What did you do to your TJ today?

Used it as my runner back and forth on this tiny house-

We have 7 days worked on this-

That is Kristin she is the bride to be- spunky all the way.

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All 4 Wheelin' said:
What's the story on the cj5?
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Another Jeep in the shop where I was getting the frame repaired. It was in tough shape. I spent some time looking at it. Owner had done some questionable things. Engine was crooked/misaligned. The engine mounts looked improvised. Wiring was, well, non-standard. Looked good from a distance. Up close was kind of a shit show.
 
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red02tj said:
got a link?
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This is the storage tray: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LGNKS41/?tag=wranglerorg-20
The charger integration was custom. I attached the charger to the tray and ran the wire under the dash to a hardwired USB outlet that I wired through a relay to a switch on the lower dash and straight to the battery so I can charge regardless of the jeep running, and can also not charge if I don't need it and don't want the phone getting hot(ter) on the dash. Since the charger is magnetic it holds the phone very nicely in place. With wireless CarPlay I hardly ever have to touch the phone while driving. Just toss it up in the try, magnet grabs it, and go.
 
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What is missing from this picture?

That goober @ John Cooper is and a bunch of little rubber ducks 🤣🤣🤣

I’m back on the loose....

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Now I’ve got both of them out John, Let’s see how many ducks you have now- If I could figure out how to drive 2 at the same time I would🤣
 
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SonOfAnakin said:
I've promised a comprehensive list of what I've done to my TJ since I bought her 10 months ago in Oct 2021. Some will ask, 'How much have you got into 'er?' I don't know, I don't like to look at the total. And more importantly, the wife doesn't know.

Here it is:

10/24/2021Purchased Jeep
10/25/2021Added KC HiLiTES 1134 fog lights
10/26/2021Added tube step bars
10/30/2021Replaced ignition starter switch
11/1/2021Removed Dixie air horns and eagle decal on hood.
11/1/2021Replaced under hood light
11/8/2021Replaced all weather stripping (doors, hardtop, cowl to hood, tailgate)
11/15/2021Replaced steering gear with OEM rebuilt
11/15/2021Replaced pitman arm
11/15/2021Replaced drag link and tie rod with heavy Duty
11/15/2021Replaced steering pump
11/15/2021Replaced both washer fluid pumps
12/3/2021Replaced steering stabilizer with Fox upgrade
12/3/2021Replace 4 shocks with Billstein 5100
12/3/2021Replaced all stock control arms with Core4x4 Adjustable
12/3/2021Replaced Steering linkage
12/3/2021Replaced stock track bar with Core4x4 Adjustable
12/3/2021Custom frame repair of driver side rear control arm mount
12/4/2021Replaced radiator reservoir bottle
12/30/2021Replaced cheap LED headlights with better LED headlights
1/10/2022Replaced outer shift boot
1/10/2022Replaced muffler
4/23/2022Added Quadratec Adventure® Mirrors with Square Head
5/22/2022Replaced aftermarket stereo, amp, and speakers with Jensen 710CW with Apple carPlay and Android Auto, requiring double din replacement center console, Alpine Speakers, Powered Subwoofer, Alpine Amp, including all new wiring and removal of some truly terrible wiring.
5/22/2022Added storage tray above dashboard with integrated Apple MagSafe iPhone wireless charger.
5/26/2022Replaced blower motor, blower motor resistor, blower motor resistor wiring harness
5/30/2022Replaced HVAC controls, including re-wiring to add back on OEM connectors.
6/2/2022Replaced hardtop with 2004 model, including replacing wiring connector on Jeep to match hardtop
6/10/2022Added trailer wiring harness
6/15/2022Custom fix for aftermarket header to down pipe junction, which are not the same size, causing exhaust leak.
7/1/2022Replaced wiper blades
7/1/2022oil and filter change
7/2/2022Replaced Steering Gear with new Durango upgrade
7/5/2022Replaced inner shift boot
7/5/2022Replaced shift knob
7/5/2022Replaced stock airbox and throttle body with CAI, 62mm throttle body, and Airaid AIR-310-510 PowerAid Throttle Body Spacer
7/5/2022Replaced PCV elbow and grommet.
7/5/2022Replaced oil filler cap
7/5/2022Replaced hood hinges
7/5/2022Replaces hood latches
7/7/2022Replaced windshield
7/9/2022Replaced clock spring
7/10/2022Added D-Ring tow hook isolators
7/20/2022Replaced NV3550 transmission with new
7/20/2022Replace fuel pump
7/20/2022Rear track bar mount replacement
7/20/2022Rebuilt 231J Transfer Case
7/20/2022Replaced rear driveshaft and added slip yolk eliminator, new pinion seals.
7/20/2022Re-geared from 3.27 to 4.56

Before and after frame repair pics attached.

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I took the jeep for a good shake down with the wife along. I knew the rubber was all worn in the control arms and all but really showed on some of the rough roads. I thought the air conditioning didn't work but I bought a part , some kind of controller for the fan and it started to work , nice cool air ! I have everything to rebuild the suspension so I guess I will start on that tomorrow since I have the interior kind of done.
Engine runs good , lots of pep . Trans shifts smooth , jeep really runs good......nice !
Got dark and I found the insterment lights don't work, going to check all the fuses in the morning. I have an airbag light and the horn does not work, don't know what's going on there ??? Found out the lights don't go off by their self ....what the hell LOL !
Once new suspension parts in and both drive shafts rebuilt and I will feel good to drive it anywhere. A few other things sorted out and it will be good to go.
 
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Put in a few hours of work between yesterday and today. Put a new valve cover gasket on my 2.5L. Second one I’ve installed since owning. The first one was just a rubber gasket, the second had a rigid metal frame inside and seems like a better fit than the first. Also took the bolts out of the exhaust manifold and put some medium thread locker on them and torqued them back down. A couple of the bolts have tended to loosen themselves a couple of times since I installed the new manifold in spring so hopefully this will fix that. Also put a tumbler into my center console since it has never had one. Now I can half ass lock it although a big screwdriver could easily pry it open lol. Also fixed the lift gate support that my wife broke while at the beach. I hope the epoxy holds on that one but if not I’ll go to plan B. Next I need to pull the fenders to sand and paint due to chipping paint and some surface rust starting.
 
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Found some Select Increments dash pods in the garage that I forgot I had purchased. I was hoping to get some more bass out of these Polk’s but it’s just not happening. They seem to have a hollow sound no matter how I tune them. That’s what subwoofers are for though I guess
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Jamison C said:
Did you do them yourself or have a shop do it? I need to paint mine. Still not sure if I wanna do it or just have someone do it.


Mechanically yes, but the “LOCK” symbols are opposite between the two pairs.
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I got lucky and found a white pair. They need a couple touch-ups but nothing much.

They came with the door handles inside and out but nothing else. So I need the latches to connect the handles to, some trim, locks, and rear view mirrors. I'll get some locks I can rekey to match mine in case I get the tops at some point too.

I may skin the insides with automotive carpet and adhesive as I wait to find gray interior pieces.

So if the same latches work, I'll order a set.

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After living with the TrekTop Nx for a few weeks, having painted the underside black,

Today I finally got to paint the quarter and back windows.

I am totally happy with this replacement top. I figured out how to modify the back windows so a can roll it up.

My one and only remaining complaint is the oe design of the side clips. I had a TrekTop Nx on one of my JKs and the door surrounds didn’t use side clips. Instead there were rain gutters built into the door surrounds and no clips. Would be great if this design carried over to the TJ.
 
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InOmaha said:
I got lucky and found a white pair. They need a couple touch-ups but nothing much.

They came with the door handles inside and out but nothing else. So I need the latches to connect the handles to, some trim, locks, and rear view mirrors. I'll get some locks I can rekey to match mine in case I get the tops at some point too.

I may skin the insides with automotive carpet and adhesive as I wait to find gray interior pieces.

So if the same latches work, I'll order a set.

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Ah I see what you’re saying. I’m pretty sure the internal mechanisms are totally different.
 
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