Ryanoceros
Member
Got rid of the huge/heavy aftermarket bumper for a stubby stock replacement. Also, finally took the hard top off for the year, looking forward to some decent weather!
What did you do to your TJ today?
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Fughuert
TJ Enthusiast
I probably could and I thought about it but the LJ has a black interior and the tj is spice. So on top of exterior paint I’d have to do the inside too, figure it isn’t worth it.
I was gonna keep them and slap on some junk yj half doors I have laying around for the insurance. But I figure it’s easier and cheaper to just buy some second hand than redoing the red ones.
I am on the hunt for some half doors as I like em more and the lj came with a soft top too.
The lj came with another set of stock Jeep wheels on worn out tires so I will give them those and keep my American racing wheels.
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Ryanoceros
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I'm not sure, they came with the LJ when I bought it! There aren't any marking or part numbers either but they do plug into the factory fog light harnesses.
You are likely going to find half doors hard to find, expensive, and colored matched inside/out even more so. I passed up a matched set for like $750 so now have doors that don’t match in or out and several cans of paint waiting for warmer weather. Found interior panels in right color but they wanted $400 just for those.
Kicking myself rather hard for not buying the matching set
got a screamin deal from rwk haus so i took a drive down to corona to pick up some goodies:
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gonna be a nice little saturday indeed!
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Today I started to install an ARB twin compressor and 15 gallon air tank with S-pod 6 bank switch and air regulator,
Finished the ham radio install/GMRS relocation today. Was able to attach a laptop computer to put prelim channels into it. Since said laptop has a dead battery, the Jeep's inverter supplied the power!
SWR readings on the ham rig are in the toilet on both VHF as well as UHF, 1.1 or less. The bad news is that I need to beef up the DC wiring a bit - I knew tying onto the GMRS wiring wasn't the greatest idea, tests confirm it. Getting about 1.5v drop on TX. That and I get to figure out what to do with the mics, but the project is usable at least.
SWR readings on the ham rig are in the toilet on both VHF as well as UHF, 1.1 or less. The bad news is that I need to beef up the DC wiring a bit - I knew tying onto the GMRS wiring wasn't the greatest idea, tests confirm it. Getting about 1.5v drop on TX. That and I get to figure out what to do with the mics, but the project is usable at least.
Where do you have your inverter located?
I've been thinking of putting one in but not a fan of one under the seat. I don't expect the inverter to enjoy a drink while offroading.
Not a 'to' but a 'for' the TJ - Picked up a cylinder of C25 and ordered a Miller 211.
I've welded before but this is my first welder. Excited to finally not be afraid to find a frame or axle bracket crack and have no way to solve it.
I've welded before but this is my first welder. Excited to finally not be afraid to find a frame or axle bracket crack and have no way to solve it.
Hauled 100 gallons of water to our cistern at the house.
50 gallon tank in the back of the TJ.
The drought makes you do crazy things with your Jeep!
50 gallon tank in the back of the TJ.
The drought makes you do crazy things with your Jeep!
ShaveLazer
TJ Enthusiast
Changed the POs old heavy bumper out for the OEM one that he gave me when I bought it. Always meant to do it but that bumper thread finally got me thinking about weight.
Under the steering column, tye-wrapped to the HVAC duct. Its just a little 300 watter that's about the same age as the Jeep or a tad older. I inherited it from my father.
Installed my new battery, NorthStar AGM Marine - that thing is heavy!
Fughuert
TJ Enthusiast
By my calculations you could hold another 50 gallons no problem. I had 26 40 pound pellet bags piled in the back of mine, only a slight squat.
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Jacket4256
TJ Enthusiast
Put LED tail light/brake bulbs in along with reverse lights a few weeks back. I thought it would be brighter actually, so I decided to line the housing with foil tape to see if it’ll make a difference that way. It won’t hurt anyway. I’ll see tonight if it makes any difference... While I was in there, the piece of tin separating the two bulbs inside the housing was rusted and rotted and in typical fashion, I didn’t have any sheet metal sitting around. Threw it away actually in the fall when I was cleaning up the garage before winter so I had to improvise and use a soup can to cut new one.
The Jeep definitely needs a bath but it’s still 30 degrees at 2:00 on a bright sunny day so I’m not about to do that. We’re supposed to be treated with unseasonal warmth early in the week so I can wait a couple more days.
The Jeep definitely needs a bath but it’s still 30 degrees at 2:00 on a bright sunny day so I’m not about to do that. We’re supposed to be treated with unseasonal warmth early in the week so I can wait a couple more days.
Jacket4256
TJ Enthusiast
Still kinda doing shake down on mine since still new to me and not a DD.
Me and little one took a 3 hour ride around the Smokys
I have realized I need to find a phone mounting solution for navigation purposes.
Me and little one took a 3 hour ride around the Smokys
I have realized I need to find a phone mounting solution for navigation purposes.
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SeaJeep97
Member
Replaced the ancient leaking steering box and steering pump. I went to remove the pitman arm and the nut holding it on was finger tight....I put the puller on there and the pitman arm slid right off when I pulled on it..... My steering is MUCH tighter now though 
I am glad to be alive.
I am glad to be alive.