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Old 10-03-2009, 04:11 PM
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I was just checking the front bumper and I took off the cap at the corner and saw this thing inside. What is it?

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Old 10-03-2009, 04:13 PM
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Look he found the tracking device.
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now the government is gonna be watching you!!!

its a jeep egg. it will hatch when your jeep dies.
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on a more serious note....its a vacuum canister.
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it will explode unless you defuse it...you only have moments left before your jeep explodes!!!
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Hahaha...i think the govenment has enough tabs on me in other places :P

What does the vacuum canister do?
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stores vacuum...for your 4x4(disco front axles only), ur heater mode switch, and cruise control....im pretty sure.
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its for your cruise control
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thats the fuel cell for the flux capacitor
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Hooray! baby Jeep coming soon!
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is it a boy or a girl?
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LOL @ boy or girl!
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TWINS!
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wow! congratulations!!
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baby shower anyone? we're all gonna send you jeep parts!
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