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General FSJ Guidelines
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Stuka »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:31 pm
This area in intended for general conversations about or related to Full Size Jeeps. Topics that do not fall under this will be moved or deleted....
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:31 pm
What’s the recent view out of your windshield?
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66stepside »
Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:03 pm
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I can’t sit on this pic any longer. So, searching for the great thread has yielded “link missing”, or “no longer valid”... did it disappear?
I’ll...
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Man I’m so jealous of you Yeller!!! Getting to cruise around the countryside in your beautiful, (now made) reliable old j truck, going places that...
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Last post by Yeller
Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:17 pm
FSJ's in the media? Officially unofficial!?!
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66stepside »
Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:21 pm
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I was skimming the channels and came across everyone's favorite movie... Tremors!
That reminded me of the thread on the now deceased site IFSJ that...
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Saw a preview for The Goldbergs over the weekend, teenage son taking his drivers training in a 80ish GW, and crashes into another car when he went...
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Last post by devildog80
Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:17 am
FSJ Network Shop!
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Stuka »
Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:40 pm
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So the FSJ Network shop is now officially OPEN! (For real this time, I swear!)
Simply head over to the main site ( , and hit the FSJN Shop button...
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Just saw this, is the shop still working?
Sent from my SM-A102U using Tapatalk FYI, I ordered some stickers, worked good and they are worth the...
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Last post by Stuka
Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:54 am
Post the stories of how you purchased your FSJ/s
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candymancan »
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:05 pm
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Mine i got last year, i dont know what got me into FSJ's... i think i saw one one day and i was like wow.. So i started looking on craigslist and i...
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Story of my J-truck.
I was at a family reunion in 2018. That year it was held at The Family Campground , which is a stretch of land on Jack's River...
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Last post by Harry Dawg
Sun Mar 19, 2023 6:05 pm
Ok i give up.. what do you guys use to stand on ?
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candymancan »
Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:45 pm
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Jeep is only lifted 2 inchs with 31s.. but even I at 6ft can barely work on the bsck of the engine.. vesides my 280 lbs ass climbing on the engine...
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Whatever is laying around.
Metal car ramps are the current solution.
I was previously using a Lowe's bucket, but I fell through the bottom one...
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Last post by Harry Dawg
Sun Mar 19, 2023 5:15 pm
Rolled Waggy
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sierrablue »
Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:11 pm
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Well yesterday I had an incident that involved a gust of wind, some ice, and a '71 Wagoneer at just under 70 mph. :o
Don't worry--I have no idea...
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Glad your alright buddy. Seems to be a run of bad luck going around.
Something in the moon just isn't lining up I reckon.
Looks like the Waggy...
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Last post by sierrablue
Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:24 pm
Hi All
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Illfixit »
Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:46 pm
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Hi everyone, I just traded my nearly finished 61 Willys Truck for a FSJ !! 1983 Jeep SJ Cherokee Chief. I hope you all welcome me and please help me...
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Welcome to the forum. We should be able to answer most questions that you may have.
You can get a lot of FSJ specific parts from places like BJ's...
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Last post by Stuka
Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:37 pm
Still around..new rim and tire question 285/70r17 on lifted WT Chero)
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Gambler »
Sat Mar 18, 2023 12:22 pm
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Sup dudes, still kickin' and Sundog is still rolling (since 2007!)
Currently pulling the trigger on a LONG overdue upgrade on the tires and rims...
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I ran the Pro Comp branded 17x8 steelies on my old JK (round window instead of D window). They are mostly all made by the same company.
The only...
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Last post by Stuka
Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:34 pm
the move to FL
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fulsizjeep »
Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:07 am
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I left Colorado last month. My son in law came out to help the old man out. I am sure glad he did. He is an awesome road warrior. The week before...
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So since you're out of the mountains now, does that mean you're going to drop the lift and tire size? ;)
N E V E R :lol:
gonna have to find a...
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Last post by Gambler
Sat Mar 18, 2023 12:34 pm
Mileage and Aerodynamics
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sierrablue »
Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:21 pm
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So I'd like to keep the Jeep relatively stock looking, however I wouldn't mind cleaning up the aero a little bit. I don't want to do any major...
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Well what i mean is 5 yesrs ago they were ALL over the road.. now ? They barely are in the junkyards.. As 4-5 years ago the salvage yards were PACKED...
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Last post by sierrablue
Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:03 pm
Crate engine vs?
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why_rick »
Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:07 pm
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So, I took my Cherokee to my mechanic to just inspect it and put some emissions stuff on (Commiefornia issue) and he thought it was running a bit...
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160 on the other cylinders is good, not worn out. You understand that when the engine is worn, all the cylinders lose compression, not just one....
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Last post by sierrablue
Fri Mar 17, 2023 12:56 pm
Final Edition Grill; Plastic or Aluminium?
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The PIG Smith »
Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:02 am
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Did Jeep produce the Grand Wagoneer Final Edition grill surround in:
1. Plastic only?
2. Aluminium and Plastic?
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Interesting, I have never seen an 80's grill where the surround is plastic. Every one I have seen has a metal surround, and the insert is plastic....
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Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:49 pm
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Last post by candymancan
Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:42 pm
Things to get done before August
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sierrablue »
Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:52 am
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OK before August I need to get a bunch of stuff done on the Jeep, and I need some info about some of them so I can get them done right and not have...
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I mean TGW has the kit, and I need to buy gaskets for the gaskets around the stationary windows in the rear doors anyway (unfortunately TGW seems to...
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Last post by sierrablue
Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:26 am
How to understand the NP 228 combined with frewheel hubs
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dutchjeepdriver »
Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:28 pm
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:roll: Dear FSJ enthousiasts,
I have a 1984 Jeep GW with standard NP228 Transfercase. The vacuum system for engaging 4WD and low gear was completely...
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In addition to the thanks , I only drove a short distance with the hubs in unlock position and normal 2WD (What is 2WD? In fact it is all-time 4WD...
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Last post by sierrablue
Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:04 am
Mastercraft Baja RS seats for Christmas!!
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rocklaurence »
Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:54 pm
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I've had several FSJ bucket seats re-covered. The last set was for the Ugly Truck with black vinyl and Gray inserts. That was 4 years ago and cost...
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I do have a video but will also post pictures soon:
Good job, yes the headliner is a cardboard sandwich with foam.
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Last post by letank
Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:49 pm
Hmm… something ain’t right
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thej10guy »
Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:15 pm
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So I figured I would start a thread for pics/things that are messed up on our fsj’s that PO’s did or just happened over time, etc.
This was my most...
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We’ll cut out the rusted/thin parts and then weld in new similar gauge metal. It’s not too bad. The front half of the frame is pretty much perfect. I...
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Last post by thej10guy
Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:42 pm
Newbie!
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why_rick »
Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:25 pm
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Hey guys, just bought my first FSJ. 1977 Cherokee Chief purchased in Arizona.
Question: I am a California resident and have to pass smog. What...
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Welcome.. niceJeep.. i wanted a wide track cherokee chief like that with a 401 would be nice hsh.
Sucks you gatta go through all thst emission stuff...
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Last post by candymancan
Sun Feb 19, 2023 4:03 pm
Question for EVERYONE here
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sierrablue »
Tue Jan 17, 2023 4:49 pm
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What's your dream FSJ that you DON'T already have. If you have your exact dream already, that's awesome, BUT if you have another one you like just as...
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These all sound awesome!
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Last post by sierrablue
Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:06 pm
Road Salt
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sierrablue »
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:09 pm
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So good (?) news for our rigs lasting. The government is going through salt so fast that we're running out of it, and in the not-so-distant future,...
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And before anybody says anything about salt is renewable we're not gonna run out , the deposits used for road salt are disappearing, and it's being...
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Last post by sierrablue
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:18 pm
Take one of your fav songs involving a truck...
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sierrablue »
Mon Feb 13, 2023 12:25 pm
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Just for fun, pick a song you like, that involves a truck. Now change the lyrics (Chevy and Chevrolet work well for Wagoneer guys, as Chevy can...
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I came up with another one:
She Had Me at Heads Carolina by Cole Swindell
Original Chorus:
Heads Carolina, tails California
Maybe she'd fall...
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Last post by sierrablue
Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:54 pm
Headliner Trim
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SoCalDemon »
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:39 pm
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Happy Saturday! I'm redoing the headliner on my '87 Grand Wagoneer, I have everything I need except the metal (?) trim piece that covers the seam...
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That's some good info. There's always folks looking for that piece.
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Last post by SJTD
Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:45 am
Johnson production FSJ Parts
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SJohn »
Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:11 pm
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Since I have continued to update this page with new products as they come out, I have renamed the thread. I will continue to update this thread with...
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Seat bracket updates - the first two test brackets are done and these outer brackets came out amazing! I hope to have these available in the coming...
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Last post by SJohn
Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:18 pm
How thick are the rocker panels on a 90 ?
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candymancan »
Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:28 am
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I bought some sheet metal awhile ago and i was wondering how thick are the rockers on these Jeeps ? Im reading various sizes on searching.. 18 16...
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Oh no not worried about paint..ive used black enamel on sections ive cut out and repaired.. surprisingky it matchs very close.
The metak i got is...
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Last post by candymancan
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:41 pm
IFSJ is permanently down?
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Daktari »
Sat Oct 01, 2022 10:03 am
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Hi Guys, Tried to register on IFSJ for a month now, but I can't. All I get is this message:
Sorry. The administrator has banned your IP address. To...
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I appreciate it
Sent from my SM-G981V using Tapatalk
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Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:54 pm
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