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  1. Plastic Interior Panel Rattling Fixed!

    Here is a picture of the driver side rear latch, showing the thin, flexible white piece of plastic sheet. I just held it in place and closed the latch, wedging it in between. John
  2. $8k damages in first trip out after fresh repaint

    Finally, I picked up my Jeep from the body shop today. It looks great, and seems to drive as it should. The total bill was a staggering $13,390.17. I have a lifetime guarantee from the body shop, as long as I own the Jeep. The insurance company has already approved the bill. Her insurance...
  3. $8k damages in first trip out after fresh repaint

    I talked to the body shop yesterday, and they said all the parts came in. Supposed to start on it later this week, 3 to 4 weeks to finish itā€¦ John
  4. $8k damages in first trip out after fresh repaint

    Hi Kevin, Unfortunately, I didnā€™t get a chance to carefully examine the hinges yet. It was the first time back on the road since picking it up. Iā€™m crossing my fingers that the repairs will hold up wellā€¦ John
  5. $8k damages in first trip out after fresh repaint

    Hi LARSONEM, Yes, Iā€™m in Michigan, subject to the no fault crap. My insurance, AAA, paid for the towing and the deductible, since I was not at fault. The body shop Iā€™m using has a good reputation, so Iā€™m hopeful the repairs will be done properly. It still really sucks, and Iā€™m not sure if I...
  6. $8k damages in first trip out after fresh repaint

    I had my bubbling paint issue repaired while I was snow-birding in Florida. They repainted all four doors, removing the hinges and painting both sides, as well as the tailgate. All was done at no charge under warranty. We took it out to dinner for a friends birthday, itā€™s first trip since the...
  7. Tazer JL & Mopar AUX Switch/ESS Issue

    Hi Wraith, I have a basic AUX question. I installed my Mopar AUX switches a few months ago, and I bought a Tazer JL, but I havenā€™t got around to activating the switches yet. Once they are activated, will they continue to work if you unmarry the Tazer, to make a dealer visit? Just curious...
  8. New Steering box install

    roaniecowpony, From one retired engineer to another, thank you for the helpful info! I doubt my track bar has been replaced, as I bought it with about 27K on the clock. Do you happen to know what the earlier part number is, so I can check it? Actually, my steering doesnā€™t feel too loose...
  9. New Steering box install

    Iā€™m still running the aluminum box in my 2018 JLUR. It seems to be steering fine, but I donā€™t have anything to compare it to. Iā€™d like to get it changed before I run out of warranty. Iā€™m at about 35K now. Do I have to prove some malfunction to the dealer to get it done? Or, can I just claim...
  10. Top mistakes since buying your Jeep

    @Rustynail11 If it were me, Iā€™d just cut the connectors off the two orange wires and splice them together with solder and shrink tube. I doubt you would ever want/need to disconnect it. The dealer will just take a big chunk of your money, and most likely screw it upā€¦ John
  11. Top mistakes since buying your Jeep

    @DadJokes Iā€˜ve been searching for a reasonably priced Mopar steel front bumper, to gain the stubby functionality, and possibly the winch, but as a light-duty wheeler Iā€™m in no hurry. After reading lots of complaints about added weight on the front, Iā€™ve also considered an aluminum front...
  12. Top mistakes since buying your Jeep

    @Rustynail11 Consider getting a Tazer JL Mini. Among many other benefits, you can make the AUX switches functional. I also installed the factory AUX switches, but luckily got the PITA wiring in without damage. Unfortunately, the AUX switch kit I bought has the black trim bezel, instead of...
  13. Top mistakes since buying your Jeep

    @theblackdog Have you seen the Element fire extinguisher? I bought one for my Jeep. Lasts for 50 seconds (~4x regular extinguisher), and does A, B, C, and K fires, with no residue. My goal is to never use it, but I think itā€™s a good product. John
  14. Plastic Interior Panel Rattling Fixed!

    Hi MarkM, As an update, I discovered recently that the vast majority of my rattles were coming from the upper latches holding the rear side widows on the Sky One Touch top. My solution was to place a thin strip of plastic (~0.03ā€ thick) between the latch plunger and the metal latch pocket on...
  15. 2.0 4cy IL Turbo The good, bad and ugly

    @AnnDee4444, Not a stupid question, at all. The shafts are counter-rotating, so they cancel each otherā€™s forces in the horizontal plane, and act only in the vertical plane. They run at twice engine speed, in order to cancel the 2nd order vibration, inherent in 4-cylinder in-line engines. The...
  16. 2.0 4cy IL Turbo The good, bad and ugly

    BigGreen, Iā€™m not sure how ā€˜hands onā€™ you are, but if you spent some time elbow deep in the 2.0 balance shaft system, you might develop a bit of concern. Iā€™m not trying to throw shade on the 2.0. Itā€™s a good, powerful engine. I just wanted to share my experiences, which I doubt anyone else on...
  17. 2.0 4cy IL Turbo The good, bad and ugly

    Hi AnnDee4444, The engines were externally driven. Our test stands do not have large enough motors to drive the entire engine at high speed. We actually pulled out the pistons and rods, since we were only concerned with the balance shafts and the factory oiling system. Poor manā€™s dyno, if...
  18. 2.0 4cy IL Turbo The good, bad and ugly

    Iā€˜m sort of reluctant to jump into this discussion, but I have direct experience with the 2.0 Hurricane engine. Iā€™m a Masters Mechanical Engineer, and performed a lot of testing (and failure analysis) on the in-block balance shafts used in the 2.0. Iā€™m now retired, but my former company makes...
  19. Getting more power out of the 3.6 (even a little)!

    Of course! After I put on the 37ā€™s and the 3ā€ liftā€¦ :LOL:
  20. Getting more power out of the 3.6 (even a little)!

    You mean this one? Sorry, Iā€˜ve had this since 1984. Doubt if Iā€™ll ever part with itā€¦ BTW, I paid less for it than the 95ā€¦ Regards, John


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