02' TJ - Capable daily driver

Considering they're $175 new, $100 doesn't seem bad. But I don't know the going rate.
I’ve seen a few on this forum go for 100-125$. Going to check them out tomorrow. If they’re in good shape i’m gonna go for it!
 
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You can find jks for under 150 on amazon and rubicon express aswell so if the bushings are shot id just pass and order a new set
 
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Can't quite read the date code on those tires, but I agree they are at least 6 years old.
The BFG AT KO2 was introduced in 2014 and the BFG AT KO started being phased out in 2015.
Yeah they ended up being 7 years old, they last up to 10 so i've got a few years left. Although i'm already looking for 33's
 
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Well i picked them up! They’re in great shape, and came with all the hardware. Installing tomorrow :)
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Haven’t written an update in a bit. Didn’t end up installing the JKS disconnects because found out we had to move houses, so everything got packed. I did however sneak in some time to hook up the hand throttle...
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And then added a sunshade...
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And did the valve cover gasket change as well as an oil and oil filter change!
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All of this was in prep for the trail jam, had a super great time. Unfortunately i was only there for 2 of the days, but managed to make it on some trails and meet some great people
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So mush I has to do, adding a hand throttle in the mix. What the heck, I'll get to it someday

Nice pics !
Thanks!
Hand throttle came in handy at the trail jam. Didn’t do too much rock crawling but i can imagine it’s even better for that.
 
Glad you were able to make it to the Jamboree. Always fun and other than a few I've never ran into people who didn't try to enjoy the event.
 
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Also saw a mod a while back to add a second switch panel, and decided to try it as i had no use for the ash tray.

Visited that junkyard that @Vasq recommended. They’ve got loads of TJ’s and other wranglers
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Also saw this little guy...
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Body is basically completely gone, not many parts left. Huge project for someone, though i was tempted

Anyway, picked up an extra switch panel for half the price of ebay, and got to work!
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Marked the line
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Made the cut, and used some files to get the finer details
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Then had to cut and shave down the edge of the new switch panel to fit beside the old one
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Here they are being held together, which gives me an idea of areas i need to continue shaping
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While i was at it i added a USB port to fill the extra cigarette lighter
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And mounted the two together
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Here’s what i’ve got so far!
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Also added a dome light switch. I’ve been wanting to control the dome light for a while, since i pulled the fuse so it’s not on when the doors are off
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Test fit! Bit more trimming to do
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Did some more trimming and then made the mount for the new switch panel. Just used some small angle iron i have laying around to mount it
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And the final product!
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