What did you do to your TJ today? - Page 1552

**JBWood05TJ** · 09-07-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AlTheKiller

bought a used Rustys engine/tranny skid for 60 bucks! hell yeah!

picking it up tomorrow

Reinforce it by welding two pieces of 2" X 2" angle iron length-wise a couple of inches in from the edges. Makes a big difference in the strength of this skid. I did that to mine after I got tired of leaning it against the curb and jumping on it to straighten it out.

bobdog · 09-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Well, I did it.

I changed out the old, very cracked exhaust manifold on my TJ. Outside of brakes and the usual stuff, this was big for me. It turned out great; the Jeep is quiet and has a bit more power. As cracked as the old one was, I would bet it was running very rich. I hope that equates into better MPG.

It was not as bad as I 1st thought it might be, but it took some elbow grease to get it done. Took one evening and about 6 hours the next day. I would guess next time (hope it never comes

) it could be done in 6 total and then hopefully never again.

Hey, for all those that think they can't do it, think again. If I can, you can. And I saved enough in labor and over-charged parts ($198+tax for a $65 part?

), I have some new tools and put the rest toward a winch.

I'm stoked!

bobdog · 09-07-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by baldeagle1

Have front bumper almost complete. Outta tubing so, started on back bumper. Cut out metal for tire carrier and for hitch. welded sides on to protect bottom of jeep back sides. Cut metal for frame to bumper tie in. Enough for today. Later

Got any pics? Would love to see the work in progress....

**JBWood05TJ** · 09-07-2009, 09:21 PM

I finally wrapped up my axle swap project with adjusting the e-brake cables and painting the steering linkage and hydro assist ram that I installed on Saturday. I bought new 37X12.50R17 MTR-Ks and Trail Ready beadlocks as part of this upgrade. The new axles are HP 60s that I posted a few pages back. These upgrades also entailed new drive shafts and a Crawler tank/skid from Gen-Right. Here's some pics showing how she sits now:

**4x4Outcast** · 09-07-2009, 09:27 PM

Purchased some 4.10 gears to replace my 3.73s

Yes I know I should go bigger. like 4.88 or 5.13

**koolaid5** · 09-07-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JBWood05TJ

I finally wrapped up my axle swap project with adjusting the e-brake cables and painting the steering linkage and hydro assist ram that I installed on Saturday. I bought new 37X12.50R17 MTR-Ks and Trail Ready beadlocks as part of this upgrade. The new axles are HP 60s that I posted a few pages back. These upgrades also entailed new drive shafts and a Crawler tank/skid from Gen-Right. Here's some pics showing how she sits now:

OK, I am EXTREMELY jealous. That is on badarse looking purty jeep

I love ALL the mods. What did you use for roll bar padding there? I need to replace mine as well.

**JBWood05TJ** · 09-07-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by koolaid5

OK, I am EXTREMELY jealous. That is on badarse looking purty jeep

I love ALL the mods. What did you use for roll bar padding there? I need to replace mine as well.

Thanks, I'm pretty happy so far. We'll see this week when I take it up to Hor Springs.

The roll bar padding is just some pipe insulation that I got from Ace Hardware (1-3/4" X 5/8" IIRC) and a whole bunch of electrical tape.

AlTheKillerr · 09-07-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JBWood05TJ

Reinforce it by welding two pieces of 2" X 2" angle iron length-wise a couple of inches in from the edges. Makes a big difference in the strength of this skid. I did that to mine after I got tired of leaning it against the curb and jumping on it to straighten it out.

thanks for the heads up! i figured for the price that it was a good deal and i figured its better than having nothing there currently

also itll be painted OD so its not blue

GzrGlide · 09-07-2009, 09:43 PM

Got the new lights working to keep the jp legal with the tube fenders....
Side lights are 2.5" LEDs, front lights are stock JK units.

**koolaid5** · 09-07-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JBWood05TJ

The roll bar padding is just some pipe insulation that I got from Ace Hardware (1-3/4" X 5/8" IIRC) and a whole bunch of electrical tape.

Sounds like a plan to me

I think it looks sweet like that.

AlTheKillerr · 09-07-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GzrGlide

Got the new lights working to keep the jp legal with the tube fenders....
Side lights are 2.5" LEDs, front lights are stock JK units.

looks good. kinda wish i would have bought the JKs for my grill too. also The Guess Who rocks

Jeeeps · 09-08-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tjsean0308

I like those bumper end caps. Are they all like that down-under?

Yes they're all like that.

cheers

2006_Sport · 09-08-2009, 10:25 AM

Ordered my JKS adjustable rear track bar to complete my lift. good for 0-6 inches of lift.

fatcop · 09-08-2009, 11:49 AM

Before noon today: Oil change, new windshield, new wipers, new air filter.

Tomorrow: replace battery terminal connector, fix vacuum leak

Weekend: New radiator, upper/lower hoses, cap, thermostat/gasket, hose clamps, serp belt.

Getting ready for winter obviously :-)

alexr40 · 09-08-2009, 02:35 PM

Today I received...

Teralow 4:1 Transfer
Teralow 2LOW kit
JKS 1.25" Body lift
Alloy 4.88 Gears
33x10.5 Boggers

woooojooooooooo