Wanted to share with folks here my build story.
So i bought it from Copart Auction here in Houston. Sport 2004, 4.0 engine, 42RLE transmission, dana 30 and dana 35, 3.73 gearing, 2.72 transfer case.
It was after a rear end accident, that smashed the grill, driver side fender, radiator and AC condenser, fan shroud, headlights, front passenger side brake line and some other small stuff. No damage on the frame, as it seems like it hit something soft.
Also, the brakes were in horrible condition, as the brake fluid was black like a oil. Rear Dana 35 was leaking from wheel seals, so the brake shoe and drum were all covered in stinky oil from inside.
Cooling fixes - Put a new radiator and cap, and replaced the shroud
AC fixes - AC condenser, tested for vacuum the AC lines, filled with coolant.
Brakes - replaced the front brake (the entire metal pipe that goes from the slave cylinder to the soft line near the passenger side front wheel) line with a one from Ebay - there is a kit for TJ brake lines. Replaced the front calipers and pads, replaced the rear drums, shoes and cylinders. Replaced the master cylinder, just because i suspected that the master cylinder is contaminated with completely black brake fluid. Needless to say multiple bleeding with new brake fluid.
Grill - found one locally here in houston, at JackedUpJeeps - this is a small place they have whole bunch of parts for TJ and YJ - highly recommended if you are in Houston area. Grill is blue, while rig is white.
Driver side front fender - new from ebay and painted it with rattle can spray
Got a good deal on Gladiator tires 245/75R17 (facebook marketplace), so got them and from another guy on marketplace 17 inch wheels and adapters for 4.5 to 5.5. Currently running 245/75R17, with adapters. This is basically 31.5 inch tire, however, given that i run it with 28 PSI, it will be like 31 inch max, if not 30.5 inch.
Got some aftermarket hardtop from marketplace (paid 800$ for it - the guy delivered it to me on his truck and gave me rear TJ seat in good condition for free - thank you guy from marketplace).
Now it is in this state:
So i bought it from Copart Auction here in Houston. Sport 2004, 4.0 engine, 42RLE transmission, dana 30 and dana 35, 3.73 gearing, 2.72 transfer case.
It was after a rear end accident, that smashed the grill, driver side fender, radiator and AC condenser, fan shroud, headlights, front passenger side brake line and some other small stuff. No damage on the frame, as it seems like it hit something soft.
Also, the brakes were in horrible condition, as the brake fluid was black like a oil. Rear Dana 35 was leaking from wheel seals, so the brake shoe and drum were all covered in stinky oil from inside.
Cooling fixes - Put a new radiator and cap, and replaced the shroud
AC fixes - AC condenser, tested for vacuum the AC lines, filled with coolant.
Brakes - replaced the front brake (the entire metal pipe that goes from the slave cylinder to the soft line near the passenger side front wheel) line with a one from Ebay - there is a kit for TJ brake lines. Replaced the front calipers and pads, replaced the rear drums, shoes and cylinders. Replaced the master cylinder, just because i suspected that the master cylinder is contaminated with completely black brake fluid. Needless to say multiple bleeding with new brake fluid.
Grill - found one locally here in houston, at JackedUpJeeps - this is a small place they have whole bunch of parts for TJ and YJ - highly recommended if you are in Houston area. Grill is blue, while rig is white.
Driver side front fender - new from ebay and painted it with rattle can spray
Got a good deal on Gladiator tires 245/75R17 (facebook marketplace), so got them and from another guy on marketplace 17 inch wheels and adapters for 4.5 to 5.5. Currently running 245/75R17, with adapters. This is basically 31.5 inch tire, however, given that i run it with 28 PSI, it will be like 31 inch max, if not 30.5 inch.
Got some aftermarket hardtop from marketplace (paid 800$ for it - the guy delivered it to me on his truck and gave me rear TJ seat in good condition for free - thank you guy from marketplace).
Now it is in this state: