Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

What did you do to your TJ today?

chili_pepper said:
...and here's "MudGuppy" with friends in drier days before he and his trusty steed decided to become one with nature... 😀

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The guy in the background was the same fellow who told me that the mudhole wasn't deep...... now I don't trust anyone
 
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On a serious note, I seriously needed some brevity this afternoon/evening, and the forum delivered. This new job that was supposed to be lower stress hasn't met that expectation, yet (I'm working on it). After a very long week, I'm exhausted and heading home finally after another near-13 hour day. Thanks for the mental diversion, gents - much appreciated! 👊
 
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sab said:
On a serious note, I seriously needed some brevity this afternoon/evening, and the forum delivered. This new job that was supposed to be lower stress hasn't met that expectation, yet (I'm working on it). After a very long week, I'm exhausted and heading home finally after another near-13 hour day. Thanks for the mental diversion, gents - much appreciated! 👊
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X2. I had one heck of a week. Thanks, y’all for the laughs. 😊
 
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J.Cain said:
Removed the fake beadlocks for the factory Moab’s, removed the truck lights, auxbeam driving lights and replaced those with glass DOT LED’s and the factory Fog Lights with H3 LED’s. Wanting to bring the 2000’s factory look back with minus the lift.

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Dude, I love your Rig. I just purchased mine a few weeks ago. Could you summarize that lift and those tires? I'm keeping the stock Moab Wheels as well.
 
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sab said:
Just a little "inside-forum" humor. I thought you might get it, but since you didn't, I guess I owe you a brief explanation:
  • John Cooper buried his TJ in a huge mud puddle last year, and he left evidence (someone took a pic and it's been posted here - many times)
  • I was reacting to Boogieman posting that photo
  • Your forum handle has "mud" in it
  • AndyG's favorite friendly-insult to someone is "Pervert!"
  • John Cooper is a frequent recipient of that insult
Now you're up to speed. Sorry for the confusion, and no offense was intended. :ROFLMAO:
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(But John C is still a pervert ....)
 
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Today I tightened up my exhaust above the cats. Hopefully that'll fix my occasional P0431. Last week before I left for work, I test fitted my half doors. I'll need to do a little adjusting, mostly on the passenger door.
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(Side note: Going to get them, I found out that things are very smooth at 80 mph on I-77)
I also found out that a JL "can" look HUGE next to my little TJ...
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It was traded in on a new Raptor at the local Ford dealer.
 
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18thcenturyguy said:
Dude, I love your Rig. I just purchased mine a few weeks ago. Could you summarize that lift and those tires? I'm keeping the stock Moab Wheels as well.
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If you’re speaking me, Thank you. It is a rockjock double adjustable front and rears with 4” springs, and tires are KM3’s (305/70R16) with 1.5” spidertrax wheel spacers. I have a savvy 1.25 BodyLift and 1” motor mount lift sitting in the box for the day I decide to go 35’s.
 
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PG. said:
Ordered the savvy shift cable.
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You’re going to appreciate the cable action. A bit of pain to get it adjust perfect but once you do it should silky smooth compared to the old linkage. I was able to install mine without dropping the skid plate as recommended. It’s solely dependent upon your flexibility, size and specialty tools. As you can see not a whole lot of room under there.

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Well more of a last couple days finally installed my steering dampner had to resort to the airhammer with a pickle fork to pop it off. Also installed the 2" lift from bds with the rake leveling spring bracket. Relocated the rear track bar, replaced one side of the linkage for the sway bar, and extended the front bump stops a bit! All so i could pit some 31x10.50 on it .Have a before and after.
 

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red02tj said:
Installed my new sailcloth top, and promptly took it down for the first topless ride of the season. Also, flushed and bleed my brakes, adjusted the rears, and holy cow what a difference.
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Mine is sitting here while I recover from hip surgery. How difficult was it to get on?
 
J.Cain said:
You’re going to appreciate the cable action. A bit of pain to get it adjust perfect but once you do it should silky smooth compared to the old linkage. I was able to install mine without dropping the skid plate as recommended. It’s solely dependent upon your flexibility, size and specialty tools. As you can see not a whole lot of room under there.

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This is good to know. My Savvy cable arrived a few weeks ago and I have been waiting for a bit warmer weather (coinciding with free time) to attempt the install.
 
J.Cain said:
You’re going to appreciate the cable action. A bit of pain to get it adjust perfect but once you do it should silky smooth compared to the old linkage. I was able to install mine without dropping the skid plate as recommended. It’s solely dependent upon your flexibility, size and specialty tools. As you can see not a whole lot of room under there.

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I was looking at it last night and looks like it’s possible without dropping skid . Just getting to that top bracket bolt seems like a pain. I have plenty of tools. I worked as a mechanic for 12 years. Should get here Wednesday it’s says it’s on the way. Yours looks a lot cleaner underneath than mine. 👍
 
Finally got the fog lights going. Mine were removed sometime in the past, probably due to the flaky multifunction switch. I found some OE fog lights in the marketplace here. I had to repair the wiring then installed them. Next was change the multifunction switch. First one didn't work. I then ordered a TRQ from Amazon. Got it installed today and all works great.

I'm going to hang on to the old switch, repair it then keep it for a spare. Did you know the OE is made by Lucas? Go figure.
 
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