What did you do to your TJ today?
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I finally drove my TJ today!! Had ACL surgery a few weeks back on my left knee, and today after my 3rd PT session my therapist said I’m doing good and to “let pain be my guide. If it hurts too much to push the clutch then don’t push it.” So I drove to the gas station to get a Diet Coke. It was awesome.
Yesterday, (love was such an easy game to play) I installed the roll cage kit which took quite a bit longer than I expected but then, I also helped the neighbors with their project for a while...so anyway, got it done except that I now have one bolt I have to dig out with an easy-out-like-device cause it rounded out and six other bolts that I will be getting decent replacements for.
All-in-all, it's a really nice kit, especially for the price. But, as is typical for Chinese built stuff, the hardware is sub-par. If you get this kit (I would definitely get it again), do yourself a favor and be VERY careful when torquing down the bolts on all of the connectors, that is, except for the button-top bolts that go through the A pillar struts on either side of the dashboard...for those, don't even bother, go get better (and 1/4" to 1/2" longer) replacements before you even start. I almost rounded out two of them trying to get them tight...just barely got them loose and out without having to resort to an easy-out. And there is no need to get button-head bolts like the ones it comes with instead of standard socket head, they have less meat on the head and, in this case, don't buy you anything for the loss.
All-in-all, it's a really nice kit, especially for the price. But, as is typical for Chinese built stuff, the hardware is sub-par. If you get this kit (I would definitely get it again), do yourself a favor and be VERY careful when torquing down the bolts on all of the connectors, that is, except for the button-top bolts that go through the A pillar struts on either side of the dashboard...for those, don't even bother, go get better (and 1/4" to 1/2" longer) replacements before you even start. I almost rounded out two of them trying to get them tight...just barely got them loose and out without having to resort to an easy-out. And there is no need to get button-head bolts like the ones it comes with instead of standard socket head, they have less meat on the head and, in this case, don't buy you anything for the loss.
@BuildBreakRepeat, like your new avatar but gonna miss the "Reclining men in camo" 
EDIT: Oops, ment "man" not "men".
EDIT: Oops, ment "man" not "men".
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Yeah i’m not liking this one as much. I’ll change it back to myself being lazy after the ruck march@BuildBreakRepeat, like your new avatar but gonna miss the "Reclining men in camo"
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I don't want to create a new thread for such a trivial question but, can anyone with a Rubicon do a quick measurement on the "RUBICON" sticker on their hood and tell me how wide it is? Thanks in advance.
Finally removed the 3 inch body lift and put on some rock guards! She fought me for 6 hours but we finally finished.
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Donnie801
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Thanks, guys. That's what I needed.
What the hell was holding that first bolt in? Habit? Latent magnetism? The Force?
Glad you overcame. Now, all you have to do is repair the holes cause by the dynamite
Do you ever just get so pissed off that frustration takes over and you just start ripping s*** out? Happened to me today. I do have to say though it's not the first time lol.
I got the roll bar painted just fine inside the Jeep when I went to put on clear coat it wrinkled up like tissue paper. The base coat had already been drying for 48 hours.
I got the roll bar painted just fine inside the Jeep when I went to put on clear coat it wrinkled up like tissue paper. The base coat had already been drying for 48 hours.
Nah I'm going to take it to get media blasted to get everything off. It'll cost about $40. That's worth the time alone
I'm also going to price out powder coating as an option.
Powdercoat is a solid option since it won't get banged up often, you have a shop that isn't crazy on price?Nah I'm going to take it to get media blasted to get everything off. It'll cost about $40. That's worth the time alone
I'm also going to price out powder coating as an option.
Yes, it's 15". I'm happy with the light, but I wish the plug worked for the tj like it does the jk. Took longer to install than ot should have.
I just got the wheels & tires this spring. Debated getting 16's because the tires were cheaper, but stuck with 15's.