jesseshoots
TJ Enthusiast
Bought a full set of Savvy double adjustable arms and a Safety Thimble to help stimulate the economy. At least that's what I'm telling the misses 
What did you do to your TJ today?
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TJ2
TJ Expert
Some new expats I am with (overseas) wonder why they do not like us Americans off-the-bat when we go to small towns.
Because some Americans are arrogant and they label us all just like you. You gotta respect their culture.
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The Americans I've met so far have always been friendly, and one of my best friends is American.
TJ2
TJ Expert
When it comes to interacting with other people, I completely agree. When I'm doing something for/by myself and minding my own business - I most emphatically do not. And as for people respecting others, Germans as a group are the WORST I've ever seen - at least the Germans I've seen in my multiple trips to Greece. Extraordinarily rude and arrogant.
Still fitting up.
Not Rubicon rockers...
..but from the scrap yard a month or so ago:
Not Rubicon rockers...
..but from the scrap yard a month or so ago:
After a brief conversation with Blaine my Savvy control arm set is on the way. Buddy is going to powder coat as close to body color (patriot blue) as possible. Hopefully this will be the last thing for a little while... But, while I'm under there should I pull the springs and have him powder coat those as well..... Crap I hate projects, one thing leads to another, and another and another.........
How about we keep this thread for things about and for our TJs
That will look nice.
Personally, I am not a fan of powder coating, if it is not prepped perfectly and there are zero contaminants, it will start rusting from the inside out and you won't see it until it's too late, plus if (when) you get a rock chip in it, you will not be able to touch it up, well, you can but it won't blend because the PC is WAY thicker than any paint, but by then the air has gotten under it and the rest is screwed anyway...again, just personal opinion from personal experiences.
I like liquid paint.
[EDIT] ..and if you take it to the coast, you're totally screwed. The coastal bend has like the highest salinity air level in the country due to the predominant SE wind, lack of tidal movement, and the GVRA damming up all the rivers. That's how I learned my lesson w/ PC.
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Had my new tires mounted on my hand me down wheels today. I will eventually swap the wheels out for my genuine Moabs, just need to make some time to get them painted and have the faces machined.
Beautiful day today. Took the Jeep for a run, made few adjustments. My rear main seal replacement was a big fail, it's leaking. Not sure what the issue is, I was very meticulous making sure all the surfaces were clean and free of oil. Use the anaerobic gasket sealer and all. Really disappointed.
I tend to agree - PC tends to fail at sharp corners and get corroded/rusted underneath.
Oh dear. I have a leaking pan gasket. I tightened a bunch of loose pan bolts and it seems to be "ok for NOW", but if I end up replacing the pan gasket, I might as well do the rear main too - and renew the oil pump as well perhaps? But hearing of problems like this makes me want to have somebody else do it instead of me!
I have a leak going on with my hardtop 2006. Already replaced a worn out seal on the back glass, now I think I need to either re-glue or replace the seal that attaches to hardtop itself. Just was looking at the seal a little closer today and noticed how much father down the driver's side seal is compared to the passenger side. May have to pick up some glue tomorrow
Driver's side:
Passenger side:
Where to start? As far as today, it was a transmission filter change with a transmission fluid flush. This thing has been nothing but a money pit for me since I took possession of it from my grandma (originally my grandads who bought it new in 2000. Long story from there.) looks like the head gasket is blown which is what I’ll start on soon. Any particular suggestions for gasket brands would be helpful.
I know your pain and frustration all too well. Took 3 tries for me. Twice with the Felpro seal and the 3rd try was OEM. Should have bought OEM after the first fail but I figured we just missed something so we redid it the second time with the Felpro and that’s when we failed again.
Hopefully this will save you the same trouble. I’d just buy OEM for your 2nd attempt because that was my experience.
Good luck either way you decide!