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Old 06-17-2013, 07:19 PM
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By gps or odometer?
by odometer its spot on though i tested it when i got it
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Okay. So your odometer was spot on before you changed tires, right? Verified with GPS?

Now, you got new tires and GPS indicates speedo is off 1 to 2 MPH at 30 MPH?
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Okay. So your odometer was spot on before you changed tires, right? Verified with GPS?

Now, you got new tires and GPS indicates speedo is off 1 to 2 MPH at 30 MPH?
correct sir
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correct sir
Well then, post up your speedo versus GPS readings for us at about 60 MPH..
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What size torque bolts are need tj talk off the fenders from a 97+?
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What size torque bolts are need tj talk off the fenders from a 97+?
27 and 30
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Is the thermostat supposed to have a hole At the top of it?
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^ this. I had the same problem with my drivers door speaker. Ran new wires too the amp and all is solved
what gauge wire did you use?
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Is the thermostat supposed to have a hole At the top of it?
Yes.
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Originally Posted by mcd58

what gauge wire did you use?
Iirc I had some #14 THHN solid in my work van that I used. Ill be honest. Idk what you're suppose to use. I had that so I used it
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Yes.
Is it bad if it doesn't have the hole? What does it do?
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What size torque bolts are need tj talk off the fenders from a 97+?
You mean Torx bits?
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Originally Posted by cruiser54

You mean Torx bits?
Yes, ops.
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Yes, ops.
We're gonna send the grammer police to visit you!! Do you also remove those tags from your mattresses?
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We're gonna send the grammer police to visit you!! Do you also remove those tags from your mattresses?
Lol
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