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  1. Jeepmedic46

    Tools

    This maybe a silly question but I’m new to working on my own vehicle. Looking for suggestions on what would be good mechanics tools and sets to start with.
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    Vehicle inspection

    Does anyone have any trouble getting their vehicles inspected? I just bought a 2000 Jeep Cherokee with a 4.5 lift on it. It’s in the shop having some work done. At the moment I can’t do my own wrenching due to a bad injury. Shop is saying that they might not pass it due to the lift. I see...
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    Lift kit and wheel size

    I currently have the Rough Country 4.5” short arm lift on my 2000 Jeep XJ. Should I change it to the long arm suspension? Would that be better? Jeep currently has 265/70/17 BFG m/t tires. Thinking of going to a 16 wheel. What size tire would be good on the Jeep. Should I change my gear ratio to...
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    OEX

    Has anyone gone to OEX in Ct for 4x4 driving training? I’m new to overlanding and was wondering if this was a good course to go thru.
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    Rear tire carrier

    Looking at the Smittybuilt rear bumper with a rear tire carrier for my XJ. Has anyone used this bumper?
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    Happy Veterans Day

    Happy Veterans Day to those that have served this great country of ours. May we never forget them.
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    Garage in Orange

    Looking for a garage in the Orange/Athol area to help figure out a wire issue my truck has. Unfortunately not able to figure it out due to some medical issues.
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    New member from Mass

    New Member from Mass looking for what region I belong in.
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    What does a short in the electrical system do

    My 2000 XJ with 97, 000 miles on the engine and 271,000 miles on the body has decided now to not unlock the doors did operate the rear windshield wiper. Cigarette lighter won’t stay in pops out while being pushed in. Lights came on in the switches next to the cigarette lighter. Would a short...
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    Photobucket

    Trying to sign on to photobucket to find a photo. Unfortunately I haven’t used it in quite awhile. I have forgotten my login info and the email has been deleted a long time ago due to being hacked. Any suggestions on how to get on?
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    Door locks and windows slowing down

    Started my XJ today and noticed the door locks won’t unlock and the windows roll down slowly. Is this a problem with the controls?
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    Lift

    Right now I have a 4.5” rough country Short arm lift on my 2000 Jeep Cherokee. Should I think about changing it to a long arm set up. I’m hoping to do a trip with the Vermont Overland and I think I need to run a bigger tire. Right now I have 32” tires on the Jeep. How is the Rough Country lift...
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    Recovery equipment

    Watching you tube videos and reading. I’m overwhelmed by recovery equipment. I would like to get a warn winch but not sure what size I should get for a 2000 Jeep XJ. What else do I need. The list is long but not sure what I need to start off with.
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    Drivers side door won’t lock

    I noticed that my drivers side door doesn’t lock on my 2000 XJ. All the other doors lock when I push the button.
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    Jeep XJ

    Looking at a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. It has a 4.5 rough country lift. Looks to be in good shape. Has a winch bumper. Has never been off road. I was wondering if anyone has a X J and how they like them.
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    Frame rotted out in several places

    My 04 F150 has several areas of frame rot. The dealership that discovered it said it was undriveable. The place where I bought it said he has a guy who can fix the frame. I told him I would get back to him. I told him if he does the work then the truck frame will be reinspected. What is the...
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    Sliders/steps

    Looking for sliders/steps for my 04 F150 super cab. Any good recommendations.
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    Changing fluids

    I just bought a 04 F150 super cab with 183,000 miles. The truck sat at the little dealership for several months. At the end of the month going to have the truck tuned up. Where the truck sat for several months should I get the radiator flushed as well as the oil changed? Should I get the...
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    Recovery point

    On my 04 F150 I have recovery points in the front with tow hooks. In the rear I have a 2” hitch. Do people use a pindle hook or do they use a hitch with hook?
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    Wheel bearing

    Brought the truck in for inspection but it failed due to needing a ball joint on the right side. The place I bought it from took care of it today. Is the wheel bearing the same as the actuator?