Hey guys and gals, Name is Aaron. I just bought my first Jeep last year (05 Sport) and I got to say, I'm loving it. Backstory of myself, been active duty Army for 15 years and finishing my degree at the University of Colorado then heading back to the Army as an officer. Traded down from my F150, and got this baby at a dealership close by for a great deal and had them rebuild the transmission after I found test driving it that it wouldn't go into reverse and often had trouble moving from 2nd to 3rd. It's got a 2.5" short arm kit from Rancho (as far as I can tell), BFG 33x10.5x15's (still geared 3.73 I believe - truck has NO acceleration off the line and highway driving is depressing, hi-lift jack, and that's about it.
This thing has aged like a fine wine (only 83k when I bought it) but the previous owner neglected regular maintenance and I can tell once the lift was installed he/she rode until dissatisfied. Currently, I took the blown subwoofer out with intent to upgrade the audio system later. A few months ago had some DW scare the shit out of me...found my ball joints need replaced, drag link replaced, needs new shocks (had to cut the shafts because the top bolts were seized and vice grips rendered the job obsolete!), fixed the heating issue only blowing out of defroster vent. HI-lift jack is off too and being sanded, repainted, and serviced. I owe you guys more pics, but again, just wanted to introduce myself and start contributing to the thread. I like the vibe this website gives off and everyone seems down to help without ridiculing others, I love it. Look forward to the TJ society!
Being a full time student has left me with NO time but a shit ton of parts in the garage! lol. Here's the parts out there that I'll get to right after these finals are over:
OTC Clamp w/jeep socket kit (for the ball joints obviously)
4 new ball joints
New drag link (previously replaced the tie-rod end for the pitman arm)
4" Billstein 5100's
.75" coil spacers to bring up the front
1" seat risers
I'll add to the post later with what I plan to do to it. Currently added some spot lights, Barricade bumpers, trailer hitch receiver, CAI, and throttle body spacer. The last two really did no good since it needs lower gears. Think I'll shoot for 4.88's (maybe 4.56)
if anyone out there is in the Colorado, PM me and I'd be down to head out on the trails with you. I'm out of Longmont right meow!
This thing has aged like a fine wine (only 83k when I bought it) but the previous owner neglected regular maintenance and I can tell once the lift was installed he/she rode until dissatisfied. Currently, I took the blown subwoofer out with intent to upgrade the audio system later. A few months ago had some DW scare the shit out of me...found my ball joints need replaced, drag link replaced, needs new shocks (had to cut the shafts because the top bolts were seized and vice grips rendered the job obsolete!), fixed the heating issue only blowing out of defroster vent. HI-lift jack is off too and being sanded, repainted, and serviced. I owe you guys more pics, but again, just wanted to introduce myself and start contributing to the thread. I like the vibe this website gives off and everyone seems down to help without ridiculing others, I love it. Look forward to the TJ society!
Being a full time student has left me with NO time but a shit ton of parts in the garage! lol. Here's the parts out there that I'll get to right after these finals are over:
OTC Clamp w/jeep socket kit (for the ball joints obviously)
4 new ball joints
New drag link (previously replaced the tie-rod end for the pitman arm)
4" Billstein 5100's
.75" coil spacers to bring up the front
1" seat risers
I'll add to the post later with what I plan to do to it. Currently added some spot lights, Barricade bumpers, trailer hitch receiver, CAI, and throttle body spacer. The last two really did no good since it needs lower gears. Think I'll shoot for 4.88's (maybe 4.56)
if anyone out there is in the Colorado, PM me and I'd be down to head out on the trails with you. I'm out of Longmont right meow!
