What did you do to your TJ today?

[cmoore]

I think you meant to reply to the other guy, but if you got any tips to make 110 flux not look like shit then I'm all ears lol

Yup, quote fail.

Really depends on the thickness of the the material I think. I had a Linc 140T for a while back in the day, I had to kinda swirl the puddle on anything thicker almost like a falling leaf pattern. It wasn't ugly but nothing I'd post on Pirate4x4.

 

[Rockymountainhigh5]

Hard to tell if it was poor installation by the PO, or if they just weren’t a good product, but I removed the plastic sill plate protectors about a year ago and was left with this adhesive residue.

Finally got around to heating it up and scraping/rubbing it off. Finished with some duplicolor touch up on all the little nicks and scratches that have accumulated all over the place for the last 20 years.

 

[CJ with a TJ]

Yup, quote fail.

Really depends on the thickness of the the material I think. I had a Linc 140T for a while back in the day, I had to kinda swirl the puddle on anything thicker almost like a falling leaf pattern. It wasn't ugly but nothing I'd post on Pirate4x4.

Did you find anti-spatter spray to be helpful/worthwhile?

 

[cmoore]

Did you find anti-spatter spray to be helpful/worthwhile?

No, just a welding/chipping hammer and strong words.

 

[RockyTopTJ]

Did you find anti-spatter spray to be helpful/worthwhile?

No

 

[RockyTopTJ]

It wasn't ugly but nothing I'd post on Pirate4x4.

That's about right

 

[Kiwi TJ]

You're definitely on the right track, because this set of 10 was markedly better than my first set of 10 yesterday.

These 10 beads I intentionally went slower, and tried to concentrate on the trailing puddle vs the wire, to try to gauge the weld. And I turned the shade dial down to 9 from 11, and I could see much better. I'll try the spotlight, I never thought of that.

I do definitely need to dial in the off hand technique, as you can clearly see when I jump a little. I need movement to be smooth and fluid, which it is not right now. But I'm going to put in the time to practice.

Thank you for your insight/critique, I really appreciate it!!!

Way back when I was learning my trade as a signwriter I knew a Welder who would play music loud or hum a beat in his head..and weld to the beat of the music… he said it would help him keep even weld

 

[CJ with a TJ]

Way back when I was learning my trade as a signwriter I knew a Welder who would play music loud or hum a beat in his head..and weld to the beat of the music… he said it would help him keep even weld

Not a bad idea at all, I use that trick on occasion for other things, usually for keeping pace.

 

[John Cooper]

Not a bad idea at all, I use that trick on occasion for other things, usually for keeping pace.

Speed Metal???

 

[OffroadTreks]

Trying to figure out how I like the size of the XL's on the pillar and how I'd run the wiring.....

 

[Hamfists]

Trying to figure out how I like the size of the XL's on the pillar and how I'd run the wiring.....

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This is how I routed my wires , no drilling needed

 

[OffroadTreks]

View attachment 629535View attachment 629536This is how I routed my wires , no drilling needed

Ohh good idea. Looks clean too.

 

[Neil Sears]

Best $20 I’ve spent on the Jeep. Looks so much better then the ugly OEM 3rd brake light mount!

 

[MBDIAGMAN]

Finished with my roll cage additions. I couldn’t find anyone in the area to weld one so I added the bolt on including the floor and frame mounts. It won’t have to hit the wall at 120 MPH, but it might tip over on its side at some point. It at least adds to the factory bar.

Well, the picture now shows the additions to the roll bar…… I know, I know…. It’s not a roll cage unless you have to climb over it. I didn’t know there was anyone in the area who could build a roll cage until after I finished this.

I also got new tires all around, 35” Mickey Thompson Baja Boss MT’s.

 

[MBDIAGMAN]

Where did you get the safety nets Neil?

 

[Neil Sears]

Where did you get the safety nets Neil?

I bought mine on Amazon but it looks like they are out of stock. Google: “Smittybilt TJ CRES 2” and you should get some vendor’s that have it in stock.

 

[Swedenboundanddown]

One of the easiest modifications I have ever done. Looks way better in my opinion.

 

[TheBoogieman]

Way back when I was learning my trade as a signwriter I knew a Welder who would play music loud or hum a beat in his head..and weld to the beat of the music… he said it would help him keep even weld

I'm guessing it wasn't Rap music he was listening to.

 

[TheBoogieman]

Looks way better in my opinion.

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Looks good from here.

 

[Swedenboundanddown]

Looks good from here.

Awwe man! You think it looks crooked?