[telkinsjr]

Getting everything ready to install front tube fenders on my 04 LJ. Hope to have the project done late November, but want to get a headstart on moving/moding the engine bay so it's not so big a project. I'll update the thread as each thing is done, providing a write up on things that have not already been covered too much.

I'm running 35s with a 3" BDS and a 1" BL. I like the stance, but have had some issues with rubbing. Plus, I really like the way they look. I'm pretty set on the TNT w/ 3" flairs unless anyone has suggestions for full fender replacements (nothing that requires the use or modification of the inner fender well).

Here's a current photo from Jeeptoberfest in Ocala, FL for reference.


So, here's the first thing I did this weekend.

Step one: Replacing factory air box.

I won't do a write up on this since there's a ton of threads out there for it. I went the Buick route since there's so much info out there about how worthless K&Ns and such are. The CAI FAQ was invaluable and made the whole thing painless. I picked up the air box at a pick and pull for $10 bucks and the adapter and bracket steel at Home Depot for $12. Had hardware laying around the garage for a total install cost of $22. Took about an hour and a half to actually get everything cut and installed.

There's no way I would have been able to do it that fast without the guys who did the Hummer-style write ups. Thanks guys.

I haven't decided if I want to go ahead and do the Hummer-style through the top of the cowl or just run the duct through the cowl grabbing air from the top vent. Mayme a hood scopp to get more air in. Any thoughts?

Buick intake:




Next up, I am going to relocate the washer fluid bottle to the back, buy my new battery (Yellow Top) and order my fenders.

[JeepRocks86]

do you plan on cutting your factory fenders or selling them.

Personally, if I were building a set of tube fenders and the factory fenders were in good shape I would sell them to pay for the others.

[telkinsjr]

Going to sell them once the build is done.