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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 08:30 PM
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My steering wheel got finished up at Autowoods. Really looking forward to having a new old steering wheel.
what did that cost you if you don't mind me asking. My steering wheel is starting to fall apart and look like crap, but I hate the steering wheel covers.
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Old Feb 27, 2016 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
what did that cost you if you don't mind me asking. My steering wheel is starting to fall apart and look like crap, but I hate the steering wheel covers.
$165 with shipping both ways.
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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 07:46 PM
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Got the new steering wheel installed today. It is really really nice, thank you Autowoods.

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Also decided to wash all the funk off of it.

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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 05:54 PM
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With the rear sitting a little tall causing a rake and pointing the reverse lights up, I decided to add a cube to the system and install underneath the bumper. Came out really nice.

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Should be about perfect.

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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 06:25 PM
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That's one sharp 2-Door! Gorgeous!
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BuddhaJeeper
That's one sharp 2-Door! Gorgeous!
Thank you.
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 09:49 AM
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I added a set of lights to the rear of my rack to accomplish the same thing, how did you wire yours? relay from the reverse circuit? or separately switched?
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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That revers light setup is a good idea. I pondered putting lights flush in the rear bumper but now I see why you did it and aimed it towards the ground. Good call.
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by at05gt
I added a set of lights to the rear of my rack to accomplish the same thing, how did you wire yours? relay from the reverse circuit? or separately switched?
I wired directly to the stock wiring, with the LED bulbs in the tail lights and the low draw on the single dually it is fine.

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That revers light setup is a good idea. I pondered putting lights flush in the rear bumper but now I see why you did it and aimed it towards the ground. Good call.
Thanks, I just needed more light with the tinted windows and I like being able to see when I am backing up.
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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Time to buy a truck:

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5499807830.html
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by b16gsr
no!!!!!
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
no!!!!!
I know I know, BUT I have been driving my truck and really enjoy the carrying capacity. I may just buy a small trailer.
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by b16gsr
I know I know, BUT I have been driving my truck and really enjoy the carrying capacity. I may just buy a small trailer.
buy a trailer! Keep the jeep! I use my trailer all the time behind my jeep and it's great. The interior room of an SUV and the bed of a truck. Also with a trailer you can throw whatever in it and not worry about scratches or dents. My neighbor has a newer f-150 but always calls me up whenever he needs to take something to the dump because he doesn't want to scratch his truck.
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
buy a trailer! Keep the jeep! I use my trailer all the time behind my jeep and it's great. The interior room of an SUV and the bed of a truck. Also with a trailer you can throw whatever in it and not worry about scratches or dents. My neighbor has a newer f-150 but always calls me up whenever he needs to take something to the dump because he doesn't want to scratch his truck.
Any pics? What size trailer? I am thinking 5 x 8-10 like 3k lb axle.
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Old Mar 20, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by b16gsr
Any pics? What size trailer? I am thinking 5 x 8-10 like 3k lb axle.
I have a 4x8 trailer with 2' walls all 1/4 plate. I bought it for $275 and it had brand new tires on it. It currently has a 2k 4 lug axle but since the tires were brand new I said I'll wait till the tires are toast before swapping in a 3.5k 5 lug axle. b16gsr build thread 1998 XJ 2 door Sport-image-1657992884.jpgbefore any modifications b16gsr build thread 1998 XJ 2 door Sport-image-3340327764.jpg Welded on links of chain for tie downs b16gsr build thread 1998 XJ 2 door Sport-image-855939236.jpg Welded on two poles to the front that a weed eater sits on (I use it for landscaping) you can see one in the picture b16gsr build thread 1998 XJ 2 door Sport-image-2376373998.jpg Welded a basket on the front for gas cans


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Holds a good bit. This was the branches from 3 leyland Cyprus that fell. Each one easily 30'

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