SuperWade2's TJ Build Thread

**SuperWade2** · 11-27-2009, 12:16 AM

I've never started one of these build threads for my TJ but have some other threads in the Tech section that I might Link to or reference

Here is one of the only "before" pics I can find...

I'll start with a list, my last couple of years and what plans are next...I'll add pics later where I have em...comments, questions and criticisms welcome...

I do have more pics here on my Website... Wade's Jeep Pics

Pre 2007 (mostly 2003-2007 after I found JeepForum)
Rubicon Express 2" Budget Boost - (Removed, but installed pair of Spacers on front of my MJ)
31" BFGoodrich AT‘s - (Sold when I upgraded to 33" MTZ's)
AtoZ Fab Rocker Skids- (Removed/SOLD, replaced with Alum/Savvy Stainless Steel Rockers/Sliders)
Hanson 60" Front Bumper - (Removed/SOLD, replaced with Savvy Front Bumper)
Teraflex Quick Disconnects - (Removed, Installed on my MJ)
Kilby Gas Tank Skid - (Removed, Replaced with Savvy GTS)
Kilby Steering Box Skid- (Still installed)
Warn Diff Skids Front - (Removed, Replaced with Solid Diff Covers)
Jeep Medic Engine Skid - (Still installed)
1" Performance Accessories Body Lift - (Removed))
M.O.R.E Motor Mount Lift - (Still installed)
K&N FIPK II – Air Intake - (Still installed)

Airaid Throttle Body Spacer - (Still installed)

Tuffy Glove Box/Console Insert - (Still installed)

2007 (the first BIG Year of Upgrades)
Hanson Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier (Sold, upgraded to Savvy When released)
33x12.5-15" Mickey Thompson MTZ’s (Sold when I upgraded to 35" MTR/Kevlar)
Rock Hard Sport Cage
Solid Axle HD D44 Axle Swap with ARB (4.56)
AlloyUSA Grande 30 Kit with ARB (4.56)

Rubicon Express 4.5” Tri-Link Long Arm
Teralow 4:1 / 2 Low
Tom Woods CV Driveshaft / Teraflex HD SYE
SuperWinch EPi9.0 / Viking Synthetic Rope/Thimble

2008
sPOD/The Source
Currie HD Steering
Transmission Cooler/Deep Trans Pan
ORO Swaloc
Vanco Big Brakes
Novak SK2X T-Case Shifter

2009
12Volt Guy In Cab Winch Switch
ORO LiteDot’s / LitePlate (Removed, Installed Savvy)
Currie Explorer Rear Disc Brakes
Front HPD30 Swap
Savvy Aluminum Gas Tank Skid
Viking Fastback Soft top (Sailcloth)
Savvy Front Bumper

2010
Savvy TJ Full Corner Aluminum Armor
10# Ultimate Air Co2 Tank
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar 35x12.5-15
Rancho 9000XL Adjustable Shocks
Currie CE-9120TJJ Front Track Bar
Currie Drive Side Tie Rod Flip
Currie CE-9102 Upper Johnny Joints
Savvy Rock Stainless Steel Sliders
Savvy Off Road LED Tail Lights
Rear Shock Outboard (PolyPerf Kit with Rancho 9000XL, Currie Rear Bumpstops)
Savvy Rear Bumper
Savvy Wrecking Ball Tub Rails
Savvy Ultimate Tie Rod

Next Planned Mod's (*in no particular order, when $$$ avail and Subject to change)
Savvy Tire Carrier
Tube Fenders/Flares
PSC Hydroassist Steering
Vanco Hydroboost
Beadlock Rims (Undecided, but thinking Walker Evans, Sypderlocks, or Racelines maybe)
Trail doors

99XJon · 11-27-2009, 01:05 AM

thats a fancy dancy jeep you got there bud

nice job...looks really clean

**SuperWade2** · 11-27-2009, 01:32 AM

Some History of my TJ...the Wife and I drove the TJ off the lot brand new in Norco, CA in Jan of 1999. The TJ was actually the wifes primary Daily Driver until early 2003 when I traded my 97 Grand Prix (which I really loved) in for a "family wagon" (2003 Chevy Tahoe).

It didn't get much wheeling before 2003 other than a couple trips to the desert when we lived in Riverside, CA but it was really tame stuff.

It was always user for mostly short trips and in town and the mileage was always pretty low. As it sits now, at nearly 11 years old at about 42,000 miles, and still only gets a couple thousand miles a year.

Wade

**matthewh_1** · 11-27-2009, 05:39 PM

Very nice TJ you got there. Wouldn't mind seeing some more pics of it

**SuperWade2** · 11-27-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewh_1

Very nice TJ you got there. Wouldn't mind seeing some more pics of it

Wade's Jeep Pics

**EugeneTheTJ** · 11-27-2009, 05:43 PM

nice Jeep. Very clean axle and I love the Savvy skid

**matthewh_1** · 11-27-2009, 05:57 PM

It's definitely gonna look good with some 35's on it.

**SuperWade2** · 11-27-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewh_1

It's definitely gonna look good with some 35's on it.

I think so too... I'm leaning to that as my next purchase... I really want to keep my 33" MTZ's from my TJ to put on my Comanche, but it will need a "real" lift to even come close to fitting them on there. So I might just have to leave in the garage till I'm ready to build the Comanche up a little more.

I was really really close to ordering a set of the MetalCloak Oveline Fenders/Flares today. They have a good Black Friday deal that I would have been able to get the fenders/flares, powdercoated, taxed (Cali), and Shipped to my door for just over $650 total.

BUT as I was getting gas today looking at my front end and envisioning what the rig might look like with the fenders I came to the realization that my Full Width (60") Hanson bumper could look goofy with those tube fenders. They extend out past where the fenders

This pic was before lots of other stuff on my TJ (winch/lift/tires/steering, etc), but shows how wide that bumper is and how much would "stick" out into the newly wider fender opening.

I like my Hanson bumper BUT I think I'm going to have to get something stubbier before or at the same time that I get the front fender/flares. Maybe will wait to see Blaine and Geralds Savvy Front Bumpers... Metal Cloak also has some interesting things going on in the bumper area too.

So it's kind of a vicious cycle;
Tube Fenders First -> Make 33" tires look Small -> Want to Upgrade to 35" Tires
Tube Fenders First -> Make Bumper Look Goofy -> Want to change bumpers
35" Tires -> Make me want more room to stuff em -> Want to get Fenders

I think 35" Tires and then Corner Armor are probably priority #1 and #2.

Wade