My new TJ

[gCracker]

I picked up a pair of used KC lights on eBay for cheaper than a single new one, this weekend to replace the bad one on the windshield.

[gCracker]

finally got the light replaced, and went ahead and replaced the lense on the other since it was a bit foggy.  I had to sawzall the old light off .

Still have not had time to look at the cat/o2 sensor issue or the u-joint, or the winch or the tow hooks or the..

[gCracker]

just a little update..
I did fix both front u-joints and installed front tow hooks
mounted the MT\'s on the steel wheels
I took off side steps so they would not get broken in Mass
Wheeled in Mass, crunched passenger side rocker, would have been worse if the step was there, and used a ledge to raise drivers side of gas tank 1 inch so that I can no longer fill tank all the way with out it leaking.
I swapped Mike\'s O2 sensor in and that solved my cold start issues
I put the side steps back on, after almost slipping on ice trying to jump in.
I replaced the wiper motor, after receiving the wrong one from a junk yard. (Can\'t believe I made it almost 5 months with out wipers)
I replaced the radiator because it was leaking worse due to 30 mile commute, accidentally bought one for non-A/C so I had to cut the mounting bracket for the A/C lines.


still need to replace rattling catalytic converter, and possibly by a diferent daily driver to save gas on my new daily 65mile round trip  commute

[Guest]

dude....  I might have to move this to the project builds forum...

:)

I am still trying to figure out how you went 5 months without wipers!!

[Wingman]

I find I don\'t use mine very much at all.  Don\'t know if the previous owner treated the windshield with anything like Rain-X or if it is the slope, but it is clearer most times without.  And it has been almost 4 years.

Keep up the good work, Aaron!

[gCracker]

I took my Jeep over to a friend of mines shop { http://bluedogjeep.com/ } to try to diagnose why I am still losing coolant after the new radiator.  We think it is leaking from the overflow hose instead of my self diagnosis or a bad head gasket.

We then decided to put it on his lift to swap in the converter that has been sitting in my basement for 4 months.  We found that the front passenger lower control arm bracket was ripped half way off!  Must have done it in Mass! :burnout:  :censor: :dunno:  :shock:



Then we found that the muffler and tail pipe really needed to be replaced also.

So Ryan is going to weld the bracket and replace the whole exhaust for me.

[gCracker]

well I finally broke down and bought a car to drive to work, so the transformation from Daily Driver to Trail Rig is about to begin.  On the list:

Short List
1.) bumper and tire carrier- I have the bumper from my YJ and was given a swing-away tire carrier from a H2.
2.) rocker guards- I have a set of Trail Gear rockers to be installed
3.) front locker- I have a LockRite that I need to install.  

Long List
1.) fix winch
2.) gas tank skid plate

[gCracker]

After 2 long nights Keith(www.rockmodified.com) and I finally got my bumper/tire carrier assembled and installed.  It came out awesome.

[MrMindless]

It looks quite nice.  Mounting needs some beefing I think but it\'s very stout and rattle free.

[smichaelR22]

i saw your new driver slam / drag the tire coming out of a mud hole so it seemed to hold up fine... looks good!

[gCracker]

I noticed tonight that my tie-rod/drag link ends are all pretty shot, I need to replace them sometime soon.

[gCracker]

Scottie wrote:
dude....  I might have to move this to the project builds forum...

:)

I finally broke down and moved this thread to Project Builds, since I could not find it now that I wanted to update it.

gCracker wrote:
I noticed tonight that my tie-rod/drag link ends are all pretty shot, I need to replace them sometime soon.

had someone else look at it and it is normal for the tie rode to rotate, which I thought was bad..

I did finally install my rocker guards, they are nice and beefy.  I also used my hi-lift again to lift the doors off and cleaned the hinges real well so I can not remove my doors very easily.

Next on my list

install front locker
mount 35\'s
possibly install body lift(as little as possible) to clear 35\'s

[smichaelR22]

nice!

post how that lockright instal goes, im curous if its alot easier than a CJ D30 with out the unit bearing thing that i have herd..... cause mine was like a 7 hour job....

[gCracker]

hopefully it won\'t be to bad, I have had both of the front unit bearings off in the last 6 months to replace bad u-joints.

[MrMindless]

how did it take you 7 hours?  stubborn spindles?  I had that on my 44?