This thread was floating around in the TJ forum when I was down there......so I'm stealing it.....
What did you do to your CJ today?
What did you do to your CJ today?
Bushwhacker cut out fender flares. 6in I believe. I didn't cut my body up since it was a new tub and paint. But I like the look. Thanks for the compliment. It's been a lot of work to get it theremopar440cu said:Nice looking Jeep and cooler holder!:grin2: Two questions, what brand are the fender flares and how wide are they? Thanks, Steve
I've been working on my 86 CJ for the last 3.5 years when I have time. It has been one challenge after another. And it can definitely be frustrating. But when I fix something and take it out out of the garage for a quick test drive, I quickly forget what a PIA its been on some occasions, and it all feels like its worth it. I know I prob could drop it off at a mechanic and pay someone to make it run like it should, but what fun would that be? Plus I'm cheapish, and would rather save the money for better upgrades once I get it to where I can drive it "legally". If it weren't for all the folks on the forums with good advice, I probably wouldn't have made it this far.Nothing. In fact nothing since 2007 when I tore the whole thing apart. It's been sitting in my garage taking up space. I lost ambition.
I turned down an offer to sell the pile of parts last fall. I almost sold it. Almost. It's still there. I did drive a jk in 2010 for a couple years. I hated it...HATED it!! #notajeep
I'm now going to reassemble it. All I need to do is put it together. Every nut bolt bearing bushing gasket seal paint etc is brand new. Everything. I have been reading threads here and you guys have inspired me, so thank you.
I want to make it a dd too.
Maybe I should write an inspirational book!!
In the same camp here. Have been very close to just throwing up my hands and taking it to a professional. But usually after putting down the tools and coming back later I get through it. She is teaching me all kinds of lessons in patience and perseverance. Like tackling the suspension this weekend. First corner went pretty well, then I got progressive curveballs as I went. Seized bolts in sleeves. Sawzall. Brake line blocking shock mount. Extra 10-15 min of work to remove and reattach. Passenger rear shackle bolts hit gas tank on removal. Sawzall again.I've been working on my 86 CJ for the last 3.5 years when I have time. It has been one challenge after another. And it can definitely be frustrating. But when I fix something and take it out out of the garage for a quick test drive, I quickly forget what a PIA its been on some occasions, and it all feels like its worth it. I know I prob could drop it off at a mechanic and pay someone to make it run like it should, but what fun would that be? Plus I'm cheapish, and would rather save the money for better upgrades once I get it to where I can drive it "legally". If it weren't for all the folks on the forums with good advice, I probably wouldn't have made it this far.
With SUA you must have the slider plates. Ask me how i know...Got my front OME 2.5" springs and RE shackles in....still need to torque and trim the bolts...waiting on some new rear shackles now before I can finish it
Went with the 14f and 36r springs and daystar poly bushings for a yj...pro comp u bolts and crown rear plates, all from eBay....still need to get some shocks as well
Lifted the front almost 3.5" from where it was
Thinking about that right now.With SUA you must have the slider plates. Ask me how i know...
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspensi...d=W/I1755--4&gclid=CKys0Lj4n9ICFY62wAodB_0LZw
I wouldn't mind if it wasn't the second frame off I'm doing on this doggone jeep!! Ugh.jdhuffcj5 said:In the same camp here. Have been very close to just throwing up my hands and taking it to a professional. But usually after putting down the tools and coming back later I get through it. She is teaching me all kinds of lessons in patience and perseverance. Like tackling the suspension this weekend. First corner went pretty well, then I got progressive curveballs as I went. Seized bolts in sleeves. Sawzall. Brake line blocking shock mount. Extra 10-15 min of work to remove and reattach. Passenger rear shackle bolts hit gas tank on removal. Sawzall again. After it was all buttoned up it was low 70s and sunny here in Atlanta. Put the bikini top back on and spent some extra time enjoying the fruits of my labor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
SO, if I am reading this correctly you didn't cut the fenders and the bushwhackers fit?Bushwhacker cut out fender flares. 6in I believe. I didn't cut my body up since it was a new tub and paint. But I like the look. Thanks for the compliment. It's been a lot of work to get it there
Laid on my back yesterday and spent the last two hours of an 6 hour stretch trying to make the tailpipe fit correctly as I replaced the 30 year old exhaust. It kept lining up touching the gas tank. After I got done leaving some blood and skin on the frame, I sat back and admired that shiny new exhaust and with my beer in hand I savored the feeling of not paying someone else to do it.I wouldn't mind if it wasn't the second frame off I'm doing on this doggone jeep!! Ugh.
Pictures please! Of both the exhaust and the beer.Laid on my back yesterday and spent the last two hours of an 6 hour stretch trying to make the tailpipe fit correctly as I replaced the 30 year old exhaust. It kept lining up touching the gas tank. After I got done leaving some blood and skin on the frame, I sat back and admired that shiny new exhaust and with my beer in hand I savored the feeling of not paying someone else to do it.
Yes. You can cut the fenders and make the wheel openings bigger but all my tub and paint are new just want the big fender flares for my tiresmopar440cu said:SO, if I am reading this correctly you didn't cut the fenders and the bushwhackers fit?
Happen to have a link? Or... Would you be willing to build another and sell it?Yesterday I finished installing a hood safety latch on my CJ7. I have a full fiberglass body, and there were no holes in the hood for the latch. I found a used latch on eBay, and fabricated the hood plate, based on a design found here on JeepForum. All in all, it came out very nice. Now, if I for some reason forget to latch my hood down, I won't end up eating it at 60 MPH, like some of the horror stories I've read...
Regards,
John
The fiberglass hood will open at approx 40 mph. Trust me on that, I know, twice.....Yesterday I finished installing a hood safety latch on my CJ7. I have a full fiberglass body, and there were no holes in the hood for the latch. I found a used latch on eBay, and fabricated the hood plate, based on a design found here on JeepForum. All in all, it came out very nice. Now, if I for some reason forget to latch my hood down, I won't end up eating it at 60 MPH, like some of the horror stories I've read...
Regards,
John
Ya, the previous owner tried to TJ it up a bit. I don't know much about jeeps, so it took a while for me to realize it. after I stripped off all the bondo and paint, i could tell something was different, the hood is dozens of panels and welds and slices. the headlight buckets are sunk deeper into the grill, and the grill top corners are squared off.Interesting sheet metal on the front there. Looks like a cross breed of CJ, YJ and TJ all rolled into one. I like it!