Hi, I actually joined here a year ago, but have only lurked. I didn’t have a TJ at the time… but was looking (actually, I have been looking on/off for the last 4+ years).
Anyway, I finally found one to pull the trigger on. It’s a 1997 Sport 4.0L/5spd. 116,063 miles as of the day I bought it (a couple weeks ago). Prior owner(s) (I am the 6th) did a pretty solid build on it a number of years ago.
Suspension
Rubicon Express 3.5" Standard Lift
Rubicon Express RE1600 Front Adjustable Track Bar
Rubicon Express RE3783 Rear Adjustable Upper Control Arms Rubicon Express RE3720 Rear Adjustable Lower Control Arms
Rubicon Express RE1620 Rear Adjustable Track Bar
Rubicon Express RE1142 Gen 2 Sway Bar Disconnects
Doetsch Tech 3000 Series Shocks
Wheels & Tires
Tech-1 Rockcrawler Black Steel Wheels (15 × 8, 5 on 4.5", 3.75" Backspace)
BFG 33 x 12.5 x 15 All Terrains
Exhaust
Gale Banks stainless steel header
Catco CTO-9327 Catalvtic Converter (2.5" inlet to 2.25" outlet - 21.5" long)
Brakes
Rubicon Express RE1553 SS Front Extended Brake Lines (20" Long)
Driveline
Advanced Adapters SYE Kit for N231 Transfer Case
Tom Wood's CV Rear Driveshaft
Body Armor
Shockworks Rock Sliders (Herculiner Paint)
Steering
Rancho RS5407 Steering Stabilizer
Engine
K&N air intake and filter
3-Core Radiator from RadiatorBarn.com
The build is older now and starting to show its age a bit, but still very solid. Speaking of solid, there is ZERO rust underneath this beast. I lived in Arizona for many years and became seriously spoiled when it comes to rust-free vehicles, so finding one here in Southern Indiana without cancer was no small feat… but a definite requirement.
Anyway, here it is:
My wife always seems to name our vehicles, and thus we have dubbed it “Flash Gordon” (as in the 1980 cult classic film)… or simply just “Flash” for short. With its stock 3.07s and 33s it’s a bit tongue & cheek as well, as fast it ain’t! But it’s built solid and runs solid… and it’s a blast! Glad to finally find my TJ!
Anyway, I finally found one to pull the trigger on. It’s a 1997 Sport 4.0L/5spd. 116,063 miles as of the day I bought it (a couple weeks ago). Prior owner(s) (I am the 6th) did a pretty solid build on it a number of years ago.
Suspension
Rubicon Express 3.5" Standard Lift
Rubicon Express RE1600 Front Adjustable Track Bar
Rubicon Express RE3783 Rear Adjustable Upper Control Arms Rubicon Express RE3720 Rear Adjustable Lower Control Arms
Rubicon Express RE1620 Rear Adjustable Track Bar
Rubicon Express RE1142 Gen 2 Sway Bar Disconnects
Doetsch Tech 3000 Series Shocks
Wheels & Tires
Tech-1 Rockcrawler Black Steel Wheels (15 × 8, 5 on 4.5", 3.75" Backspace)
BFG 33 x 12.5 x 15 All Terrains
Exhaust
Gale Banks stainless steel header
Catco CTO-9327 Catalvtic Converter (2.5" inlet to 2.25" outlet - 21.5" long)
Brakes
Rubicon Express RE1553 SS Front Extended Brake Lines (20" Long)
Driveline
Advanced Adapters SYE Kit for N231 Transfer Case
Tom Wood's CV Rear Driveshaft
Body Armor
Shockworks Rock Sliders (Herculiner Paint)
Steering
Rancho RS5407 Steering Stabilizer
Engine
K&N air intake and filter
3-Core Radiator from RadiatorBarn.com
The build is older now and starting to show its age a bit, but still very solid. Speaking of solid, there is ZERO rust underneath this beast. I lived in Arizona for many years and became seriously spoiled when it comes to rust-free vehicles, so finding one here in Southern Indiana without cancer was no small feat… but a definite requirement.
Anyway, here it is:
My wife always seems to name our vehicles, and thus we have dubbed it “Flash Gordon” (as in the 1980 cult classic film)… or simply just “Flash” for short. With its stock 3.07s and 33s it’s a bit tongue & cheek as well, as fast it ain’t! But it’s built solid and runs solid… and it’s a blast! Glad to finally find my TJ!
