Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

What did you do to your TJ today?

Fixed my transmission leak!

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Finally swapped out the stock upper control arms for some Core 4x4 adjustables. Everything is ordered or in place for the SYE and Adams Driveshaft. Felt quite some ride quality improvement after the CA swap, which I wasn’t expecting.

how did you go about making the adjustments? Did you follow any guides or videos? Any hints/tips?
 
I removed these seat extenders the prior owner put in. He must have been tall. I thought the nutserts were spinning. Thankfully that wasn’t the case. I then installed the additional support for my rock sliders which mount under the seat. I used plenty of anti-seize upon reassembly. Now I have to drive with the seat fully back. If my legs were much longer I would put those back.

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Which light bar mount did you use? It looks tighter to the frame than the one I used.

Hyline Offroad. To be honest I bought it due to a sale at the time. I don't even have a light bar yet. :LOL: There is a gap intended for running wiring on either side (top and bottom) but it's not bad enough to bother me.

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The new handles and mirrors came in a few days ago for the set of half doors I picked up, finally got around to working on them today. That damn rod for the locks on the inner door handle was a huge pain in the ass! After much rage, cluster f bombs and a trip to O'Riely's for a replacement fastener I prevailed. Need to get a few crusty/rust spots addressed, need the locks changed, but over all they are looking good and now I can actually use the handles

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You can re-key them yourself. It's pretty easy.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-re-key-half-door-lock-cylinders.26338/
 
Finished driver side - slider is off drying now, just wanted to test fit (hence the missing fasteners)

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Started passenger side - finished drilling, deburr, painting bare metal, and installing rivnuts. Got pulled away to help with a garden project.. should've locked the shop door. Will finish tomorrow since I'm on coronacation..

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Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts