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May 8, 2015 | 04:23 AM
  #49651  
Quote: I searched around a bit and haven't found anything useful, so I figured I'd ask here.

I recently overload my gutter mount roof racks (I think, not totally sure what happened) and they failed, mangling the trim on the driver-side gutter.

I'm wondering if there is anywhere I can get a new piece of trim? It looks like the factory set up is glued on.

Any other advice or insight it appreciated.

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mangled gutter trim.
This is what comes to mind any time someone says "...the gutter mounts are stronger than the roof rails, use the gutter mounts."
May 8, 2015 | 10:33 AM
  #49652  
Quote: Just had a brain fart. I don't remember if I changed the TC fluid
I do remember making sure the fill plug came loose.

Sometimers kick in.
Well, I did a bunch of work on son's XJ, and couldn't remember. Thought came to me that I comented to myself that the TC fluid was about as dark as the trans fluid.

Hey, don't laugh, at least I survived the 70s and 80s.
May 8, 2015 | 12:06 PM
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just did the doorless mod on my jeep. thinking about driving my jeep into work tomorrow. is there a fuse I can pull to temporarily disable the courtesy lights that come on when the doors are open? just need a quick solution for the time being.
edit: 87 cherokee
May 8, 2015 | 12:16 PM
  #49654  
Quote: just did the doorless mod on my jeep. thinking about driving my jeep into work tomorrow. is there a fuse I can pull to temporarily disable the courtesy lights that come on when the doors are open? just need a quick solution for the time being.
10mm wrench, remove the switch. it should solve your problem

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May 8, 2015 | 12:58 PM
  #49655  
I always liked this idea better. Although I'd just put a switch under the steering wheel or something.

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Installation/37358.pdf
May 8, 2015 | 01:27 PM
  #49656  
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Quote: I always liked this idea better. Although I'd just put a switch under the steering wheel or something.

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Installation/37358.pdf
Quote: 10mm wrench, remove the switch. it should solve your problem

I don't wanna remove the switches. I do plan on putting it on a switch. I just don't have time to do it this afternoon nor do I have the switch yet (waiting on brown santa for the switch and my new door connectors).
May 9, 2015 | 03:28 AM
  #49657  
Quote: 10mm wrench, remove the switch. it should solve your problem



I never knew it was that easy... Thanks for posting that... seriously.

Quote: I always liked this idea better. Although I'd just put a switch under the steering wheel or something.

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Installation/37358.pdf
I like the bypass switch, but.... ya know.... $$$$

I THOUGHT bout trying to figure out a way to incorporate the map lights into a rear hatch light that has the bypass switch in it and then install it in place of the current overhead light... of course, I don't know if it would actually work to bypass the light, but I haven't really gotten that far either.
May 9, 2015 | 05:55 AM
  #49658  
Quote: This is what comes to mind any time someone says "...the gutter mounts are stronger than the roof rails, use the gutter mounts."
I believe there is a difference in construction between -1996 and 1997+.
Drip edges are glued on or spot welded, on the 97+
Full-size roof racks should have three gutter mounts per side. In Australia they have issues like this due to all the weight on roof and the 1000km washboard roads.

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May 9, 2015 | 09:12 AM
  #49659  
Quote: This is what comes to mind any time someone says "...the gutter mounts are stronger than the roof rails, use the gutter mounts."
I wonder if it wasn't fastened tightly or something?
May 9, 2015 | 03:06 PM
  #49660  
How long do i let RTV dry on my diff cover before i fill it back up?
May 9, 2015 | 04:08 PM
  #49661  
Quote: How long do i let RTV dry on my diff cover before i fill it back up?
Which RTV?
May 9, 2015 | 11:11 PM
  #49662  
Is it the 24-hour kind, the 1-hour kind, or the 1-minute kind?
May 10, 2015 | 01:18 AM
  #49663  
It was red versachem. 24 hour. Filled it up after about 4. Hope it doesn't leak but if it does I'll get some of the ultra black and redo it. Was in an unexpected hurry. Dont like to rush things but it had to be done.
May 10, 2015 | 06:44 AM
  #49664  
Quote: It was red versachem. 24 hour. Filled it up after about 4. Hope it doesn't leak but if it does I'll get some of the ultra black and redo it. Was in an unexpected hurry. Dont like to rush things but it had to be done.
Shouldn't leak, unless you fully tightened cover while RTV was still fresh.
May 10, 2015 | 02:42 PM
  #49665  
Fox shock valving??
It's about time for me to replace my shocks and I am leaning towards fox 2.0 reservoirs for my 8in coils up front. I want to make sure If I am spending the extra cash that I valve it the right way. Also should I order the shocks with the stock upper stud mount or would the eye to stud conversion be a better route to go as far as mounting. I am running rusty coils up front. Any input will be much appreciated!