What did you do to your TJ today?
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https://www.stu-offroad.com//steering/align/align-1.htm
I've never done the spray paint method in this link though. Just pick a feature on the tire (sipping, edge of a tread patch, etc) and be consistent front to back on that feature.
Do yourself a favor and pick up the set of hooks to turn the steering link links and the locking straps. HF sells a kit that's served me well. Otherwise, a 24" monkey wrench works too.
Christoph
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Looks like HF may not sell the kit anymore but plenty over on Amazon. Take a look for 'Tie Rod Adjuster Tool'.
This one looks like a clone of my old HF set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MWFDKQB/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Ham radio mic.
Went from this:
To this:
Crude but effective. Now the mic will fit the same clips that EVERY OTHER RADIO MIC ON THE PLANET will fit! In my case, I'm using a magnetic clip. Apparently, nobody sells this dingus, so I fabbed this one out of a 3/8" carriage bolt. Works like a champ!
Went from this:
To this:
Crude but effective. Now the mic will fit the same clips that EVERY OTHER RADIO MIC ON THE PLANET will fit! In my case, I'm using a magnetic clip. Apparently, nobody sells this dingus, so I fabbed this one out of a 3/8" carriage bolt. Works like a champ!
Forgot to post here yesterday so I'll do a two for one! Fitted a bestop RAT last night (absolutely love it) and just got done fitting the Smittybilt SRC roof rack - absolutely horrendous build quality but I got there in the end!
I plan on doing a lot of rust prevention on my frame over the summer, I'll probably go ahead and do the whole eastwood paint and then fluid film before winter. My frame is mostly good now but I want it to stay that way
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Finally got around to installing drain holes in my frame, largest bit I had was 3/8 so hoping that's large enough.
Also started the process of fixing my fender rust and painting the fenders, today I got my flares off, stripped all the rust of the fenders and the inside, undercoated it, and put bondo on. Hoping it comes out better than on my last car, if its terrible I can always get new fenders easily enough.
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Started on the rust under my doors too, and found out the previous owner had already put bondo there and must have not gotten rid of all the rust. So turns out that be a bigger issue than I though, guess I'll "have to" buy some sliders to cover it up after I get rid of the rust
That’s a great idea using the head of a carriage bolt, Zorba. Nice piece of fab work.
Thanx for your kind words - it could have been better, but it'll do.
Loosen the two bolts on the draglink adjustment sleeve and turn it until the wheel is straight, drive it and repeat if it moved.
phraza
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I’ve been thinking about those hella lights. Any good? I like the black old school covers that come with themNew in the last week: clutch master, pedal pads, coolant container, led fogs/tail/back up lights, s-pod switch panel, replaced blown dash speakers, fix telescoping steering wheel, Morryde tailgate reinforcement mounted & painted/reinstalled door panels... then cruise to the beach
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'98 TJ Sport '11 Extreme Camper '18 JLU Sahara
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Blinker fluid change is very important. I use a new poly-synthetic blend.
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Three Black Jeeps? The Black Jeeps of the Family? Instead of The Three Amigos. You can be The Three Bleeps.
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Did you change the stock glass or bulb? The Gods Must be Crazy, they picked yellow for the fog lights.
Hahaha! We are working on a name for our crew! I’ll take that into consideration!
Installed JKS adjustable track bar and adjusted steering center again. With this and the moog tie rod end at pitman and stock drop pitman, no bump steer, no wobble! And my axle is centered!
Removed the massive tow bar bracket from under the front bumper that PO had installed. I also removed the receiver hitch from under the rear bumper.
I will be ordering front and rear bumpers from Rock Hard 4x4 - the rear has an integrated hitch and the front has double welded recovery shackle tabs that I could use with adapters if I ever wanted to flat tow the Jeep. On the front, I’m still trying to decide on the width and whether I want a winch protector bar.
I will be ordering front and rear bumpers from Rock Hard 4x4 - the rear has an integrated hitch and the front has double welded recovery shackle tabs that I could use with adapters if I ever wanted to flat tow the Jeep. On the front, I’m still trying to decide on the width and whether I want a winch protector bar.