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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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Is it bad to run the jeep with out a thermostat ???
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Celticclove
Is it bad to run the jeep with out a thermostat ???
Not exactly, all that means is the engine is always being cooled by the radiator. It just won't heat up as quickly.
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang
Does anyone know if the speaker from a police siren can be used as a PA speaker if plugged into a CB? Just remembered my dad's truck has one on it and he can't use it anymore. Only has two wires going to it and all i'll have to do is put a 1/8th connector on it.
Hook it up to a battery and it should go off as a siren
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hick92
Hook it up to a battery and it should go off as a siren
You sir clearly don't understand how a siren works then. All it would do is make a solid annoying tone.
Also this is the control panel for it
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 1976Mustang

You sir clearly don't understand how a siren works then. All it would do is make a solid annoying tone.
Also this is the control panel for it
A Guy in town has one and he just hooks the siren straight to a battery and it goes off
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Celticclove
Is it bad to run the jeep with out a thermostat ???
Your engine will run cooler which means you'll be stuck in the 'warm up' phase and use more gas. It won't hurt it though.

There's a proper operating temperature for a reason though.

And I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong about using more gas but I'm pretty sure that's the case.
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Ehh, if you haven't lifted yet, or done any changes to exhaust system, stock style won't be bad. Unless you are gonna lift get and such soon
i will most llikely do something to it at some point i dont have the ability to leave a car alone for too long haha i do want a baby lift but cant go much more than 2in cuz im short and it would make it hard for me to load up my mail and reach mail boxes lol even if i dont go higher i do need to replace alot of the suspension it feels pretty worn out
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery

i will most llikely do something to it at some point i dont have the ability to leave a car alone for too long haha i do want a baby lift but cant go much more than 2in cuz im short and it would make it hard for me to load up my mail and reach mail boxes lol even if i dont go higher i do need to replace alot of the suspension it feels pretty worn out
Just do it lol. Specially if the leafs are worn. OmE 2" leafs lift
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Just do it lol. Specially if the leafs are worn. OmE 2" leafs lift
ome or oem? im glad i have jeep person to help me cuz this kind of suspension is foreign to me lol hes gonna help me with work on her but hes in uwharrie for easter >_<


can u go four wheeling with only 2wd or should i just not ever bother? lol!
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery

ome or oem? im glad i have jeep person to help me cuz this kind of suspension is foreign to me lol hes gonna help me with work on her but hes in uwharrie for easter >_<

can u go four wheeling with only 2wd or should i just not ever bother? lol!
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ScikoFaery

ome or oem? im glad i have jeep person to help me cuz this kind of suspension is foreign to me lol hes gonna help me with work on her but hes in uwharrie for easter >_<

can u go four wheeling with only 2wd or should i just not ever bother? lol!
OME-old man emu, like clown stated and there are many things a 2wd jeep can do if its built right. Not crazy but can explore some
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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What's the best way to restore my bumper caps? Those products you apply don't lost long
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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What's the best way to restore my bumper caps? Those products you apply don't lost long
Sand prime paint
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by nygiants
What's the best way to restore my bumper caps? Those products you apply don't lost long
Buy new ones. They're cheap.
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by XJriot

Buy new ones. They're cheap.
Cheaper to paint em haha and easier than removing em and installing new ones



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