What did you do to your TJ today?
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I used a fender washer on the underside, drilled the holes and short machine screws and nuts.
Yep. hauled pellets too. You are limited by what size tank you can find.
Oddly enough there isn't a huge market for 100 gallon tanks sized to fit in the back of a TJ.
Nice to see I am not the only one who uses the "utility" in sport utility vehicle !!!
Added some accent coloring. They are all slightly different shades of blue....but it looks fine.
FINALLY got some new shoes on my new old wheels!
That looks neat to!!!!! I may look into that for the passenger side.
That's where I'm going to run a tablet. And the phone up on top. You saw how I mounted mine on the top. Super solid. It's a daily and it works perfect.
Seemed to do everything twice today. Injector connector plug stuck under the fuel rail on reinstall so unbolted/rebolted that. Then later, I forgot to check for a reasonable caster angle spot on the diff for reference to the recent alignment check numbers. Lifted the axle, wheels came off, then remembered - so reverse then repeat....
Got the rear yoke on the SS SYE using the my new Precision Instruments torque wrench. Getting to 200 lb. ft. took throwing the 24" monkey wrench I have for steering adjustments onto the yoke and using the floor to keep the drivetrain from turning.
Because USPS can't deliver on its promises (pun intended), the UCF 1/4" aluminum TT went in without the front yoke (waiting on the seal that was SUPPOSED to come today).
Started in on the front for the suspension lift. To my surprise, the JKS ACOS spacers weren't rusted in place. Couple hits with the dead blow and it was on the floor! Hoping the rear is the same.
Got the rear yoke on the SS SYE using the my new Precision Instruments torque wrench. Getting to 200 lb. ft. took throwing the 24" monkey wrench I have for steering adjustments onto the yoke and using the floor to keep the drivetrain from turning.
Because USPS can't deliver on its promises (pun intended), the UCF 1/4" aluminum TT went in without the front yoke (waiting on the seal that was SUPPOSED to come today).
Started in on the front for the suspension lift. To my surprise, the JKS ACOS spacers weren't rusted in place. Couple hits with the dead blow and it was on the floor! Hoping the rear is the same.
Had my soft top restiched by an old school cobbler. He restiched the entire upper section, from the front door plastic rain gutter section down to the tailgate
Seemed to do everything twice today. Injector connector plug stuck under the fuel rail on reinstall so unbolted/rebolted that. Then later, I forgot to check for a reasonable caster angle spot on the diff for reference to the recent alignment check numbers. Lifted the axle, wheels came off, then remembered - so reverse then repeat....
Got the rear yoke on the SS SYE using the my new Precision Instruments torque wrench. Getting to 200 lb. ft. took throwing the 24" monkey wrench I have for steering adjustments onto the yoke and using the floor to keep the drivetrain from turning.
Because USPS can't deliver on its promises (pun intended), the UCF 1/4" aluminum TT went in without the front yoke (waiting on the seal that was SUPPOSED to come today).
Started in on the front for the suspension lift. To my surprise, the JKS ACOS spacers weren't rusted in place. Couple hits with the dead blow and it was on the floor! Hoping the rear is the same.
did you go with the no body lift UCF skid? The Aluminum looks swell but man is it $$$.
what spring lift are you going with?
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I've been gathering information on fixing what might be a sagging rear spring on my LJ's passenger side. I did know my rear jounce stops were gone and saw wetness on the passenger side shock. I had already received the new jounce stop, so I ordered shocks (Rancho RS5000Xs).
Thursday I replaced the dry-rotted, missing jounce stops in the rear coils.
Today new shocks arrived so I removed the red boots, masked the shafts, and sanded down the bodies. Painted them with a couple coats of Rustoleum satin black.
Between coats I added some Sylvania LEDs to my footwell lights. Those were ok. However, I tried adding the same brand of LEDs to my backup lights, and no, they were not good. I didn't even put the lens cover on because compared to the regular bulb on the opposite side, they were just weak.
So if you're at the big box store getting spray paint and think you want to get these for your backups, don't.
Thursday I replaced the dry-rotted, missing jounce stops in the rear coils.
Today new shocks arrived so I removed the red boots, masked the shafts, and sanded down the bodies. Painted them with a couple coats of Rustoleum satin black.
Between coats I added some Sylvania LEDs to my footwell lights. Those were ok. However, I tried adding the same brand of LEDs to my backup lights, and no, they were not good. I didn't even put the lens cover on because compared to the regular bulb on the opposite side, they were just weak.
So if you're at the big box store getting spray paint and think you want to get these for your backups, don't.
I am cross eyed so my TJ always has the ultimate daktari look
Good idea!
I had forgotten about thatI am cross eyed so my TJ always has the ultimate daktari look
Took the "Pedestrian Pushers" off the front bumper
Yay or Nay?
Lets see how long before I get pulled over by the Aussie Gestapo!
Yay or Nay?
Lets see how long before I get pulled over by the Aussie Gestapo!
rancholago
TJ Enthusiast
Antwon
I would be really interested in what you find and some of the details of where/how you make your choices
I Would like to go with 4:10s
I’m just north of Sac
I would be really interested in what you find and some of the details of where/how you make your choices
I Would like to go with 4:10s
I’m just north of Sac
JM_TJ
TJ Enthusiast
I’ve added the stubby ends to prevent any issues and close off the ends.Took the "Pedestrian Pushers" off the front bumper
Yay or Nay?
Lets see how long before I get pulled over by the Aussie Gestapo!
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Rugged Ridge 12031.11 Stubby... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DGNS5YT/?tag=tjforum0a-21