What's the frame swap looking to cost you? I'm out of Atlanta and just bought another TJ to fiddle with. The car's in good shape aside from the overly rusted frame and the transfer case skid place hanging by only a few bolts. I'm contemplating whether I should swap the frame and flip the Jeep or part it out. Luckily my '00 TJ has always been here in GA and no rust. Hope your swap goes great!
High Mileage 2001 Sahara Build
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My vibes start in at 50mph as an audible harmonic sine wave. Smooths out at 59-61mph, then becomes a physical constant vibe above 62mph felt in the steering wheel, seat, and floor. Just got off the phone with a Tom Woods tech. He confirmed that you should have zero play in that slip. Bad part is I didn't check that when the drive shaft was new, so not sure if there was play or my vibes have contributed to wearing play into the slip. Either way, I might ship this drive line to Tom Woods and have them check it out.
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Depends on whether or not you're having a shop doing it. If you're doing it, you can probably make some money by changing out the frame. But I'll be honest, you'll make way more money by parting it out. If it has green half doors, I'll buy them from you.
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Probably a good idea. I had a similar experience when my slip went bad. Vibration just gets worse and worse with speed until it is unbearable.
I too was starting to think I could make more in parts. Unfortunately, I can't help you on doors since it has it has full Steel Blue color doors Paint Code PQB. I'm out of Atlanta but make runs around here, SC, TN, and NC often for work so will keep a look out. What color interior do you need? I've got a C.Pepper Red TJ for myself I've been hunting for full size doors so I'm always scanning the local markets.
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I’m honestly not searching too hard for half doors right now. Already spending a lot on the frame swap. But if any are for sale and I come across them, I’d probably jump at the right price. The people I bought my frame from had green, tan interior half doors for $300. I would’ve bought them on sight but they were already sold.
A new frame can be had for anywhere from $1000 to $3000. If you do it, that’d be nearly your only cost. Having a shop do it adds anywhere from $3000 to $6000 to that. You’d make more parting it out in almost any situation.
Could do weld in segments. That’d be a really hard Jeep to sell in the rust free south though...
Be careful with that Savvy tummy tuck. Assuming you're at 4" of suspension lift like I am, you're rear track bar may be dangerously close to your fuel tank skid. Mine is 1/4" away from contacting it, maybe even closer. One more reason I went to the GenRight tank.
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I’m only at 3” of lift so I’m hoping that isn’t an issue. If it is an issue, I’ll just have to solve it I guess. I’d probably end up with the GenRight tank or some other alternative that my shop recommends. That’s the nice part about the shop I go to. The owner has had too many TJ’s to remember and has worked through almost every issue imaginable. I’m in good hands over there.
I’m only at 3” of lift so I’m hoping that isn’t an issue. If it is an issue, I’ll just have to solve it I guess. I’d probably end up with the GenRight tank or some other alternative that my shop recommends. That’s the nice part about the shop I go to. The owner has had too many TJ’s to remember and has worked through almost every issue imaginable. I’m in good hands over there.
Sounds like you've got it covered then. Truthfully, I'm fine as it sits, I just wanted to add the GenRight tank because it will move it from 1/4" of clearance to about 2.5" of clearance, which just makes me feel a bit better!
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I think I'm becoming @Chris over here. Just ordered Savvy rock sliders, Savvy LED tail lights, and a set of Grabars. Just to make sure, do the Savvy tail lights work with the OR Fab tire carrier? Also, do I need the Savvy LED light covers for the Savvy lights to work?
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I believe they work just fine with the OR-Fab tire carrier. It's the Exogate where you have to do some cutting (like I did).
What are Savvy LED light covers? If you ordered the Savvy LED taillights, they come with everything you need.
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I now see that the LED light kit comes with covers. I wasn't sure if I needed to order these or not.
Oh no, those are just replacement lenses. If you ordered the kit, it comes with the CNC mounting plates and the lenses as well.
Those replacements are just incase you happen to break one of them.
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Speaking of the Savvy tail lights, I also ordered this relay. Will this work considering I'm running stock turn signals in the front and LED's in the rear?
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I went with 4.56's. It has some pep around town and isn't horrible on the highway. If you plan to go to 35's and don't do a ton of highway driving, 4.88's wouldn't be an awful choice either.
Awesome Thread...Now I get it. You started wheeling with your dad when you were what, 10? That's awesome that you've come to a point in your life to get the Jeep fixed up again. I'd give almost ANYTHING to find the old VW dunebuggy that my dad had during my formative years. It was a real Meyers Manx, Bright orange with aluminum Slot mags and Goodyear Wide ovals in back. It had LOTS of issues with wiring and what not but we had so much fun in that car. He sold it to come up with cash for buying the business he worked at, which worked out really well for him, but we lost track of that car. I've asked him if he remembers who bought it, or if he has any records...he doesn't.
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I just can't see paying 250 but for rear tail lights. Lol
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