Yeah baby! Nice wheels! Welcome to my build thread Pintlers!Just to derail the thread a bit more...2" spring, 1.25 body lift, 33's
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Yeah baby! Nice wheels! Welcome to my build thread Pintlers!Just to derail the thread a bit more...2" spring, 1.25 body lift, 33's
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Likewise, your ahead of me in several respects on your build. I don’t know if I’ll ever catch up. Having a complete set of control arms is a huge mod. And at 3.5” suspension lift, you’ve got me hands down on clearance. Plus with a Dana 44 already in the rig, you have such a solid foundation to do anything you want with that rig. It’s awesome!Glad I'm around for the journey. You are doing some great things with your Jeep. I've been impressed with what you have been able to accomplish. I like how you have a well thought out plan for everything you do. Just with this post you have me rethinking what I want to do with mine. Can't wait to see your rig perform in Oct!
One thing you can do is follow up with @bobthetj03 with a PM. He’s very knowledgeable about our TJ’s. You should also put out a thread about the LJ you are getting, stating your goals and what ideas people have. With an LJ you can get away with more than you can on a TJ. For example, you have a longer rear drive shaft, so you can get up to 4” of suspension lift without getting vibes. I really think 35’s look best on an LJ. The larger body of the LJ just makes 33’s look ok, but 35’s just right, comparable to a TJ on 33’s. My .02c. The principles of the build are pretty much the same though! I look forward to seeing your LJ.STOP IT PLEASE STOP!!!!!! I LOVE that look, that's it, that IS the look. Great now I have to be patient and first buy a jeep and then get it to this point.
OK so we have established this is the look I want. This will be a daily driver for me and it will see off roading. Can you please tell me exactly what parts you put on to achieve this? Also I will most likely be doing this to an LJ. any chance you got a pic laying around of an LJ with this setup? To me what you have done is a very classic look on steroids and I dig that. That is one thing I like about the TJ. The LJ has so many things going for it but you lose a bit of that classic look. There are pros and cons each way. I eagerly await your diligent, detailed reply to my question
I think you might be right with the further swing out of the tailgate. I think I’m going to make some paracord tailgate restraint that will allow it to extend to it’s fullest. I also think these hinges might enable the tailgate to miss the passenger brake light, which would be a nice benefit tooThanks very much for posting the pics and the comments. It seems pretty evident that the hinges would be a great starting point for me, and most likely all I would need...
One additional benefit I can see with those hinges is how much further you can open the tailgate, if necessary. When I remove or install my hardtop with my engine hoist, the tailgate with the spare is always in the way. These would allow it to swing out further, and be clear of the hardtop installation / removal, it seems.
You bet! I’m using the stock carrier. In order to keep my third brake light I had to add 3/4” of washers where it ties in to the carrier so it would be above the tire. It’s close!Thanks for posting the exogate hinge-only pics, I have a constant hinge squeak with my 33s, I think I'm going to go the same route you did. Are you on a HD tire carrier or original?
My tailgate does not have a retaining strap of any kind. The hinges themselves are what stop the tailgate from opening too far...I think you might be right with the further swing out of the tailgate. I think I’m going to make some paracord tailgate restraint that will allow it to extend to it’s fullest. I also think these hinges might enable the tailgate to miss the passenger brake light, which would be a nice benefit too
Thanks very much for posting the pics and the comments. It seems pretty evident that the hinges would be a great starting point for me, and most likely all I would need...
One additional benefit I can see with those hinges is how much further you can open the tailgate, if necessary. When I remove or install my hardtop with my engine hoist, the tailgate with the spare is always in the way. These would allow it to swing out further, and be clear of the hardtop installation / removal, it seems.
Yeah, what the heck am I thinking? All I have to do is remove the old straps. I needed them before because the tailgate would hit the light, but now they will clear. :risas3:My tailgate does not have a retaining strap of any kind. The hinges themselves are what stop the tailgate from opening too far...
Let us know how far the tailgate opens without the strap.Yeah, what the heck am I thinking? All I have to do is remove the old straps. I needed them before because the tailgate would hit the light, but now they will clear. :risas3:
Opens to about 110* angle. Works great, misses the taillight entirely.Let us know how far the tailgate opens without the strap.
Geez, your amazing, you put me to shame! Can’t wait to see picsok so I am almost done. I was working and before I knew it it was 4:30 AM. I am not wondering if I should just stay up or try and get some sleep.
Got some cool pics will post later.
Got the pinion in and crush sleeve crushed that is the worst part. Had to use a pipe wrench and a floor jack. I hope I don't ever have to take that apart again. Just need to shim the carrier now for carrier bearing preload. I am a little tired, going to watch some TV and try and wander off to sleep. Smell you tomorrow! or later today I guess haha
Not about putting anybody to shame. It was more intended to inspire you!Geez, your amazing, you put me to shame! Can’t wait to see pics
Pipe wrench work good for you?Not about putting anybody to shame. It was more intended to inspire you!