Finished my coolant flush. Drove it around for about 3 hours. Zero rust or crud in the system. Did the fog light mod so I can run my LED driving lights with my high beams on.
What did you do to your TJ today?
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Currently painting new fender flares and going to install them when they're dry.
I replaced both bulbs in the front fender flare lights. Man, what a job that was! They just don't go in on their own. Crazy.
My 03 has tube bumpers all around ...I've always wanted a more professional auxiliary rear light set up and kept gravitating toward flush mount lights ..that just didn't fit the bill.
My design consultant, @Hog had the idea to do do plates and mount them I'm the plates....brilliant. Since he had the idea, hopefully he will post a pic.
We plan to wire them up with a single throw double pole switch and relay for on, off and reverse activated function. (Boy that sounds professional
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My design consultant, @Hog had the idea to do do plates and mount them I'm the plates....brilliant. Since he had the idea, hopefully he will post a pic.
We plan to wire them up with a single throw double pole switch and relay for on, off and reverse activated function. (Boy that sounds professional
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My 03 has tube bumpers all around ...I've always wanted a more professional auxiliary rear light set up and kept gravitating toward flush mount lights ..that just didn't fit the bill.
My design consultant, @Hog had the idea to do do plates and mount them I'm the plates....brilliant. Since he had the idea, hopefully he will post a pic.
We plan to wire them up with a single throw double pole switch and really for on, off and reverse activated function. (Boy that sounds professional
bstrobel64
Member
Turns out a MOLLE pistol mag pouch fits almost perfectly in the slots on TJ doors.
I should add it looks like it hangs down too much but it clears the tub by about 1/2"
I should add it looks like it hangs down too much but it clears the tub by about 1/2"
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bstrobel64
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Looked normal, not muddy. I know what water in oil looks like, due to owning a 3.o 4Runner.
I'm just glad I found this before it go worse.
Today tweaking the LS, fine tuning clearance problems with the engine and getting it ready to start up next week..
Installing a new Chevy high torque starter today.
Installing a new Chevy high torque starter today.
Spent more money on RockAuto. P1391 popped up today on the way to work. Decided to just swap out both of Camshaft and Crank Position Sensors since I don't know how old either of them are.
Also researching purchasing the Safety T Caps or Pocono Metal Craft frame repair kits. Leaning toward the Poconos
Also researching purchasing the Safety T Caps or Pocono Metal Craft frame repair kits. Leaning toward the Poconos
I changed things up to be different Nuff said. 
Just kidding. I had custom decals made and I'm not sure if I like them or not. I like to make my Jeeps look different without spending tons of money. I wanted something larger than stock decals, but not JK/JL size or font. I will give them a week to decide if I want to remove them.
Just kidding. I had custom decals made and I'm not sure if I like them or not. I like to make my Jeeps look different without spending tons of money. I wanted something larger than stock decals, but not JK/JL size or font. I will give them a week to decide if I want to remove them.
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jeepbastard
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So I used to have a Tablet in the dash - cut in to the dash, bluetooth everything from ignition to underbody lights and music, maps offroad and on, email for work, etc — served me faithfully for years, but now I want to upgrade
I want to upgrade it to this:
i dunno if I can pull it off! But we'll see!!
I want to upgrade it to this:
i dunno if I can pull it off! But we'll see!!
Hats off to Misch 4x4 (www.misch4x4.com). Today I replaced the worn, old arm rests in The Hulk with brand spankin' new ones, at an amazingly low price of $0. My armrests were crumbling apart, so I emailed and asked if I could buy just the foam part, as the brackets were fine. Their excellent customer service had me email some pics along with purchase details and 4 days later, I had a new pair in my hot little hands, no charge!
Well I started on my Crown steering upgrade, but decided to check the track bar bolt before I started. When I swapped out to the adjustable track bar a few weeks ago my 2 oldest grandsons were helping me. I pulled the axle mount bolt a out today and it had alot loose movement cause the bolt was to small. Ran down to the local hardware store and got a new bolt, washer and nut that fit snug. I will be taking the TJ to a local garage Thursday and let them swap out the old steering and install the new Crown steering.
So, with the Jeep’s prior life with a plow, I know it needs brakes and the PS tire wear isn’t ideal, so I’m guessing ball joints too. The front axle also took the worst of the salt spray, so it won’t be a lot of fun to work on. So I picked up a HP Dana 30 today. It needs a few repairs on the brackets, but is otherwise in better shape than my housing. I’ll be able to tear into it on the bench and plan to replace pretty much everything... axle shafts, bearings, ball joints, brakes and will have it ready for a regear and swap into the Jeep in the spring with upgraded ZJ steering. This will be my first time tearing into an axle, so it should be a good experience for me. Looking forward to the project.
Shinebox_LJ
Member
Looks good! I kind of like the look of just the “ICON” left from the original lolI changed things up to be different Nuff said.
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hardtailpan
TJ Enthusiast
Wasn't sure I was gonna use em' but I put em' in today and I love em'! Let me know what you think!
Mumblewood
TJ Enthusiast
Worked on mine trying to get it ready for a run my group will probably have soon
Swapped out the HID’s for some LED’s
Pulled the back seat and harness out
Gotthe soft top on for hopefully the last time since it’s pretty haggard now. This will probably be the last season for it if it lasts that long
Pulled of the rear flairs to see if I like it that way
Started packing it.
My group is kinda spur of the moment, I’ve had calls in the past saying saying to meet up in 2hrs. at midnight. We don’t do things like that much anymore since we’re older but a 1 day notice for a 3 day camping wheeling trip will still happen
Swapped out the HID’s for some LED’s
Pulled the back seat and harness out
Gotthe soft top on for hopefully the last time since it’s pretty haggard now. This will probably be the last season for it if it lasts that long
Pulled of the rear flairs to see if I like it that way
Started packing it.
My group is kinda spur of the moment, I’ve had calls in the past saying saying to meet up in 2hrs. at midnight. We don’t do things like that much anymore since we’re older but a 1 day notice for a 3 day camping wheeling trip will still happen
I'm in the process of rebuilding/repainting my Ramsey winch. Just waiting on some small parts from Ramsey.
My winch is about 20 years old and the elements have taken it's toll on it. The cast aluminum is all corroded, powder coat is peeling.
One of the easiest ways to remove the powder coating, is to use a torch and burn it off.
Either MAP gas or Oxyacetalene.
Using a wire wheel or sanding disc takes forever.