What did you do to your TJ today?
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Aviatortroy
TJ Enthusiast
This is the one I got. Solid black with silver thread.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PH14328/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Hilariously enough it says Made in USA all over it but I watched the tracking all the way from Gdańsk Poland. Whatever.
It came with an elastic band to mount it which would probably be good enough. But I added some foam padding underneath and stretched the cover tight securing it under the edge with contact cement.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PH14328/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Hilariously enough it says Made in USA all over it but I watched the tracking all the way from Gdańsk Poland. Whatever.
It came with an elastic band to mount it which would probably be good enough. But I added some foam padding underneath and stretched the cover tight securing it under the edge with contact cement.
Shinebox_LJ
Member
Bought a bunch of original ads and LJ literature to keep or maybe frame and hang up in the shop.
The spec sheet given to buyers in 2004:
An LJ ad from a 2005 issue of GQ:
A 2 page dynomax ad that is my personal favorite:
And this LJ sponge which is ridiculous yet intriguing enough to buy. You add water and it lengthens. Not sure where this was sold or if it was a promo item but there are a bunch of them online:
The spec sheet given to buyers in 2004:
An LJ ad from a 2005 issue of GQ:
A 2 page dynomax ad that is my personal favorite:
And this LJ sponge which is ridiculous yet intriguing enough to buy. You add water and it lengthens. Not sure where this was sold or if it was a promo item but there are a bunch of them online:
Wired up my Elocker for the KP60. Eaton makes is very easy to wire up. Really impressed. Comes with all wiring, ring connectors, splice connectors, terminal block, piggyback Fuse wiring, relay and the switch of course
My wife is gonna kill me for using the steak knife
My wife is gonna kill me for using the steak knife
Mudflat
TJ Enthusiast
‘So cheap & easy it’s hardly worth mentioning, but here it is. I replaced the 1156 bulbs in the back-up lights with Sylvania LED bulbs for around $25.00.
The before & after pics don’t really show much, just the difference in color, but they really do put out more usable light.
The before & after pics don’t really show much, just the difference in color, but they really do put out more usable light.
The lift is an old pre bankruptcy rubicon express 4.5" short arm lift with a 1" body lift.What size ( body + susp. )/ brand lift you have installed ?
- I really like the looks of your rig
i have no idea who made the body lift as it was done by the PO but they are aluminum pucks.
the lift has been on the jeep since before it even had a thousand miles but had the 3.5" springs with 33" tires.
i had to replace the rubber bushings a few years back at roughly 85k miles(currently around 112k)
Got the cruise wires routed into the cab, put in loom, etc. Now I just have 5 wires to connect, and every single one of them is a royal pain in the ass for one reason or another. I'm gonna see if the wires from the brake switch appear up behind the (removed) instrument cluster, as I sure as hell don't want to try splicing at the switch itself unless there's no other way. Looks like I'd have to pull the driver's seat to be able to get my head under the dash to get to the switch...
You should be able to remove the panel below the steering column to access the break switch. That should relieve some of the body contortions.
Kaptainkid1
TJ Enthusiast
Got free 2003 Mini Cooper leather seats.
Decided to install them in the TJ and see if they are better? Of course they are better and have more functions. Needs a few minor fine tuning but love them.
Kept the factory rails and only attached the seats.
Decided to install them in the TJ and see if they are better? Of course they are better and have more functions. Needs a few minor fine tuning but love them.
Kept the factory rails and only attached the seats.
RED97SE
Member
Found some half doors and tops in mint condition and the perfect color! Now to find some better interior panels or at least some I can paint to match.
Dude, you really need to catch the guy that keeps bombin' your house with black spray paint!
Decided to remove the LJ from garage queen/museum piece status, and drive it to our place in Baja. 2700 miles, 50 mph to match the speed of our overland vehicle. Killed me to add that many miles!
Over the course of the trip, the front end loosened up a bit, and turning the steering wheel at slow speeds or in place, I heard this creaking/cracking noise. Had wife turn wheel as I listened, and thought power steering gear. We were almost here by then so didn’t do anything.
Finally took the time, found out driver side tie rod end was dry, ordered a new one. ZJ upgrade, installed, no happiness. Found out after, the RE front track bar bracket was slightly loose on frame. Whew, no expensive steering gear replacement in our near future!
Over the course of the trip, the front end loosened up a bit, and turning the steering wheel at slow speeds or in place, I heard this creaking/cracking noise. Had wife turn wheel as I listened, and thought power steering gear. We were almost here by then so didn’t do anything.
Finally took the time, found out driver side tie rod end was dry, ordered a new one. ZJ upgrade, installed, no happiness. Found out after, the RE front track bar bracket was slightly loose on frame. Whew, no expensive steering gear replacement in our near future!
Now get yourself some aluminum duct tape and cover the inside of the housing to reflect all that light back out.
Installed a light to see a broken vacuum hose. I hope to get that fixed soon. I don’t use the HVAC but apparently all that works is defrost
Col Zuker
New Member
Gave Ruby some new plugs today, I have had this jeep for about a year and a half and seemed to run fine. But was on Amazon and thought how about some new plugs. Ruby have about 120 k on her how long do you think these have been in?
I hope you didn't buy those plugs again. There are much better choices out there. I only use the Autolite XP-985 iridium plugs in my 2000-06' Jeeps. Change them once and they'll outlive your Jeep.
Tldelaney
TJ Enthusiast
High temp Cerakoted the intake manifold and new ARH header. Sounds ridiculous with open headers.
Sharp Minded
Member
Installed Polk Audio DB522 5.25” speakers in the front and sound bar in my 2006 LJ. Like everyone says, they’re a great bang for the buck upgrade, even with the stock head unit.
I also ordered the Alpine iLX-W650.
I also ordered the Alpine iLX-W650.