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DaveydTJ said:
Hi TJ Dudes! I originally posted on the New Members forum but bobthetj03 said I should post over here as well. I live in Antioch.

I just bought my dad's 2001 TJ Sport. He moved to a retirement community up in Medford, OR and decided his 84 year old legs were tired of climbing in and out of the TJ.
He and I used it to explore all of the trails around Yreka, CA, Mt. Shasta, etc, where he lived for 30 years. He kept it clean, maintained and garaged since he bought it new. It has 48K miles on the clock and no rust at all.

Of course, I can't help myself and took the stock TJ 4.0 w/ 3sp auto and 3.07s and added a Currie 4" lift with DA upper arms, F / R Currie track bars, Front Antirock, SYE, Tom Woods CV shaft, 33x12.5x15 Patagonia M/T-02s on 15x8 steel wheels , Dirtworx rear carrier, Rock Hard OR front bumper, Currie HD steering, Rancho 9000 shocks, Badlands Apex winch (was running out of money at this point), and a decent stereo....

Next up is a regear to 4.11s and some armor. I am trying to decide is I should go find an old Dana 44 to build, use a Super 35 kit or just buy some built axle. Seems like by the time you build an old axle, a couple grand more will get you a brand new built unit from Currie, ECGS, or other. Don't know which way to go and will never run more than a 35" tire. Since I don't have lockers, I'm likely going to just wheel it as is for a bit. When I do go lockers, I was thinking Eaton E-locker in back and maybe just a Detroit in front. Not sure the best way to go.

I live in the East Bay Area near the Delta. Also like to wrench on my 98 M3, '00 C5 Corvette, '94 Camaro and '02 Suburban.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning! I am an inexperienced wheeler and spent most of my time on fire trails in far NORCAL and Southern OR...and I am probably a moron for upgrading the crap out of my Jeep over a three month period without some experience. :)

Dave

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Looks like a nice jeep.

I'm not sure what the going rate is but if you can find some take off rubicon axles they are already locked and have 4.10s. With some shafts they'll handle 35s fine and with your 33s the stockers would likely do fine.

Are you going to make the poker flats run posted above?

98 m3 must be fun. When I was in martinez I wanted one but the used market on them was crazy compared to not too long ago.
 
DaveydTJ said:
Hi TJ Dudes! I originally posted on the New Members forum but bobthetj03 said I should post over here as well. I live in Antioch.

I just bought my dad's 2001 TJ Sport. He moved to a retirement community up in Medford, OR and decided his 84 year old legs were tired of climbing in and out of the TJ.
He and I used it to explore all of the trails around Yreka, CA, Mt. Shasta, etc, where he lived for 30 years. He kept it clean, maintained and garaged since he bought it new. It has 48K miles on the clock and no rust at all.

Of course, I can't help myself and took the stock TJ 4.0 w/ 3sp auto and 3.07s and added a Currie 4" lift with DA upper arms, F / R Currie track bars, Front Antirock, SYE, Tom Woods CV shaft, 33x12.5x15 Patagonia M/T-02s on 15x8 steel wheels , Dirtworx rear carrier, Rock Hard OR front bumper, Currie HD steering, Rancho 9000 shocks, Badlands Apex winch (was running out of money at this point), and a decent stereo....

Next up is a regear to 4.11s and some armor. I am trying to decide is I should go find an old Dana 44 to build, use a Super 35 kit or just buy some built axle. Seems like by the time you build an old axle, a couple grand more will get you a brand new built unit from Currie, ECGS, or other. Don't know which way to go and will never run more than a 35" tire. Since I don't have lockers, I'm likely going to just wheel it as is for a bit. When I do go lockers, I was thinking Eaton E-locker in back and maybe just a Detroit in front. Not sure the best way to go.

I live in the East Bay Area near the Delta. Also like to wrench on my 98 M3, '00 C5 Corvette, '94 Camaro and '02 Suburban.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning! I am an inexperienced wheeler and spent most of my time on fire trails in far NORCAL and Southern OR...and I am probably a moron for upgrading the crap out of my Jeep over a three month period without some experience. :)

Dave
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Welcome from the Eastbay JK….
Sounds like a capable rig but a set of factory Rubicon axles would be a good add.

And is that a unicorn in the background (aka, a Isuzu). Wheeled on of those for 15 years, till the wheel’s literally fell off.

Scott
 
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DaveydTJ said:
Hi TJ Dudes! I originally posted on the New Members forum but bobthetj03 said I should post over here as well. I live in Antioch.

I just bought my dad's 2001 TJ Sport. He moved to a retirement community up in Medford, OR and decided his 84 year old legs were tired of climbing in and out of the TJ.
He and I used it to explore all of the trails around Yreka, CA, Mt. Shasta, etc, where he lived for 30 years. He kept it clean, maintained and garaged since he bought it new. It has 48K miles on the clock and no rust at all.

Of course, I can't help myself and took the stock TJ 4.0 w/ 3sp auto and 3.07s and added a Currie 4" lift with DA upper arms, F / R Currie track bars, Front Antirock, SYE, Tom Woods CV shaft, 33x12.5x15 Patagonia M/T-02s on 15x8 steel wheels , Dirtworx rear carrier, Rock Hard OR front bumper, Currie HD steering, Rancho 9000 shocks, Badlands Apex winch (was running out of money at this point), and a decent stereo....

Next up is a regear to 4.11s and some armor. I am trying to decide is I should go find an old Dana 44 to build, use a Super 35 kit or just buy some built axle. Seems like by the time you build an old axle, a couple grand more will get you a brand new built unit from Currie, ECGS, or other. Don't know which way to go and will never run more than a 35" tire. Since I don't have lockers, I'm likely going to just wheel it as is for a bit. When I do go lockers, I was thinking Eaton E-locker in back and maybe just a Detroit in front. Not sure the best way to go.

I live in the East Bay Area near the Delta. Also like to wrench on my 98 M3, '00 C5 Corvette, '94 Camaro and '02 Suburban.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning! I am an inexperienced wheeler and spent most of my time on fire trails in far NORCAL and Southern OR...and I am probably a moron for upgrading the crap out of my Jeep over a three month period without some experience. :)
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Another Flame red 01 sport! Glad to have ya
 
DaveydTJ said:
Hi TJ Dudes! I originally posted on the New Members forum but bobthetj03 said I should post over here as well. I live in Antioch.

I just bought my dad's 2001 TJ Sport. He moved to a retirement community up in Medford, OR and decided his 84 year old legs were tired of climbing in and out of the TJ.
He and I used it to explore all of the trails around Yreka, CA, Mt. Shasta, etc, where he lived for 30 years. He kept it clean, maintained and garaged since he bought it new. It has 48K miles on the clock and no rust at all.

Of course, I can't help myself and took the stock TJ 4.0 w/ 3sp auto and 3.07s and added a Currie 4" lift with DA upper arms, F / R Currie track bars, Front Antirock, SYE, Tom Woods CV shaft, 33x12.5x15 Patagonia M/T-02s on 15x8 steel wheels , Dirtworx rear carrier, Rock Hard OR front bumper, Currie HD steering, Rancho 9000 shocks, Badlands Apex winch (was running out of money at this point), and a decent stereo....

Next up is a regear to 4.11s and some armor. I am trying to decide is I should go find an old Dana 44 to build, use a Super 35 kit or just buy some built axle. Seems like by the time you build an old axle, a couple grand more will get you a brand new built unit from Currie, ECGS, or other. Don't know which way to go and will never run more than a 35" tire. Since I don't have lockers, I'm likely going to just wheel it as is for a bit. When I do go lockers, I was thinking Eaton E-locker in back and maybe just a Detroit in front. Not sure the best way to go.

I live in the East Bay Area near the Delta. Also like to wrench on my 98 M3, '00 C5 Corvette, '94 Camaro and '02 Suburban.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning! I am an inexperienced wheeler and spent most of my time on fire trails in far NORCAL and Southern OR...and I am probably a moron for upgrading the crap out of my Jeep over a three month period without some experience. :)

Dave

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Welcome to the forum, and to the craziness that is the NorCal group!

Get ready to empty your wallet for the cause that is Jeep!

Hope to see you at Poker Flat!
 
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Well guys, got the required wrenching done, and thankfully before it got blistering hot up here! 😅

Ready to go roll around Poker Flat!

Wish I had my lift for the TJ top figured out, I’d like to roll topless!

Here’s where I think I can put one up….
 
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i figured I could put it in the space between the end of the door, the light.
Back the Jeep in, and lift her off.
 
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Modoc Guy said:
That’s a good idea. Now if I light a fire under my ass maybe I can put something together and get to go topless here end of the month!
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I used this video as inspiration. It was pretty darn easy. I hung out atv off of it a foot off the ground for a few days to build confidence in the system.
 
DaveydTJ said:
Hi TJ Dudes! I originally posted on the New Members forum but bobthetj03 said I should post over here as well. I live in Antioch.

I just bought my dad's 2001 TJ Sport. He moved to a retirement community up in Medford, OR and decided his 84 year old legs were tired of climbing in and out of the TJ.
He and I used it to explore all of the trails around Yreka, CA, Mt. Shasta, etc, where he lived for 30 years. He kept it clean, maintained and garaged since he bought it new. It has 48K miles on the clock and no rust at all.

Of course, I can't help myself and took the stock TJ 4.0 w/ 3sp auto and 3.07s and added a Currie 4" lift with DA upper arms, F / R Currie track bars, Front Antirock, SYE, Tom Woods CV shaft, 33x12.5x15 Patagonia M/T-02s on 15x8 steel wheels , Dirtworx rear carrier, Rock Hard OR front bumper, Currie HD steering, Rancho 9000 shocks, Badlands Apex winch (was running out of money at this point), and a decent stereo....

Next up is a regear to 4.11s and some armor. I am trying to decide is I should go find an old Dana 44 to build, use a Super 35 kit or just buy some built axle. Seems like by the time you build an old axle, a couple grand more will get you a brand new built unit from Currie, ECGS, or other. Don't know which way to go and will never run more than a 35" tire. Since I don't have lockers, I'm likely going to just wheel it as is for a bit. When I do go lockers, I was thinking Eaton E-locker in back and maybe just a Detroit in front. Not sure the best way to go.

I live in the East Bay Area near the Delta. Also like to wrench on my 98 M3, '00 C5 Corvette, '94 Camaro and '02 Suburban.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning! I am an inexperienced wheeler and spent most of my time on fire trails in far NORCAL and Southern OR...and I am probably a moron for upgrading the crap out of my Jeep over a three month period without some experience. :)

Dave

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Glad to see you found us over here. Look forward to seeing your rig in action!
 
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DaveydTJ said:
Hi TJ Dudes! I originally posted on the New Members forum but bobthetj03 said I should post over here as well. I live in Antioch.

I just bought my dad's 2001 TJ Sport. He moved to a retirement community up in Medford, OR and decided his 84 year old legs were tired of climbing in and out of the TJ.
He and I used it to explore all of the trails around Yreka, CA, Mt. Shasta, etc, where he lived for 30 years. He kept it clean, maintained and garaged since he bought it new. It has 48K miles on the clock and no rust at all.

Of course, I can't help myself and took the stock TJ 4.0 w/ 3sp auto and 3.07s and added a Currie 4" lift with DA upper arms, F / R Currie track bars, Front Antirock, SYE, Tom Woods CV shaft, 33x12.5x15 Patagonia M/T-02s on 15x8 steel wheels , Dirtworx rear carrier, Rock Hard OR front bumper, Currie HD steering, Rancho 9000 shocks, Badlands Apex winch (was running out of money at this point), and a decent stereo....

Next up is a regear to 4.11s and some armor. I am trying to decide is I should go find an old Dana 44 to build, use a Super 35 kit or just buy some built axle. Seems like by the time you build an old axle, a couple grand more will get you a brand new built unit from Currie, ECGS, or other. Don't know which way to go and will never run more than a 35" tire. Since I don't have lockers, I'm likely going to just wheel it as is for a bit. When I do go lockers, I was thinking Eaton E-locker in back and maybe just a Detroit in front. Not sure the best way to go.

I live in the East Bay Area near the Delta. Also like to wrench on my 98 M3, '00 C5 Corvette, '94 Camaro and '02 Suburban.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning! I am an inexperienced wheeler and spent most of my time on fire trails in far NORCAL and Southern OR...and I am probably a moron for upgrading the crap out of my Jeep over a three month period without some experience. :)

Dave

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Welcome! Nice Jeep, I like the color.
 
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Real nice jeep you got there! Look out for axles they always pop up. I got a Dana 44 rear for 400 then i put shafts and a locker maybe in a few yrs ill swap to JL/JK axles
 
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I don't think rubicon axles are worth the price unless practically free. I got a great deal on some that needed a bunch of brackets replaced,but I'm left with weak oddball lockers i don't trust and can't get parts for.i have a heavy foot and a healthy stroker that compounds the issue. Super35 and front cromos would be my preference for a mild rig on 35s or less
 
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Modoc Guy said:
Well guys, got the required wrenching done, and thankfully before it got blistering hot up here! 😅

Ready to go roll around Poker Flat!

Wish I had my lift for the TJ top figured out, I’d like to roll topless!

Here’s where I think I can put one up….
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I’m putting my top back on for the run. I’ve had it off since March.
It’s going to be dusty and unless you’re Trail Boss it’s not fun. If your topless bring some goggles lol
And my wife with be coming so…. Gots to make it somewhat enjoyable for her.
 
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Thunderhead said:
I’m putting my top back on for the run. I’ve had it off since March.
It’s going to be dusty and unless you’re Trail Boss it’s not fun. If your topless bring some goggles lol
And my wife with be coming so…. Gots to make it somewhat enjoyable for her.
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Thunderhead said:
I’m putting my top back on for the run. I’ve had it off since March.
It’s going to be dusty and unless you’re Trail Boss it’s not fun. If your topless bring some goggles lol
And my wife with be coming so…. Gots to make it somewhat enjoyable for her.
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If it's going to be that dusty, don't follow so close.
 
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