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Technical Advice and Questions / Smittybuilt Rear Bumper

« on: February 21, 2013, 03:56:43 am »

Has anyone run one of these smittybuilt rear bumpers with tire carrier? I am looking to get one and these are quite a bit cheaper than the rest so i would assume that means they are not as good. I do not have 600 to spend on a top of a line one so ia am considering risking it but would like to hear some opinions first.

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NON PA Jeeps Events / Re: 2013 Four Wheeler Top Truck Challenge

« on: February 20, 2013, 05:40:20 pm »

Nice Ride. i will have to wait to see it in the mag, we just got marches issue here so it will be a while. Do you build the cage yourself?

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General Discussion / Re: Switching to a XJ

« on: February 12, 2013, 02:15:08 pm »

I have a '88.  I put a Zone kit and shocks on it and have no issues about the ride comfort level.  Whatever parts that I didn't find in a catalog were ordered from a garage or a parts store with little difficulty.

Are you planning on doing hardcore wheeling with it, or just casual off-roading?

Most definitely casual offloading, trail riding. I am all for hardcore but don't have the time to commit to it. And I low quadratec's catalogue is thicker for the TJ but most of that stuff has less to do with offloading and more to do with accessorizing.

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Local Machine Shops

« on: February 11, 2013, 03:18:56 pm »

I know it's on the other side of town but, Leedy Automotive is a good shop. I would highly recommend staying away from East York Napa. Not saying they do bad work but they spend most of the day smoking at the desk and building their own stuff. I had a head in there for a month once, before I said screw it and took it to Leedy. I dropped it off one evening and got a call the next day that it was done.


Leedy Automotive
(717) 792-3651
4690 W Market St, York, P

I think you are right about Napa. I had a friend recommend them but i emailed them several times about the project and they never responded

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General Discussion / Switching to a XJ

« on: February 11, 2013, 03:15:37 pm »

I have been thinking of unloading the TJ for a XJ. I need the room and it seems after market parts are cheaper and easier to find for the XJ. I however know nothing about the XJ. Any suggestions on year or model i should shoot for?

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General Discussion / Re: They walk among us!

« on: February 11, 2013, 03:03:19 pm »

Looks like there might be one less walking among us now!

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General Discussion / Re: 4.2 to 4.0 motor swap information:

« on: November 08, 2012, 05:29:38 pm »

Not that i am dismissing anyone's knowledge here. Just giving you every available resource.

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General Discussion / Re: 4.2 to 4.0 motor swap information:

« on: November 08, 2012, 04:32:58 pm »

it would most likely be cheaper to modify the 4.0 to run on the existing vehicle setup. rather than convert the vehicle to match the 4.0. there is a website www.jeepstroker.com, it is all people who do engine swaps in their wranglers and Cherokees. they will be able to give you all the exact info. all you need to do is register (its free) and post your questions. they will most likely ask you for the casting numbers from the block and head and then can tell you the fastest cheapest way to make it work.

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Introductions / Re: hello from York

« on: November 08, 2012, 04:04:15 pm »

i suppose you are right, i have only had to fix things in the heat.

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Introductions / Re: hello from York

« on: November 08, 2012, 02:48:44 am »

definitly looking forward to that. i have only been wheeling in Phoenix. i cant wait to get out and break something.

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: need help - jeep will crank but not start...

« on: November 07, 2012, 02:42:09 am »

i am not in a position to help with the PCM but i was just thinking since you did all the head work that it might be worth checking the compression to make sure there are no issue there. good luck

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Technical Advice and Questions / Local Machine Shops

« on: November 07, 2012, 02:33:15 am »

Looking for any recommendations for local machine shops. I have contacted a couple out of town ( i live in east York) but am having a hard time getting one who will communicate with me over email. I needs major block work and head work done so i hoping to find someone with a strong reliable record. please let me know if you have a good one in mind

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Introductions / Re: hello from York

« on: November 06, 2012, 04:55:33 pm »

thats my hope. i am a pedal junkie.

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Introductions / hello from York

« on: November 06, 2012, 03:40:30 pm »

just joined up. raised in central PA but have not done any offroading here. Got into Jeeps while living in Phoenix and recently moved back to PA. Looking forward to getting out on some trails. Just started building a 4.6 stroker for the TJ, although i suspect it will take some time before it is ready to drop in.