What did you do to your TJ today?

Got these Rugged Ridge trail bags in today...
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they won't fit my jeep as they are for an unlimited, but I'll make them work. Why would I do such a thing you ask?
Well there were only two left:
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Click on the same link (from my purchase):

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SCORE!!!!!
 
Installed a new front output shaft yoke and seal and rebuilt the front driveshaft using the non-greaseable kit from Denny's https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p3..._for_jeep_with_oem_1310_series_non_greas.html

Far from catastrophic wear in the old set, but one u-joint was a little clunky and there was noticeable wear of the centering ball spring. The rebuild smoothed things out, especially on deceleration. The old components go into the get-you-home parts cache.

Also changed the transmission and transfer case fluid — much easier with the skid plate out of the way.
 
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Woke up at 5:30 to go into my 20 degree garage to replace my unknown to me broken thermostat. I knew there was a problem I just didn’t know it was broken.
Also got new rear Rancho shocks installed yesterday!
 

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I continue my quest to get this Jeep back to a fairly stock condition. Replaced aftermarket wheels with a set of Canyons and got the factory decals back in place. I have a very different vision than the previous owner. Luckily for me, the youth ran out of money before things got too out of control.