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2005 Jeep Wrangler
Property of DropTopCop. Added Mar 16 2017

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Jun 12 2023

Installed new fender flares (same as previously installed) from Quadratec for $399.99 . Bushwacker brand 4 3/4” pocket style fender flare, part #10917-07. Old ones had cracked in some places and were showing their age.

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Added by DropTopCop on Aug 23 2023 at 7:12 pm


Oct 7 2022

Found current water pump to be leaking. Replaced with a OEM water pump along with the thermostat and the upper and lower radiator hoses (Gates upper hose, part #23183, $12.24, Gates lower hose, part #22900, $13.99. Wire hose reinforcement removed from original hose and placed in new hose) Coolant also replaced with the correct GO5 HOAT coolant.

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Added by DropTopCop on Oct 25 2022 at 10:49 am


Found current water pump to be leaking. Replaced with a OEM water pump along with the thermostat (Stant Heavyduty, part #45359, factory temp 195 degrees) and a Fel-Pro gasket, (part #35630) and the upper and lower radiator hoses. Coolant also replaced with the correct GO5 HOAT coolant.

  • 63,888

Added by DropTopCop on Oct 25 2022 at 10:40 am


Found current water pump to be leaking. Replaced with a OEM water pump (part #5012366AF, $148.99) along with the thermostat and the upper and lower radiator hoses. Coolant also replaced with the correct GO5 HOAT coolant.

  • 63,888

Added by DropTopCop on Oct 25 2022 at 10:32 am


Found current water pump to be leaking. Replaced with a OEM water pump along with the thermostat and the upper and lower radiator hoses. Coolant also replaced with the correct GO5 HOAT coolant.

  • 63,888

Added by DropTopCop on Oct 25 2022 at 10:52 am


Jan 30 2022

Mobil 1 full synthetic 10W-30 and Fram TG8A oil filter used.

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Added by DropTopCop on Feb 2 2022 at 10:58 am


Sep 20 2020

Installed new battery, Optima “Yellow Top” #9014-045 , D34/78 for a 87 to 11 Jeep Wrangler purchased from Quadratec. * Deep-Cycle cranking power * CCA: 750 / CA: 870 * C2O: 55ah Reserve cap: 120 min @ 25 amps 6 yr (72mo) warranty $264.99 sale (reg $299)

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Added by DropTopCop on Sep 23 2020 at 10:41 am


Aug 1 2020

Original starter would engage when key was turned but would not always turn over the motor (a hard “click” then nothing) after several “clicks” the started would engage and the engine would turn over with strength and start. Replaced the started with a new one but had the same (although not as frequently) results. Further checking found that the battery may have been partially discharged. New starter, (part # R6128883A from O’Reilly Auto Parts) has a Lifetime warranty.

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Added by DropTopCop on Aug 3 2020 at 1:10 pm


Jun 22 2020

Replaced fan clutch. Original found to be continuously engaged. Replacement purchased at O’Rielly Auto Parts (Murray brand, part #2771, $50 with a limited lifetime warranty) and installed by the owner. After the fan clutch was replaced, the engine seemed to be more willing to rev after 3,000rpm.

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Added by DropTopCop on Jun 22 2020 at 12:24 pm


Jun 6 2020

Replaced the Oil Pump Drive Assembly (OPDA) as recommended by various forums as a precautionary measure before failure of the OEM part. The new part (Crown brand #53010624AC with an improved lubrication system) was originally purchased from Quadratec on 03-26-2018 but not installed until this date.

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Added by DropTopCop on Jun 9 2020 at 3:50 pm


Jun 1 2020

Mobil 1 full synthetic 10W-30 and Fram TG8A oil filter used.

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Added by DropTopCop on Jun 9 2020 at 4:05 pm


Feb 26 2020

Replaced both left and right front brake calipers with new rebuilt ones (O’Reilly Auto Parts, #18-4339, right and 18-4340, left) and covered by O’Reilly’s lifetime replacement warranty. Existing brake pads and rotors retained. Driver’s side brake had been binding (not releasing). Brake systems fluid also flushed and replaced with synthetic Dot 4 fluid. $67.00- brake calipers $10. - Brake fluid

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Added by DropTopCop on Feb 26 2020 at 1:58 pm


Tires rotated, same side front to back.

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Added by DropTopCop on Feb 26 2020 at 2:26 pm


Jul 20 2019

Complete Bestop BLACK DIAMOND Supertop NX Soft Top with Upper Doors and Tinted Windows In Black Diamond and fold back sunroof purchased on 11-01-2015. This included soft top and frame. Frame installed in May of 2016 but the factory soft top was retained until now .

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Added by DropTopCop on Jul 21 2019 at 8:09 am


Nov 15 2018

Replaced factory 4:10 gears in original Dana 44 axle (front and rear) with Yukon brand 5:13 gear sets (part #D44513XR). Bearing kits and new seals also installed. Valvoline 75w-90 full synthetic gear oil used. This new 5:13 gears brought the axle back very close to the “factory” gearing with the original “factory sized” tires. Only 1 to 2 miles per hour off on speedometer.

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Added by DropTopCop on Dec 29 2018 at 6:45 pm


May 26 2018

Factory catalytic converters (3) replaced during rear main seal replacement. Service engine light had been on showing code P0431. When removed, found rear mini-cat was completely “blown out” and front mini-cat possibility clogged. Replaced with: Magnaflow 49690 Performance OEM Grade catalytic converter, (for 04-06. TJ & Unlimited w/4.0) Ran well with no code after installation.

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Added by DropTopCop on Jun 7 2018 at 2:31 pm


During the Rear Main Seal change the oil and filter were also serviced. Mobil 1 full synthetic 10W-30 and Fram TG8A oil filter used.

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Added by DropTopCop on Jun 5 2018 at 6:23 pm


Rear main seal leaking, replaced with new rear engine main seal set and a new oil pan gasket set • Fel-Pro 40183 Rear Main Seal set , $16.18 • Fel-Pro 0S34308R Oil Pan Gasket set (PermaDry one piece molded rubber gasket $20.18 Because of catalytic Converter problems (OBD2 code) and having to remove the exhaust, the converters were also replaced.

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Added by DropTopCop on Jun 5 2018 at 10:16 am


Mar 10 2018

Fel-Pro valve cover gasket # VS50458R made from molded rubber with a steel core. One year warranty. Original gasket was leaking. $33.47 on Amazon

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 14 2018 at 10:21 am


Apr 4 2017

Went in for an inspection sticker, found that the reverse lights would not work. Because of my busy schedule,I had them fix it. Backup switch (on transmission) was out. The new switch (part# S41243) was $49.48 Labor was $132 (including diagnoses charge) Plus 2 year inspection sticker.

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Added by DropTopCop on Apr 7 2017 at 12:49 pm


Nov 25 2016

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


Oct 20 2016

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


Aug 14 2016

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


Jul 10 2016

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


Jul 2 2016

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


Jun 5 2016

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


Mar 7 2016

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


Mar 4 2016

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


Sep 29 2015

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


Sep 18 2015

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Added by DropTopCop on Mar 16 2017 at 9:33 am


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