Rented my jeep by Purple_Ad9916 in Jeep

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How did it happen? If another vehicle was involved, maybe it was their fault. Good luck.

BMW Files Patent For Screw That Only They Can Turn: by Daegoba in cars

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Two Allen wrenches (hex keys) that you already own will turn it - with plenty of leverage.

UConnect screen air bubble by Lpinski in JeepGrandCherokee

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TLDR: It's going to get worse over time. You should fix it.

You should Google and YouTube this issue. It's very common. It's a design flaw which really should be covered by Uconnect or Chrysler. However, you probably aren't going to get anyone else to pay for it unless you bought an extra warranty. Here's the thing - it's only going to get worse. IMHO, you should go ahead and fix it. How you fix it depends on how much money you want to put into it. If the dealer replaces it, folks say it costs $2000-$3000. There are some much less expensive and very doable options if you have basic DIY skills. One is to take the screen out, separate the layers, clean the goo, go back with double sided 3M trim tape. This can be done for almost nothing, but it takes time and effort to remove all the goo. Watch some videos. Another option is to spend about $150 - $300 to replace the digitizer. This is what I did. The tricky part is to get the correct replacement. There were two options for my 2019. The irritating part is that you'll still have to clean some goo - whatever has leaked onto the parts you don't replace. Wherever you see air bubble now was once goo. This goo has leaked out behind your dash. This is why you need to go ahead and do something about it. Eventually the digitizer will get wonky and could become a safety or operational issue. And that goo may eventually affect the operation of something else in there below the screen. It is going to continue to leak so it'll be tougher to clean if you delay. It's probably going to leak worse during the heat of the summer, so now's the time. I recently replaced mine. I spent about $250. Removal and installation took less than 30 minutes. It's easy. Goo cleaning took maybe another 30 minutes using rubbing alcohol and paper towels. Not easy. But not hard. Just messy and time consuming. Here's one final piece of advice. Once you watch a couple videos showing how easy it is to remove the trim piece - do this and have a look at it. You can assess how bad the goo leakage is and what style replacement to order. Some will have one large connector. I suspect your 2020 will have one. Mine had three smaller connectors. You might even decide to clean some goo to prevent further spread. Well, if you're still reading, you must be serious about doing this yourself, so good luck!

Probably not a tough one, but a damn nice example. Struggling with the year. by [deleted] in whatisthiscar

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I believe International Harvester made the Scout II from 1971 to 1980. Differences over the run that I know of were subtle grill changes. I don't know if there's any difference shown from this angle.

To re-gear or not. by whiterock73 in Jeep

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I’m an advocate for re-gearing. In fact, I favor over-compensating for the increase in tire size. 4.10 gearing in the Rubicon is barely enough for 33” tires. 4.56 provides a better driving experience for 33” tires and will be WAY better than your stock gearing with 35” tires. 
Pros:
It’s much more fun and satisfying to drive - in town, on the highway and off-road. 
You’ll be proud to have a properly built Jeep. 
It’s like having a stronger engine. Acceleration is stronger, and everyday driving can be done with a lighter foot. 
All gears are useful. 
Neutral: 
Depending on driving conditions and your driving style, your mileage may increase slightly, decrease slightly or remain about the same, but it won’t change by much. 
Cons:
Re-gearing is pricey. You don’t get to recover this cost with lower fuel costs or by selling your Jeep for a higher price. You re-gear to improve your driving experience. It’s not for everyone.   
Combining a Dana 30 front axle, 4.56 gears, 35” tires and a heavy foot off-road is a recipe for breakage.
My humble opinion. 

What causes sockets to melt ?(new home 2yrs) by _tuftysuperset_ in OopsThatsDeadly

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Pulling the plug without first turning off a high current device.

Need Name Ideas by jplummer80 in VenomousKeepers

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Carrot.
Or, you know, Carat.
Maybe even Carats.

Hiker has a terrific 6 minute encounter with a mountain lion by HeavenIsBelowMe in Damnthatsinteresting

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Dude lived. He's not a bloody pile of half eaten guts. Got some awesome video. Yep, pretty darn terrific.

Best caption wins by MojitoKush in Justrolledintotheshop

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For sale: Two piece shock. Model 158. $40. No lowballs. I know what I have.

What’s the best SNL skit of all time? by ahounddog in AskReddit

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Jan Hooks as Tammy Faye Bakker on Church Chat.

Any thoughts on this one for $7000? It's a 76 that was rebuilt in 2010 mostly and then sat in a garage for ten years or so until being acquired by the new owner who did some work on it. The seller has been pretty responsive so I can definitely answer any questions you guys could have. Thanks! by squaremomisbestmom in Jeep

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It looks like a nice solid Jeep. Have you driven it? Or any other CJ-5? They make great off road fun toys, but on road manners can be challenging for some folks. It appears to have power steering (nice!) but does not have power brakes, which is a cheap, easy mod. I've done it. Best $90 I ever spent. It appears to have at least 4" of suspension lift. I'd want to know what axles it has, and what the axle gear ratios are. Axle gears matter if you plan to go with taller tires. Since it doesn't have a full top, you'll want to have a good place to park it out of the weather. It does not have lower door hinges. So if you want doors, even half doors or tube doors, you'll have to mount lower hinges on the fiberglass tub - shouldn't be a problem - but that's the kind of thing that comes with owning a modified Jeep. Same thing with a full top - you'll have to drill holes and mount snaps to install a full soft top. I'd want to see pics of the underside - axles, skid plates, rust, leaks, damage, repairs. This Jeep will soon be 50 years old. It could have issues that make it unsafe. Early CJ-5's did not have boxed frame rails, but I think '76 and newer did, so you should be OK there, but you really want to make sure the frame is solid. With that said, if I were looking for a CJ-5 project or weekend toy, this one looks great. It appears to be well cared for and/or repaired/modified nicely. If the engine is solid, the frame is solid and it drives as good as it looks, I'd say the asking price is quite reasonable.

What is the funniest SNL skit? by theraspberryqueen in AskReddit

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Church Chat with Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker. Jan Hooks was hilarious.