What did you do to your TJ today? - Page 3917

**gcrv01tj** · 11-22-2011, 07:51 AM

I think my battery is about to die

Any recommendations?

Sgt.Fuzz · 11-22-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gcrv01tj

I think my battery is about to die

Any recommendations?

Get a new battery.

er2ergrn · 11-22-2011, 07:59 AM

Sears Platinum, Interstate, Farm and Fleet Gold Series. They are all good. Lots of people say Ultima brand batteries are the only thing they swear bye but I have been hearing people say all they do is swear at them lately. The quality has definitely been slipping. Maybe they are improving on that now who knows. I guess just go with a good quality brand name (that you recognize) and go from there.

er2ergrn · 11-22-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFuzz

Get a new battery.

That too......I should have known you would chime in. Always good for a laugh.

little_Jeep · 11-22-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gcrv01tj

I think my battery is about to die

Any recommendations?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFuzz

Get a new battery.

I agree 110% with DaFuzz...... a new battery tends to work better than a dead battery. Winch, no winch? There are some good choices out there, I am just not a fan of the Optima battery.

**DezertTJ** · 11-22-2011, 08:39 AM

Bought it some team real tree rubber floor mats to get rid of my makeshift carpet. 10 bucks aint bad for 2

Also had to throw my rear sway bar back on since I'm still without my driver's side rear shock and need to drive back to san diego tomorrow. Should be fun

wytewolf00 · 11-22-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by djflyy

How much does it usually cost to have new u-joints pressed into the axle shafts? Figured I'd get them done while I've got the hubs off.

I did the right front myself. $23 for the joint, couple of hours for dis-/re-assembly. First time doing it, though...Shop would probably charge you $250 at minimum...

Stu's site has a really nice writeup for it. That's what I followed. My only issue was finding the stupid C clips that lock the caps on. Mine were on the inside, and so rusted that I couldn't see them until I heated the hell out of 'em with a torch. Then I just picked them off with a screwdriver, smacked the yoke with a BFH once or twice, and out she came. Pretty easy.

Brian86992 · 11-22-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gcrv01tj

I think my battery is about to die

Any recommendations?

Diehard Platinum is one of the top reccomended batteries currently. I just got a new Diehard Gold from Sears,one they just started carrying that supposedly uses the same cell technology as the Optimas. So far no complaints but its only been a few weeks.

julietkilo · 11-22-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by djflyy

Heard from the alignment shop that it needs new hub assemblies. Going to order Timken ones tomorrow, and replace them this weekend. Reputable shop wanted $500 to do the gig with OEM hubs. $70 each for the Timkens online, and 2 hours of my time = $150 and a little sweat.

How much does it usually cost to have new u-joints pressed into the axle shafts? Figured I'd get them done while I've got the hubs off.

buy used sockets and a hammer (if you dont already have one) and do it for free, read my writeup here. http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/show...166509&page=12

So easy I didnt even go into great detail.

**djflyy** · 11-22-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wytewolf00

I did the right front myself. $23 for the joint, couple of hours for dis-/re-assembly. First time doing it, though...Shop would probably charge you $250 at minimum...

I was quoted $44 for each Spicer, and $50 to install both of them, total being $140. I was going to call and see if I could bring my own U-Joints seeing as they're usually cheaper on the outside (Auto/Advance). I'm just nervous of bending the shafts since they've been in New England their whole life and have been exposed to rust beyond their wildest dreams. Not usually a great position to be starting from.

Thanks for the reply! I'll consider it myself, I know Harbor Freight sells the U-Joint press for $23 someodd bucks.

**Jetscuh** · 11-22-2011, 11:14 AM

Took it to Rausch Creek this weekend for some wheeling.

Now I'm doing some touch up work/detailing from all of the mud and rock scraping.

2006_Sport · 11-22-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetscuh

Took it to Rausch Creek this weekend for some wheeling.

Now I'm doing some touch up work/detailing from all of the mud and rock scraping.

I'm Jelly. I haven't been to RC since July

**gcrv01tj** · 11-22-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFuzz

Get a new battery.

Quote:

Originally Posted by er2ergrn

Sears Platinum, Interstate, Farm and Fleet Gold Series. They are all good. Lots of people say Ultima brand batteries are the only thing they swear bye but I have been hearing people say all they do is swear at them lately. The quality has definitely been slipping. Maybe they are improving on that now who knows. I guess just go with a good quality brand name (that you recognize) and go from there.

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Originally Posted by little_Jeep

I agree 110% with DaFuzz...... a new battery tends to work better than a dead battery. Winch, no winch? There are some good choices out there, I am just not a fan of the Optima battery.

Thanks for the advice!

I will have to check some out.

**Barcus** · 11-22-2011, 12:21 PM

I installed a super sleek, lightweight, lcog antenna

I was tired of my antenna smacking the body and windshield when I'm out on some trails. Its flexible with no reception loss and its only about a foot high. It was 8 bucks at Walmart if anyone is interested.

**DezertTJ** · 11-22-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Barcus

I installed a super sleek, lightweight, lcog antenna

I was tired of my antenna smacking the body and windshield when I'm out on some trails. Its flexible with no reception loss and its only about a foot high. It was 8 bucks at Walmart if anyone is interested.

Nice! was it just plug and play?