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    This. Cut the crimps, clean up the pipes, replace the hoses.
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    Only bits of progress lately. The list of "while the engine is in for mock-up" is basically checked off. Last few items are: ✔️ coolant pipe ✔️ airbox I hope to be pulling the drivetrain before Christmas.
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    It looks like a ZJ grille
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    Add me to the list of those who would likely go in on a group buy. If they do produce an MJ part, would it be a limited production run? Has a group-buy discount been mentioned at all, or just the opportunity for development costs to be waived?
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    I had no idea such a thing existed. What does the pricing look like with the design costs waived?
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    There will be more battery drain in ON, vs ACC, but otherwise it should be fine.
  7. A-man930
    Search "jazzman steering column" for the best how-to on these columns you could ask for.
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    You're passing what I've heard called "the parking lot test". If you DON’T turn around and admire it as you're walking away, there's work still to do.
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    I'm gonna have to steal that one!
  10. A-man930
    Look on McMaster Carr for a bumper that'll fit.
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    Remember that, after this is all done, you should apply a cavity wax and some kind of lanolin-based undercoat like FluidFilm or Surface Shield. The undercoat does have to be periodically reapplied in high wear areas, but it does seem to be the ultimate final step in Rust prevention.
  12. A-man930
    The HF blast cabinet is much, much better once you do the commonly documented upgrades to the dust extraction, lighting, and pickup tube.
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    Good work and good attitude.
  14. A-man930
    Our radiators are a funny size; short and wide. Look into the OE 4cyl and diesel configurations for ideas.
  15. A-man930
    Can you share a picture of this?
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    Remote reservoirs.
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    Same interest here.
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    Visual inspection looks good. Does the bolt look worn out? However, wiggling joints with your hands is next to pointless unless the joint is totally trashed. Get a partner to cycle the wheel back and forth with the weight on the tires. Observe and feel each joint in the entirety of the suspension and steering. It takes 5 minutes.
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    Torqued to spec is nice, but if the tapers are trashed it doesn't matter. Have you done a dry park test yet?
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    I bet you've got it fixed.
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    I've honestly forgotten which side of the OE track bar has the bolted bushing versus the tapered stud rod end/ ball joint. Make sure you get a good visual on both. Look up how to do a dry park test. You will need someone at the steering wheel for this - it's the closest you can get to replicating the true forces applied during use because you're involving the weight of the vehicle and the torque multiplication of the steering wheel and box. Checking by hand only, as you're describing or otherwise, leaves room for doubt.
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    Describe how you are checking.
  23. A-man930
    The things our society throws away...
  24. A-man930
    I get it. Just trying to help you avoid more round and round. Just a dumb "gut feel", but I don't think caster is your issue. I bet you've wallored-out a taper somewhere or the frame-side track bar mount.
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    I was asking for data on your "caster was the issue on the JK" @eaglescout526 you need to clear these up before I get off this horse... Don't just tighten them. Remove them and inspect the female tapers. Also, have you done all 3 of the shakedown checks I described?
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