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  1. Thunder Mass

    What is the appropriate wheelbase and overall width for 37-40 inch tires?

    This should go without saying, I WILL NOT be using my 30/44 axles… If you want to read the giant post below to understand where my ideas are coming from, please do so. If not, in a nutshell: I have an LJ with a 4” lift and a 1.25” body lift, on the stock wheelbase (103-104?). Keeping the...
  2. Thunder Mass

    SYE and removing transfer case drop

    Agreed on not wanting to lower the tcase, but it was already done by the previous owner. Swapping in the Dana 44 and regearing the Dana 30 to match was the necessary stuff, but now I'm wondering what do do about the driveshaft. I'm all for removing the tcase drop, just wondering if it's gonna take a...
  3. Thunder Mass

    SYE and removing transfer case drop

    I was pretty sure you needed adjustable control arms. But that's why I'm asking. The tcase drop was put in by the previous owner. This is true, forgot about that. Did you have adjustable control arms? You're in Washington, right? His jeep is in Arizona. I'm gonna assume he needs a new...
  4. Thunder Mass

    SYE and removing transfer case drop

    My brother has an '04 TJ X manual, on 2" of lift with factory control arms, and a tcase drop. The Dana 35 died, and he's having a Dana 44 installed. Problem is, he needs a new driveshaft. I origionally thought Tom Woods, but I forgot that needs a SYE. I'd love for him to get rid of that tcase drop...
  5. Thunder Mass

    My review of the Vision X Vortex 7" LED headlights & Vision X 4.7" CG2 Light Cannon LED Fog Lights

    I picked up a set of these used for $150 a few months back; kinda weird paying that much for used headlights, but so far they're working quite well! I'm trying to wire in the halos but I want them independent from everything else, so I can turn them on and off without the headlights or running...
  6. Thunder Mass

    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    Here's how it looks at the moment. It works, except for the bass. Not sure what I should be doing different.
  7. Thunder Mass

    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    I guess I'm just a sucker for upgrades. I think I'll end up going back to 5.25 speakers up top, too. I think you mean Waggs box; that ain't mine.
  8. Thunder Mass

    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    It had a pioneer head unit and amp before, and aftermarket speakers, as well as the factory sub. Since then, I had a local shop put in a new Sony head unit, and amp. There were issues, they put in a large 4 channel amp under the seat, but I didn't want it there. Now it's a smaller, 2 channel...
  9. Thunder Mass

    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    I'm not getting the bass to work. I've been trying to wire it in directly into the back of the stereo, and I'm not getting any sound at all. Honestly thinking I might go without; my bass has been shot for so long, dunno if I'll miss it. But I still wanna try it, so any info on what I'm doing...
  10. Thunder Mass

    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    Sure, pics would be great.
  11. Thunder Mass

    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    Unfortunately, none of the holes in the new speaker are fitting with any of the already existing holes in my pods. All I have are the grills, which are just too narrow, and some holes are ending up on the outside of the pod, some inside the recess. It's not going all that well.
  12. Thunder Mass

    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    Excellent, that makes this part a lot easier. Thanks.
  13. Thunder Mass

    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    So, it wasn't as much that the hole wasn't big enough, more that there's all that extra plastic inside? And just dremel it out so the bass can drop all the way in? I'd rather do that than make the hole wider; that's harder to stay consistent. Thanks.
  14. Thunder Mass

    How to upgrade your Jeep Wrangler TJ stereo (amps and speakers)

    I got the pods out. Still doesn't give me much to work with. I can't get all of the screws in the same parts of the pods; some screws are going in the outside of the pod, some on the lower lip where the old screw holes were, so they don't really catch well either. And it's sitting kinda...
  15. Thunder Mass

    Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ

    Could you give me a little more info on the required trimming? It looks like the sub will fit in the opening, even measuring it it's the right size. But dropping it in, it kinda wobbles a bit. Not too worried, since I feel I can just drill it on place. But, I'd rather not. Just dremel the...
  16. Thunder Mass

    How to upgrade your Jeep Wrangler TJ stereo (amps and speakers)

    I got Polks. I tried using the screws to drill into the pod; just made a few holes and a lopsided speaker. But, that was with the pod installed. I'll see what I can do when I remove them.
  17. Thunder Mass

    What's making this sound?

    Ah, that makes sense! Weird, either I never noticed the discussion of the shroud, or, I totally forgot. Thanks.
  18. Thunder Mass

    What's making this sound?

    Not sure what you mean by "slot", but I'll take a look.
  19. Thunder Mass

    What's making this sound?

    Sounds good, thanks.
  20. Thunder Mass

    How to upgrade your Jeep Wrangler TJ stereo (amps and speakers)

    I could not fit a 6.5" speaker into the opening in the pod, and the screws didn't line up with the factory holes. Maybe the Polks are different? Dunno.