Kenneth G Zinis
TJ Enthusiast
What brand/source for your nice skuff plates?
What brand/source for your nice scuff plates?
What did you do to your TJ today?
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yesterday, I backed it out of the garage for the first time in a few weeks to crank it up & let it run for while whilst I did some outdoor cooking, had the girlfriend & her son & his buddy over for some 70 degree weather in March enjoyment.
Didn't even bother latching the hood, wasn't going anywhere
this was a whole wheat sourdough deep dish pesto pie, a 24 hour ferment/rise, blindfolded you'd never know it was whole wheat, the sourdough process is quite phenomenal. Sitting next to it is a standard bbq sammie
another couple weeks it'll be top down half doors season, really looking forward to that
Didn't even bother latching the hood, wasn't going anywhere
this was a whole wheat sourdough deep dish pesto pie, a 24 hour ferment/rise, blindfolded you'd never know it was whole wheat, the sourdough process is quite phenomenal. Sitting next to it is a standard bbq sammie
another couple weeks it'll be top down half doors season, really looking forward to that
That looks delicious, Willy. My invitation must have gotten delayed in the mail...
If you would repair your upper control arm press fit on the passenger side of the axle, you would slow down the DW and get rid of one of those stabilizers.
Buddy and I installed the Savvy rock sliders that I got from @Chris (thanks man!).
Also, TY for the invaluable technical help and patience with my questions @mrblaine.
Disclaimer: This was a scary job for me since I had a mental block regarding drilling holes in my tub (that I could mess up). Definitely a lot of mental growth on my end doing this job.
Also, TY for the invaluable technical help and patience with my questions @mrblaine.
Disclaimer: This was a scary job for me since I had a mental block regarding drilling holes in my tub (that I could mess up). Definitely a lot of mental growth on my end doing this job.
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I took it out and got it dirty on another solo camp trip
The Savvy body lift pucks and MMLs that were on backorder finally arrived.
First I looked in the box for the stickers.
DAMMIT NO STICKER!
First I looked in the box for the stickers.
DAMMIT NO STICKER!
I replaced the control arms themselves but haven’t looked at those bushings that you’re talking about on the axle. Would a big “C” clamp work for pressing those in ?
I sold her… I also traded in my beloved Diva and upgraded. I bought myself a 2017 Wrangler Sport Unlimited. While I wasn’t too keen in the 4 door at first it solves some of my space issues I had with the TJ. She’s in good hands though so I don’t feel bad, my friend who owns the repair shop I worked at bought her 
The clamp would work but the issue is likely due to them losing their press fit which is what will need to be fixed.
Drove it for the first time in 3 months. Its been in the garage from the first sign of salt on the road back in December. The week's warm weather and rain have seemed to wash away that damned caustic substance!
Installed the Cyclopse starter relay that prevents starting the Jeep unless you press the key fob. It works fine. Expensive, and I hear it can be beat by shorting across the starter, but it slows down a thief. I also installed the Tuffy hood lock. It works fine too. An installation tip on the hood lock.....hold the bolt down with your chin, and if not too inconvenient, remove your left eye, set it at the bottom of the radiator looking upward, so you can see what the heck you are doing.
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One more thing. The hood latch kit comes with one bolt, two shiny washers and a lock nut. I managed to lose one of the shiny washers, and replaced it with one of the rusty ones in my inventory.
It looks much more appropriate. Fits in better with the decor.
It looks much more appropriate. Fits in better with the decor.
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Yesterday I converted back to calipers with one piece pistons
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Thanks, Yes, I painted them. Couldn't really find any aftermarket wheels I was in love with, without spending $300/wheel. Found the Canyons on Facebook for $100. Wasn't sure if I would like the black, but thought it was worth a try. Can't say I'm in love with them either, but think they turned out and look decent.