Yea I’m pretty sure I need new body mounts too...
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2005 RHD TJ Sport
2010 BMW 528xi
What did you do to your TJ today?
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Yea I’m pretty sure I need new body mounts too...
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2005 RHD TJ Sport
2010 BMW 528xi
Oh yeah!
That's exactly what mine looked like. Get these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009XUZ8QY/?tag=wranglerorg-20PM me if you want tips on the install. It's not complicated, but the one by the rear shock is tricky.
tquig01
TJ Enthusiast
Started replacing the front lower control arms with adjustable ones. I did the rears to get rid of vibrations, figured it was time to do the fronts to dial in the pinion angle better. Been a PITA so far. The bottom bolt on the driver's side won't clear the differential housing - no idea how Jeep assembled this. The other side was completely froze up. The bolt must have rusted to the busing. Looks like new bolts and some fun with the sawzall tonight after work!! I am betting it will ride a lot better with the correct pinion angle and suspension that isn't binding up.
derekmac
TJ Addict
Low on funds to spend on her so I decided to turn my plain spare tire cover into a commemoration of my almost three year battle fighting death wobble.
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Busy day on the jeep today lots of stuff knocked off the list.
1. Installed new battery terminals (hate they call them military) but i liked the idea.
2. Installed new aftermarket radio adapter. On my 3rd. (Tabs keep braking)
3. Installed new antenna was getting bad reception. (Wife made me do it before I can buy a better radio).
4. Removed the shift light from cluster. (Annoying as hell)
5. replaced defective blue led back light in cluster.
6. tried to install blue led in hvac control, (failed lights are to long)
7. reinstalled door switch fuse.
8. Rekeyed new ignition cylinder to original key (ok i paid a locksmith but i removed it and installed it)
9. Checked out steering shaft due it up down play. (Waiting on parts to repair)
10. Going to clean up. Its going to be date night. (I might even take my wife along)
1. Installed new battery terminals (hate they call them military) but i liked the idea.
2. Installed new aftermarket radio adapter. On my 3rd. (Tabs keep braking)
3. Installed new antenna was getting bad reception. (Wife made me do it before I can buy a better radio).
4. Removed the shift light from cluster. (Annoying as hell)
5. replaced defective blue led back light in cluster.
6. tried to install blue led in hvac control, (failed lights are to long)
7. reinstalled door switch fuse.
8. Rekeyed new ignition cylinder to original key (ok i paid a locksmith but i removed it and installed it)
9. Checked out steering shaft due it up down play. (Waiting on parts to repair)
10. Going to clean up. Its going to be date night. (I might even take my wife along)
tquig01
TJ Enthusiast
Lower control arms in, so much better handling. I should have done back when I did the rears.
Nicholas
TJ Enthusiast
I installed my remote control for Engo SR9 winch. It was really tight fitting the little remote box in the sealed box solenoid area, took it all apart, wiring up was pretty easy. Had to take a file and shave off about an 1/16th inch off the corners of the plastic remote transmitter to get it to fit in there properly. Took some time, but got it all back in and tightened up. Works great!
Took doors and top off, slapped on a driver side mirror.
Let 4 yr old and 1 yr old neices crawl and climb all over it. 1 yr old played with radio. 4yr old stood on top of sound bar.
Head to desert tomorrow.. 101 degrees... might flip top back on.
Let 4 yr old and 1 yr old neices crawl and climb all over it. 1 yr old played with radio. 4yr old stood on top of sound bar.
Head to desert tomorrow.. 101 degrees... might flip top back on.
02GreenTJ
TJ Enthusiast
Remove the cluster from the dash (very easy) then you will see the shift light socket. Half turn and you remove the bulb.
Kiwi TJ
Just asked myself if I’m crazy and we all said No
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True its very easy....my daughter did it with my guidance when she was 11....takes about 20 mins.
New spare tire cover, J E E P written in as a US flag color with paws for the Es.
Changed the oil, used 10w-30 still but full synthetic. Easiest vehicle I've ever changed oil on
Appears to be a bad oil drain plug, had teflon tape on it. Have evidence of too much drippage on cardboard. New plug ordered Amazon Prime, due in Monday, will recover new oil during install.
Topped off the other fluids. Considering a brake fluid flush. Probably have my mechanic do it next annual inspection.
Got the under hood light to work.
Replaced the heater fan switch. Did a thorough cleaning with shop vac and brushes under the removed panel areas. Discovered the fan knob had a hot glue fix, new knob on order, eBay. My cheap Harbor Frieght auto panel plastic lever set worked great.
However, the new switch appears to click great but no fan except on high. Fan resistor now also on order.
Last but not least, I removed more black paint overspray from the lights. Previous owner was big on trying to maintain the Jeep, but apparently had a paper and tape phobia when it came to painting after his body rust repairs. When we got it, I spent a lot of time with rubbing & polishing compounds to clean all the front turn signals and marker lights of black paint overspray, they were about half covered. The back lights appeared to be clean at first glance but the outer sides were worse than the fronts had been. Could not find my Dremel buffing wheel, so I put rubbing compound on a worn out sanding drum to get the bulk of the paint off. Initial hand rubbing had minimal effect. I used 320 and 600 grit sandpaper by hand to clean that up more, followed by hand rubbing the rubbing & polishing compounds.
I sure hope SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) appreciates all the time, effort, and $$ I put into HER Jeep
Next spring I plan on reworking much of the previous rust "repairs" on the fenders and rear corners. They were made to pass inspection, my repairs will be for longevity and much better looks
At least it's basic black, not hard for color matching!
Changed the oil, used 10w-30 still but full synthetic. Easiest vehicle I've ever changed oil on
Appears to be a bad oil drain plug, had teflon tape on it. Have evidence of too much drippage on cardboard. New plug ordered Amazon Prime, due in Monday, will recover new oil during install.
Topped off the other fluids. Considering a brake fluid flush. Probably have my mechanic do it next annual inspection.
Got the under hood light to work.
Replaced the heater fan switch. Did a thorough cleaning with shop vac and brushes under the removed panel areas. Discovered the fan knob had a hot glue fix, new knob on order, eBay. My cheap Harbor Frieght auto panel plastic lever set worked great.
However, the new switch appears to click great but no fan except on high. Fan resistor now also on order.
Last but not least, I removed more black paint overspray from the lights. Previous owner was big on trying to maintain the Jeep, but apparently had a paper and tape phobia when it came to painting after his body rust repairs. When we got it, I spent a lot of time with rubbing & polishing compounds to clean all the front turn signals and marker lights of black paint overspray, they were about half covered. The back lights appeared to be clean at first glance but the outer sides were worse than the fronts had been. Could not find my Dremel buffing wheel, so I put rubbing compound on a worn out sanding drum to get the bulk of the paint off. Initial hand rubbing had minimal effect. I used 320 and 600 grit sandpaper by hand to clean that up more, followed by hand rubbing the rubbing & polishing compounds.
I sure hope SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) appreciates all the time, effort, and $$ I put into HER Jeep
Next spring I plan on reworking much of the previous rust "repairs" on the fenders and rear corners. They were made to pass inspection, my repairs will be for longevity and much better looks
At least it's basic black, not hard for color matching!
I really like those tie down loops. Tried an Amazon search, couldn't find them. Do you have a link or an exact name to search those out?
I'd just use them with bolts (soft top only) to hold a bungee net in place for when the top is open or doen.
CMTJ
TJ Enthusiast
Nicholas
TJ Enthusiast
I think either it was Morris4x4 .con or extreme terrain. Com their the rugged ridge lugs, but I just found these however, different brand same thread and size I believe their just all locking ones but it comes with the tool http://www.ezaccessory.com/Spline_D...ppcstrkid=2108414463&ppcsu=xhg7f5djq999gnahcr
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Nice trailer. I see you have an extra side door latch retainer to stop someone from locking you in, smart
I seen some conversions done where a whole man door and window wall is added just inside the rear ramp or trailer doors. Open the rear and there's a camper wall.
Did you add a battery and some LED interior lights?
Or a 115vac power inlet?
A portapotty is an excellent camper conversion upgrade.
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