What did you do to your TJ today?

d-cannon said:
My daughter lost a side window driving around in the “spare” Rubicon. It had an old dark tan Quadratec top, so I wasn’t that worried. I didn’t want to spend $1,000+ on another Bestop, so I bought a spice SB for $170 on Amazon. I have to say, it is pretty nice for less than 20% of the cost of the twill top I put on my other one.

Once I shine up the paint, get rid of those Chinese bumpers, and apply the OEM decals, it will be a pretty nice TJ. The stock suspension rides so well!

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Not a bad looking colour combo as well…👍
 
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Ocho said:
nice.

on mine, i'm either a hair to the passenger or a hair to the driver side depending on whether i do one extra turn or not on the trackbar adjustment
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I can totally see how some sort of ratcheting strap or contraption would help immensely.
 
Gilly11277 said:
Do you have a picture of the temperature gauge at night when it's dark? I really like the Jeep branding but would want it to match my white LED interior/dash lights. Not sure if the light can be replaced with something different.
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It’s not very bright, but I like it that way right now. You can replace the bulb. Not sure what replacement bulb.

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Severe weather tomorrow then 50 for a high most of the next 10 days has forced me to install the hard top. What a bummer of a feeling, but I need to daily it for a bit and ultimately I wanted the HT for this winter.

The wife, dog and I drove the tepid TN Dirt Devil (they really should change the name) this weekend. Dog got many pets and upped his fame from people #'ing him out in Leipers Fork, and chased sticks in the river until he was asleep on the trail... Good times!

Until next spring...
 
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d-cannon said:
My daughter lost a side window driving around in the “spare” Rubicon. It had an old dark tan Quadratec top, so I wasn’t that worried. I didn’t want to spend $1,000+ on another Bestop, so I bought a spice SB for $170 on Amazon. I have to say, it is pretty nice for less than 20% of the cost of the twill top I put on my other one.

Once I shine up the paint, get rid of those Chinese bumpers, and apply the OEM decals, it will be a pretty nice TJ. The stock suspension rides so well!

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How does one lose a side window? 🤔
 
Latest shipment rear cover to match the front. I have so much to put on this Jeep.....will it even move when I put all this shit on it ??? LOL !

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Well I am taking off a lot because most of this is new replacements so I will have a pile of scrap.
 
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DougyintheBushies said:
I need to keep looking so I can find more!! I’ve done spent that🤣
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Well at least you know how to splurge !

When I was tearing out all the interior to put in new stuff I kept finding money and I told my wife ..... see the price I paid for this Jeep keeps going down !
 
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red02tj said:
Hit the 1 year mark on my TJ and I’ve tracked everything I’ve done.

Started at 33,250
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10/14/2021Purchase
10/14/2021TVAT, Title, Registration
10/15/2021New seatbelts
10/16/2021Dome and footwell LED
10/17/2021spark plugs, side sill covers, stub antenna, feeler gauge, shift knob
10/18/2021PP Inspection
10/18/2021Emissions
10/18/2021wire loom, grommets, zip ties
10/18/2021laptop storage case and cable lock
10/19/2021Shield ignition cable
10/19/2021HAVC knob
10/20/2021Dash Mount
10/20/2021Rust reformer floor pans
10/20/2021Paint back bumper
10/20/2021Sell old winch and bumper
10/20/2021Tow Hooks
10/20/2021PS cap
10/20/2021Stant Rad Cap
10/20/2021Sell PO tube half doors
10/21/2021HVAC and DASH Led
10/22/20216ton jack stands
10/23/2021Slider window springs
10/23/2021PS fluid and leak stop
10/23/2021fog light wiring harness
10/24/2021BMB pads and rotors
10/24/2021bumper bolts
10/27/20212in Spring and shocks (procomp and Rancho)
11/1/2021Self Oil Change - O'Riley High Mileage Conventional WIX filter
11/1/202111mm Deep Impact Socket
11/10/2021Labor for coolant flush, install BMB pads and rotors + new calipers and hoses from DA
11/11/2021Sold rear seatbelts
11/11/2021Sold front seatbelts
11/11/2021Used Dark Tan Bestop + Shipping
11/11/20214 17x8 4x4.5 pro comp rims
11/11/20215 285/70/17 BFG KO2
11/29/2021Kicker Front and Rear Speakers
11/29/2021Amp wiring kit
11/29/2021Sub wiring kit + RCA
11/29/2021Floor Jack
11/29/2021under hood light
11/29/2021softop bow straps
11/29/2021wire for fogs
12/07/2021JVC Head Unit
12/15/20211/2in Impact socket set
12/15/20211/in breaker bar
12/28/2021winch cover
12/31/2021misc bulbs
01/02/20221/4in tourq wrench
01/03/2022wire brush wheels
01/03/2022valve cover kit (gasket, grommets, PCV, etc..)
01/05/2022new shock bolts, breaker pipe, new breaker bar
01/06/2022Hella 80/100 Bulbs
01/06/2022Toyota headlight kit
01/07/2022fender flare kit
01/07/2022ron gift card, perkins bday
01/07/2022sold old bedrug & fender flares
01/12/2022UV leak kit
01/19/2022seat belt adjuster
01/21/2022Fuel Pump
01/30/2022Wheel Chocks
01/30/2022bag for rain cover
01/30/2022backup camera
02/07/2022hitch wiring kit
02/07/2022Torx Security Set
02/07/2022Forectec, mount, balance wheels, alignment, replace rear stud
02/07/2022Spare rim
02/16/2022Redline MTL- change trans fluid
02/23/2022Crank Case Vent Hose
02/23/2022bolt pen, fluid pump, polish pads
03/07/2022MORE 1in body lift
03/07/2022Dewalt Impact Wrench
03/08/2022Impact Extensions
03/08/2022Viair 88p
03/08/2022Spare Fuses
03/15/2022Bartact Lumbar
05/05/2022Oil change
06/05/2022Tcase fluid change
04/28/2022Sound pods
04/28/20223rd taillight riser
05/03/2022Luk slave/master cylinder
07/14/2022Redhead Steering Gearbox
07/14/20221/2in Tourq Wrench
07/14/2022MOOG ES3096L Tie Rod End
09/16/2022DIY 5 tire rotation
9/30/2022Labor for RH gearbox swap and fan clutch install
09/26/2022Fan Clutch
10/03/2022WRG ST Fairlead, Thimble, and Shackles.
10/11/2022Thermocure and Coolant
10/18/2022Thermostat housing, gasket, and tstat, scrapper supplies
10/18/2022Sold Bartact Lumbar

Currently 35,760
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And thanks to the people on this site, I’ve been able todo 95% of the work myself.
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That's a long list for 2500 miles! ;)
 
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SAWB said:
Latest shipment rear cover to match the front. I have so much to put on this Jeep.....will it even move when I put all this shit on it ??? LOL !

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Well I am taking off a lot because most of this is new replacements so I will have a pile of scrap.
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Mate …I hope you got a good discount on those, coz somebody’s run over both of them 😉
 
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Stretch said:
Installed new water pump, thermostat and serpentine belt. Def took longer than I thought it might and one of the nuts holding my fan shroud on was only possible with the help of the small hands of my little kid.
Thanks to the folks with the nice write ups in the how to section def helped me out a LOT!
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How long did the water pump take?
 
Kiwi TJ said:
Today was oil change day..... and as today felt like Spring off came the doors and on went my new mirrors..

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That looks like a mostly stock gunmetal pearl tj… what are you running for tire size, wheels, and lift? Any pictures? I’m looking to get some black wheels for my gunmetal pearl tj and wanna see what it looks like if you happen to have black wheels… :)
 
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