[Savvy]

31s look way to small. Good plan on get the BB on there!

[Alexia]

I have finally settled on which components I want to use to put every thing together. Ideally I will be buying the suspension lift, body lift, motor lift, and tummy tucker to install them all at the same time. I am unsure if I will experience drive line vibrations so I will order the SYE and drive shaft last if I need them.
Assuming I sell my Cherokee I can easily pay for all of this.

Item                    Retail Price    Paid Price
Autolite APP985 Spark Plugs        $24.00    
Hatch Gas Lifts                $33.00    
JKS Manufacturing B1 1.25" Body Lift    $125.00    
M.O.R.E JM600L 1" Motor Mount Lift    $140.00    
Rough Country 2.5" Lift            $300.00    
Replacement rims            $462.00    
AEV/Nth Degree Tummy Tucker        $515.00    
BFG All-Terrain T/A KO 31X10.5R15    $675.00    
HighRock 4x4 Fuel Door in Black        $100.00    
HighRock 4x4 Front Bumper        $600.00        $250.00
        
Total:                    $2,974.00    $250.00

[jeep2008]

1)change the m.o.r.e 1'' mml with the jks bmml,unless you don't mind for the noticable but liveable vibes you'll get
2)DON'T puy 31's ,you'll regret it really soon.Go with 32x11.50 or even better with 33x12.50 in the all-terrains or even better the new awesome mud terrain km2 bfg.I would also consider the 33x10.50 but as my third option.
Please think about it...

[akread]

how exactly did you paint those rims so good?

[Brew461]

It's a highly classified painting process, refered to in some circles as photoshop. You allready know too much.

[Alexia]

Originally Posted by jeep2008

1)change the m.o.r.e 1'' mml with the jks bmml,unless you don't mind for the noticable but liveable vibes you'll get
2)DON'T puy 31's ,you'll regret it really soon.Go with 32x11.50 or even better with 33x12.50 in the all-terrains or even better the new awesome mud terrain km2 bfg.I would also consider the 33x10.50 but as my third option.
Please think about it...

I was looking at the M.O.R.E mounts with rubber bushings. I have actually considered Brown Dog mounts since they are cheaper, but they only come in yellow. The Brown Dog mounts with the ultra flex rubber are claimed to as good as stock mounts for vibrations though.

I have 30" tires at the moment and 31" is the largest I am willing to go up to at this moment. Assuming I sell my Cherokee the Wrangler will become my daily driver.(I do live a mile from work so I ride my bicycle in the summer. Daily driver is really winter only.)

Originally Posted by akread

how exactly did you paint those rims so good?

That would be Photoshop and not a real example. The real wheels are here: http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Shop/Cont...6396/SFV/32400

[jeep2008]

i have and was talking also about the rubber m.o.r.e!!

[GOLENJEEPTJ]

Originally Posted by Alexia

I was looking at the M.O.R.E mounts with rubber bushings. I have actually considered Brown Dog mounts since they are cheaper, but they only come in yellow. The Brown Dog mounts with the ultra flex rubber are claimed to as good as stock mounts for vibrations though.

That's what they make paint for. I had Daystar poly mounts,hated them bought Brown Dog and painted them red!

[Jay12]

Originally Posted by brew461

It's a highly classified painting process, refered to in some circles as photoshop. You allready know too much.

i was gonna say something like that but you beat me to it haha

[Alexia]

A "journal" entry of sorts while I wait for various parts to arrive. My initial parts selection has changed very slightly, but generally all within the same brands.

"My LJ is like a puppy starving for attention."
My LJ could be called a lemon of sorts with its various issues from only getting it so recently, but it really is more of a lime. :P
I have learned to ignore the check engine and check gauges lights. The oil pressure switch freaks out setting off the gauge light which trips the engine light. Then it complains about the exhaust gas evaporation which is the gas cap usually. Once it even gave me four codes at the same time! I ignore those lights since it is always the same and I am fixing them one by one...

Then there it is...

*Squeak...*

*Squeak....SQUEAK. Squeaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueak-BEEP-BEEP-BEEP-SQUEAK.*

AAAHHHHHHH!

Some part of the suspension up front begins to squeak with a bump in the road and then quickly stops. The oil pressure switch gets jolted around enough to temporarily fail causing the dash to beep.

Yet, the only part that bothers me or startles me is the damn low fuel warning beep. Always makes me jump from my seat with its alarmed concerned for my fuel needs.

On a mostly related note, assuming the prospective buyer goes through with buying my first vehicle, the XJ, today I shall have enough money to fix all the little squeaks with upgrades!

[caseyjames101]

Originally Posted by Alexia

A "journal" entry of sorts while I wait for various parts to arrive. My initial parts selection has changed very slightly, but generally all within the same brands.

"My LJ is like a puppy starving for attention."
My LJ could be called a lemon of sorts with its various issues from only getting it so recently, but it really is more of a lime. :P
I have learned to ignore the check engine and check gauges lights. The oil pressure switch freaks out setting off the gauge light which trips the engine light. Then it complains about the exhaust gas evaporation which is the gas cap usually. Once it even gave me four codes at the same time! I ignore those lights since it is always the same and I am fixing them one by one...

Then there it is...

*Squeak...*

*Squeak....SQUEAK. Squeaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueak-BEEP-BEEP-BEEP-SQUEAK.*

AAAHHHHHHH!

Some part of the suspension up front begins to squeak with a bump in the road and then quickly stops. The oil pressure switch gets jolted around enough to temporarily fail causing the dash to beep.

Yet, the only part that bothers me or startles me is the damn low fuel warning beep. Always makes me jump from my seat with its alarmed concerned for my fuel needs.

On a mostly related note, assuming the prospective buyer goes through with buying my first vehicle, the XJ, today I shall have enough money to fix all the little squeaks with upgrades!

Check the clamps on the vent lines for the fuel filler, mine was a little loose and would periodically turn on the check engine light, so does filling it with it running. I also make sure the cap is on tight if the attendant fills it for me. It has to click once or twice, not just snugged. Are you going to sell those ravines?.
A lot of electrical problems, even ones seemingly unrelated, are due to bad grounds. I installed safari guards on my rear lights and all the lights acted weird. I had a bad ground to the left rear and it caused problems all over (though mostly in the taillights). Got a good ground and all has been good since. Also, my battery kept going down fast, I unhooked my underhood light and that problem has gone away. The light did not come on, but I was out of other ideas and it has worked.

[Alexia]

Originally Posted by caseyjames101

Check the clamps on the vent lines for the fuel filler, mine was a little loose and would periodically turn on the check engine light, so does filling it with it running. I also make sure the cap is on tight if the attendant fills it for me. It has to click once or twice, not just snugged. Are you going to sell those ravines?.
A lot of electrical problems, even ones seemingly unrelated, are due to bad grounds. I installed safari guards on my rear lights and all the lights acted weird. I had a bad ground to the left rear and it caused problems all over (though mostly in the taillights). Got a good ground and all has been good since. Also, my battery kept going down fast, I unhooked my underhood light and that problem has gone away. The light did not come on, but I was out of other ideas and it has worked.

The current rims on there will be sold for fairly cheap since they are damaged. Along the way of it getting to me a dealer lost the locking lug nut key and gouged the wheels getting the locks off.

I have fixed all of the electrical issues I could find. I believe the rest of the issues are actually what they describe. I have not checked the hose from the engine bay to the evaporation canister in the back yet.

[Alexia]

Most of the parts I have ordered will be arriving within the next two weeks.
Rough Country 2.5" Lift
Rough Country Rear Track Bar Bracket
AEV Tummy Tucker
JKS 1.25" Body Lift
JKS 1" Motor Mount Lift
Autolite APP985 Spark Plugs

Tires... Still deciding what I will finally go with.

[Alexia]

Build Day One(Parts Arriving)
I said the next two weeks for parts all the parts to arrive, but Rough Country and Quadratec really came through ahead of time! A few parts arrived today and the rest should be arriving tomorrow. The only parts not shown below are some adjustable door straps since mine were ready to tear apart.

JKS 1" Budget Motor Mount Lift and a bag of parts to go with some thing else...


Large metal parts that go with that bag. I have them painted already in preparation for tomorrow.


What all those extra parts are for! An AVE/NTH degree Tummy Tucker/Skid Plate.

[JeeperAbe]

Looks great! Im looking into getting a 05 LJ soon!