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    Replaceing Seatbelts

    I had to replace my seatbelts on my 1989 YJ as they wouldn't latch right anymore and were getting pretty frayed. I went to a local junkyard and got some out of of an early Buick Le Sabre. They were like new and other than saying GM on them were a perfect match, even the right color. I looked...
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    Johnson Valley in Southern California near "King of the Hammers"

    This video was taken a couple of years ago between Cougar Buttes and the King of the Hammers race coarse in Johnson Valley off road area in Southern California. My Jeep is the red 89 YJ which won the race up the dune. It is a four cylinder, believe it or not. This is a Wheelers paradise for...
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    Richloam WMA, Withlacoochee State Forest, Florida

    Looks awesome you guys. I live in the Mojave Desert in Southern California and your your wheelin would totally be a new experience to me. I would like to give it a try sometime. Have fun.
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    Should I buy a YJ and sell my Toyota Matrix?

    You will never...and I repeat.... never regret buying a YJ. But you will forever regret not buying one.
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    2.5" lift recommendations

    Hello all, Here's where you can find info on Old Man Emu suspension. They are Pretty informative. With a little more research on the web you can find many vendors selling OME products. https://arbusa.com/old-man-emu-4x4-suspension/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIydWR4Je_7gIV3xatBh39ugYpEAAYAiAAEgLwaPD_BwE
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    Should I buy a YJ and sell my Toyota Matrix?

    I absolutely love my 1989 YJ. Like Chris said it's the most fun vehicle I've ever owned and has allowed me to disciver and see things I never would had I not owned it. Yes it rattles, rides like crap, has no air conditioning, terrible fuel economy (compared to cars today) and has square...
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    Can a Dana 30 handle a locker?

    I've been up in the air about installing a Spartan Locker in my 89 YJ dana 30. It is an easy and inexpensive option. I've already installed a True Trac in the rear Dana 35. Since you have a Spartan in yours can you tell me if you've had any issues other than just clicking noises which are...
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    STICKY Jeep Wrangler YJ Factory Service Manuals (FSM) and Part Catalogs

    It was great to see this valuable information. Thanks for putting it on your forum which I'm really enjoying.