What did you do to your TJ today?

[Techbrute]

I replaced the stereo and the circa-2000 OEM paper speakers with some cheap replacements from Crutchfield. I’ve had better, but there was zero sound before.

 

[Kiwi TJ]

Cleaned up Bruiser and checked through a few things after our 2 day roadtrip to the middle of the North island Ohakune.... almost 500miles and it didn't skip a beat.

More pics here https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/road-trip-to-ohakune.21445/#post-347501

 

[Mrgreg66]

Pulled my front diff carrier out again. when I installed the locker a couple months ago I made the decision to reuse the old axle seals because they looked good and I forgot to get new ones beforehand. Yes, I know better. Guess what started leaking?

 

[Adam Johnson]

I took her to the shop to figure out the noise in the drivetrain. Turns out its bearings in the transmission. Now I'm shopping for an AX15 to replace the NV3550 that shat the bed.

 

[msc_8791]

Took it to an upholstery shop where they will mend a tear in the drivers seat but more importantly, they are removing the original fabric seat covers which are in great condition and hand washing them along with the seat foam to try and remove 20 years of odor.

 

[Mike_H]

I have my rear brakes torn apart for some maintenance. While I'm waiting for parts, decided to install my control arms.

 

[fourpointzero]

I took her to the shop to figure out the noise in the drivetrain. Turns out its bearings in the transmission. Now I'm shopping for an AX15 to replace the NV3550 that shat the bed.

MV3550 Sucks! You’ll like the AX-15 [emoji1690]


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[astjp2]

I finally busted out the 3 broke rear upper shock bolts...what a pain in the ass, I am glad I had a inline electric grinder with cutoff wheels and an air chisel...I also installed new rivnuts in the front left fender so I was able to install a beat up fender flare. I also got the nuts I needed to install the marker light. Now I need to install my new control arms, rear sway bar links and decide what I am going to do for shocks. Then it is off to get the frame straightened and a wheel alignment. There is still so much to do before I trust this thing to go traipsing across the desert...eventually a body lift, tummy tuck, atlas, good bumpers and 44's with elockers. Tim

Oh and I swapped the tires over to different rims so they will clearance better...

 

[Krazycookie]

I did this last night but we removed to OE tail lights to put flush mount ones on and installed a single LED pod. I also took a heat gun to my faded fender flares. Tomorrow I'm installing the next pod because I liked the first one and I'll be changing my tranny fluid.

And yes she needs a wash.

 

[Nick21]

Installed by fold up touchscreen pioneer deck with android auto/apple carplay.

 

[azroc909]

So got engine check light on a while back I forgot what codes but was due to O2 sensors, replaced them all. Just got a new engine code P2096 well To find out that my cat has a small whole where I can feel exhausts air coming out right before 1/2 sensor when I was inspecting i concluded that he PO some how had the cats come loose and fall out hitting front drive shaft causing the crack. Funny thing before I got the original engine light it passed smog lol but didn’t have a check engine light back then.

Well since I’m replacing cats might as well put a new exhaust and do oil pan gasket with rear main bearing. So prep day today while parts arrive.

Question on the brace to get to the bearing are all the bolts torqued down the same as the bearing itself? 80ft lbs or is the brace different torque?

Went with eastern catalytic and MBRP exhaust. Sorry for the long essay
Oh hardest part was taking exhaust out from back and FYI you don’t need to disconnect from shaft to take out cats only cut them off. Internally cats were fine.

 

[F Troop]

I finally installed the Polk speakers and they sound sooo much better than the stock P.O.S.’s.

 

[Twopoint]

I hate people... I came out of the grocery store today and found a huge scrape all the way a crossed the rear driver fender, with lots of yellow paint...luckily it looks like only paint damage.

 

[Moab]

Fixed the obnoxious door panel cracks on both doors today. Black Plastic epoxy + drywall mesh. Fresh coat of paint.. had to replace most of door panel fasteners as well....View attachment 89949View attachment 89950View attachment 89951View attachment 89952he

Good job!!!! I have to do this. Thanks for the info and pics!!!

 

[Moab]

Made a short video of my TJ today.

I want my Jeep to look like yours eventually. Nice video.

 

[Kiwi TJ]

I hate people... I came out of the grocery store today and found a huge scrape all the way a crossed the rear driver fender, with lots of yellow paint...luckily it looks like only paint damage.

I hate that too...hope it buffs out

 

[theRealCrazy]

Rewired the fog lights and removed my roof lights, cleaner look and I don't off-road at night yet.

 

[BeavisTJ]

Today was the first step in installing rear recovery hooks. I've installed a tow hitch so had to do a little some extra drilling.

I simply scored the hitch plate with a metal pick from the inside of the frame to give the area I needed to drill.

Uninstalled the tow hitch. Drilled out the first hole so it would line up with the stock frame hole. Put it back on now just need to drill the last hole.

 

[Twopoint]

Fixed the obnoxious door panel cracks on both doors today. Black Plastic epoxy + drywall mesh. Fresh coat of paint.. had to replace most of door panel fasteners as well....View attachment 89949View attachment 89950View attachment 89951View attachment 89952he

I may have to do that if I can find some matching paint, I have the exact same crack in both of my doors!

 

[foresterdj]

New front torsion bar frame bushings and links (Moog), and new front shocks, Rancho.

Clunk is gone