A lesson learned—keep it light and nimble!
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X2 on this. Before going coilovers, I ran pucks for a decade without any issues. In my case a hockey puck was the exact diameter of my lower bump stops, so they were a perfect fit, and you would not know they were in there as they matched so well. Sometimes the redneck solution is the perfect solution.
But, I’m a hockey player so I may be a bit biased
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I personally like what might be perceived as over engineered stuff. But bolt-on stuff is super easy to adjust and deal with.
https://www.quadratec.com/products/16159_1000.htm
The JKS aluminum pucks might weigh less than the hockey pucks. Measurable? Not enough to make any real difference.
One could also get better hardware that comes supplied with the kit, but the provided stuff would last without any issues.
The MC kit uses hockey pucks too. They just drill them out for you and supply some hardware. You'd still have to drill/tap the lower spring perches to install them. I've used plain hockey pucks for years with no issues.
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Even more engineering. I do wonder about the coil retaining part though. Is this a real problem? My LJ is biased for down travel, partly due to body limitations on up travel, so this isn't an issue for me. It's possible I might see it on the TJ, due to the H&R springs.
This is for just the rear
https://www.morris4x4center.com/cur...MI5riGwtyU7wIVi5-zCh31yg-REAQYASABEgLkHfD_BwE
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Received confirmation that my Savvy front bumper, tailgate panel, and valance have finally shipped. The last piece of the puzzle I'm waiting on is the Savvy control arms. Hopefully, those will ship next week. If not, I'll be in a holding pattern for all the work on the bottom side.
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I get it. Seems like the more I do, the more there is to do. If I wasn't so obsessed with little details, the work would go a lot faster!
Often the last 10% of a project is where you will find that you spend 90% of your time. It’s all about the details.
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Perfect example. Replacing the front worn out Dana 30 has now resulted in:
- RMS
- New Oil pump
- Catalytic converter replacement (all)
- Automatic transmission updates (Shift kit, new solenoid pack, and a few other small items)
Of course there will be cleaning, priming, and painting involved.
This is what I'm trying to avoid on my Tub swap. Project creep can kill all momentum and its easy to wind up selling it off as a "project." I've been trying to get better about this...keep the projects manageable, even if it means I have to put something back together knowing I'll have to take it apart again.Perfect example. Replacing the front worn out Dana 30 has now resulted in:
- RMS
- New Oil pump
- Catalytic converter replacement (all)
- Automatic transmission updates (Shift kit, new solenoid pack, and a few other small items)
Of course there will be cleaning, priming, and painting involved.
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Not really scope creep for me. These were all items I was going to do anyway. My problem is I can't make myself not do something. I'm older and time is a big deal for me. At this point in my life 24 hrs seems like 14, so I just don't have time, or energy, to re-do.
Fortunately, I have my LJ also, so the TJ is just a project I want to complete on my own terms, without having to rush. Bottom line, I want it to be done, but don't need it to be done. If that makes any sense?
Yeah, I only have one jeep and since I don't drive it in the winter, I try to get all my stuff done in that 3-4 months of down time. Big stuff, anyway. There is always something that pops up. And, I won't ignore the obvious stuff. My firewall WILL get painted, I'm going to install sound deadening, etc. I'm really torn on doing the heatercore while its apart. If I could get a MOPAR one, I'd do it for sure. However, the one I have isn't leaking and from what I hear the aftermarket ones are hit and miss. Cats aren't throwing codes...so I'll probably keep them...but they have 146,000 miles on them too.Not really scope creep for me. These were all items I was going to do anyway. My problem is I can't make myself not do something. I'm older and time is a big deal for me. At this point in my life 24 hrs seems like 14, so I just don't have time, or energy, to re-do.
Fortunately, I have my LJ also, so the TJ is just a project I want to complete on my own terms, without having to rush. Bottom line, I want it to be done, but don't need it to be done. If that makes any sense?
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My thought was there's 180K on this project Jeep, so the Cats are going to be replaced while I have the rear out. Seems to make sense for me, especially since I'll be doing the RMS and all new O2 sensors. Hard call on the heater core, but if I was that far in I'd do it. There was a great read on this posted by @Latimera .
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...-your-heater-core-heat-not-blowing-hot.47253/
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads...-your-heater-core-heat-not-blowing-hot.47253/
Well, that is interesting. I missed that one. I'm gonna do it. It just makes sense...Especially for 60 dollars. Thanks for the link!
Dino76033
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When did you order your bumper? I ordered mine 2/19/21 with the understanding it could be up to 4 weeks because they are waiting on the laser shop.
Well it's a good idea I decided to do ball joints....
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Oh it was definitely not and it was a great learning experience, the passenger upper was a moog ball joint so I'm glad I've got a new set of spicers in it. Next step: body lift