Time to wire wheel and paint everything else under there now to make it look as pretty as those control arms.
What did you do to your TJ today?
- Thread starter LJRubiconGuy
- Start date
Fired up the Jeep for the first time in over 5 weeks. New parts that went in during that time included:
- Rear Main Seal
- Oil Pump
- Oil Pan Gasket
- Timing Chain Set
- Waterpump
- Radiator
- Radiator Cap
- Fan Clutch
- Fan Belt
- Tensioner Pulley
- Idler Pulley
- Thermostat & Housing
- Coolant Hoses
- Heater Hoses
- Coolant & Distilled Water
- Transmission Pan, With Drain Plug & LubeLocker Gasket
- Transmission Temperature Sensor
- Transmission Filter & Fluid
- Transmission Cooler
- Transmission Rubber Lines
- Power Steering Cooler
- Power Steering Lines
- Power Steering Fluid
- A/C compressor
- A/C Accumulator Drier
- All A/C Lines & Switches
- A/C Condenser
- Catalytic Convertor
- O2 Sensors (NTK)
Crap, now that I write that down the list is long, and I'm sure I missed some stuff. The list of work done prior to this is equally as long, as is the list of stuff still to do!
- Rear Main Seal
- Oil Pump
- Oil Pan Gasket
- Timing Chain Set
- Waterpump
- Radiator
- Radiator Cap
- Fan Clutch
- Fan Belt
- Tensioner Pulley
- Idler Pulley
- Thermostat & Housing
- Coolant Hoses
- Heater Hoses
- Coolant & Distilled Water
- Transmission Pan, With Drain Plug & LubeLocker Gasket
- Transmission Temperature Sensor
- Transmission Filter & Fluid
- Transmission Cooler
- Transmission Rubber Lines
- Power Steering Cooler
- Power Steering Lines
- Power Steering Fluid
- A/C compressor
- A/C Accumulator Drier
- All A/C Lines & Switches
- A/C Condenser
- Catalytic Convertor
- O2 Sensors (NTK)
Crap, now that I write that down the list is long, and I'm sure I missed some stuff. The list of work done prior to this is equally as long, as is the list of stuff still to do!
Every time I do this I cuss at the grommets. Now, I take a heat gun to them, to soften them up. It's still a pain to get them out though!
Old tires went buh-bye. Some of that rubber was from 2006 and as stiff as a power wheels Jeep!
New Cooper STT Pro's ready to go on..
Jeep is now ready for the tires!!!!
And installed! FINALLY new tires that are Road Force balanced!
I know it's a small thing getting new tires, but these are the first NEW tires I've put on this TJ in a LLOOOOOONG time.
Just need to grease up the fittings (sway bar, control arms, etc) and give it an oil change and fresh tank of gas!
New Cooper STT Pro's ready to go on..
Jeep is now ready for the tires!!!!
And installed!
FINALLY new tires that are Road Force balanced! I know it's a small thing getting new tires, but these are the first NEW tires I've put on this TJ in a LLOOOOOONG time.
Just need to grease up the fittings (sway bar, control arms, etc) and give it an oil change and fresh tank of gas!
Lookin' GOODOld tires went buh-bye. Some of that rubber was from 2006 and as stiff as a power wheels Jeep!
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New Cooper STT Pro's ready to go on..
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Jeep is now ready for the tires!!!!
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And installed!
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I know it's a small thing getting new tires, but these are the first NEW tires I've put on this TJ in a LLOOOOOONG time.
Just need to grease up the fittings (sway bar, control arms, etc) and give it an oil change and fresh tank of gas!
Ordered these last night. I got flat flares last fall and just never really loved the look of them on my Jeep. Lately, I’ve seen a number of jeeps I like with OEM style so going to go back.
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Not today - but its coming soon! The control arms are WAY worse than the frame, but it needs some attention.Time to wire wheel and paint everything else under there now to make it look as pretty as those control arms.
Jacket4256
TJ Enthusiast
I have the same, do you notice at under 5mph and under it seems super rough ?
I agree they are great tires in the mud/water they have been awesome so far road wise at speed they are not loud and smooth just seem super bumpy at a crawl on pavement.
I would be interested in your flat flares if you plan to sale and would ship.
DustyRhodes03
TJ Enthusiast
Got the stencils cut and printed today for the Jeep.
And at the risk of sounding like a middle aged housewife, I love this Cricut haha
And at the risk of sounding like a middle aged housewife, I love this Cricut haha
Yep, mine do the same thing. Tread pattern I guess, I have changed Tire pressure several times but it doesn’t really seem to matter. I’m at 28# now and it seems decent.
Jacket4256
TJ Enthusiast
That is what I figured, but figured I would ask, I seem to be on the same I like the 28 the best 26 seemed a bit rougher.
Threw it into some deep winter holes at 1300m
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What aftermarket exhaust do you have?
LS swap
with SS shorty headers and Hushpower 18" muffler..I used the same muffler with my old 4.0l and it sounded great as well. Nice deep growl and no drone
I sometimes get to feeling good about my pile, then I visit this site.
LS swap
I used the same muffler with my old 4.0l and it sounded great as well. Nice deep growl and no drone
Haha that explains it. Thanks.
DustyRhodes03
TJ Enthusiast
Few more pics in my build thread but HUGE progress today!
I know the JP look isn't everyones cup of tea, but this has been 3 years in the making for me so I'm through the roof happy right now lol
I know the JP look isn't everyones cup of tea, but this has been 3 years in the making for me so I'm through the roof happy right now lol
Congrats dude!! that is a really awesome look!!
I put my new unlimited stickers
on from Jeepstickers.com, great stickers and service, price. Also R&R'd rear main seal again on a really new remanufactured 4.0. Installed a new Mopar (made in Canada) oil pan this time, it better work. Old pan had 169K it, also changed up replacement procedure a little.
took stuff off before it rained, went for a drive.
Skid and bumpers are in route.
Skid and bumpers are in route.