Measure Once, Cut Twice: A Story of Excitement and Impatience

[toximus]

Weird phenomenon…my JJ’s have been creaking for several months now like they do several times a year. I’m not one of the lucky ones that never have to grease them. So, I was going to service them here soon before I head out to Moab.

I went to Haspin Acres with my nephew yesterday for his birthday, even though it was muddy from the two weeks of rain received. I usually stay away from mud because Midwest mud is usually the cause of my JJ creaking, but I’m servicing them here soon so it didn’t matter. And, Midwest mud didn’t disappoint. It took an hour and $20 at the wash to get the mud out of every crevice on this thing. Did I mention how much I hate mud?

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Well, I have no fucking idea why, but since yesterday, all of my JJ’s are dead silent.

You turned him into a Jeeper!

 

[taylormade73]

I know I said I didn’t want another project, but as @Irun said, it just happened. We worked out a price that made sense for me and I’m on my way home with this…

 

[tworley]

From what I can see it looks clean! AEV highlines?

 

[taylormade73]

From what I can see it looks clean! AEV highlines?

Not all clean. Needs love, including torque boxes and front inner fender rust. And yes, AEV.

 

[Sea Cot]

I know I said I didn’t want another project, but as @Irun said, it just happened. We worked out a price that made sense for me and I’m on my way home with this…

 

[taylormade73]

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Sure did.

 

[Mike_H]

I know I said I didn’t want another project, but as @Irun said, it just happened. We worked out a price that made sense for me and I’m on my way home with this…View attachment 528252

You had a busy weekend! Should be a nice rig when you're done with it. Flip Project, right?

 

[taylormade73]

You had a busy weekend! Should be a nice rig when you're done with it. Flip Project, right?

Nope…already growing attached lol. It will be a full restore, so I will take my time.

 

[JMT]

I know I said I didn’t want another project, but as @Irun said, it just happened. We worked out a price that made sense for me and I’m on my way home with this…View attachment 528252

Pretty Jeep. Is this a restore to AEV status and maybe Mopar bumpers? Something along those lines? Congratulations.

 

[taylormade73]

Pretty Jeep. Is this a restore to AEV status and maybe Mopar bumpers? Something along those lines? Congratulations.

Yes.

 

[taylormade73]

So far going through it, it has a full Currie/Rock Jock 4” lift and steering. Looks like all I have to do suspension and steering wise, is clean up and service it. That’s a win.

 

[Sea Cot]

Sure did.

I'd say I feel guilty, but that would be a lie.

Congrats on the rig. If the skidplate nutcerts are roached, I think I have 4 or 5 leftover from a BMB kit. I also have the very nice skid from my former LJR if yours has rust or battle damage.

 

[taylormade73]

Now has drain holes. Engine skid nutserts removed.

Cleaned up pretty good.

 

[FarFire70]

Now has drain holes. Engine skid nutserts removed. View attachment 528604

Cleaned up pretty good. View attachment 528605

Looks like a decent bit of carbon build-up on and around that clamp. May want to run a soapy water test with the exhaust cold to see if you have a leak there.

 

[taylormade73]

I'd say I feel guilty, but that would be a lie.

Congrats on the rig. If the skidplate nutcerts are roached, I think I have 4 or 5 leftover from a BMB kit. I also have the very nice skid from my former LJR if yours has rust or battle damage.

That would be awesome, thank you. Let me know what you want for the nutserts. The skid not sure yet.

 

[taylormade73]

Been getting some light contact on front diff from track bar even though I thought I took enough off the track bar gusset. Removed some material from the contact area on the diff. Shouldn’t have anymore contact issues here now.

 

[AMS417]

I did when I had 44’s. It’s that big ass cover I’d bet. I just ran with it. It was light, just rubbed some paint off.

 

[taylormade73]

Jeff inspired me on this beautiful day…

I’m 250, so Jeep is about 4700 with a full tank…that 60 is heavy in the rear.

 

[Wildman]

Jeff inspired me on this beautiful day…

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I’m 250, so Jeep is about 4700 with a full tank…that 60 is heavy in the rear.

OK now I don't feel so bad....

 

[jjvw]

Jeff inspired me on this beautiful day…

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I’m 250, so Jeep is about 4700 with a full tank…that 60 is heavy in the rear.

Your Jeep is fat