Thought I would start a build thread here to kind of document my time spent on my TJ.
First, this is my first vehicle and ironically up until about 5 months ago I thought jeeps were way overrated. But as I was browsing for a vehicle, my cousin bought a red YJ. He bought it from a older gentleman that he was working for, at a price to good to pass. I went with him to pick it up and rode back with him, I was changed and began looking for a TJ and also spent many hours reading on this forum for which I am so grateful. So Febuary 5, went to north Houston with my Dad and purchased my treasure.
This is the evening I bought it...
Admittedly, if i knew then what I know know I prolly would have waited a little more and bought one in a little better general condition. But I'm not gonna let that make me unsatisfied, in the end I will prolly have more experience because of it.
So at the moment....
1998 Sport
4.0 with AX-15
Dana 30 and 35 with 3.73 gears. Also important, at this time i have no a.c.
Paint is also in terrible condition to the point were I don't like to wash it because it makes it so obvious. This is saying a lot because I love washing and detailing vehicles.
PO...
Horrid 3 inch body lift and neaely worn out Dunlop Radial 33×12.50r15. Flowtech Raptor with factory pipe. Also had front and rear chrome tube bumpers.
So far I have replaced the front bumper with one from EAG and removed the rear. I am in the process of building my own rear bumper, and just got in (hopefully) all the parts I need to install the a.c. system. So that comes first. Also removed all the aluminium armor and have done some work on the interior.
As it sits right now...
O, I did also pasti-dip the wheels. I did it just to see how it would look, and I didn't like it as much as I thought I would but it has kind of grew on me. I am debating buying new wheels also when I buy new tires and then also getting a matching spare. As I don't have one right now.
So we will be making a trip to Westcliffe Colorado this coming August . We have been on several trips to assorted places in Colorado over the last several years, and it has almost became another home.
My plan is to hopefully get the lift on before we leave, also would be nice to get a winch, need new tires, and other assorted small things before hand.
I am planing on getting the Zone 4" and JKS disconnects. I would later like to get a SYE to take care of the the drop transfer case. This is my DD and I don't have a huge budget but trying to leave a path for future upgrades.
First, this is my first vehicle and ironically up until about 5 months ago I thought jeeps were way overrated. But as I was browsing for a vehicle, my cousin bought a red YJ. He bought it from a older gentleman that he was working for, at a price to good to pass. I went with him to pick it up and rode back with him, I was changed and began looking for a TJ and also spent many hours reading on this forum for which I am so grateful. So Febuary 5, went to north Houston with my Dad and purchased my treasure.
This is the evening I bought it...
Admittedly, if i knew then what I know know I prolly would have waited a little more and bought one in a little better general condition. But I'm not gonna let that make me unsatisfied, in the end I will prolly have more experience because of it.
So at the moment....
1998 Sport
4.0 with AX-15
Dana 30 and 35 with 3.73 gears. Also important, at this time i have no a.c.
Paint is also in terrible condition to the point were I don't like to wash it because it makes it so obvious. This is saying a lot because I love washing and detailing vehicles.
PO...
Horrid 3 inch body lift and neaely worn out Dunlop Radial 33×12.50r15. Flowtech Raptor with factory pipe. Also had front and rear chrome tube bumpers.
So far I have replaced the front bumper with one from EAG and removed the rear. I am in the process of building my own rear bumper, and just got in (hopefully) all the parts I need to install the a.c. system. So that comes first. Also removed all the aluminium armor and have done some work on the interior.
As it sits right now...
O, I did also pasti-dip the wheels. I did it just to see how it would look, and I didn't like it as much as I thought I would but it has kind of grew on me. I am debating buying new wheels also when I buy new tires and then also getting a matching spare. As I don't have one right now.
So we will be making a trip to Westcliffe Colorado this coming August . We have been on several trips to assorted places in Colorado over the last several years, and it has almost became another home.
My plan is to hopefully get the lift on before we leave, also would be nice to get a winch, need new tires, and other assorted small things before hand.
I am planing on getting the Zone 4" and JKS disconnects. I would later like to get a SYE to take care of the the drop transfer case. This is my DD and I don't have a huge budget but trying to leave a path for future upgrades.
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