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  1. TerryMason

    Best way to start on rusted exhaust nuts (wrench vs impact) without destroying it?

    The stud began to glow a little bit, but not very much. The exhaust flange didn't glow at all. The youtube videos I've watched have the whole exhaust flange glowing bright red. My plumbers torch from Home Depot couldn't do that.
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    Best way to start on rusted exhaust nuts (wrench vs impact) without destroying it?

    I'm going to say that I had partial success getting these nuts off. Right off the bat. Things were weird because one nut appeared to be a different size than the other. It turns out they were just so rusted that they had disintegrated. When I put my six-point socket on the nut rounded off with...
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    Best way to start on rusted exhaust nuts (wrench vs impact) without destroying it?

    This is what I'm thinking, but I read on another form that you should start with an impact because the vibration can help loosen things. I'm tempted to use your method though.
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    Best way to start on rusted exhaust nuts (wrench vs impact) without destroying it?

    No, these are on a Y pipe. Only thing that connects into it is an O2 sensor. I need to remove this portion of the pipe in order to drop the oil pan. Car is a 2009 Ford Escape.
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    Hoonigan's Bankruptcy taking down some big name offroad companies.

    I don't normally follow corporations, let alone wheel corporations, but I have heard of Hoonigan in passing. It turns out that Hoonigan is 1.2 Billion dollars in debt, and has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Normally I'd shrug my shoulders and move on, but the list of companies that Hoonigan...
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    Best way to start on rusted exhaust nuts (wrench vs impact) without destroying it?

    I need to take apart a section of exhaust on my mom's Ford Escape - it's only four nuts, and they don't look too bad. I've been hitting them with PB Blaster for a day or two, and I'm about to the point where I want to take them apart. I've got a hefty 1/2 inch Dewalt impact that would likely...
  7. TerryMason

    Finally changed out my bump stops

    Yeah, you just pop them out and pop in the new ones. I used a big screwdriver to pull the old ones out. I didn't have to remove the springs.
  8. TerryMason

    Finally changed out my bump stops

    My buddies in the backseat on our next trail ride are the one that will feel these!
  9. TerryMason

    Red spark plugs

    Is that from running lean?
  10. TerryMason

    Finally changed out my bump stops

    I changed out the bump stops on my 2005 Wrangler. I think it was about time. These old ones are pretty crusty Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk
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    Is this too much (or not enough) caster?

    I can't quite tell if my pinion angle looks good or not. I bought a digital angle finder that should be here soon. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk
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    Is this too much (or not enough) caster?

    I went from 2.5 in Rough Country springs to some 4-in Rubicon Express springs, and lengthened both my front and rear upper control arms quite a bit during the install. I found that my Jeep handles much better now. Steering is much more responsive. Previously. I could move the wheel left and...
  13. TerryMason

    WTB

    Things look pretty expensive in CA. This was all I could find $1000 : https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/d/hesperia-jeep-tj-khaki-half-doors/7772355263.html
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    Question, trying to replace. It's where a running board would go but is just trim. Can't find exact name of.

    Looks like "Jeep Liberty rocker trim" to me https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=jeep+liberty+rocker+trim&_sacat=0&_odkw=jeep+liberty+trim&_osacat=0
  15. TerryMason

    Do you guys change your oil plug washer?

    I'm pretty sure that my 2005 TJ has the original.
  16. TerryMason

    Do you guys change your oil plug washer?

    My TJ has a washer on the oil plug / bolt. I remember hearing somewhere (I'm guessing youtube) that this should be changed at every oil change. I've personally never changed my washer. Does anyone change this, or is there a need to? I searched Amazon for a replacement oil plug washer, but...
  17. TerryMason

    Wife's birthday stuff got installed

    Looks sharp! I like the hood latches too
  18. TerryMason

    Drivers door pull handle clip lost

    I see a few "armrest trim" on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/126541840399
  19. TerryMason

    Drivers door pull handle clip lost

    I can't quite picture the clip you're referring to. Is this what you're looking for: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284958653567
  20. TerryMason

    Hot Seats in the Summertime

    I've always liked neoprene / diving suit style seat covers. I know that others have called them "seat sweaters", but they feel good to me. About 15 years ago I bought Wet Okole covers and loved them, they lasted a long time, but were expensive. https://www.wetokole.com/ This time around I...
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