Since asking this I read into it and it seems like there are two different approaches with using LED or normal bulbs. The splicing part actually seems to be the simplest.
What did you do to your TJ today?
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Since asking this I read into it and it seems like there are two different approaches with using LED or normal bulbs. The splicing part actually seems to be the simplest.
Pulled out the rear home-made shelf so I can get my head around building something better to my needs …. lots of head scratching today
The rear storage area needs to perform multiple tasks
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Nice Molle! Looks like you followed that ammo can center console thread too
I swapped out the relay in the multifunction switch that eliminates hyper flash. I read about it here
Pulled out the rear home-made shelf so I can get my head around building something better to my needs …. lots of head scratching today
The rear storage area needs to perform multiple tasks
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Interested in seeing what you come up with.
Welp I replaced the fuel pump, external filter, and small internal filter below the pump and it’s still bogged down when accelerating 
. Maybe it’s the regulator?
Already replaced the air intake sensor, swapped TPS, replaced upper O2 with NTK, drove it with the lower half the exhaust disconnected to test for a plugged cat and still same issue.
. Maybe it’s the regulator?Already replaced the air intake sensor, swapped TPS, replaced upper O2 with NTK, drove it with the lower half the exhaust disconnected to test for a plugged cat and still same issue.
Got the fuel door back from the powder coater and installed it. Looks good.
Then started installing the seat heater on the new Summit seat foam. Can't wait to get the driver seat back in.
Then started installing the seat heater on the new Summit seat foam. Can't wait to get the driver seat back in.
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Yes I’m interested to find out what I come up with too
My old set up works well but I Think I can improve on it
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Thanks….. This forum has helped me a lot over the many years I’ve been a member here As advice in this country on the Jeep TJ is pretty much none
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Swapped out my OEM taillights for a set of a set Off-road Only lights. They mount using the factory holes, but I had to move them up and out about 1/2" to clear the Morryde tailgate hinges. Which ment I had to drill new holes.
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Look what followed me home… The guy who bought my hardtop offered them to me for $400… how could I refuse!… 
. Rust and dent free…
. Rust and dent free…
My Stahlbus showed up today, tossed that in. Hit the junkyard for some backing plates and calipers to switch over to a disc brake rear setup. Found out my front pinion seal is leaking while I was installing the drain, so looks like I'll be ordering a new crush sleeve and seal, super excited to pull the diff less than a year after I did the regear/lunchbox install. Seal recommendations welcome lol. Lastly ordered fabric samples from PRP so I can decide what I want and get my seats ordered.
Edit: New seal, sleeve, and nut ordered.
Edit: New seal, sleeve, and nut ordered.
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Actually did it yesterday, but got my Bestop sliders dyed and installed. Huge thanks to @red02tj
They were the Spice color so I dyed them with a convertible top dye kit from Amazon.
The picture makes the color difference between the uppers and the top more pronounced than it really is.
I think with a good wash the top will match the uppers near perfectly.
I haven't done the inside yet, so this is the Before color
The dark area is a shadow, not the dye leaking through.
Surprisingly, these are heavier than the hard uppers I recently picked up.
I got one of those disassembled and painted black.
Edit: If anyone is interested, this is the kit I used.
Amazon Link
They were the Spice color so I dyed them with a convertible top dye kit from Amazon.
The picture makes the color difference between the uppers and the top more pronounced than it really is.
I think with a good wash the top will match the uppers near perfectly.
I haven't done the inside yet, so this is the Before color
The dark area is a shadow, not the dye leaking through.
Surprisingly, these are heavier than the hard uppers I recently picked up.
I got one of those disassembled and painted black.
Edit: If anyone is interested, this is the kit I used.
Amazon Link
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Actually did it yesterday, but got my Bestop sliders dyed and installed. Huge thanks to @red02tj
They were the Spice color so I dyed them with a convertible top dye kit from Amazon.
The picture makes the color difference between the uppers and the top more pronounced than it really is.
I think with a good wash the top will match the uppers near perfectly.
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I haven't done the inside yet, so this is the Before color
View attachment 513642
The dark area is a shadow, not the dye leaking through.
Surprisingly, these are heavier than the hard uppers I recently picked up.
I got one of those disassembled and painted black.
Those came out fantastic!
I took a look at the front brakes and decided it’s time for a black magic rotor/caliper/pad kit. Glad to see the knuckles in such good shape.
But as I was jacking up the front there was a flurry of coolant drips. Looks to be coming from above the drain valve; so that’s going on the list! I hope I don’t need a new radiator.
But as I was jacking up the front there was a flurry of coolant drips. Looks to be coming from above the drain valve; so that’s going on the list! I hope I don’t need a new radiator.
Two weekends in a row with low humidity?
Wild times...
Wild times...
Waiting to begin the clear coat, checked the mail, and the next pieces are begging to arrive.
Wasn't expecting this.
Certainly looks the part!
Wasn't expecting this.
Certainly looks the part!
Mine were delivered yesterday
Is there a specific brand kit everybody is using for installing seat heaters?
Might as well add them while it's apart.
Finishing these doors just went majorly south. Quick.
I was applying the first coat of clear and the spray nozzle split below the tip. So clear pooled until I tipped the can and it dripped all over the damn door.
I've spent the last 1.5 hours trying to razor blade the drips, sanding between 600 and 1000 trying to get it back smooth to (I feel) not great results.
I switched off the tip for a good one so I can try and finish, but damn.
Maybe I should just finish this can, let it dry and attack it tomorrow/next week.
Like, damn...
So, y'all who may have experience with this thing, what do I do next?
Go all the way back to 320 grit, reapply color, then start clear?
If not, then what?
I was applying the first coat of clear and the spray nozzle split below the tip. So clear pooled until I tipped the can and it dripped all over the damn door.
I've spent the last 1.5 hours trying to razor blade the drips, sanding between 600 and 1000 trying to get it back smooth to (I feel) not great results.
I switched off the tip for a good one so I can try and finish, but damn.
Maybe I should just finish this can, let it dry and attack it tomorrow/next week.
Like, damn...
So, y'all who may have experience with this thing, what do I do next?
Go all the way back to 320 grit, reapply color, then start clear?
If not, then what?
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Well damn.....
Well I learned a new lesson
2 cylinders in from the front of the jeep there's about 3mm of cast iron there
before you get to the water jacket
So yeeah....880$ Clearwater head going to the dump.....I may try and tig it and repair it but my cast iron welding abilities aren't the best for cylinder heads.....due to them being a Giant heatsink aaand it's the exhaust side so it's gonna very hot and I don't know if a weld would last very long for me...
Edit- if you don't know I'm porting my head....more powaa
Luckily I have the head that came with the jeep...
Edit#2 To mention my die grinder jumped aaround due to my lack of skill and off chipped off part of the head ,luckily the wall isn't to thin....atleast I think It's about and 1/8 thick after porting
Got my mini ball burr and checked it out!
Well I learned a new lesson
2 cylinders in from the front of the jeep there's about 3mm of cast iron there
before you get to the water jacketSo yeeah....880$ Clearwater head going to the dump.....I may try and tig it and repair it but my cast iron welding abilities aren't the best for cylinder heads.....due to them being a Giant heatsink aaand it's the exhaust side so it's gonna very hot and I don't know if a weld would last very long for me...
Edit- if you don't know I'm porting my head....more powaa
Luckily I have the head that came with the jeep...
Edit#2 To mention my die grinder jumped aaround due to my lack of skill and off chipped off part of the head ,luckily the wall isn't to thin....atleast I think It's about and 1/8 thick after porting
Got my mini ball burr and checked it out!
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Took my 03’ out for an evening and ran out to my parents house.
Snagged a picture with my dad’s Wrangler.
Snagged a picture with my dad’s Wrangler.