What did you do to your TJ today?

Finally had time to clean up under the hood.....So armed with plenty of de-greaser, a small wire brush and good ol' soapy water I attacked everything in the engine bay then finished up with some Amorall on the plastic bits. I'm happy with the results but I don't think it'll last long as were heading into the wetter winter months soon.

DSCN0072.JPG


DSCN0074.JPG
 
  • Like
Reactions: JimmyMac, FF_Jeep, Kyle_W and 4 others
Rebuilding my double cardan joint. Got it all taken apart on my lunch break at work. Anyone have any tips or tricks about the reassembly process that i should know about?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: JMT
Kiwi TJ said:
Finally had time to clean up under the hood.....So armed with plenty of de-greaser, a small wire brush and good ol' soapy water I attacked everything in the engine bay then finished up with some Amorall on the plastic bits. I'm happy with the results but I don't think it'll last long as were heading into the wetter winter months soon.

View attachment 14903

View attachment 14904
Click to expand...
Nice job Kiwi, that looks great!
Kiwi TJ said:
Finally had time to clean up under the hood.....So armed with plenty of de-greaser, a small wire brush and good ol' soapy water I attacked everything in the engine bay then finished up with some Amorall on the plastic bits. I'm happy with the results but I don't think it'll last long as were heading into the wetter winter months soon.

View attachment 14903

View attachment 14904
Click to expand...
Good work Kiwi, lookin good!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Kiwi TJ
Kiwi TJ said:
Finally had time to clean up under the hood.....So armed with plenty of de-greaser, a small wire brush and good ol' soapy water I attacked everything in the engine bay then finished up with some Amorall on the plastic bits. I'm happy with the results but I don't think it'll last long as were heading into the wetter winter months soon.

View attachment 14903

View attachment 14904
Click to expand...

Everything that is yellow under my hood is blue under yours... is that a NZ thing or did you paint them to match your blue?
 
FF_Jeep said:
Everything that is yellow under my hood is blue under yours... is that a NZ thing or did you paint them to match your blue?
Click to expand...
Well spotted lol...yeah exactly mine where yellow...but seeing since I changed out my HT leads I thought I'd paint them to match. (looks light blue in the photo but its darker in real life, like a cobalt blue)
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: FF_Jeep
Michael Roberson said:
What brand is it? Any issues with the fit or any tips who'd care to share?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

I went with Bestop. Fit is good it would have taken me forever to do by myself tight fit but once I got it all set up I sat my jeep in the sun to help the fabric stretch and settle down .. very nice great price on Amazon 2 day shipping win win.. . Bestop 54720-35 Black Diamond Supertop NX Complete Replacement Soft Top with Tinted w... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P23X6W/?tag=wranglerorg-20


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
 
  • Like
Reactions: Michael Roberson
I spent probably an hour eyeballing my front end while inwardly crying. Taking it to the shop on Friday to get estimates on the control arm mount fixes that are needed.

Also debated putting the hard top back on. I forgot how loud rag tops are.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Reign Mack and Kyle_W
rocklight said:
Installed Rancho RS5000x shocks. It rides a whole lot better and for a bonus it got rid of an annoying clunking noise I have been trying to chase down since i bought the jeep.
Click to expand...

Seems to be a lot of folks around here doing the same upgrade. I think this will be one of my next upgrades once my Rubicon Flares get here [emoji16]
 
  • Like
Reactions: Rob5589 and BendLarry
Haven't done it yet but, got the new gas tank skid today. Just a factory replacement so nothing special to show. Also ordered 4.88 gear and install sets, Truetrac for the 35 and Aussie locker for the 30:emoji_thumbsup:
 
  • Like
Reactions: StG58 and FF_Jeep
Rob5589 said:
Haven't done it yet but, got the new gas tank skid today. Just a factory replacement so nothing special to show. Also ordered 4.88 gear and install sets, Truetrac for the 35 and Aussie locker for the 30:emoji_thumbsup:
Click to expand...

Man why do y'all talk about changing gears like it's child's play? It appears to be the one modification that gets messed up the most often!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: Reign Mack
Finally went from 33" to 35" on the tires. Also changed wheels going from 16" to 17". To accommodate the taller tires, I've ordered a set of Metalcloak high arch front fenders. I looked at additional lift but decided to change the fenders instead. I prefer keeping the lower center of gravity.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Rob5589 and zip04
Top Bottom
Back