Whats up JF!
Just wanted to show off some of the work I did this summer on my TJ. My 98' sport is just approaching 93,000 miles, but after living in the northeast for the past few years it's frame was beginning to show some typical general rust and rot.
I decided that the sagging springs and original shocks were completely shot and had to be replaced. I also decided I would have to paint the frame before it sees another winter in Oswego, (watching rust grow while your stuck at school sucks!).
To Top it off, I decided to upgrade the sound system. My faceplate for my Sony head unit was stolen out of the jeep this past semester, and sony wanted 150$ for just the faceplate... Thats not happening...
First things first, found a good deal on a set of newer tj style seats (03'+) that was local! met up with a fellow JF member, ryanwhiteaker. Had a drink and talked about the seats and his TJ build, 40" tires!?!? Thanks again Ryan, the seats are great:thumbsup:
The next day I had a friend come over to help me out with some of the work, we first had to remove the old seats,
Of course nothing is ever straight forward, and even with lots of PB blaster, I sheared off one of the passenger side seat bolts...Ended up having to take off the old nut-cert and getting a new one tacked on...
Once both seats were out, we pulled the panels off for the front speakers. I had previosly installed 5.25" speaker adapters for the front, but only had a cheap pair of pioneers to go in. That would be changed shortly...
Heres one of my 6'4" friends trying to get the New kicker speakers in. He's a little cramped...
I moved the Pair of Kicker Ks525's I had in the soundbar before to the front, since I was upgrading the head unit, I figured I might as well do the 6.5" speaker in soundbar mod as well! Back to ebay and crutchfield!
Finished shot with the seats in, makes my 98' look good! They are also sitting about an inch, maybe inch and a half lower to the floor than the orginal seats, much better for my 6'3" height. Now I might not smack my head on the ground If I roll! Also, it's alot easier to see traffic lights.
More to come!.....
Just wanted to show off some of the work I did this summer on my TJ. My 98' sport is just approaching 93,000 miles, but after living in the northeast for the past few years it's frame was beginning to show some typical general rust and rot.
I decided that the sagging springs and original shocks were completely shot and had to be replaced. I also decided I would have to paint the frame before it sees another winter in Oswego, (watching rust grow while your stuck at school sucks!).
To Top it off, I decided to upgrade the sound system. My faceplate for my Sony head unit was stolen out of the jeep this past semester, and sony wanted 150$ for just the faceplate... Thats not happening...
First things first, found a good deal on a set of newer tj style seats (03'+) that was local! met up with a fellow JF member, ryanwhiteaker. Had a drink and talked about the seats and his TJ build, 40" tires!?!? Thanks again Ryan, the seats are great:thumbsup:
The next day I had a friend come over to help me out with some of the work, we first had to remove the old seats,
Of course nothing is ever straight forward, and even with lots of PB blaster, I sheared off one of the passenger side seat bolts...Ended up having to take off the old nut-cert and getting a new one tacked on...
Once both seats were out, we pulled the panels off for the front speakers. I had previosly installed 5.25" speaker adapters for the front, but only had a cheap pair of pioneers to go in. That would be changed shortly...
Heres one of my 6'4" friends trying to get the New kicker speakers in. He's a little cramped...
I moved the Pair of Kicker Ks525's I had in the soundbar before to the front, since I was upgrading the head unit, I figured I might as well do the 6.5" speaker in soundbar mod as well! Back to ebay and crutchfield!
Finished shot with the seats in, makes my 98' look good! They are also sitting about an inch, maybe inch and a half lower to the floor than the orginal seats, much better for my 6'3" height. Now I might not smack my head on the ground If I roll! Also, it's alot easier to see traffic lights.
More to come!.....