What did you do to your TJ today?

Got the VSS sense line for the cruise control hooked up. I flailed around trying to decide whether to connect it at the ECM topside, or at the VSS sensor on the xfer case. Went with the latter. Its now an ugly lump of a splice because I had to waterproof it afterwards, but it'll work.
Was going to continue with connecting the switched 12 volt next - but now its raining. Still researching what I want to do about the brake/clutch switch situation.
 
Finished building some rock sliders, and got them mounted on my 97. Bought a nutsert tool for where they mount up to the boddy, it is my new favorite
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Had some 31 inch BFG KO2 mounted up today to replace my worn out 235-15 Cooper AT3's. Got about 50,000+ out of them. Probably could have gotten more with more diligent rotation.

My shocks arrived today, too, but my H&R spring didn't make it. Probably Monday I guess.

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This floor is in my art studio...so it's always a mess.

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Wired up my Elocker for the KP60. Eaton makes is very easy to wire up. Really impressed. Comes with all wiring, ring connectors, splice connectors, terminal block, piggyback Fuse wiring, relay and the switch of course

My wife is gonna kill me for using the steak knife 🔪 😩

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That’s a pretty cool way to cut the plastic (wife’s anger notwithstanding...). I’ve never seen that done - how well did it work?
 
Had some 31 inch BFG KO2 mounted up today to replace my worn out 235-15 Cooper AT3's. Got about 50,000+ out of them. Probably could have gotten more with more diligent rotation.

My shocks arrived today, too, but my H&R spring didn't make it. Probably Monday I guess.

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This floor is in my art studio...so it's always a mess.

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Howd you like the AT3s? Did you switch to try a diff tire?
 
Howd you like the AT3s? Did you switch to try a diff tire?
They were on the Jeep when I got it...and I've put about 50,000 on it since I've had it. They are the LT version in that size, 235/75-15, which I don't think they make any longer. Because I was thinking of going back with them again. I liked them, never had a traction issue in all weather and the mild wheeling I'd do. Definitely not a mudder.
But, I've been in love with the BFG KO2's and just wanted to go for it with them.
 
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I'm out checking on some parts to make these things adjustable and serviceable (hand throttles)

I hear people say from time to time they don't have anybody to go wheeling with... Take a little time to help the other guy fine tune his setup... The next thing you're going to want to do is go test out what you did.

Clay is a great guy... He is a high caliber machinist and you know he's not afraid to cut into a piece of metal. He's so good at what he does and they won't even let him be on an earlier shift... Because they know that if something doesn't get done on first shift Clay's going to get it done on second.

If you wheel a manual in my opinion you need a thumb throttle.
They really aren't that hard to do it takes more time to round up the parts than it does to do one.

I wish we had measured his cable as a reference point for future ones... But we will do that if we make some tweaks to it.

Give me a TJ Rubicon manual and a thumb throttle and I'm a pretty happy guy... Or an automatic and no thumb throttle is wonderful too.

My Amazon in the mirror rear backup camera for 129.99 is just fantastic it's actually better quality than what Ford used to put in the trucks because the screen is a little bigger. If you want success with a backup camera stay away from wireless models.

In the process of doing my rear lights I have an extra lead so I'm going to plug in a cargo light that also serves as a service light or it can be used for camp setup by being magnetic and being able to place it anywhere on the back.

C range tires on this 06 are all I think about lately... It's got a nice set of Load E Mickey Thompson's on it but they are so stiff they really make the suspension way too busy.

Even with 24 PSI.

You guys have a great weekend...Bird it was awesome to have you up and I look forward to seeing you again.

@Hog scored a bunch of nice parts for next to nothing again.

If you hang around him you won't run out of stuff to do because he'll get the stuff to do it with.
 
Howdy All
Block heater cord replacement
Feeling kinda sheepish, since I pride myself in the saying:

“one once of prevention is worth a pound of cure”

there’s no reason why i waited that long to work outside on our rig

hahaha 🥶😊
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Finally got around to spraying the jeep. I know there are opinions out there about bedlining but I absolutely love it. It'll look even better with the black diamond top on! Also got started on the interior.
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The bedliner went on incredibly easy and is very forgiving. The raptor kit came with four bottles and I used a little over 2 of them to put 2 coats on the jeep. I'll use the last one at a later date on the inside.
 
Finally got around to spraying the jeep. I know there are opinions out there about bedlining but I absolutely love it. It'll look even better with the black diamond top on! Also got started on the interior.
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The bedliner went on incredibly easy and is very forgiving. The raptor kit came with four bottles and I used a little over 2 of them to put 2 coats on the jeep. I'll use the last one at a later date on the inside.
As long as you love it , that’s all that matters.. looks good!!
 
Finally got around to spraying the jeep. I know there are opinions out there about bedlining but I absolutely love it. It'll look even better with the black diamond top on! Also got started on the interior.
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The bedliner went on incredibly easy and is very forgiving. The raptor kit came with four bottles and I used a little over 2 of them to put 2 coats on the jeep. I'll use the last one at a later date on the inside.
Man you got a pet pheasant in you shop!!!!!!!

Jeep looks good to!!
 
My impatience was at work this morning, so I went ahead and installed the RS5000x's on the Jeep with the stock sagging springs and went out for a drive to let my daughter learn how to shift a manual. She has had some practice on the farm, but never getting out of 2nd gear. Today she got through all of the gears. I surprised her with an uphill stop and start on pavement. I can say she got first dibs on chirping my new tires. LOL!! She did alright and feels good to know she can do it. She's still with a learners permit.

Here's some photos from around our neck of the woods.

Oh, and I'm loving the new tires and shocks. Can't wait to get the H&R springs on it. Hopefully they show up tomorrow.

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My impatience was at work this morning, so I went ahead and installed the RS5000x's on the Jeep with the stock sagging springs and went out for a drive to let my daughter learn how to shift a manual. She has had some practice on the farm, but never getting out of 2nd gear. Today she got through all of the gears. I surprised her with an uphill stop and start on pavement. I can say she got first dibs on chirping my new tires. LOL!! She did alright and feels good to know she can do it. She's still with a learners permit.

Here's some photos from around our neck of the woods.

Oh, and I'm loving the new tires and shocks. Can't wait to get the H&R springs on it. Hopefully they show up tomorrow.

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About where do you live in TN? I’m looking to find places to go that aren’t threatening.
 
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