My 2006 Wrangler pickup is 15 today

As an aside, would you happen to recall what size Michelins you were running on your LJ in this photo?

They are Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 265/75-16 and the LJ has a 2" spacer lift. The pickup has the same tires and lift. I'm very happy with the Michelins - I can cruise at quietly at 80 mph on the interstates out west on the way to Colorado or Utah and even though I often get criticized because the Michelins aren't "aggressive enough", they've never let me down on the trail.

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They'll get another high-speed interstate and low-speed trail workout next month, I'm doing a trip to Colorado in the LJ to get some trail time.
 
They are Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 265/75-16

I'm very happy with the Michelins

Appreciate the info. Michelin makes a good tire and I've had excellent experience with their LT rubber in the past on a 3/4 ton GM pickup.

I often get criticized because the Michelins aren't "aggressive enough", they've never let me down on the trail.

I hear you (and them ;)), but I'll bet those tire will run rings around my KO2's on the road in most conditions...which is why asked about the size. I don't think they look that small, maybe not as knobby or chunky, but certainly not dwarfed in the wheel arches like some I've seen...and I say all this knowing full well many viewing this are likely in the over 31" club. I'm more stock-ish focused when it comes to appearance and do mostly road driving. While I think the BFG is a great tire, it might not be the tire of choice when the current set are worn (they came with the vehicle).
 
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They are Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 265/75-16 and the LJ has a 2" spacer lift. The pickup has the same tires and lift. I'm very happy with the Michelins - I can cruise at quietly at 80 mph on the interstates out west on the way to Colorado or Utah and even though I often get criticized because the Michelins aren't "aggressive enough", they've never let me down on the trail.

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They'll get another high-speed interstate and low-speed trail workout next month, I'm doing a trip to Colorado in the LJ to get some trail time.

I gotta say I am geeking out on the TJ truck stuff.
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....and when you have some free time, I'd be interested to hear about your CJ face transplant as well.... :)

The two most common questions/comments I get when people see my LJ are 1) What year is your CJ? and 2) I didn't know you could bolt a CJ front clip to a Wrangler.

The answer to 1) 2006 :)., The answer to 2) You can't.

My main goals for the CJ Grille Kit were these two: 1) the finished conversion had to look like it came from the factory that way - no hacks, no compromises. And 2) it had to be a 100% bolt-on conversion - all of the sheet metal and everything in the engine compartment had to just bolt in place (and the conversion had to be reversible, which would be the true test that the kit is 100% bolt-on). I met both of those goals and the CJ Grille Kit has been on my LJ for a long time now.

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If people are interested I could put together a thread on what it takes to put a CJ-style front clip on a TJ and how I did it with the CJ Grille Kit. If enough people tell me to do that by liking this post, I will.
 
The two most common questions/comments I get when people see my LJ are 1) What year is your CJ? and 2) I didn't know you could bolt a CJ front clip to a Wrangler.

The answer to 1) 2006 :)., The answer to 2) You can't.

My main goals for the CJ Grille Kit were these two: 1) the finished conversion had to look like it came from the factory that way - no hacks, no compromises. And 2) it had to be a 100% bolt-on conversion - all of the sheet metal and everything in the engine compartment had to just bolt in place (and the conversion had to be reversible, which would be the true test that the kit is 100% bolt-on). I met both of those goals and the CJ Grille Kit has been on my LJ for a long time now.

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If people are interested I could put together a thread on what it takes to put a CJ-style front clip on a TJ and how I did it with the CJ Grille Kit. If enough people tell me to do that by liking this post, I will.

I just posted info on the creation of the CJ Grille Kit in this thread: https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/installing-a-cj-grille-and-front-clip-on-a-tj-lj.72901/.

And thank you everyone for the very nice words.

Very impressive build and workmanship!

That is beautiful. I can't think of the words to describe how much I love your work

WOW!
You have very impressive skills.
Dave