What did you do to your TJ today?

SAWB · Apr 7, 2024

Been away for awhile , wife died and it is crazy how it can affect your life ! I will get back to finishing all the upgrades now.
Guess I need to find me a cute gal that can drive a stick LOL!

AndyG · Apr 7, 2024

SAWB said:
Been away for awhile , wife died and it is crazy how it can affect your life ! I will get back to finishing all the upgrades now.
Guess I need to find me a cute gal that can drive a stick LOL!
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Hey I’m really sorry to hear that and I hope you’re OK.

Your post gives me the indication that you are making it OK and can smile man. That is good.

SAWB · Apr 7, 2024

AndyG said:
Hey I’m really sorry to hear that and I hope you’re OK.

Your post gives me the indication that you are making it OK and can smile man. That is good.

Yeah Thanks Andy ! I have many good friends that said they hope I never lose my since of humor and I guess I will not. After about a month of crying I just couldn't cry any more. Happened last October so it is still fresh , work helps and I'm making progress . She was younger than me and I was just not prepared for her to die before me. I have all her large family here that looks out after me and our daughter and her husband.
My family is in Texas and I am going out there in June and stay with my cuz Michael , he is a single Dad of a 2 year old and a good bit younger than me. Don't know what my good Lord and savior has planed for me but when I moved out here I left it in his hands and he led me to this beautiful angel Janet. I guess we will see ! Thanks my friend for the kind words .......Will

zackcj7 · Apr 7, 2024

RussinIdaho said:
I replaced my Metalcloak Duroflex joints with Johnny Joints. On a more positive note, the Johnny Joints cured my speed sensitive shimmy.

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I didn't know that was possible. So the part numbers on the boxes are what you used I assume. Those are a direct swap?

BigGeigs · Apr 7, 2024

Good weather means top is off until fall (hopefully)! Finally got the spiderweb shade that’s been sitting in my office installed.

kincaid.0678 · Apr 7, 2024

Alignment time and 32’s. Time for a test drive now after that one armed workout lol

GaTechTJ · Apr 7, 2024

I took advantage of the nice weather and installed a Rough Country leveling kit to restore the front of the jeep back to level. It was sagging from the weight of the winch I installed previously. Easy install on the level kit. Had to use spring compressors just a little to get the springs back in once the spacers had been installed.

Once the sun goes down, I'll adjust the headlights to compensate for the slight lift.

AndyG · Apr 7, 2024

SAWB said:
Yeah Thanks Andy ! I have many good friends that said they hope I never lose my since of humor and I guess I will not. After about a month of crying I just couldn't cry any more. Happened last October so it is still fresh , work helps and I'm making progress . She was younger than me and I was just not prepared for her to die before me. I have all her large family here that looks out after me and our daughter and her husband.
My family is in Texas and I am going out there in June and stay with my cuz Michael , he is a single Dad of a 2 year old and a good bit younger than me. Don't know what my good Lord and savior has planed for me but when I moved out here I left it in his hands and he led me to this beautiful angel Janet. I guess we will see ! Thanks my friend for the kind words .......Will

Keeping those connections is the best thing to do. You’re going to be ok.

Danarch · Apr 7, 2024

AndyG said:
He performed a Cat Scan

I think I may have found the Holy Grail of door panel repair-

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First it is designed for a wide variety of similar plastics and designed to hold up under extreme stress and cure quickly-

But most importantly it has the mesh which allows you to strengthen the crack after you drill a hole at the end to make sure it won’t progress.

Is this for the crack at the window area (sort of by the side view mirror) that runs done the panel? If so please post the progress, I’ve been wondering what to do with that small crack. I’ve been thinking of drilling a little hole in hopes that will stop it from progressing.

Danarch · Apr 7, 2024

SAWB said:
Been away for awhile , wife died and it is crazy how it can affect your life ! I will get back to finishing all the upgrades now.
Guess I need to find me a cute gal that can drive a stick LOL!
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Sorry to hear. Those things can certainly affect your life. Keep your chin up and continue to focus on the positives things in life.

AndyG · Apr 7, 2024

Danarch said:
Is this for the crack at the window area (sort of by the side view mirror) that runs done the panel? If so please post the progress, I’ve been wondering what to do with that small crack. I’ve been thinking of drilling a little hole in hopes that will stop it from progressing.

Yes , or the angle crack a half door gets- not pretty but worked great. Pic is back of panel, mesh is embedded.

Kiwi TJ · Apr 7, 2024

Packed up my new soft top roof disguised as a front seat for a CJ

… taking it to the post office to get sent back hopefully Amazon will send the refund soon…
I’ll try again once I get a refund… but this time buying direct from Bestop.

Danarch · Apr 7, 2024

AndyG said:
Yes , or the angle crack a half door gets- not pretty but worked great. Pic is back of panel, mesh is embedded.

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Thanks for the update. Do you think a small hole, 1/16” or close will help it from spreading? That is what I’ve heard in the past.

AndyG · Apr 7, 2024

Danarch said:
Thanks for the update. Do you think a small hole, 1/16” or close will help it from spreading? That is what I’ve heard in the past.

Absolutely. I think it’s the best thing you can do before the repair. The crack doesn’t know what happened.

RussinIdaho · Apr 7, 2024

zackcj7 said:
I didn't know that was possible. So the part numbers on the boxes are what you used I assume. Those are a direct swap?

Yes, they are a direct swap. I also ordered 9/16 and 7/16 bolts from RockJock to replace the stock control arm bolts.

Danarch · Apr 7, 2024

Thank

AndyG said:
Absolutely. I think it’s the best thing you can do before the repair. The crack doesn’t know what happened.

Thank you!

mjonesjr84 · Apr 7, 2024

Kiwi TJ said:
Packed up my new soft top roof disguised as a front seat for a CJ … taking it to the post office to get sent back hopefully Amazon will send the refund soon…
I’ll try again once I get a refund… but this time buying direct from Bestop.
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What was the issue with it? I got a Bestop Trex Top from Amazon that I'm hoping to put on this week.

John Cooper · Apr 7, 2024

Kiwi TJ said:
Packed up my new soft top roof disguised as a front seat for a CJ … taking it to the post office to get sent back hopefully Amazon will send the refund soon…
I’ll try again once I get a refund… but this time buying direct from Bestop.
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mjonesjr84 said:
What was the issue with it? I got a Bestop Trex Top from Amazon that I'm hoping to put on this week.

He probably got one without the tramp stamp, and it made him mad.......

mfvii · Apr 7, 2024

Spent the day with the youngest jeeper in the house. We learned about tire pressure, oil and filters, brake pad replacement and how sticky grease is when we get it in our hair. Was a great day.

mjonesjr84 · Apr 7, 2024

John Cooper said:
He probably got one without the tramp stamp, and it made him mad.......

I am hoping that since my Trektop has the front arc bow that it doesn't have the Bestop stamp on the rear. Not sure when Bestop stopped putting the front bow in the package.

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