Finally got rid of the steel winch line and went to 3/8” synthetic. Switched the roller out to a hawse fairlead and put the new line on.
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I will do that for sure. Poser time!Make sure you post up the test shot of your parking spot!
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Finished up my shock exchange this AM before breakfast. The rears are much easier, except that upper rear shock bolt near the frame that can be cumbersome to get to. The right extension will help. Also, the exhaust side is a little cumbersome as well. Only had to disconnect one side of the rear sway bar to get them in.
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Now to see how they ride. Rears eye to eye were 2-2 1/2” shorter than the Bilstein’s.
My radio has bluetooth too. Only really useful if stopped or using hardtop (Have a hardtop, but haven't used it in years.) due to wind noise. I guess at <25mph it'd be OK. I replaced all speakers with Polks too a few weeks ago. Vast improvement. Bluetooth still not really usable unfortunately.Today I'm going to change the radio so Bluetooth will work with my iPhone. I'm also adding some pedal extenders for the shorter drivers in my family.
By the way, I put Polk Audio 5 1/4" two way speakers in the dash using little plastic boxes I got from Crutchfield. Big improvement!! Tight fit but they work.
What line did you choose? I have a 95', 3/8' synthetic line with protective cover in my Amazon cart, just haven't pulled the trigger. Easy job?Finally got rid of the steel winch line and went to 3/8” synthetic. Switched the roller out to a hawse fairlead and put the new line on.
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What line did you choose? I have a 95', 3/8' synthetic line with protective cover in my Amazon cart, just haven't pulled the trigger. Easy job?
Got the Bluetooth working. Yes, it's not going to work at higher speeds. We spend a lot of time at lower speeds here on Maui, there aren't any freeways, most speed limits are 45 and below. The new receiver also Bluetooth's music from my iPhone. Neat feature. My Polk 5.25" speakers in the sound bar and dash really help. The ones in the dash have little boxes around them. I may build a very compact woofer to go somewhere to fill in the bass a bit.My radio has bluetooth too. Only really useful if stopped or using hardtop (Have a hardtop, but haven't used it in years.) due to wind noise. I guess at <25mph it'd be OK. I replaced all speakers with Polks too a few weeks ago. Vast improvement. Bluetooth still not really usable unfortunately.
Let us know if you find a solution that's usable while driving around town/on roadways.
Nice job! I need to redo mine, I had used the wrong primer and they out like utter crapPainted the inserts around my headlights black and touched up the grill paint. Now onto trying to install front shocks to match the ones in the back. Wish me luck. I didn’t see a write up in the how to section so I need to rely on @Dave K. And u tube. I know the bolts aren’t rusted so that’s encouraging . I like my new headlights
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Thanks! I didn’t know there was a wrong primer. I hope mine was ok. I did however use the wrong stuff for my bumper I think. I used permadex rust protectant then paint, but reading the can today , it said I should have done a layer of primer over the permadex. And my bumper is rusting already.Nice job! I need to redo mine, I had used the wrong primer and they out like utter crap
Check out Rockford Fosgate PS-8 powered slim subwoofer, if you haven't already. Mounts under the back seat. When I feel like I have $175 lying around to increase the Bass in my Jeep, I plan to go for it. Another of the many Jeep items in my Amazon cart. You never know when you'll be notified of a price drop!... I may build a very compact woofer to go somewhere to fill in the bass a bit.
Oh noez!!! I have had pretty good luck with the Rustoleum Trim and Bumper paint on my bumpers. I'll get an occasional spot that I have to touch up, but I did take off my front bumper a month or so ago to inspect the frame and paint. I didn't have an extra set of hands and left my winch on, talk about heavy and awkward.. just lucky I didn't drop it on my foot!Thanks! I didn’t know there was a wrong primer. I hope mine was ok. I did however use the wrong stuff for my bumper I think. I used permadex rust protectant then paint, but reading the can today , it said I should have done a layer of primer over the permadex. And my bumper is rusting already.
I like the sticker. Where do you get these?Installed Buchanan 1.5 seat risers today. Easy peasy install. The view over the dash and hood is so much better now. Two small drawbacks I noticed right away are: 1) the center console/armrest is now a little low. Nothing a pad won't easily solve though. 2) the rearview mirror is now directly in my line of sight. That'll take some getting used to, or I'll figure out a way to raise the mirror. Still worth it as the seating position is much more comfortable.
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Height difference with the driver side installed and passenger still stock height:
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Also replaced the stock JEEP side decals. I know they won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I feel they are fairly understated while still going well with the other orange accents on my TJ. I really like how they look.
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View attachment 39441 Ordered a best top trektop nx soft top from 4wheel parts through ebay last Saturday. It arrived this Saturday in the afternoon so I fitted it today. We we getting ready to carry the hardtop up the my apartment on the 2nd floor but a neighbour said I could leave my hardtop in his back yard for a few weeks.