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  1. tjroughrider

    Is the TJ transmission bellhousing the same as a Durango or Dakota bellhousing?

    Hey everyone. Well I haven't been on here in what seems like a lifetime. LOL In my opinion I've been quoted some crazy numbers (CDN Funds) to rebuild mine - anywhere from $1300 to $2650 before taxes, parts & labour. Anyways, currently I'm having transmission issues with my 42RLE transmission...
  2. tjroughrider

    Ford 8.8 Axle Swap Info / FAQ

    I have the adapter flange
  3. tjroughrider

    Ford 8.8 Axle Swap Info / FAQ

    I have the adapter flange from the 8.8 The u-joint that fits into the stock yoke of the diff is skinnier than the flange for the 8.8
  4. tjroughrider

    Ford 8.8 Axle Swap Info / FAQ

    What u-joint is used from the driveshaft to ford 8.8 diff? I picked up a 1310/1350 conversion u-joint but it doesn't work. Any help would be helpful. Tia
  5. tjroughrider

    Ford 8.8 Axle Swap Info / FAQ

    What u-joint is used from the driveshaft to ford 8.8 diff? I picked up a 1310/1350 conversion u-joint but it doesn't work. Any help would be helpful. Tia
  6. tjroughrider

    2006 TJ Sport Build

    Touching base.... Hubs, front brakes & Fox 2.0 Air Steering Stabilizer is installed. Poison Spyder rear bumper and stinger tire carrier are painted and ready to be installed. I will check in tomorrow with some pics to show the progress.
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    ****UPDATE**** The beginning starts this weekend for the install of the Roll Cage, Fender Flares, Tire Carrier & Rear Bumper, Steering Stabilizer, etc, etc. I officially have 4 weeks until the World of Wheels (March 16th Weekend). Time frame for the parts install (weekends only): Roll Cage...
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    Yes, I daily drive it (for now that is). The way I'm going with it, by next year it'll have to be trailered to the trailhead.
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    Well all parts are in now, now the fun begins of installing it all. The deadline to have everything painted & installed is March 13th (March 14th the latest). 1. Roll cage will take 2 full days to paint & install. 2. Fenders flares should take approx 2 or 3 hours. 3. Rear bumper & tire...
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    The day has finally come.... New boots on the Jeep.
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    I went to a local company that I have been buying all my parts through and had a face to face chat with the owner. But I'd say almost all suppliers of parts do sponsoring of some sort. You just need to check out their websites. Some have a specific timeline and budget for what and how much they...
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    Just kind of an FYI if anyone decides to do the internal beadlocks by Coyote be ready for a lot of prep work to get the bead on the tires smooth so it doesn't cut into the inner tube inside the tire especially if you plan on running Goodyear MTR Kevlar. It takes a great deal of time to prep the...
  13. tjroughrider

    2006 TJ Sport Build

    Well the crate of parts arrived today. Wheels, tires & stauns should be installed tomorrow or the next day. Once installed on my TJ I will post pics. Stay Tuned!!!!
  14. tjroughrider

    2006 TJ Sport Build

    Received the Ten Factory Dana 30 Outer Axle Seals today. Still waiting for the rest of the parts to arrive. Plus ordered more items yesterday. Might order a few more parts. Sent from my LG-H873 using Tapatalk
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    And that's just with 33" tires. I haven't installed the 35's yet (will be installed on Tuesday/Wednesday).
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    New tail lights at night. Sent from my LG-H873 using Tapatalk
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    Installed the flush mount 4 inch clear lens / red LED tail lights today. These are made by Grote and they are DOT Approved. Originally I had 4 inch flush mount red lens / white LED tail lights. Sent from my LG-H873 using Tapatalk
  18. tjroughrider

    2006 TJ Sport Build

    Some parts have arrived today a......nd I bought more parts. Coyote Industries Internal Beadlocks Pro Comp Wheels (15 x 10 x 3.75 Inch Backspacing Borgeson Upper & Lower Steering Pro Comp Center Caps (only 4) Items on backorder: Ten Factory Axle Seals & 1 Pro Comp Center Cap I also bought the...
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    2006 TJ Sport Build

    And......... it begins. This is the first part of the many installs to come over the next while. Finished installing the JVC double din stereo and dash kit tonight. For something I thought would take maybe an hour turned into almost 3 hours. But it went smoothly, no real pain in the ass...