Jorge's LJ #elrojolj

Always just thinking about 35's, staying with 33s this summer but who knows after that. I thought you had to trim about 3/4" of the rear corner to not have interference. May look at Metalcloak front fenders and keeping the suspension the same.

Doing the Tennessee Mountain Jamboree in April, looking forward to exploring Windrock

Good luck on the build, you got a serious list!

We build a TJ with Metalcloak overline fenders about a year ago. This kid runs 35's with them and the same OME suspension I use, no problems.

We usually hit Tennessee for Pigeon Forge Jeep Invasion and use that week to go Windrock as well, try to go there the place has any kind of trails for all types of jeeps. Stay away from the Atomic Trail, still wondering if that is a real trail or they just wants the Wheelers to created.

ThAnks! Is a serious list backed up by a dream of built a capable LJ. I do have majority of the parts and working on them as time allow. It's a full experience for sure.

Happy Trails!
 
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A little update...
In the middle of the fall the JCR goodies start to show up and work time was required.
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Rick decide to plan a trip to Windrock when I do was working on my LJ. To be able to go I need to have a highline hood. He said; "No problem!" 1 hr later he is at may garage with tow angle grinders, face shields and a sharpie!
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Windrock two days later
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in front of me Rick's JK Captain America, sold 6 months later for $64,000. Now he use more his LJ!
On april this year we went to Jeep Beach 2019. For this strip I decide to powder coat the new parts.
Jeep currently looks like this.

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During the winter time we also install the PSC system remove the tire carrier and work on the 1 Tons a little.
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This it is a Great Mod!
 
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Today I finished the front axle truss and new brackets install. Ready for paint at the same time the CA.
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Few other parts shows up
Barnes shock towers. This things are pure beef. Can’t wait to start the outboard project.
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Since I decide to let this LJ alone after this. Order a rear antilock sway bar. It comes with casting arms?
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Now that I found out Blackmagic sells the ram assist kit for the Curry HD steering will be ordering one. Like to use it OTK, lets see what i comes up with.

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I found the Correct link at what seems to be good price
https://www.morris4x4center.com/heavy-duty-tie-rod-system-cur-ce9701.htmlIs this system can be flipped and used OTK or a I need different part number?
@hosejockey61 , Did the taper bushings you use on Matt LJ comes with the BM raised sway bar link brackets or i need to order separate?
https://www.shop.blackmagicbrakes.c...rackets-and-Gussets-SWAYBAR-LINK-BRACKETS.htmFor got @mrblaine is around...

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I found this thread that answer my questions to @hosejockey61 . Good info!
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/tie-rod-flip-with-bmb-sway-bar-link-brackets.43707/
 
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I found the Correct link at what seems to be good price
https://www.morris4x4center.com/heavy-duty-tie-rod-system-cur-ce9701.htmlIs this system can be flipped and used OTK or a I need different part number?
@hosejockey61 , Did the taper bushings you use on Matt LJ comes with the BM raised sway bar link brackets or i need to order separate?
https://www.shop.blackmagicbrakes.c...rackets-and-Gussets-SWAYBAR-LINK-BRACKETS.htmFor got @mrblaine is around...
You can only flip the left side tie rod end.
 
You can only flip the left side tie rod end.
Good to know. I maybe better just using it as intended and see if gets hinted a lot.
So the swab are raised brackets were designed for other steering setup or to solve their issue.
I will be picking up the BM ram assist kit when time comes by and no want to be re doing things.
 
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Good to know. I maybe better just using it as intended and see if gets hinted a lot.
So the swab are raised brackets were designed for other steering setup or to solve their issue.
I will be picking up the BM ram assist when time comes by and no want to be re doing things.
The raised swaybar link mounts are for when we flip the left side tie rod over on top of the steering arm.
 
I found the Correct link at what seems to be good price
https://www.morris4x4center.com/heavy-duty-tie-rod-system-cur-ce9701.htmlIs this system can be flipped and used OTK or a I need different part number?
@hosejockey61 , Did the taper bushings you use on Matt LJ comes with the BM raised sway bar link brackets or i need to order separate?
https://www.shop.blackmagicbrakes.c...rackets-and-Gussets-SWAYBAR-LINK-BRACKETS.htmFor got @mrblaine is around...
Separate. I'll try to find a link later if @jjvw doesn't beat me to it.