What did you do to your TJ today?

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threw on the gas can and took off the doors
 
Allowed myself a cosmetic upgrade, snapped on these $20 grill inserts that I got off Amazon. Surprised how much I like them - wondering if they'll end up trapping water dirt and whatever else against the grill which already has plenty of chips/dings on it. I'm digging the look matched up with the black headlight bezels though (also super cheap off Amazon if you're looking to snag a simple set)

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I've been on the fence for a while now on getting a set of those for my Jeep. I think they look pretty good.
 
What is the point in the acess panels? It takes away from the TJ body lines, but I'm guessing they serve a purpose, just not sure what that is? So what purpose do they serve on your Jeep?
They are necessary to bolt the fender to the tub.
 
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Warn bumpers installed. Swing away tire carrier is so nice. Love getting all that weight off the tailgate. I was especially proud of my redneck ratchet strap one-man bumper hoist that made installing the rear a snap. I also used the Poison Spyder rear bumper to frame tie-in brackets which worked out great.
 
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I was especially proud of my redneck ratchet strap one-man bumper hoist that made installing the rear a snap. I also used the Poison Spyder rear bumper to frame tie-in brackets which worked out great.

I might have to steal your strap hoist idea. I need to install my Poison Spider frame tie in brackets and plan to remove the rear bumper entirely at that time to check for corrosion.
 
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Attempted to fix transmission fluid leak from forward radiator lines.
Cut steel lines .5" from crimp connections to rubber lines, flared and installed new rubber hoses with x2 screw clamps.
Went to start it up to check for leaks, turns out all of the manipulation and cleaning of components that were coated with over a year's worth of leaking ATF exposed the actual leak, which was a pinhole in the steel line.
Proceeded to take an ATF bath before my buddy could turn the ignition off.
Still had to start it 2 more times to pinpoint the exact point of origin.
Cut more steel line, got longer hose, re-clamped.

No more smoke pouring out from beneath the Jeep at red lights from ATF dripping onto the exhaust pipes!
 
I have some equals to install in mine. Have you noticed any cooling loss in the engine after installing them?

Wouldn't be able to tell at this point as it's been very cold or mild temps here. Based on nothing more than looking at them, I think they'll allow plenty of air through.
 
I've been on the fence for a while now on getting a set of those for my Jeep. I think they look pretty good.

Someone described it as giving the front a more finished look and I'd agree with that. I don't want anything that takes away too much from the stock look and these definitely don't.
 
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Put a rubber cupholder insert from a Jeep Liberty in it. LOL My new to me used console didn't come with one and my cups would easily tip over. I was going to go to Pic n Pull to try to find one out of a Libby because I knew they had them. I just wasn't sure if it would fit. Then I remembered the parts Libby over at a friends house. Went and snagged it today. It goes in but is kind of squished. It will work for now. Free was better then buying one for 30 bucks and up. LOL I will eventually get one that actually fits, but only if I can get it for 10 bucks or so. LOL Yah, I'm cheap. :D
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