My 97' TJ build

[AG10]

Whats up guys?! My name is Adam and I'm excited to be apart of this jeep community! Im a huge Toyota Tacoma guy but have always had interest in a wrangler TJ and I finally came into what I think a great deal on a jeep and bought it! 1997 sport with 110,000 miles and a pretty solid frame! I will need to replace a few of the rear suspension mounts but I have already bought them just waiting for some nice warmer weather to get that done! The plan is 2.5 lift with either 32s or 33s. Looking forward to this build and can't wait to share! More to come as I am just beginning this project!

 

[RobertJ]

Looks like a nice start. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Chris]

Welcome to the forum and great looking TJ. A great canvas to start from, that's for sure.

I myself have a 2003 Tacoma TRD double cab as well as the TJ.

 

[eagle]

Looks like a nice start. Welcome to the forum.

Nice Sahara. I'm looking for one like yours and the one in my picture from 20 years. Please keep me in mind if you find one.

 

[N_CARRERA_]

Pretty cool start and good mileage , so 33's any other plans for it

 

[SD2001TJ]

Congrats and welcome! There are some really smart people in this forum to learn from!

 

[AG10]

Pretty cool start and good mileage , so 33's any other plans for it

33's and 2.5 lift for now. prob do the 1.25 body lift to be sure I can clear the 33s if not ill just run 32s.

 

[Wildman]

33's and 2.5 lift for now. prob do the 1.25 body lift to be sure I can clear the 33s if not ill just run 32s.

When you install your 32" or 33" tires are you also going to regear your axles? Many people make the mistake of going to larger tires and not regearing after the fact.

 

[AG10]

Continued on today in between weather here in CT. Warmer day snow was melting and spring is coming! Removed the front suspension components. Order new bump stop cups because mine were pretty rusty. They should be here in a few days. Will continue once they arrive.

 

[AG10]

Front suspension is complete. Now onto the rear more challenging job!

 

[AG10]

Started in the rear yesterday, removed the gas tank to replace skid and begin the suspension install in the rear. Have a new rear axle that I’ll be installing as well. Figured a like for like swap would be a lot easier than re welding the suspension mounts in the rear. This has been a fun project. I’m enjoying this jeep life!

 

[AG10]

Rear coil mounts welded in...next up rear drum brake replacement! Shouldn’t be long now! Tires will need to be order next!

 

[AG10]

New front pads roars and calipers are on the front, Ive been wrestling the rear drums for a few days now. More to follow!

 

[AG10]

Everything complete ready for the road. Next up tires and wheels!

 

[AG10]

 

[AG10]

Finally got new shoes!

 

[AG10]

Loving this rig

 

[AG10]

 

[SSTJ]

Whats up guys?! My name is Adam and I'm excited to be apart of this jeep community! Im a huge Toyota Tacoma guy but have always had interest in a wrangler TJ and I finally came into what I think a great deal on a jeep and bought it! 1997 sport with 110,000 miles and a pretty solid frame! I will need to replace a few of the rear suspension mounts but I have already bought them just waiting for some nice warmer weather to get that done! The plan is 2.5 lift with either 32s or 33s. Looking forward to this build and can't wait to share! More to come as I am just beginning this project!

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Welcome!

Check out the 97 thread in my signature and let us know if you have anything to add.

 

[AG10]

Cruising through my parents beach neighborhood!