Yes, I'll let you know via PM, but it should be this Saturday around noonish!
These things looks so good on factory Moab wheels!
psrivats' 2005 TJ Rubicon mild build
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Yes, I'll let you know via PM, but it should be this Saturday around noonish!
These things looks so good on factory Moab wheels!
I didn't end up keeping the half doors after all, it was just too much trouble swapping them out for the full, plus not having a place to store them, really.
The first JK I had, which was a Rubicon, I went wild, with bumpers, suspension, track bars, steering, some armor, several sets of wheels and tires, etc. The next JK I learned that most of that was not really necessary for what I used the Jeep for, and just did a leveling kit, a set of tires, and called it a day and was happy with that.
This TJ is turning out to be somewhere in the middle. It's just so hard to own one and not make it 'better'. I'm sure you know what I mean.
Just dropped the TJ at Jeep West for my re-gear (4.10 to 4.88). I also decided to get chromoly axle shafts as well since it's all coming out anyway. I'm told it'll be ready by end of the week.
Let's see how it goes! I'll post my observations here. I'm excited.
Let's see how it goes! I'll post my observations here. I'm excited.
I ordered the MORYDE heavy duty hinges (not the entire kit, just the hinges) today from Retrofit Offroad (Part# JP54-025). After doing a lot of reading, I figured the full MORYDE/Exogate kit is perhaps too much for my Jeep with 32s on factory rims. I also like the fact that I can get the rest of the MORYDE kit later if I find it that the hinges alone don't cut it. I will post my thought after I get and install them.
You'll like it after the re-gear. I'm dropping my TJ off at Jeep West on the 20th. Dave said he'll need it for at least a few weeks since it's a big project.
Any way you can have him document the build with photos? It would be interesting to see how he does it and I would assume a great marketing move on his part.
@Chris I was also going to suggest this. Not sure if Dave will have the time though, but perhaps you can convince him to chime in your thread after the build at least!
I know for sure he'll take some photos for me during the process, but he's so busy that getting him to full on document it would be impossible unfortunately.
Yeah, I'll see if I can convince him of that! At the least I'll be able to get him to take progress photos.
Dave just called me and said he wants to hang on to the Jeep longer 
He told me he drove it a good bit yesterday after the regear and sensed a small vibration issue that he hasn't been unable to pinpoint the cause of. So he's going to try and rootcause it and fix it for me. I was hoping this would go smoothly but ah well. At least I have someone like Dave who's taking care of it.
He told me he drove it a good bit yesterday after the regear and sensed a small vibration issue that he hasn't been unable to pinpoint the cause of. So he's going to try and rootcause it and fix it for me. I was hoping this would go smoothly but ah well. At least I have someone like Dave who's taking care of it.
Dave just called me and said he wants to hang on to the Jeep longer
At least he is fixing it for you! Some shops wouldn't even bother unless you pointed it out.
Dave just called me and said he wants to hang on to the Jeep longer
Let me know if he figures out the vibe.
Dave is a pretty standup guy. He has the reputation he has because he does a really good job.
I will ask him what caused it and how he fixed it ... I told him to take as much time as he needs. I am pretty confident he will fix it.
Now I am going to spend the weekend reading vibration threads, drive myself crazy and then ask a lot of stupid questions :rolleye:
I did not ask for details. Did not want to drive myself crazy. I'll fill you in when I hear more details.
Thanks, I'm sure Dave will diagnose and fix the problem. He's pretty knowledgeable so I'm not worried.
What gears are running now and what do you plan to go to? With or without lockers? Locking hubs are not a bad idea at all if you are ok with the periodic maintenance. It'll be less wear and tear for sure.