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Did you get the memo?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, KS
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Question For The Jeep Guys
I currently have a 1999 Wrangler Sahara 4x4 and 2011 Wrangler Sport 4x4. Both are for resale purposes, but I freaking love both of them. I've been driving around the 2011 all week with no top or doors, what an awesome experience. I'm not sure how it took me this long to discover how much fun a real Jeep can be, but now I'm hooked. With the popularity of Jeeps I'll probably have quite a few of them.
Back to my question, who are your preferred parts suppliers? I've already placed a Quadratec order, but are there others to consider? What are the best Jeep forums for YJ and JK Wranglers? There are tons of Jeep suppliers and forums, just seeking some guidance as to the good and bad out there. Obligatory pictures: The 2011 has 53k and is a REALLY nice Jeep. Perfect mechanicals, just got new Firestone Destination AT tires and an alignment.  The 1999, honestly, is as nice as the 2011. Probably the nicest older Jeep that I've looked at, immaculate inside and out. Even the underside is clean and totally dry. It has a hardtop, mild lift (need to crawl around and figure out brand), professionally installed aux lighting front/rear, excellent Pro Comp M/T tires, upgraded Bluetooth stereo, painted flares, different bumpers, etc. Really nice Jeep that I'd be happy to keep. 
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JeepForum.com - Jeep & Off-Road Discussion Community
Colorado4x4.org Forums I bought my 1997 Wrangler Sport new in February 1997. The vendors I use depends on the part I want. The forums above are the two that I visit the most.  This is my build thread on jeepforum. My Jeep A history 1997 to present - JeepForum.com  
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black 1988 Porsche 944 (30 years old and getting younger every day) black 1997 Jeep Wrangler (very modified) I didn't know cars came in other colors Semper Fi |
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Maryland
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Now that FJ40's have been priced to the point of redunkulousness, I have been casting an eye at Jeeps.
The 2011 looks perfect! Nice scores.
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08-02-2014, 05:13 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Monmouth county, NJ USA
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I've been using Quadratec for most of my Jeep stuff. Their prices are very good, and if they don't carry something, its probably not made.
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08-02-2014, 06:30 AM
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be here now
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: somewhere. not here.
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JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
I just use quadratec now....I ordered some interior goodies from another vendor and when I received the items they had a quadratec sticker on them! So they wholesale to other companies. Just buy from the source! Love my '13 with the new engine that gets GREAT gas mileage. Makes everything else about a Jeep even more fun! 
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08-02-2014, 07:00 AM
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Non Compos Mentis
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Off the grid- Almost
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Used to have a local 4x4 shop that was well-stocked, had friendly people, and reasonable prices.
I spent quite a bit of cash there. When the economy tanked, the owner asked for some rent concessions. Landlord instead raised his rent. Surprise, surprise, that building sits 80% vacant today. Current Jeep is a 2005 Rubicon. |
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08-02-2014, 07:09 AM
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The newest of the noobs!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: AZ
Posts: 813
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If you're going to toss one, toss the 2011, has the 3.8L engine, not as desirable as the previous 4.0L nor the current 3.6L. The 1999 model Wrangler was one of the best made, due mainly to the stoutness of the engine. Newer engines up to 2006 are suspect; especially with 2005/2006 models. The cam sensor has a bushing that loses oil and will take out the oil pump below it, no good. 4wd dot com is the best out there for parts and accessories, Quadratec is noted for poseurs. Here's a shot of my first jeep going up Pritchert Canyon, Moab, 2001. Mustang v8, 36" swampers, shortened ford 9", HP Dana 44 front, detroits all around, etc.
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