What's on your winter upgrade / TODO list?
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Chilidawg
TJ Enthusiast
Got any pics or write up on what all you installed. Looking to do an upgrade from the stock radio in my 99
Same.
Here's what I went with @Chilidawg
I wonder how similar it might be to your setup @MutantNinjaTJ
I mated these dash pods with these Polk marine speakers. They are only $59 now (same on Amazon) and sound great. I went from hearing next to nothing out of the dash speakers to enjoying them more than I do the tower speakers.
Note: I'm running the Polk 6.5" version in the sport bar enclosures because the PO previously installed 6.5" speakers.
I went with a Soundstream five-channel amp for powering the corners and this Kicker subwoofer in the stock location.
I'm super happy with the results and thrilled it didn't cost a ton of money to make me happy (I'm pretty picky when it comes to sound it's either good or not good).
Amplifier and Mount
Subwoofer Enclosure
(The Dynamat made it easy to keep the nylon spacers in place)
Sorry dude, that sucks.
I finally found where my antifreeze smell was coming from, which dictates a water pump / thermostat replacement. Might as well fix the noise heater blower at the same time.
Got the new-to-me Rockmen ACAs apart and mostly cleaned up. Should be finishing that up this weekend.
ACA install
Savy GTS install
OBA install if I am lucky
New battery connectors and Anderson quick disconnectors for the winch/jumper cables.
After that it depends on what Santa brings.
Lift, tummy tuck, wheels, tires, and maybe paint.
back on topic..
between now and christmas:
- swap out rear springs so i can hook @voodooridr up with some new stilts
- remove sye and install ssye
- paint a bunch of steel parts
- finish center bezel modifications for ipad mini mount now that i have no radio head unit
- wheel the piss out of it
after the new year:
- save up some dollars so i can finally drive my jeep down to the wizard to install the goodies that have been stockpiling
- find a 32rh
- re-gear
between now and christmas:
- swap out rear springs so i can hook @voodooridr up with some new stilts
- remove sye and install ssye
- paint a bunch of steel parts
- finish center bezel modifications for ipad mini mount now that i have no radio head unit
- wheel the piss out of it
after the new year:
- save up some dollars so i can finally drive my jeep down to the wizard to install the goodies that have been stockpiling
- find a 32rh
- re-gear
On my list: Buy a second TJ. Should be ready to pickup soon.
i'll post pics once it's buttoned up. my ilx-w650 got jacked out of my jeep a few months ago so i'm going a different route. i never liked how low the screen was and don't like having anything mounted above the dash for line of sight to the road so since i had a torn up dash from the thievery, i'm modding it to have a layout that makes more sense. in a nutshell, here's what i've done/i'm doing:
- modified a metra double din bezel by shortening it to become a single din with a storage cubby. storage cubby to house a wireless phone charger.
- moved the air vents down about 4 inches
- currently fabbing an aluminium panel to cover the defrost hoses (which actually don't look that bad) to house switches and usb ports, temp gauges and some other tidbits
- still deciding which mount i'll be using for the ipad mini. the mount will be attached to a spreader bar hidden behind the aluminium panel
once done, the ipad mini will be better positioned for line of sight to the road and won't be blocking half the windshield, or the vents. radio control is now right next to the cup holder via a memphis audio smc2a thingy. amp for speakers under steering column, amp for subs under driver seat.
UPDATE:
I've officially accomplished virtually nothing since starting this thread...
I think the only thing I've done is replace all 4 o2 sensors, but I still have cat efficiency errors.
I've officially accomplished virtually nothing since starting this thread...
I think the only thing I've done is replace all 4 o2 sensors, but I still have cat efficiency errors.
good thing winter has only just begun.. there is time yet!
Water pump is better than a heater core any day of the week
I recently replaced the heater core, radiator, water pump and thermostat. I concur. Water pump and thermostat are a breeze compared to the heater core.
Pull the tub off the frame. Install new shocks. Install new bearings. Install front sway bar 7 new links. Install adjustable LCA & UCAs front and back. Clean out and coat inner frame. Shave off old motor mounts. Install new diff seals front & back. True-Trac LSD for the rear ( no locker choice made for the front yet. New unit bearings in front. Rear disc brakes from the ZJ in the back with new rotors & pads. New calipers, pads in front. ZJ seat removal and new upholstery & heat pads for them. Strip and hydrodip dash, inner doors and trim. Clean up the outer frame and paint it when it starts to warm up.
Then pull the 5.2L Magnum and throw it on the mount to start the summer rebuild - disconnect the 44RE and ship it to my transmission guy for a complete rebuild.
And spend my cold, winter nights sourcing good parts.
Good times
Then pull the 5.2L Magnum and throw it on the mount to start the summer rebuild - disconnect the 44RE and ship it to my transmission guy for a complete rebuild.
And spend my cold, winter nights sourcing good parts.
Good times
hardtailpan
TJ Enthusiast
I'm hoping to get the 32rh transmission rebuilt, and the motor swap done in my Apex, but due to uncontrollable circumstances, my shop has been taking over by storage for the next couple months.