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So What Was Done to Your Jeep This Week?

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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK

500? I did mine at 1000 which is when the shop recommended I do it.
Interesting. Mine were USA Standard gears, and the little warranty/break in card says no heavy acceleration for 100 miles and then to change gear oil at 500.

What manufacturer was your gears? The funny thing too is that I was told most of these gear companies are just sourcing the same gears as their competitors from Korea. If that's true then it seems weird that not everyone has the same break in procedures.

Then again some guys pay no attention to the recommendations and go wheeling immediately after a regear, and I bet nothing happens haha.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dave nelson

Interesting. Mine were USA Standard gears, and the little warranty/break in card says no heavy acceleration for 100 miles and then to change gear oil at 500.

What manufacturer was your gears? The funny thing too is that I was told most of these gear companies are just sourcing the same gears as their competitors from Korea. If that's true then it seems weird that not everyone has the same break in procedures.

Then again some guys pay no attention to the recommendations and go wheeling immediately after a regear, and I bet nothing happens haha.
G2 4.88 gears. 4WP did the install. I did the diff fluid change front & rear after 1000 miles (per instructions). 4 months later still running great. Love it.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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Did the cheapo (but awesome) 5 minute engine cleanup/detail. I can actually read the "3.8L V6" and all the cap tops again after 5 years haha
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK
Did the cheapo (but awesome) 5 minute engine cleanup/detail. I can actually read the "3.8L V6" and all the cap tops again after 5 years haha
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Holy crap what did you use to get it so clean? I've tried several times and everything always returns to that dirt color.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dave nelson

Holy crap what did you use to get it so clean? I've tried several times and everything always returns to that dirt color.
Step 1. Spray SimpleGreen (especially on the heavy grease areas) & let it sit a couple minutes.
Step 2. Hose it down. Avoid hitting electrical connectors & wires directly with the water, but battery is fine)
Step 3. Spray ArmorAll and wipe up any excessive excess (again, avoid hitting electrical connectors directly & the alternator)

Done! Rumor is this is what the shop guys do at dealerships for used cars to get them looking clean. "Professional looking detail" haha
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK
Step 1. Spray SimpleGreen (especially on the heavy grease areas) & let it sit a couple minutes.
Step 2. Hose it down. Avoid hitting electrical connectors & wires directly with the water, but battery is fine)
Step 3. Spray ArmorAll and wipe up any excessive excess (again, avoid hitting electrical connectors directly & the alternator)

Done! Rumor is this is what the shop guys do at dealerships for used cars to get them looking clean. "Professional looking detail" haha
That looks great!! I use "Oil Eater", have been for years. I get it Costco. I then finish it off like you do. Keeps the engine looking great.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Got my AEV hood installed today. I am really pleased with how it turned out
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Plastidipped the chrome keyholes

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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by R3PTAR
Got my AEV hood installed today. I am really pleased with how it turned out
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That is a beautiful Jeep!
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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Handmade Rubi sliders.......
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