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New windshield, State Inspection, then took it for a drive. I wish the LJ handled like the TJ. I'm going to have to work on that!
A lesson learned—keep it light and nimble!
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UKTJ
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Went wheeling a couple weeks ago and kept hearing a clunking noise in the rear. The shocks there were kissing lower spring perch, so I removed the springs and ground out a small notch to allow the shocks to clear. When removing the springs, I tore apart the brakes and cleaned everything up. I also discovered the axle side track bar nut had almost completely loosened. 
Went wheeling a couple weeks ago and kept hearing a clunking noise in the rear. The shocks there were kissing lower spring perch, so I removed the springs and ground out a small notch to allow the shocks to clear. When removing the springs, I tore apart the brakes and cleaned everything up. I also discovered the axle side track bar nut had almost completely loosened.
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After a run I was driving my jeep and on a straight-away, I heard the distinct noise of metal hitting asphalt. My front, axle side, trackbar nut came off while driving. I remember thinking how lucky I was that I heard it because I was on Ebbetts Pass in the Sierras which is a narrow road with cliffs on one side in some sections.
Glad you caught it before it became an issue.
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After waiting months for the Savvy black taillights to come back in stock, I ordered a set from MetalCloak. The fitting of the lenses is on the tight side, but the overall quality is very good. For a tad less than $200 delivered, I'm fine with the purchase. Time will tell if the quality of the LED lights is good or bad!
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I've managed to squeeze in three wheeling trips this Summer. The Jeep has proven to be reliable and very capable. It's been exhausting going through the wheel, then clean up cycle. I just finished another round last weekend and the only thing on my mind now is protecting the rear housing. I'm dragging it a fair amount when in big rocks and can see where it's wearing down on the bottom. This is something I'll address over the Winter down time.
The wheels are the other thing taking a beating. However, those are sacrificial as far as I'm concerned. Everything is cleaned up on the bottom side now and ready to go again.
The wheels are the other thing taking a beating. However, those are sacrificial as far as I'm concerned. Everything is cleaned up on the bottom side now and ready to go again.
It always amazes me how clean you get that rig. I used to think I was doing a decent job of cleaning mine but you take it to another level.
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Clear coat does wonders!
I need to go back to your posts to see what is involved in that $800 part.
I ended up grabbing a set of the molded plastic ones. The side marker is a pain to get mounted, the rest was easy. Time will tell if they are a worth while upgrade. The molded ones were 80 some bucks shipped, so can’t complain since my stock housings were crushed anyway.
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I'm very happy with how these turned out and the quality is very good. I'll do a more detailed post when time allows.
Very nice as always @Irun. It looks like you didn’t need to space your hinge away from the tail gait with corner armor. Correct?