It’s time for Rubi’s brakes to get some attention; specifically the BRAKE FLUID! What can happen is that over time water can build up in the brake fluid itself. The only way to remove the water is to replace the brake fluid. A flush of the system is required periodically.
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Nuts & Bolts – Spring Prep
My busy winter season started out pretty simple with the TreadHead Garage Naked Christmas Cruise. After that is was a trip to the Good the Bad the Ugly. The warm temperatures made this trail, that is usually quite simple, a challenging trip to say the least. Even with half our group bailing, a few of us trudged on and made it to the falls with plenty of light left for the return trip.
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Smittybilt JK Stainless Steel, Powder-Coated Door Hinges
Becuase I live in Canada, Edmonton to be exact, road salt is something we have to deal with in the Winter months. These conditions have taken their toll on my stock hinges and it’s time to replace them. With factory replacements costing over $1,000, I decided to go with quality Door Hinges made by Smittybilt. They’re constructed of high-quality stainless steel, so you get the kind of performance you expect. The black finish looks great and is perfect if you want to give your vehicle a more aggressive or even a “murdered out” appearance. You can use these on Wranglers and Wrangler Unlimiteds, but the kit comes with hinges for just two doors. Matching black bolts for attachings the hinges are also included to complete the look.
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Rugged Ridge JK XHD Hood Catch Install
riginal hood catches on your 2007-2018 JK will degrade and fail and most aftermarket hood catches look spindly. I decided to try out the Black Rugged Ridge Hood Catch Kit (11210.11). They also offer these in Stainless Steel. The adjustable, durable and aesthetically pleasing hood catches are proportional to the vehicle. The aluminum hood catch kits are offered with a powder-coated finish. The adjustable tension rod guarantees a precise fit. A simple bolt-on application makes the install a breeze for any do-it-yourselfer with just basic hand tools.
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Smittybilt XRC JK Tailgate & Rear Bumper Install
After 9 years, my old Smittybilt rear bumper with integrated tire carrier has definitely seen better days. Not only has the Tire Carrier begun to sqeak and rattle, it has started to sag quite a bit! I’m also getting tired of being pulled over by the popo for an obscured license plate. I decided to install the Smittybilt XRC Tailgate along with a new GEN1 XRC Rear Bumper on my 2012 Rubicon.
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