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No problem. Good luck with your buddy. Hope he can help you out with the storage!
TJ tubs for all!
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If they were close to me I would buy one to make something like this
I'm sure you already considered this but, it would likely fit perfectly on a uhaul utility trailer.
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That's true. It would be easier to unload, to be sure. Might be a better option all the way around. I'll look into that. Thanks, buddy!
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Here's what my tub looks like, by comparison. You can see the appeal of the swap, even with the blurry pics. 
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Went back today and found three '98 tubs that would all do just fine. A couple of clean '97 tubs, as well. Question: I've read somewhere along the way that there were some differences in the '97 TJ that were actually carryovers from the YJ production. If that's true, would any of those differences be anything that was associated with the tub, or affect the way something is attached to the tub (wiper motor, for example)? Just wanted to know, in case I chose a '97 tub. There was a nice 2000 model there, as well. Only saw maybe three that were the '03-'06 style firewall.
Also, I found a Dana 44 with disc brakes. Unfortunately, it has a bent axle tube (passenger side). Didn't ask what they want for it. If it was cheap enough, would it be worth attempting a repair? Can they be repaired?
Also, I found a Dana 44 with disc brakes. Unfortunately, it has a bent axle tube (passenger side). Didn't ask what they want for it. If it was cheap enough, would it be worth attempting a repair? Can they be repaired?
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IIRC it was the '96 production dates (so early release '97) that have something different, but I'm not sure if it had anything to do with the tub.
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The pics of the yellow tub torque boxes in my first post are of the 2000, IIRC. Gonna try and load more pics here, but computer is being slow. If they don't show up, I'll post 'em again when the 'puter is behaving. Floors are dirty, but rust-free. To be honest, this
tub is probably the best one there. I'll likely pick up one of the '98 tubs, just because. Psychologically, it just makes me feel better to have the frame and tub match in years (ridiculous, I know, but there you have it).
tub is probably the best one there. I'll likely pick up one of the '98 tubs, just because. Psychologically, it just makes me feel better to have the frame and tub match in years (ridiculous, I know, but there you have it).
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If need be I can try to ride with @Squatch and offer man power for unloading it. Let me know!
Much appreciated!! They did say they can store the tub for me so now I just have to free up the $$!!
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Sold off one of my cars a week ago, thereby creating some much needed room for one of the rust-free tubs. Got up this morning, headed over to the yard and perused the inventory for the third time in as many weeks. I finally did decide on one, and paid for it. Won't be picking it up for a week, or so, due to some scheduling issues. Doesn't stop me from being just all kinds of stoked about acquiring a truly rust-free tub, however!
Sold off one of my cars a week ago, thereby creating some much needed room for one of the rust-free tubs. Got up this morning, headed over to the yard and perused the inventory for the third time in as many weeks. I finally did decide on one, and paid for it. Won't be picking it up for a week, or so, due to some scheduling issues. Doesn't stop me from being just all kinds of stoked about acquiring a truly rust-free tub, however!
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Sadly, it's not Moss Green, which would save me the headache of a paint job. It's a very bright yellow...for now. But I wouldn't care if it was Nipple Pink, at this stage. It's rust-free, and it puts me in a good place!B, b, bu, but what color is it?
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Will provide "proof of purchase" upon pick-up/delivery of the product! Until then, it's the far-right yellow one in the second pic of post #1, and the torque box pics (#3 and #4) of the same post. It's a 2000 model year. I was torn between that and a Chili Pepper Red '98 tub.
I would do the same thing, buy the same year tub you have, then you know for sure there won't be any issues.The pics of the yellow tub torque boxes in my first post are of the 2000, IIRC. Gonna try and load more pics here, but computer is being slow. If they don't show up, I'll post 'em again when the 'puter is behaving. Floors are dirty, but rust-free. To be honest, this
tub is probably the best one there. I'll likely pick up one of the '98 tubs, just because. Psychologically, it just makes me feel better to have the frame and tub match in years (ridiculous, I know, but there you have it).
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