First Jeep at 45.

D Steele

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Hi all! Just bought my first Jeep at the age of 45. Always wanted one and finally just said WTF. She's a 98 TJ 2.5 that is pretty much stock except for bedlined interior and aftermarket bumpers. This is (eventually) going to be my son's first vehicle in about a year and a half, but I get to enjoy it till then. I plan on getting a 4.0 for myself, so I'm getting my feet wet with this one first. Pictures to come. I am a VERY amateur mechanic so thanks in advance for all the help. You guys already helped me diagnose and fix an O2 sensor issue. First of many questions: Is there any reason not to put carpeting over Bedliner?
 
I don't see any reason you couldn't put carpeting over bed-liner. Hell, of anything I'd think it would serve as more sound dampening.

Your son is going to love having a TJ, I can tell you that much! You're probably wondering on the other hand how you made it 45 years without driving a Wrangler!
 
You can put carpet over the bed liner. Instead of putting factory replacement carpet, you might want to look into a Bed Rug. Not all that much more money and it is suppose to hold up better to moisture and sun (it won't hold the moisture and mold up).
 
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That looks like a job well done! I'll bet it's quiet and warm!
Thank you... Cant tell you how much quieter or warmer... when I bought it I immediately took it down to the frame and restored/improved it. but yes it is warm... wish i wouldve put the Dynamat on the whole thing... but... i can always go back and do it if i get froggy
 
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