with Bluetooth and all the bells and whistles. I don't need all of that, and live in the...