Back in a TJ/LJ

[luk4mud]

In 2006, I owned a well built TJ. I also had 1 wife, 3 boys, 2 dogs and an outdoor itch I had to scratch all the time. So, the TJ gets sold and I go through a series of excellent Land Cruisers.

By 2017, I dont need that kind of room any more, so its back to a Jeep for me. Within reason and a generous budget, my wife will let me buy and build anything (no, she doesnt have a sister!). What did I choose?

A 2006 LJ Rubicon with 21k miles and a decent build. Why? Because I know this vehicle well already, I got it at a very reasonable price, I dont mind it getting dinged/ scratched and it is mechanically sound.

Happy to be back!

 

[Alex01]

Welcome back to the family. Did you do all the work thats on it now or is that how you picked it up? Looks good.

 

[EJD]

Nice! I love a yellow LJ, but I gotta ask, whats the story with the red doors?
Cool cage you've got in there too.

 

[luk4mud]

Thanks! PO had the lift installed, added bumpers and a winch, but never took it anywhere. When I got it, the lockers were stuck, the front axle seals were leaking. He flopped it in the dunes (the 1 time he took it offroad) so its got a bunch of residual dings but he added a PS roll cage as a result.

My son and I have already fixed the lockers, added some skids and a soft top. Next will be a Currie sterring kit and the leaky axle, then brakes and tires. He likes to drive it open air to high school and wow his friends.

 

[luk4mud]

Nice! I love a yellow LJ, but I gotta ask, whats the story with the red doors?
Cool cage you've got in there too.

Hah! Picked those up last weekend. from a local parts guy on CL. For the right price we will paint them, but not sure how much they will be on there.