What did you do to your TJ today?
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I figured I’d scrap my old bumpers today. I guess I can’t get any new parts for the Jeep. I’ll have to settle on some beverages.
We put the top back on wifees TJ. Getting ready for summer hell fire!
snowdog1226
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Upgraded to zj steering components. Air tools made this a breeze. Mounted a cell phone holder in the dash tray.
I really need to start taking pictures, but its hard with dirty hands...
Jeep has a slight tick, its got 80k and no build up or sludge. Looks well maintained inside the engine. Original rockers and saddles had some wear on them.
Replaced all rockers, push rods, saddles, and bridges with new Melling parts.
New Fel-Pro valve cover gasket.
Replaced stupid spring clamps on cooling system with screw clamps. I hate spring clamps, especially at awkward angles.
Oil and filter change, since it dumped a bunch of coolant into the engine when I pulled the upper radiator and heater core hose off while valve cover was already partly off.
Whoever installed this oil filter needs to seek a career in competitive arm wrestling. Took a pair of filter pliers and several choice words to remove it.
Test drive now, hope its fixed....
Jeep has a slight tick, its got 80k and no build up or sludge. Looks well maintained inside the engine. Original rockers and saddles had some wear on them.
Replaced all rockers, push rods, saddles, and bridges with new Melling parts.
New Fel-Pro valve cover gasket.
Replaced stupid spring clamps on cooling system with screw clamps. I hate spring clamps, especially at awkward angles.
Oil and filter change, since it dumped a bunch of coolant into the engine when I pulled the upper radiator and heater core hose off while valve cover was already partly off.
Whoever installed this oil filter needs to seek a career in competitive arm wrestling. Took a pair of filter pliers and several choice words to remove it.
Test drive now, hope its fixed....
Most people do the exact opposite since the constant tension clamps are a hundred times better than the worm screw clamps.
I once had a pair of special pliers for spring clamps. Now I don’t. I fought the heater core clamp for several minutes. Maybe I need to get another set of those pliers.
This style is priceless especially for awkward angles and hard to reach hoses.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBL7TA2/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Yup
Yup, I had those. Either got borrowed and not returned or lost all together. I’ll get another set. What’s wrong with screw clamps? Other than they can break and damage hoses if you over tighten them?
Yup, I had those. Either got borrowed and not returned or lost all together. I’ll get another set. What’s wrong with screw clamps? Other than they can break and damage hoses if you over tighten them?
You hit the 2 biggest reasons right there over tightening can damage the hose and or brake the plastic fittings.
Bingo!
They also don't apply even pressure all the way around as the hose expands so they tend to seep.
Wired up the LED running and turn signal lights. Ended up using a smaller 3/4” dual function set. Still can’t get them to light up for hazard lights without the ACC being on and the headlights/lights being turned on.
The wiring only worked as follows:
Wrangler TJ / LED:
Black /White
Black-Yellow stripe/ red
Green / Black
For any other way I would get one function and not the other.
For now, it’s legit as long as my lights are on. Turn signals/blinkers and turn signals. I always drive with the lights on anyways.
Will wire up the original side markers to the single function LEDs that came with the EAG fenders and punch them next to these over the weekend just to make sure I have hazard lights with the motor / battery off.
The wiring only worked as follows:
Wrangler TJ / LED:
Black /White
Black-Yellow stripe/ red
Green / Black
For any other way I would get one function and not the other.
For now, it’s legit as long as my lights are on. Turn signals/blinkers and turn signals. I always drive with the lights on anyways.
Will wire up the original side markers to the single function LEDs that came with the EAG fenders and punch them next to these over the weekend just to make sure I have hazard lights with the motor / battery off.
And done. Dynamat xtreme bulk pack (9 peices) covers the tub really well. If I'm still not happy with the noise I'll get enough to do the doors and tail gate. Had enough off cuts to put some in with the speakers too.
MountaineerTom
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These are good too. I used them on every Constant tension hose clamp on my Jeep back in November. I had some worm type clamps that would leak during changes of seasons. Rebuilt the entire cooling system (except heater core that was changed 2 years earlier) in November and went back to constant tension clamps everywhere. No leaks since.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MVB5XS/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Much easier to use for easy to reach clamps for sure, that is similar to the first style I ever bought..
The kid got to practice welding (on his TJ) before his class starts Saturday... Broken CA bracket:
Welding is a skill every jeep owner should learn
Kiwi TJ
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Was the 9 pieces only used up only in the tub (behind the front seats) or was it enough for front half too ?
OMG....is that a "killer" Hi-Lift jack on the front of her Jeep?? Just kidding, I just had to say that with all the Hi-Lift haters
. I have one on the back of mine as you probably already know.