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by lhbjeep101
Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Weatherstrip vs New England Winter
Replies: 1
Views: 518

Weatherstrip vs New England Winter

If anyone had an issue with the weatherstripping freezing and retainer pulling out of the door, I have located replacement retainers. I had to order a bag of 50, but it only cost about $10 after shipping. If anyone is in need of repairing the damage from a similar failure from this winters freezing ...
by lhbjeep101
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:46 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Exhaust System - Muffler & Tail Pipe
Replies: 6
Views: 1242

Re: Exhaust System - Muffler & Tail Pipe

I went to Lou's and had them put a performance steel muffler with a custom tail pipe, looks good, sound great. Now to get the top off and some mud on the tires.
by lhbjeep101
Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:40 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Exhaust System - Muffler & Tail Pipe
Replies: 6
Views: 1242

Exhaust System - Muffler & Tail Pipe

I am replacing my muffler and tail pipe and wanted to ask for recommendations. Use OEM or up grade to higher flow, better sound and lower profile system. My understanding is that an upgrade will cost twice as much. I have to have a shop fix a few hangers as well so I was thinking of just going for t...
by lhbjeep101
Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: 99 TJ Exhaust Manifold Replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 663

Re: 99 TJ Exhaust Manifold Replacement

With the help of a warm sunny Saturday and PB Blaster, I was able to remove by intake and exhaust manifold and reinstall new manifold in one afternoon, about 4 hours = $650 saves in labour and shop parts mark up. Now to figure out the cat back system.
by lhbjeep101
Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: 99 TJ Exhaust Manifold Replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 663

99 TJ Exhaust Manifold Replacement

I am about to attache replacing my exhaust manifold as it has developed the unavoidable crack on one of the joints by the collector. Has anyone done this on an older TJ? I am trying to anticipate any specialty tools or parts to have on hand before I begin. I am concerned about haveing any trouble wi...
by lhbjeep101
Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: 9-29 ClassVI run
Replies: 6
Views: 1966

Re: 9-29 ClassVI run

I had a lot of fun on this second trip with my current TJ. She is only slightly modified but the wish list is definatly growing. Perks of running a TJ is I am willing to peice to gether from misc parts people have laying around.