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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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Got my 50 inch Cree light bar. It was actually delivered on Wednesday, but I was at Bryce Canyon where I had my first drive with the Jeep at about -15°F. Around 0°F the engine was slow to fire up, which has me thinking about upgrading the battery for next winter. The Jeep did great in the snow, but sometimes it ground in 4 wheel high, and the relays for the Putco harness didn't kick the lights into high mode until they warmed up.

One pleasant surprise on the trip was the complete lack of death wobble that I've been experiencing for the past few months. The only explanation I can think of is that the death wobble might have actually been unbalanced wheels, and painting the wheels improved the balance.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Firehawk068

Kinda, yes.
This is how mine came.
Awesome! I wonder if I can get that decal somewhere I know mine is a conferr because it's stamped on the corners.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:31 PM
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Got a Grand Cherokee lid for my center console it's much more comfortable and all you have to do is drill three holes.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Firehawk068
Nope, Duralast is made by Wells Vehicle Electronics........
Manufactured either in Wisconsin, or mexico.

They have supplied sensors and switches to the "Big Three" for many years.
Chances are the sensors that came factory on your jeep were made by them.
I have no idea where they're made but they're the #1 problem causing brand in terms of early failure and just straight up DOAs than any other brand of crankshaft position sensor on this site.

Not sure where you heard any of this... Duralast is AutoZone's house brand for aftermarket parts. It is not an OEM, and there is definitely no parts of that brand in my Jeep or any vehicle I've ever seen. I think you are confused with (another) manufacturer, like AC Delco (which is, like everybody, a rebrander).

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Have you had problems with it yet. It was on the list, but it just got bumped up
No. I have late-models without that silliness. Whoever thought vacuum lines on an axle in a 4WD vehicle was a good idea must have been tripping pretty hard.

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Yeah, yeah. I had a posi cable on the Comanche
oh lol
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
No. I have late-models without that silliness. Whoever thought vacuum lines on an axle in a 4WD vehicle was a good idea must have been tripping pretty hard.



oh lol
That was meant to be "hadn't had any problems." Don't insult my intelligence like that. I know vac disco stopped in '91

Nah, the voice to text functionality on my phone leaves quite a bit to be desired.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Strmtrooper70
Got a Grand Cherokee lid for my center console it's much more comfortable and all you have to do is drill three holes.
This is one of my favorite mods. Make driving a bit more comfortable
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
That was meant to be "hadn't had any problems."
I see.

Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
Don't insult my intelligence like that. I know vac disco stopped in '91
Well I've gotta insult you some how.

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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Firehawk068
Nope, Duralast is made by Wells Vehicle Electronics........
Manufactured either in Wisconsin, or mexico.

They have supplied sensors and switches to the "Big Three" for many years.
Chances are the sensors that came factory on your jeep were made by them.
Suppliers many times make parts to different specs and/or sell the OEM rejects to the aftermarket.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
This is one of my favorite mods. Make driving a bit more comfortable
Its nice!
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
This is one of my favorite mods. Make driving a bit more comfortable
i like mine alot to
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Suppliers many times make parts to different specs and/or sell the OEM rejects to the aftermarket.

You're funny........................

Originally Posted by salad
Not sure where you heard any of this... Duralast is AutoZone's house brand for aftermarket parts. It is not an OEM, and there is definitely no parts of that brand in my Jeep or any vehicle I've ever seen. I think you are confused with (another) manufacturer, like AC Delco (which is, like everybody, a rebrander).

AC Delco is not a manufacturer.......................Like Duralast is not a manufacturer.................It is a trademarked brand name owned by AutoZone.......................
I have spent many years in the business, and I do know that all of the engine management parts that Autozone sells in a Duralast box, are manufactured by Wells......................Who also made many of the engine management parts on your Jeep, whether you choose to believe it or not.


They supply many of the OE's, Ford, GM, and even overseas companies in Japan and Europe............................
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Strmtrooper70
Got a Grand Cherokee lid for my center console it's much more comfortable and all you have to do is drill three holes.
what years work? I want!!
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Strmtrooper70
Awesome! I wonder if I can get that decal somewhere I know mine is a conferr because it's stamped on the corners.


Mine is not a decal. They are actually aluminum tags that are riveted to the corners..................


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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 10:36 PM
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Made some progress on the retrofit project
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