Better to have them and be the guy being asked to barrow a tool then being the sap with their Jeep on jack stands asking for one .
Very true! Besides, a guy can never have too many tools in his garage.
Better to have them and be the guy being asked to barrow a tool then being the sap with their Jeep on jack stands asking for one .
you would think I would know my metal properties by now eh? No worries it was bent before I started lol.For future reference...cast iron doesn't like to be bent...it's very brittle, as you found out. Sucks that you had to go through that, especially after having the new one all painted.
Welcome! I also sold my bike for a Sahara tj, haha! Looks great, love the color.Hello everyone! I was a long time lurker and finally decided to join the forum. I have been a member of other forums, but really like the vibe that exists here. I will be starting a log or "Build Thread" of everything that occurs with my jeep from here on.
Short Introduction of myself: I am a student at Auburn University (You can tell this will be a budget build hahaha) studying Computer Science. I purchased this TJ after selling my motorcycle in the summer of 2016 from a dealership in atlanta for next to nothing. When I bought the TJ it had the original soft top on it (Torn and all) and was nearly bone stock. The only modifications the previous owner did was purchase an ARB Deluxe Front Bumper (You rock!) and a really crappy roof rack that after the ride home I ended up getting rid of it .
Here is what I have done to the Jeep up until now:
1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sahara W/ Stock Suspension, Dana 30/35 3.07 5MT.
As she stood the day I picked her up with the dealership with my little brother (Wow I failed to take any decent pictures of the jeep, oh well here's a picture of her on a lift while I checked out the integrity of the frame):
- Replaced all of the stock Audio Equipment is Polk MM Speakers and installed a Pioneer 8700BHS.
- Replaced the tattered old carpet with Bedrug Front & Rear Carpet.
- Replaced the crappy Rally Spread Lights that came with the TJ for a set of KC Fog's I found on Craigslist for free.
- Replaced the original MOPAR soft top with a 1998 TJ Tan hardtop with factory tint and equipment.
- Installed a Gobi Roof Rack w/ Quick Release & Two ladders.
- Installed a set of JW Speaker 8700 Evolution 2 Headlights.
- Installed a 40" Cheapo Light bar I found on Amazon for next to nothing.
- Installed GraBars for the Driver and Passenger.
- Installed a MOPAR TJ Add-A-Trunk I found on ebay for $50.00.
- Installed a set of WeatherTech Front Floor Liners
- Wrapped my Steering Wheel and some other interior pieces with 550 Paracord, cheapo version of a steering wheel cover and quite like it!
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As she stands today:
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We have that in common at least! Sometimes I miss the miles per gallon though, but the smiles per gallon is roughly the same .Welcome! I also sold my bike for a Sahara tj, haha! Looks great, love the color.
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$40 for the HP30, $800.00 for the Dana 44 . Thank you so much and me too!I applaud your persistance. I hope you got a real good deal on your axles. Seem a bit "dirty". Anyway I'm excited for you. Being an owner of a 98 Sport that I did an axle swap in my driveway I feel your pain and your excitement
Can't wait for your test drive.
Thanks bud! Glad I got the super big stuff out of the way.Keep up the consistent work James. Looking good.
Since you have brought this up I am seriously considering it. Before doing anything I am going to contact motobilt in the event I can’t drill them out & ask: can I replace the yoke without affecting the gear setup. More to come.You're making great progress Jimbo! Could you drill out those yoke holes to accept u-bolt style clamps? They'd be stronger.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CKN6YA/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Since you have brought this up I am seriously considering it. Before doing anything I am going to contact motobilt in the event I can’t drill them out & ask: can I replace the yoke without affecting the gear setup. More to come.
Edit: Looks like I will try drilling but can remove if needed:
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Even if its brand new? Probably gotta get it straight from Jeep if I want a quality one.Make sure you get a new yoke nut.
Even if its brand new? Probably gotta get it straight from Jeep if I want a quality one.
I’ll be safe than sorry here. I’ll place that order tonight if I can’t drill out the yoke. Thank you @bobthetj03 for your help!The nut is torque prevailing and typically a one time use, but folks will re-use them in a pinch. You can get the whole setup via Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018OGHAN6/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I already linked the yoke and clamps ^^^
Yesterday i got the new radio in! Got a working cassette player so I have my Sirius XM again! Feels good to have tunes again, some quality went into refurbing this thing. The aux is wired into one of the buttons so the button no longer function. You can listen to aux by inserting a cassette and having an input plugged into the aux port. If nothing is in the aux port the cassette plays. Sound quality is surprisingly good, I do have intentions of amping the speakers again and doing a center console sub.
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I also dropped off the axles to get black glass blasted and primed/painted. I should be taking em to Motobilt next week.
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I finished the Gentex Mirror wiring and it works great. Love having a dimming mirror driving with no rear window at night.
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My savvy front lower control arms come tomorrow and ECGS’ UCA Bushing came today (Which is really just a Moog). I ordered this because price was right and came with the outer sleeve which most of them didn’t.
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I bought mine on Etsy from the company but you can buy direct.Where did you get the radio?
I'm interested in putting a factory radio in my TJ. However, like you, I want an aux input.