This empty space is where my tj usually sits but this morning I dropped it off at Billy Johnson Differentials for a set of Revolution 5.13's. Another round of gear break in.
What did you do to your TJ today?
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This empty space is where my tj usually sits but this morning I dropped it off at Billy Johnson Differentials for a set of Revolution 5.13's. Another round of gear break in.
Is it also like that with ignition off? If so, the actual gage in the cluster could be the culprit.
Based on that, I'm onboard with the others' conclusion that the sending unit is bad.
Took out my stock steering in exchange for the currectlync steering and finally got around to install my B4WD steering box skid also. Maybe if I have time this weekend ill install my B4WD belly skid too!
If I hadn't seen it in person, I would have serious doubts that a Jeep parked there. No ownership puddles on the floor ;-)
Had to go play again this weekend. (If You Know, You Know)
OK well Now You Know. Buddies Jeep right behind me.
OK well Now You Know. Buddies Jeep right behind me.
Right on. I'll see you there. I kind of liked the little bit of drizzle this weekend, kept the dust down to almost nothing. Course we got hit with a deluge leaving Pinehurst. Good day to have the soft top up.
ShinyTravisto
Member
Swapped the pitman arm from a ridiculous drop to the stock one to cure some heinous bump steer. On the test drive over the weekend it was great, but today on my way to work I got some death wobble at about 40mph. I’m not 100% sure I got the ball joint to the pitman arm properly torqued, and it definitely needs an alignemnt so on to that. Before it's asked, I swapped to a Currectlync about 4k miles ago. The ball joints on the knuckles are on my to-do list, so possible issue there?
Took her wheeling on Saturday, then spend the rest of the day and all of Sunday cleaning out the mud
WestCoastDan
TJ Addict
As many now know, I’m no fan of the Sunrider feature, as it is near useless with the side windows removed.
The strap kit provided by Bestop is only a band-aid to the issue, especially since there are multiple strap lengths and types, and not a single instruction, picture, or recommendation on how to use them to address the issue.
After playing around with the material provided, I came up with a potential solution.
I found a nearly identical hook here:
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/l-2077
And then I found 1” wide elastic webbing.
Our TJ has a slight deviation from most because I had previously installed a sun shade from a JK, which required additional anchor points along the roll bar.
These are short, web straps w/a grommet in each end that are secured to the roll bar by the screws that hold the speaker pods in place.
They look like this:
My plan is to mimic the strap provided by Bestop, but instead of using a single anchor point, my solution will have an elastic loop, with a hook for the header on one end, and some method to connect to the exposed grommet on the other end.
The idea being stretchable straps that prevent the folded fabric from hanging down when installed.
I haven’t finalized the roll bar end yet, as I just received the hooks and elastic today.
I’ll update with a few pics once I get it all sorted. I’m more than certain that my solution will resolve the issue, while avoiding any modifications to the top or hardware - hence retaining my lifetime warranty and enabling the use of the Sunrider feature.
I just got our soft top installed, its the original OEM. Isn’t the Sunrider portion just suppose to fold back and sit on the top? It seems to be fine. I don‘t care for the sagging of the top but doesn’t seem like a decent option on that. The top doesn’t have a clip to attach to like your picture shows, it’s just the fabric folded in half.
WestCoastDan
TJ Addict
I cannot comment in regards to an OEM soft top, as we have never had one.
After installing a Sunrider panel on our ‘15 JKU, it seemed like a no-brainer to get this option on the TJ with the new top.
The biggest PRO on the SR panel in the JK is that it can be opened (or closed) while at a stop light, without leaving the driver’s seat.
It seemed reasonable to expect this same (or similar) convenience & function from the TJ top that touts the Sunrider feature.
Unfortunately, the TJ top w/ Sunrider is a giant disappointment. It cannot be opened/closed without getting out of the vehicle and removing the plastic side clips from the door surrounds. The doors must be opened (or removed) to achieve this.
Once opened (with the side windows removed) it is not possible to drive without the hanging/flapping fabric assaulting those in the front seats.
THIS is what my mod will prevent.
That picture certainly “says” a lot. As you I love the SR on my JK. On the TJ so far it’s fine, but only opens up 14” or so. And as you stated have to open the door to unclip the front half of the top from door surrounds.
Why are you down in that ditch? That trail above it looks perfect for driving.