The approach I follow with my Jeep is simple: When you break something, UPGRADE!!!
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Apr 12, 1994: bought it new from Pete Shaver Pontiac Jeep in Thousand Oaks, CA with 12 mi on the odometer. |
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| Apr 15, 1994: installed Alpine Alarm, Kenwood detachable face stereo, Kenwood 10 disc changer, and lock trunk. |
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| Apr 16, 1994: installed chrome front push bar, double tube rear bumper, nerf bars, and Carr Roto Light Bar with 4 Explorer ProComp lights |
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| June 29, 1994: had glove box lock fixed and passenger side door window glass reset in channel (under warranty) | ||
| Dec 6, 1994: had exhaust fixed (rockcrawling injury) | ||
| Jan 28, 1995: replaced sound bar speakers |
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| Feb 1, 1995: installed Radio Shack CB radio | ||
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Feb 28, 1995: replaced power control module, fuel tank, fuel pump, pump gasket, and had the skid plate fixed (rockcrawling injury) |
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| Mar 15, 1995: installed K&N Air Filter |
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| Sep 18, 1995: replaced both headlights | ||
| Apr 20, 1996: installed Superlift 3.5" Softride suspension lift, Rancho RS9000 shocks |
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| Apr 25, 1996: installed AR-36 wheels and 32" BFG All Terrains | ||
| May 7, 1996: purchased lifetime alignment from Tire Station (Firestone) |
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| May 10, 1996: had speedometer recalibrated for larger tires | ||
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July 12, 1996: exhaust fixed(darn rocks) | |
| Jan 3, 1997: switched to synthetic oil |
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| Jan 5, 1997: replace fuel filter, tie rod end; drain and fill transmission, transfer case, both diffs | ||
| Jan 11, 1997: installed Warn XD8000 winch (best Christmas present, thanks to my wife) |
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| Jun 29, 1997: replaced light under hood | ||
| Jul 10, 1997: Flowmaster installed |
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| Jul 18, 1997: replaced catalytic converter and O2 sensor | ||
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Aug 25, 1997: installed Jacobs Omni Magnum, plug wires, new cap, rotor, and plugs |
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| Dec 1, 1997: replaced exhaust manifold (warranty) | ||
| Mar 8, 1998: installed new hoses with metal covers | ||
| Apr 7, 1998: installed Interstate AGM-800-DT Battery(Optima Red Top sold by Interstate, better warranty and more dealers) |
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| Jul 1, 1998: replaced fuel filter and input hose to filter | ||
| Jul 17, 1998: installed shackle reverse, slip yoke conversion with CV driveshaft, rear u bolts, axle shims, spring clips, and replaced spring center pins |
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| Oct 20, 1998: replaced catalytic converter (my biggest problem with the Jeep, could it be due to the Jacobs?) |
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Jan 24, 1999: replaced fuel filter; drained and fill transmission, both diffs | |
| Nov 5, 1999: installed ARB Air Lockers (front and rear), ARB Air Compressor, 4.10 gears from a 4 cyl Wrangler |
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| Jan 7, 2000: recalibrated speedometer because of gear change | ||
| Jan 21, 2000: installed U-Bolt skid plates | ||
| Feb 12, 2000: drain and fill radiator |  |
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| Feb 18, 2000: replace cap and rotor | ||
| Sep 2, 2000: installed new AX-15 transmission, CenterForce II clutch |
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Mar 2, 2001: installed GoodYear MT/R 33x12.5 15 tires | |
| Apr 8, 2001: removed the air box restrictor and rerouted the airbox intake for deeper water crossings |  |
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| Jan 15, 2002: installed Xenon Sport Flares | ||
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