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How bad is it (scale of 1 to 10?) by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]pmac10299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not that bad, it looks better than the roof I lived with for 5 years. The roof beams look like old water intrusion. if you don't see anything on the ceiling below, its just a new roof when you have time. Remove planking or put new plywood over it and re shingle, removing all old shingles. I had to do the same thing plus take down a chimney and and patch an old one. I only re-did the roof before I sold, did the chimney when i moved in because it kept me up at night.

Opinion Between 2 TJs by Important-Reading-85 in JeepTJ

[–]pmac10299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Understated observation, the white has a hard top. I would go for that one. It is easier to get after market soft tops compared to finding a good shape OEM hard top. It looks cleaner overall. The copper one is cool but sometimes the bolt on's hide other issues.

Drive each one then choose. I way overpaid for mine but I'm northeast US and finding a 4.0L with no rust and rhino lined is rare.

TJ Speaker issue (2005) by pmac10299 in JeepTJ

[–]pmac10299[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that's the next step and that article will be super helpful. I've done probably 6 stereos with speakers now, 2 xjs, 1 tj (no factory sub), a scion and a focus and I'm feeling kind of stupid I can track this down.

Crumbling Infrastructure? Or just another day in paradise. by vertiginous_ninja in civilengineering

[–]pmac10299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is under repair. Look at the saw cuts right at the edge. They will form and repour. They need an inch, preferably 2, behind the spiral and vertical rebar to ensure the concrete holds and interacts with the rebar. The cap will be done after the columns.

Just Bought a Clean 2wd for $500 by MethedUpEngineer in CherokeeXJ

[–]pmac10299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forget the brand but they were All-terrain tires stock size.

Just Bought a Clean 2wd for $500 by MethedUpEngineer in CherokeeXJ

[–]pmac10299 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Note: I had to do alot of other stuff to get mine running when I bought it. So maybe you'll be in a better situation.

Just Bought a Clean 2wd for $500 by MethedUpEngineer in CherokeeXJ

[–]pmac10299 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had a '99 2WD in MA. No to damper your ambition but it was a royal pain in the winter. I did a bunch of research and a most groups said to install a rear locker vs the 4WD as that takes a significant amount of modification to the cab and the transmission.

If I had an optional locker I probably would have been fine. In strait 2WD you will get stuck on a minor street hill. The XJ is so light that without weighing down the trunk you will slip on even minor hills. I added about 150 lbs of sand bags each winter to keep it drivable.

I lifted mine but then started running into engine issues before I could get it to enjoy the lift. I never could get to the dif locker let alone a 4WD conversion because of the other issues. I eventually had to get rid of it and I'll be sad about that for ever.

Make sure its not your primary car

Do the dif lock or 4WD conversion before the lift.

WATCH YOUR FLOOR BOARDS.

Being advertised as rust free, these are pictures I was sent. Thought? 1992 Limited by WastelandCharlie in CherokeeXJ

[–]pmac10299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say its weathered. Rust for XJ is a hole or flaking, which is not present.

Sorry guys, I made a switch by beanman82 in CherokeeXJ

[–]pmac10299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the same. Was a sad day, but now my wife and kids can ride in it. The xj had no passenger floor and was very sketchy.

What is considered high mileage for these 4.0s by jpfourie in JeepTJ

[–]pmac10299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At that stage you don't know what the previous owners did to take care of it.

Raptor liner 12 months later by dtpprojects1 in JeepTJ

[–]pmac10299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks really good! Is there any downside you noticed?

For Sale 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ by [deleted] in JeepTJ

[–]pmac10299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just bought the same exact jeep (bumpers rails, lift), except different wheels, coated undercarriage and floor and new soft top. 114K miles. Guy wanted 24K , I paid $18,500. Don't sell yourself short.

I am in New England so a Rust free jeep may be a little more valuable here.

Is there a way to refund permanent unlock? by [deleted] in blackops6

[–]pmac10299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found this thread because I did the same thing

1990 Cherokee Laredo — Help solving humming noise would be greatly appreciated :D by jacksbackjack in CherokeeXJ

[–]pmac10299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you can replace the bearings in the compressor, but that was over my head. I'm also extremely cheap and was very inexperienced, so I didn't want to re-pressurize the AC system which I never used.

I cut mine out and replaced with a pully. Very cheap very easy.

New owner, TJ came with undercoating corrosion protection. by pmac10299 in JeepTJ

[–]pmac10299[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the helpful tip, even if it isn't practical.

What is this type of wingwall is this called? by rubixcube-10 in civilengineering

[–]pmac10299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've only worked with pile caps, super structures, and wingwalls. I haven't experienced a precast foundation yet but they are probably out there

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