New Bestop seats went in today. Sit about 2 inches higher but work well.
How do these compare to the factory seats? Are they noticeably more comfy or more of a anesthetics thing? They look great!New Bestop seats went in today. Sit about 2 inches higher but work well.
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I assume if you have an 03+, magnums are a bigger challenge?I'll never argue that the LS motors might be a better platform than the Dodge magnum V-8's but for ease of engine swaps if you have a 02 or older rig they are a cheaper and easier swap. Out of the box no the LS wins hands down in the power department but if you spend a little money you can get some respectable numbers from either the 5.2 or 5.9. Will they archive the MPG that a LS gets? No but I don't drive a TJ to compete with Prius.
Even if you used more inexpensive gauges you're still looking at $500 for a new dash of 6 gauges with turn signal indicators, parking brake & check engine lights & then if you're annul a 4x4 light. It all adds up. So being able to retain my stock dash was a HUGE deal in my choice of engines.
I've been wanting to find out of any of the shorty headers would work in a TJ frame and got lucky when someone posted in one of the FB magnum V-8 groups I belong to about these headers for a really great price. Even if I DON'T run these I can use them for mock up as I figure out my exhaust. Currently I have a pair of block hugger headers.
https://www.protuninglab.com/hds-dr96v8.html
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They're suppose to be here tomorrow so we'll see.
Out with the old in with the new!
Jounce bumpers replaced and swapped out the B&M shift knob for a custom printed old school knob.
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How do these compare to the factory seats? Are they noticeably more comfy or more of a anesthetics thing? They look great!
I assume if you have an 03+, magnums are a bigger challenge?
What paint did you use on the chassis? Need to spray mineI started reassembly! Got my gas tank in, as well as other bits
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Put in my new to me seat with the JK back rest and headrests. Can’t sit to call Bartact on Monday and explain I need a TJ lower and JK upper for my backseat cover
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do you mind to post the link where you found the jounce bumpers?
krylon* satin blackWhat paint did you use on the chassis? Need to spray mine
This week is supposed to be perfect Jeep weather!! Got it out of the garage and gonna drive it to work this week!!!!
I am not near as tough as I used to be, rain doesn't bother me to bad, but snow it will have the windows in it I have driven a CJ5 with a Bikini top in the middle of winter.Is that when it's raining or snowing?
I am not near as tough as I used to be, rain doesn't bother me to bad, but snow it will have the windows in it I have driven a CJ5 with a Bikini top in the middle of winter.