Refreshing the TJ - Build Thread

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Quick phone image of the drawers carpeted and in. Haven't put handles on them yet, hence the cord wrapped through the lock tumbler area.

Handles this weekend, drawer slides will be installed sometime in the next few months.

 

[heehawhardy]

The dramatization captured in these past few photo sets are out right AMAZING! This build never fails to spark my mind

 

[GP'd]

The dramatization captured in these past few photo sets are out right AMAZING! This build never fails to spark my mind

Thank you!

Before a recent trip to Mammoth, I finally tore into the rear end to solve the diff hitting the tank skid. I had to pull the coils off to flex out to full bump, adjust the pinion and check clearance a few times to make sure everything cleared.

Tires rub a bit at full articulation, but not enough for me to feel like I needed to trim the fenders.

Full Bump Rear


Full Articulation Rear





Tank Skid Clearance (You can see where it was hitting before)

 

[MattScott]

Precision!


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[Huntersgreen]

I must have missed it... I did do a search for custom floor jack - Whats the story on this Floor jack with the custom side alum. plates? Ive been looking for something just like this! Are those side plates a Custom deal, or from a supplier? Looks great, and would meet my needs - Please share info. Thanks. Dan

 

[GP'd]

I must have missed it... I did do a search for custom floor jack - Whats the story on this Floor jack with the custom side alum. plates? Ive been looking for something just like this! Are those side plates a Custom deal, or from a supplier? Looks great, and would meet my needs - Please share info. Thanks. Dan

Something I saw a bunch of the guy's on the desert forums doing so I made a full one piece skid out of a 5"x5" .25" wall Square 7075 Tube I had. Actually the same tube I made the front bumper out of. I was planning on finishing the front and rear skid on the jack but still haven't gotten around to it. Even without the front roller the jack is light enough to slide around concrete. I use it on my cars all the time in the driveway.

Search around for HF 1.5 Ton Jack Skid and you'll find some commercial options as well :

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/HFSKID.html
http://dmzfab.com/product/jack-skid-plate-small/
http://www.c4fabworks.com/Harbor_Freight_Jack_Mount_p/cff-001-001.htm

 

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Well, in an effort to finally wrap up all the small unfinished projects around the jeep, I tore into the dash this weekend and started building a tubular center console.

Goal is to have it hold all of the contura switches, gauges, stereo, ham radio, navigation system and have all the shifters mounted to it.

The easy part is done. Now it is time for all the small detail work! Hopefully I can wrap it up this weekend.

 

[elliottblackwood]

This is a great thread. Shoot me a PM if you ever come South and want to explore some trails down here.

 

[dakota123]

Awesome build!

 

[GP'd]

Long time. Long time.

A lot has happened, which I will try to snap some photos of shortly. A quick Re-Cap

February 600 miles of dirt Mexico Border to Death Valley
May Rubicon Trail

Lots of small trips inbetween.

Still trying to get rid of the following :

Garage Sale Time:

Currie CE-9121 - Track Bar Relocator Barcket
http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/product.aspx?id=1173

Part #: CE-9121
New : $74.95
Condition : NEW IN BOX
Asking : $65 Shipped.

Description: Our rear trac bar relocator bracket for 1997-2006 Jeep TJ's and LJ's. allows the trac bar to be installed at the proper angle and position after a lift kit is installed. The bracket bolts on the rear axle housing and relocates the Trac-Arm pivot point. It is made of heavy duty steel has a powder coated finish and includes all mounting hardware.




Bilstein Shocks
Front Bilstein (24-024426)
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16070_105.htm
0" Lift, 20.41" / 12.68" Eye / Stem
Rear Bilstein (24-024433)
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16070_106.htm
0" Lift, 19.07" / 12.40" Eye / Eye,

New: $76.99 Each
Condition : Good (~50,000 Miles)
Asking $100 Shipped

Description : Self-Adjusting Deflecting Disc Valving, High-Flow Piston Reduces Harshness, Independent Rebound & Comprssion Tuning, Larger Working Piston Area for exact dampening. Superior control for larger diameter tires.



Teraflex Budget Boost
http://www.teraflex.biz/tj-wrangler-1-5-budget-boost-lift-kit.html
Part #: 1341200
New : $130.99
Condition : Excellent (missing bumpstop extensions)
Asking : $75 Shipped
Description : This kit is the most economical solution to lifting your Wrangler. The budget boost will provide enough lift to run a 31x10.50 tire. The budget boost will provide two inches of lift when combined with factory rubber insulators (1.5" without). Fits all Wrangler models including Rubicon and Unlimited.



Steering Linkages
Factory TJ Steering & Track Bar
Condition : Used
Asking : $20 for both.



2000 Ford Explorer Sway Bar & Diff Cover (8.8)
Condition : Used
Asking : Get it out of my garage. Going to metal scrapper in 1 week.



Synergy Suspension TJ Harness Bar
http://www.synergymfg.com/synergysu...ulder-Harness-Bar-for-Stock-Cage-p-26265.html

New : $50
Condition : New in box.
Asking : $40
Description : Manufactured from 1.5 x .120 DOM Tubing, Bent and notched for quick weld on installation, Designed for aftermarket shoulder harness seat belts



Jeep TJ Fender Flares w/ Indicator

Condition : Used
Asking : $40




Ford Factory 3.73: 1 Gearing

Condition : Used - Great Low Miles < 75,000
Asking : $80



Spicer/Currie 2-2-939 with Hardware
http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/Product569.aspx?id=1043

Condition : New in Box
New : 39.95
Asking : $30 Shipped



Ford 8.8 1310 Series Flange Adapter - Dana Spicer - 2-2-1379

Condition : New in Box
New : $30
Asking : $25 Shipped



Jeep TJ JKS Swaybar Disconnects
http://jksmfg.com/i-13306763-wrangler-tj-1997-2006-quicker-disconnect-fits-0-2-lift.html

Condition : Used - Fair (Conditionally working fine) Needs new bolt/Slight damage to one pin.
New : $175
Asking : $75

 

[FosterWV]

How did the dash turn out?

 

[GP'd]

How did the dash turn out?

Horribly unfinished and an eye sore every time I get in the Jeep. Functional. Yes. Need to find the time to do it right. Really just slapped it together for a trip 6 months ago and never finished it the way I wanted.

 

[FosterWV]

Horribly unfinished and an eye sore every time I get in the Jeep. Functional. Yes. Need to find the time to do it right. Really just slapped it together for a trip 6 months ago and never finished it the way I wanted.

The design is really slick, hope to see it finished someday!

 

[GP'd]

The design is really slick, hope to see it finished someday!

Thank you! I do too. Right now I have a lot going on and probably am not going to tackle the console for a few more months.

After hitting the Rubicon last weekend an issue that has slightly plagued my NP231J for the past few years became apparent so I picked up a used 231J w/ SYE yesterday and will be rebuilding it this week to swap into the Jeep. The AW4 & Torque Converter are also starting to show their age. I have an AW4 (OBDII This time) at a buddies shop being separated from a 4.0L early next week. My goal the following weekend is to drop the current Trans/TransferCase, swap in the rebuilt NP231 and put in the newer Torque Convertor and Starter Ring (Mine currently has some teeth missing).

With the spare AW4 I'm going to slowly rebuild the transmission ground up and build an NP242 along side it to swap in the near future. I will likely be doing the high horsepower clutch pack as I want this drivetrain behind a stroker that I am going to either build or buy from Golen. the NP242 will give me a fully locking 2.72:1 Low as well as a full time AWD. While I highly doubt I'll do this due to the expense of it, Teraflex does convert NP242's to 4:1 low as well.

Big things, lots of work to do an so little time!

 

[nwoods]

Have you ever thought about just buying a Rubicon and be done with it? LOL