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  1. Tanker_01

    Brake lights stay on. Suspect brake switch bad. Is this common?

    You misread. when I plugged the old switch in it would keep the brake lights on no matter what, even when uninstalled.
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    Brake lights stay on. Suspect brake switch bad. Is this common?

    I replaced the switch. Holy mother that thing is hard to get back on. I ended up not putting the metal bushing all the way through to the other side and just threaded the bolt all the way through to make it work correctly. If I put it on all the way the brake lights still stayed on.
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    Brake lights stay on. Suspect brake switch bad. Is this common?

    I have owned my '89 YJ about a month now. The other day on the way to work early a co-worker of mine informed me once we got to the parking lot that my brake lights were not working. I took a look and started to diagnose the issue and this is what I found. Brake lights do not work when brake...
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    2.5L DIY cold air intake

    Are those smaller or something? Is the throttle body diameter the same still for the 4.0? That would be awesome to be able to use something that still looks OE
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    Hard Top Dolly DIY. Anyone done it?

    I made it, it works great! added a little more stability to it but if you make exactly that one from the blueprint it works perfectly.
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    2.5L DIY cold air intake

    Oh yes 10 years of working on cars, 6 years of being a military mechanic and 4 years of mechanical engineering in college has given me enough wisdom to understand the pointlessness of cold air intakes. I too roll my eyes every time a 16 year old goes and spends $200 on a pvc tube and come filter...
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    2.5L DIY cold air intake

    No I fully understand and agree. I'm just wanting to do it because the stock airbox doesn't fit well in my engine bay with the aftermarket inner fenders.
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    2.5L DIY cold air intake

    I am wanting to replace my factory airbox and the janky flex tube it uses for the intake. I have looked around at model specific kits but I figure with how simple it is it would not be difficult to just buy a generic one to the right diameter. Does anyone know what the diameter of the intake...
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    Hard Top Dolly DIY. Anyone done it?

    Dang look at that! Thanks! I will make exactly that then. That looks more like a $30 dolly compared to the $160 ones you can buy online.
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    Hard Top Dolly DIY. Anyone done it?

    I am going to be trying to make my own hard top dolly so I dont have to get rid of it. I am trying to minimize the amount of space it takes up in the garage so a wheeled dolly is what I am wanting to make. Has anyone on here ever made one themselves? I'm thinking some 2x4s, some carpet, and a...
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    '89 YJ new to me, have some questions

    Ok I am putting my Rampage Soft Top on before the weekend. Any tips on putting it on the first time? I am already planning to set it out in the sun for a few hours and make sure I take my time and not rip anything. Anyone had any experience with this soft top in particular before?
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    '89 YJ new to me, have some questions

    Ok now that this is just basically become my build thread I have another question. I ordered that soft top but then I got to thinking and looking, I have sport bars on my Jeep and all of the pictures I see the family cage. I know the soft top has its own frame but will it matter that I have...
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    '89 YJ new to me, have some questions

    I honestly didn't know this was even an option. What year would have a tilt steering column and how much of a job is it to replace the whole column? Is it like a couple hours of work or a whole weekend?
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    '89 YJ new to me, have some questions

    This is the one I got, it has really good reviews: https://www.4wd.com//p/rampage-complete-soft-top-with-tinted-windows-and-no-door-uppers-black-diamond-68035/_/R-CLSG-68035 I think I will go ahead and replace the valve cover gasket just since its relatively easy and see if that fixes it. If...
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    '89 YJ new to me, have some questions

    Yep I just went ahead and bought them. Also bought a soft top with frame and hardware as well. I looked around the engine bay last night just to see if anything looked like it needed replaced. I think I either need to replace the valve cover gasket or (hopefully not) the rear main seal. I get...
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    '89 YJ new to me, have some questions

    These look exactly like mine. They have a little flange on the bottom with three holes in it that looks like its supposed to attach to the inner fender guard. Those sheet metal ones look like they would attach but I wanted to make sure before I spend $150. I suppose worst case scenario they're...
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    '89 YJ new to me, have some questions

    I found these, I am not sure how they will work with my tube fenders though. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=142968844940
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    '89 YJ new to me, have some questions

    Thanks! I will take a look at that center console. I actually already have tube fenders so that might work out for me. I have fabrication experience so I dont think I would have any issue either getting a stock set to work or modifying an aftermarket set. I just wasnt sure if the stock were...
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    '89 YJ new to me, have some questions

    I have some things I am wanting to do to my '89 YJ. I am wanting to get a smaller steering wheel as I have a hard time fitting my thighs between the seat and wheel getting in. I currently have a 14" wheel and I am wanting to go to a 11". On amazon it looks like I can buy a Grant adapter and 11"...