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Charlotte the '99 Sahara

I just realized the other day that you have a build thread. Spent some time reading through this. Extremely impressed. This is solid and you've done a great job. Keep it up man. Your putting my bargain box build to shame!
 
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Bargain Box said:
I just realized the other day that you have a build thread. Spent some time reading through this. Extremely impressed. This is solid and you've done a great job. Keep it up man. Your putting my bargain box build to shame!
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Thanks man, I'm sure your tj will soon be able to compete with the best, you've got a great platform
 
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Now that I'm planning on attending TJfest out in Moab I need to start thinking out what I need done before the trip.

Priority #1: New soft top. The one I have now is 11 years old and some of the zippers are broken so I can't fold it down, the plan is to get a bestop sailcloth, I would want to get the twill but I'm not about to drop that kind money for a soft top.

Priority #2: New shocks. The biltstiens I have right now are extremely bumpy off road, I'm probably gonna replace them with some blackmax shocks.

Priority #3: Tummy Tuck. Probably gonna go with aa UCF Ultra high clearance skid, I would go Savvy but they stopped making them for early model TJs 😭.

What else should I be considering for Moab/the drive out there? this will be my first time wheeling (in my Jeep) near the west coast.
 
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Now that I'm planning on attending TJfest out in Moab I need to start thinking out what I need done before the trip.

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What else should I be considering for Moab/the drive out there? this will be my first time wheeling (in my Jeep) near the west coast.
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Tons and fodeez?

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thekidwithquestions said:
Now that I'm planning on attending TJfest out in Moab I need to start thinking out what I need done before the trip.

Priority #1: New soft top. The one I have now is 11 years old and some of the zippers are broken so I can't fold it down, the plan is to get a bestop sailcloth, I would want to get the twill but I'm not about to drop that kind money for a soft top.

Priority #2: New shocks. The biltstiens I have right now are extremely bumpy off road, I'm probably gonna replace them with some blackmax shocks.

Priority #3: Tummy Tuck. Probably gonna go with aa UCF Ultra high clearance skid, I would go Savvy but they stopped making them for early model TJs 😭.

What else should I be considering for Moab/the drive out there? this will be my first time wheeling (in my Jeep) near the west coast.
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A GMRS radio if you don't have one

Somewhere to mount your phone (it drove me crazy putting mine in the console and taking it out throughout the trip)

Front and rear tow hooks cos most of everyone has a winch

Do you already have lockers? Maybe a lunchbox if you don't?

Seriously though your jeep is way more built than mine was last year and I was able to do a lot of good trails so you should be fine really
 
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Now that I'm planning on attending TJfest out in Moab I need to start thinking out what I need done before the trip.

Priority #1: New soft top. The one I have now is 11 years old and some of the zippers are broken so I can't fold it down, the plan is to get a bestop sailcloth, I would want to get the twill but I'm not about to drop that kind money for a soft top.

Priority #2: New shocks. The biltstiens I have right now are extremely bumpy off road, I'm probably gonna replace them with some blackmax shocks.

Priority #3: Tummy Tuck. Probably gonna go with aa UCF Ultra high clearance skid, I would go Savvy but they stopped making them for early model TJs 😭.

What else should I be considering for Moab/the drive out there? this will be my first time wheeling (in my Jeep) near the west coast.
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There is a Bestop supertop on open box special at extreme terrain for 600 that says it has minor scratches. Normally they are 1000. I just bought a trektop for 350 open box and the only issue was some scratches. Maybe sound deadening?
 
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lBasket said:
A GMRS radio if you don't have one

Somewhere to mount your phone (it drove me crazy putting mine in the console and taking it out throughout the trip)

Front and rear tow hooks cos most of everyone has a winch

Do you already have lockers? Maybe a lunchbox if you don't?

Seriously though your jeep is way more built than mine was last year and I was able to do a lot of good trails so you should be fine really
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I have a mount for my phone, front and rear tow hooks, and a rear ARB locker, looks like I need a GMRS
 
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thekidwithquestions said:
I have a mount for my phone, front and rear tow hooks, and a rear ARB locker, looks like I need a GMRS
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If you get one of those baofeng ones and need someone to program it I will have my laptop and the cable. It's pretty easy and the cable is 8$ if you just wanna do it yourself though
 
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Bargain Box said:
There is a Bestop supertop on open box special at extreme terrain for 600 that says it has minor scratches. Normally they are 1000. I just bought a trektop for 350 open box and the only issue was some scratches. Maybe sound deadening?
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is the supertop sailcloth or just normal material?
 
So getting ready for the trek to Moab I'm gonna try to do some general maintenance that I've been putting off, the list is:

1. Replace spark plugs with these
2. Replace K&N CAI with a stock intake
3. Get jounce bumpers from a junkyard XJ
4. Change my manual tranny fluid with this

What else should be on the list for a TJ with 169000 miles? the diff fluids, TC fluid and oil have all been changed recently.
 
thekidwithquestions said:
So getting ready for the trek to Moab I'm gonna try to do some general maintenance that I've been putting off, the list is:

1. Replace spark plugs with these
2. Replace K&N CAI with a stock intake
3. Get jounce bumpers from a junkyard XJ
4. Change my manual tranny fluid with this

What else should be on the list for a TJ with 169000 miles? the diff fluids, TC fluid and oil have all been changed recently.
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I would use the stock spark plugs. Just my opinion. The first thing I did when I bought mine was completely flush the brake and clutch fluid. I kept flushing until it was clear. Both fluids were brownish red for a while. The difference in pedal feel was astounding.
 
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I would use the stock spark plugs. Just my opinion. The first thing I did when I bought mine was completely flush the brake and clutch fluid. I kept flushing until it was clear. Both fluids were brownish red for a while. The difference in pedal feel was astounding.
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I recently changed my brake fluid also I forgot to add that. I haven't heard about clutch fluid?
the spark plugs I linked are the ones @Jerry Bransford recommends sooooo I'm guessing there good
 
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thekidwithquestions said:
I recently changed my brake fluid also I forgot to add that. I haven't heard about clutch fluid?
the spark plugs I linked are the ones @Jerry Bransford recommends sooooo I'm guessing there good
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Jerry knows what he's talking about so I'm sure it's fine. Clutch fluid is kind of annoying to flush but worth it. My pedal is so smooth and soft now. It takes two people to do it quickly. I would be glad to help.
 
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