A lesson learned—keep it light and nimble!
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Last week I watched the video @RMETeeJay posted. It's on my list, but I haven't had time to order the brackets. I'm not planning to run the Currie steering on this Jeep, but have new parts for the ZJ conversion. I don't see any reason the flip won't work with the ZJ setup.
Edit: Bracket ordered. This will give me another thing, along with the mini skids from @Wildman, to test out the new Miller 211 on its way to me!
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Perfect! just one last question, did you end up trying to do anything to the inside of the tubes? Or just let them be?
The ZJ rod should flip just fine as long as the adjust sleeve doesn’t get in the way of anythingLast week I watched the video @RMETeeJay posted. It's on my list, but I haven't had time to order the brackets. I'm not planning to run the Currie steering on this Jeep, but have new parts for the ZJ conversion. I don't see any reason the flip won't work with the ZJ setup.
Edit: Bracket ordered. This will give me another thing, along with the mini skids from @Wildman, to test out the new Miller 211 on its way to me!
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I did clean them out. On the short side, it was easy. I just used a Shop Vac hose to carefully vacuum out anything that was in there. Before doing so, I have a small grabber that I used to insert a small piece of paper towel into the seal. Once I got the short side clean, I sprayed some rust converter inside the tube and removed the paper towel.
For the long side, again being careful, I just vacuumed it out.
I appreciate the info. I'm about to embark on my own 30 build, and yours looked so nice!
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It just takes time. I done several like this and it usually takes 3 to 4 hours. Just use a drill and have an assortment of wire wheels. You can pick them up cheap at Harbor Freight.
The mini skids will be there Thursday from what USPS is saying right now. Hopefully there isn't anymore storms that makes parts sit for a week or more.
USPS tracking #
9405503699300284914498
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Placed an order today for a UCF hybrid rear bumper. It has a 2x2 steel core, covered with an aluminum outer skin. It's a little heavier than I would like, at roughly 41 lbs, but still keeps with the build theme. There's a possibility I may end up with a Savvy bumper on the rear, through a trade, if I'm not happy with my initial choice.
https://undercoverfab.com/jeep-tj-lj-97-06/201-ucf-aluminum-rear-bumper-for-jeep-yj-tj.html
Another big step forward is an order placed for a Currie rear track bar. This finalizes the suspension and steering, which looks like this:
- ZJ steering conversion with tie rod flip
- Savvy double adjustable control arms
- H&R 1" springs
- Aluminum 1" spacer up front
- Front and rear Currie track bars
This setup will minimize work and parts needed, should I decide to jump to a 33x10.50R15 tire in the future.
https://undercoverfab.com/jeep-tj-lj-97-06/201-ucf-aluminum-rear-bumper-for-jeep-yj-tj.html
Another big step forward is an order placed for a Currie rear track bar. This finalizes the suspension and steering, which looks like this:
- ZJ steering conversion with tie rod flip
- Savvy double adjustable control arms
- H&R 1" springs
- Aluminum 1" spacer up front
- Front and rear Currie track bars
This setup will minimize work and parts needed, should I decide to jump to a 33x10.50R15 tire in the future.
Anybody got a source on savvy parts without going to savvy? They want $57 to ship a body lift and motor mount lift 
https://www.4lowparts.com/Anybody got a source on savvy parts without going to savvy? They want $57 to ship a body lift and motor mount lift
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I'll be the first to admit I ranted about this myself, but got past it. Big companies like Amazon have spoiled us, because they can put leverage on shippers due to volume. Small companies like Savvy can't do this. They can negotiate prices to a lesser extent, but in the end, the prices are the prices. I've learned through stupid decisions that quality matters more than most think, as does supporting small businesses. Best to buy quality up front and be done. Even if it means you pay a little more for shipping.Anybody got a source on savvy parts without going to savvy? They want $57 to ship a body lift and motor mount lift
Another thing to keep in mind is the long game. Vendors supplying quality parts for our Jeeps are disappearing raidly. I'm not paid by Savvy, but have installed enough crap parts to know that they don't sell something unless it's a darn good product. The support they've given to the TJ/LJ platform has always been exceptional, both from a product and knowledge/expertise perspective. I personally wouldn't want to lose that, so I'm willing to do my part!
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As it stands now, I'm weighing whether or not I want to do the 15" Big Brake upgrade now. Given the need to weld the new bracket to the knuckle, it makes sense to upgrade now. However, I'm trying to feather the throttle on spending. That may impact when I do the flip. When I do get there, one thing I'm a little anxious about is whether or not the adjustment sleeve will cause interference.
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I can only speak for international shipping quotes, but IMHO it is pretty clear there is something screwed up on the Savvy website shipping quotes. An adjustable track bar from Rocky Road Outfitters (as far as I know small, presumably low leverage company) has quoted shipping cost to the UK of c.$110. For an adjustable from track bar the cheapest shipping Savvy's website quotes is c.$335.
Now some people say Savvy refunds the difference if the actual cost is less, but that is a lot of faith to put in them. It may sound like I have a vendetta against Savvy, that is not the case. Their product is really highly rated by many on here, but the shipping cost would make anything I may want to buy a no go option for me due to the shipping cost.
In 6 month's time I'm sure I'll be happy with my decision but I'll just bite the bullet and pay the shipping now. I feel like for something like this a USPS flat rate box would get the job done and be more cost effective, but it's my job to find ways to save money so guess I'll just turn that part of me off lol