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Well I figured you guys might want to see this. Today I managed to crack my drivers side JKS lower control arm. It cracked about 3/4 forward of the zerk fitting and ran about 3/4 of the way about the arm. Talked to JKS about it and they are going to warranty the part and send me a new one...

Well I just got done reading another welding book and a short section of the book discussed why not to preheat chrome-moly before welding it. 1) because you have no way to know what temperature the metal is with just hitting it for 5 minutes with a torch 2) because the steel would cool back...

I hope the guys over at CTJEEP don't mind me posting this up... There will be a public meeting on November 3 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Connecticut Forest and Park Association in Middlefield to discuss the Connecticut Recreational Trails Plan. There is a ton of infomation about this posted in...

A couple of us are hitting a few trails in Western MA for the day on Saturday cause we can't wait for the Food Drive run next weekend. Nothing hard just a few fun trails to get outside since it's actually supposed to be nice this weekend and not rain for once. Anyone intersted?

Anybody off here heading down to this event. Thought maybe we could get a NAXJA group going. http://www.baystatejeepers.com/jeeprally/BSJ_rally_05/index.htm It's in Somers, CT by the way

Okay I am starting a new aircraft mechanic postion tommorrow morning and I need to buy a new roll-around toolbox sometime this week. I know there are a few mechanics on here so what is everyone using. I looked into the Sears ones but they don't seem that great and way over priced!! My boss...

Well I just got back from 7 days of leave to come home to a trashed house, alot of stolen stuff and my XJ was taken from my garage. The theives found my extra set of keys in my room and took it from my garage along with 2 TV's, alot of tools, my washer and dryer, 100+ DVD's and alot of small...

Well I just got back from 7 days of leave to come home to a trashed house, alot of stolen stuff and my XJ was taken from my garage. The theives found my extra set of keys in my room and took it from my garage along with 2 TV's, alot of tools, my washer and dryer, 100+ DVD's and alot of small...

Okay my front hubs are both pretty shot and I figure while I am changing out the shafts, joints, rotors and calipers; I might as well so the hubs too. So I found a few places online with prices from 90 bucks to 150 bucks. Is there really a difference in bearing design between companies? Here...

Just need one 29 Spline 8.25 axle shaft for a trails spare. Thanks

Okay kinda a long story. On sunday I was wheeling, and got some water in my cab and later my airbag light was on. I noticed my air control module was under my seat and got wet so I figured that was the cause. Then I found out there was a recall on the module to be moved so I called the Jeep...

A few weeks ago I installed a Warn M8000 on my XJ and Sunday was the really first time I got to use it. I have been doing alot of research on winching techinques and safety practices but can't seem to find much info on Winch Maintenance. I know I should be pulling out the cable all the way and...

Okay so last weekend I installed my new 4.5" lift which netted about 5". It has RE 4.5" spring and coils, an 3/4" spacer, RE drop brackets and braces, JKS lower CA, uppers CA and track bar. Along with OME shocks on a 98 XJ 1. For my control arm length I used that little chart and it says 5"...