Ok, I'll start me a thread.
04' Patriot Blue X 4.0L 5-speed
04' Patriot Blue X 4.0L 5-speed
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RINC's 1st Jeep
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Plans = Enjoy the heck out of it.
I come from a car nut family. Been into many types of vehicles. Tried to be a rebel back in high school by getting into VW's. Split window busses mostly.
I come from a car nut family. Been into many types of vehicles. Tried to be a rebel back in high school by getting into VW's. Split window busses mostly.
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I heard somewhere someone say hashtag #lockersbeforelightbars
First up recovery type stuff. Bumpers, winch and gear. Then step up to Rubicon Dana 44's and a transfer case.
There is a salvage yard close by me with adds on Craigslist parting out a few TJ's. Low on funds right now after buying this.
I'll take more pics this weekend of how it sits right now. Till then, how about a pic from last night when I got to work ?
First up recovery type stuff. Bumpers, winch and gear. Then step up to Rubicon Dana 44's and a transfer case.
There is a salvage yard close by me with adds on Craigslist parting out a few TJ's. Low on funds right now after buying this.
I'll take more pics this weekend of how it sits right now. Till then, how about a pic from last night when I got to work ?
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Thanks !
- starkey480 His thread popped up. I went looking at what he has done. Liked his fender flares he got so I went and got some from the link he posted. Thanks starkey480 !
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Well, now it looks more complete. I found a 5th rim and tyre to match the rest.
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Made a big purchase and have an order in for a Savvy front bumper.
Went and bought a couple soft shackles to run as grab handles. These are so mush better than the velcro ones in it when I bought it.
Went and bought a couple soft shackles to run as grab handles. These are so mush better than the velcro ones in it when I bought it.
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Weather is not so hot now in the Phoenix area. The past couple of weeks I have noticed that I may be the only Jeep with my top on. I looked up what soft top it is that I have on here. Geez, the interweb is a wonderful place. It's a Rampage frameless trail top. Found Youtube video's on how to install it so I could pull the back and sides off. Now I gotta get me some of them 1/2 doors !
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A couple days ago I started to take off the nerf bars. A few bolts would not come out. PB Blaster and better tools borrowed from a mechanic at work got it done. Bought some Rubicon rocker guards that I am researching how to install.
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Out with the old heavy bumper.
Mock up.
And how I think I'll be running with it for a while.
Mock up.
And how I think I'll be running with it for a while.
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Weighed a ton.
I am not sure if it was bought or a home made job. The welds are nice on it so if home made, they had good skills.
The rear is a matching unit. So when I buy a Savvy rear, that will be a nice weight loss.
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Just here to do a before and after with new bumpers.
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Awe snap ! I didnt measure it before and after the new bumpers. Cant say now if it sits any higher now.
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Went wheeling with the Jeep for my second time.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/elvis-trail-and-box-canyon—florence-arizona.43927/
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/elvis-trail-and-box-canyon—florence-arizona.43927/
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Ready for the funds to buy a winch
Pulled the front swaybar. Drives good. Seat of the pants feel, I don't feel a difference with no swaybar. I have ordered front and rear Antirocks to address that area. What's left is the gorilla in the room,as they say. Axles and suspension.
Axles, man I want so mush stuff that I cant afford right now. Will take time to build up the funds to buy want I want for the axles and suspension. I want to do it right the first time. My Dana 30 and Dana 35 need upgrades. Dana 44 front and rear at least. Lockers ? Heck, I don't know what lockers to with. So many choices. I aint ever been down this road to know yet what style/type of locker I prefer.
Must do is add the Rubicon rockers I bought.
Pulled the front swaybar. Drives good. Seat of the pants feel, I don't feel a difference with no swaybar. I have ordered front and rear Antirocks to address that area. What's left is the gorilla in the room,as they say. Axles and suspension.
Axles, man I want so mush stuff that I cant afford right now. Will take time to build up the funds to buy want I want for the axles and suspension. I want to do it right the first time. My Dana 30 and Dana 35 need upgrades. Dana 44 front and rear at least. Lockers ? Heck, I don't know what lockers to with. So many choices. I aint ever been down this road to know yet what style/type of locker I prefer.
Must do is add the Rubicon rockers I bought.