So, is this the place for a build design thread or does that belong in the TJ section? I'm starting to get a handle on what the SE could use, but need to bounce ideas off the experts before I start writing checks.
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Work got in the way of play time, unfortunately. But here is a shot of the jeep in the parking lot...That's a long coming right up
Isn't she a beauty? Needs a bath at the moment though. I'm really worried about those tires rubbing at full stuff.
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Changed a few things so far...
Added Tow hooks front and rear:
NAPA, the Farm Store and Ace Hardware are my friends...
Added Tow hooks front and rear:
NAPA, the Farm Store and Ace Hardware are my friends...
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Here's a shot of the Family Jeeps so far. This was up in Tacoma right after getting out of the movie theater, and before we started heading home. Loved the new Star Wars Movie. But then, Star Wars is a family tradition...
The tall guy behind the Jeeps is my oldest son in law. The laddie to the left is oldest grandson and the person in the red coat in the background is my oldest daughter. You can see the Hi Lift mounted to the front bumper on my very expensive custom mounts. The headlights are Hella e-codes. A MAJOR improvement over stock.
The tall guy behind the Jeeps is my oldest son in law. The laddie to the left is oldest grandson and the person in the red coat in the background is my oldest daughter. You can see the Hi Lift mounted to the front bumper on my very expensive custom mounts. The headlights are Hella e-codes. A MAJOR improvement over stock.
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Work got in the way of play time, unfortunately. But here is a shot of the jeep in the parking lot...
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Isn't she a beauty? Needs a bath at the moment though. I'm really worried about those tires rubbing at full stuff.
Nice! Looks like you have the same sliding upper door windows as me. If it's windy mine don't seal all that well when going down the road.
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They're made by Steel Horse, a company long out of business. That's truth that those things don't seal very well. I figure that it's a rag top Jeep though. Nothing seals very well. With all of the rain and ick up here on a regular basis, it's just part of life. Even if they did seal well, the inside of the Jeep is going to get soaked just from getting in and out. The windows do slide nicely and I like them better than the zipper windows. One of the "locks" broke off, the little plastic hook thingy, and I need to fab something up to replace it. It's a pretty low priority. If someone wants in, there is always a handy zipper available.
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Some of the local kids must really like Jeep hubcaps. I lost three in the space of a few days. When I went to the local dealership, they wanted about $55 each for them. About died when the guy behind the counter told me the price and the delivery time. So...off to Ace Hardware.
Those are the plugs that electricians use to seal up holes in junction boxes. You have to fiddle around a little trying different manufacturers, but when you find the right size, they fit perfectly. IIRC I paid 79 cents each or close to that. Works for me!
Those are the plugs that electricians use to seal up holes in junction boxes. You have to fiddle around a little trying different manufacturers, but when you find the right size, they fit perfectly. IIRC I paid 79 cents each or close to that. Works for me!
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Mine are Steel Horse also. I pulled hard on the top of the windows and bent the pins a bit so mine seal better than they did when I first got my Jeep.
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Yup, and you started out with some pretty descent running gear. It would be much cheaper for me to go out and just buy an already set up Rubicon and modify that to meet my needs. But, this is my Jeep and she's part of the family now. Besides, the youngest grandson already has designs on her. He's convinced himself that he gets her when he gets old enough to drive. Gotta love kids.
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I did the same thing to fill the 1" hole in my rocker panels. I used 1" black plastic plugs from Ace Hardware.
True... If I had a base model TJ I'd have needed new axles, lockers and a SYE. So the Rubicon gave me those advantages, plus a really nice transfer case.
My daughter REALLY loves the Jeep though. She's always asking to ride in it and she's only 3.