What did you do to your TJ today?

Put in a new IAC and PCV Elbow/Grommet in hopes of fixing a stalling problem but it is still happening.

Also replaced the AC blower resistor to get the AC working at all speeds.
 
IPerkWVU said:
Making progress on getting some Warn sliders on, more prep work than anything today. Got the OEM Rubicon rails off with only breaking two bolts. That's a success in the Midwest. Lots of cleaning needed/done but pleased to find zero rust.
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The 03+ Warn versions dont have one of the mounting holes drilled out (it is centerpunched) since using said hole requires you to use a hole saw by the seat belt bracket. It is the mounting hole that is the most rear and Warn gives you instructions if you want to use it. It a pretty important bolt IMO so it got drilled out. Since I have the Misch BB Seat Brackets, I pulled the driver's seat out to give me access with a holesaw. Got that ready for tomorrow.

Got painters tape on, the top line of the sliders marked, and test fitted the sliders to mark the drill holes. Was about to start drilling the tub but started thinking I should measure one more time. Was loosing daylight so that's going to have to wait.
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Finished up the job today, pretty happy with how these turned out for the price! All in under $230 on an amazon sale.

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Kiwi TJ said:
My mate called me and told me to head to the local exhaust shop and check out the Jeep they had there..... interesting set up with independent suspension.....View attachment 69800View attachment 69801View attachment 69802View attachment 69803
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Ford M-151 A2. My Dad & I finished putting a '68 A1 back together that the Military cut up for surplus. It had a 4 cyl., 4 sp., single speed transfer case. The one pictured is the A2 with the recessed B/O light on the left ft. fender. With the A1 we had, the B/O light was on top of the fender. And the P/O painted bright yellow for some reason only they know. Ours still had the 24volt system and part of the fording kit.
Another thing with these units is that because of the IRS, a lot of GI's were hurt or worse from the swing arms folding underneath in sharp turns. My Dad knew about this so we added limit straps to ours.
 
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IPerkWVU said:
Finished up the job today, pretty happy with how these turned out for the price! All in under $230 on an amazon sale.

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I ordered these and they’re due to be delivered next week. Was it a straight forward install? How is the gap against the body? Did you seal it so water won’t get in and sit between the rocker and body?

Got any pics of that mount location by seat brackets you described?
 
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jazngab said:
I ordered these and they’re due to be delivered next week. Was it a straight forward install? How is the gap against the body? Did you seal it so water won’t get in and sit between the rocker and body?

Got any pics of that mount location by seat brackets you described?
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I can take some when I get home. Install was pretty straight forward, more prep than anything, measure 3x drill once, use touch up paint on all the holes. Had to remove the seatbelt, drill the hole directly above the b-pillar roll-bar since I have an 03 to install the rear bolt which I think is necessary if you are going to wheel it. There is a small gap underneath the jeep logo since they don't have a bolt hole at that location that would otherwise bring it flush with the body. (Would also have to drill an access hole I think.) Didn't seal the top, just shot a bunch of fluid-film in the gap before I tightened everything up. I think it will drain. Would also recommend you have a few extra thick 3/8" washers on hand to shim up the bolts that come through the floor, the supplied tubes we're a bit short.
 
IPerkWVU said:
I can take some when I get home. Install was pretty straight forward, more prep than anything, measure 3x drill once, use touch up paint on all the holes. Had to remove the seatbelt, drill the hole directly above the b-pillar roll-bar since I have an 03 to install the rear bolt which I think is necessary if you are going to wheel it. There is a small gap underneath the jeep logo since they don't have a bolt hole at that location that would otherwise bring it flush with the body. (Would also have to drill an access hole I think.) Didn't seal the top, just shot a bunch of fluid-film in the gap before I tightened everything up. I think it will drain. Would also recommend you have a few extra thick 3/8" washers on hand to shim up the bolts that come through the floor, the supplied tubes we're a bit short.
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Thanks. Mine is a 03 as well so I’ll prob do all the same prep. I was planning on soaking with fluid film as well. I’ll prob hit the rails with few clear coats prior to install as well. Pics would be great about the rear mount locations.
 
jazngab said:
I ordered these and they’re due to be delivered next week. Was it a straight forward install? How is the gap against the body? Did you seal it so water won’t get in and sit between the rocker and body?

Got any pics of that mount location by seat brackets you described?
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These are the brackets that I'm talking about. Big boy Brackets . It moves the seat assembly back 4" so I had to pull the seat to access the b-pillar roll bar
 
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jazngab said:
Thanks. Mine is a 03 as well so I’ll prob do all the same prep. I was planning on soaking with fluid film as well. I’ll prob hit the rails with few clear coats prior to install as well. Pics would be great about the rear mount locations.
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Went to go take a picture, the hole is directly behind the seat belt assembly so no luck with a pic. When you drill a pilot hole (I used 1/8") for the last bolt hole behind the W, you'll just want to follow Warns directions and push it all the way through to the inner skin of the tub, this will give you the pilot hole for the holesaw.
 
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I've got an '03 with the Warn sliders. I ran a bead of silicone on the top edge mainly just to keep most of the fine grit out. Whatever water gets in from the bottom drains back the same way.
 
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Not a lot of free time lately but finally removed the stupid vehicle immobilizer module the PO installed. Was wired for power and interrupted the starter wire from the steering column. I used to have to contact this stupid little metal key-fob to a little stupid metal plate attached to the bottom of the dash for a few seconds before I could start the Jeep. Now I can just insert the key and start it! Feels like a new vehicle now.

Lemme tell you, I am not so good at soldering that I would show off my work but I was able to solder a little length of wire to what little wiring I had to work with, upside down, in the dark, underneath the steering wheel and made it work so I am proud of that much!
 
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danof76 said:
Not a lot of free time lately but finally removed the stupid vehicle immobilizer module the PO installed. Was wired for power and interrupted the starter wire from the steering column. I used to have to contact this stupid little metal key-fob to a little stupid metal plate attached to the bottom of the dash for a few seconds before I could start the Jeep. Now I can just insert the key and start it! Feels like a new vehicle now.

Lemme tell you, I am not so good at soldering that I would show off my work but I was able to solder a little length of wire to what little wiring I had to work with, upside down, in the dark, underneath the steering wheel and made it work so I am proud of that much!
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If you soldered it and it works, you did great in my opinion, Just make sure its covered up, and you are good to go!
 
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Had some Skyjacker Hydros and replaced them with some JKU shocks. I think the JKU shocks are actually a little too cush and maybe I was getting used to the Hydros. I need something in between..... I'll either try the OME shocks to match my springs next or maybe the Rancho 9000. I would like to find the sweet spot - cush but firm with good handling characteristics...... I think that's what everyone is looking for - LoL!
 
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liquidfluidity said:
Had some Skyjacker Hydros and replaced them with some JKU shocks. I think the JKU shocks are actually a little too cush and maybe I was getting used to the Hydros. I need something in between..... I'll either try the OME shocks to match my springs next or maybe the Rancho 9000. I would like to find the sweet spot - cush but firm with good handling characteristics...... I think that's what everyone is looking for - LoL!
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Look into Rancho 5000X! They are awesome. Made for the weight of a TJ. I’ve been very happy. Had Pro Comp, they made it ride like a wagon!
 
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