What did you do to your TJ today?
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Here is pic of them installed and pretty simple but look good.
I also wrapped the lic plate to wrap and sealed the edge so water didn't cause rust.
Installed my new soft top. Ready for summer now! 
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I'm trying to decide between those and Savvy's. I know the Max Built are less expensive but Savvy's are billet aluminum.
Choices...
Looks like a CJ2AI may have a chance at getting this. Not sure what it is exactly, but I have let my hubby know that I want it. LOL I'm sure the lady that owns it will pretty much give it to me.I may just have to pay for the fuel to go get it though.
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ToddDerrArtist
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Slow and steady is my plan with my Sahara. Installed a set of Hella H4 conversion headlights yesterday, gave her a good bath, then loaded up the wife and kids and took a drive up in the Cherokee National Forest near the Hiwassee River. It was beautiful day. I feel sorry for folks who don't have a Jeep.
alittleoff
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M38's didn't have headlight bezels, only a simple diagonal wire held on with two screws. If it's the
original grill.
And I like the coil spring spacers for the windshield snubbers.
alittleoff
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I used to have a '43 GPW. It had a 2A grill and w/s frame. A fixed tail gate, and a few bullet holes.
The willys on the hood civilian. Dash is civilian. Fuel filler looks like small one now that I'm seeing the pic on the computer.
^yes!
Thanks, the prep work is not difficult at all, it’s just time consuming. Depending on where you live and the amount of rust that you have built up will depend on how long you’ll spend on it. I spent about 6 hours knocking as much rust off as possible. If you have an air compressor, I highly recommend getting a needle scaler. It will make your life so much easier instead of just hitting it with a wire wheel and a wire brush, that would take you 2 to 3 times longer! After cleaning as much rust as possible that will fall off, it’s time to do the rewarding part. Remember, this is POR (paint over rust) so you aren’t removing the rust to bare metal, you’re just removing the rust that will fall off...the goal is to get it down to a solid surface before applying the paint.
step 1 is the degreaser:
POR-15 40101 Cleaner Degreaser - 1 gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J594EGI/?tag=wranglerorg-20
This takes about 30 minutes or so and then you hose it off with water only and wait for it to dry completely.
Step 2 is the metal prep:
POR-15 40201 Metal Prep - 1 gal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J594B52/?tag=wranglerorg-20
This takes about the same amount of time as the degreaser and same thing, hose it off and wait for it to dry. When your done, the surface will look like you just washed the frame in salt, that’s is the best way I can describe what it will look like.
Step 3 is the paint.
POR-15 45006-6PK Gloss Black Rust Preventive Coating - 4 fl. oz., (Pack of 6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J2VULQ6/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I used the 6 pack of 4oz cans which was the perfect way to go. The small cans allow you to stop and not have to seal a half used can. If you try and re-open a can that you’ve already been using, you’ll never get it reopened without destroying the can. I took someone else’s advice on that. I did 2 coats on the Jeep. I did the back 1/3 of the Jeep last fall before it got too cold so I touched up what needed it this weekend which I figure I’ll have to do each year going forward here in the Midwest. It’ll be so much easier just doing a little touch up spots once a year. All in all, what I did last year, 97% of the work was still in excellent condition. Very pleased with the product and I highly recommended it!
Let me know if you have anymore questions at all, I’d be glad to answer them.
I got the skid plate back on after doing a single coat with the POR15.
I also had a slight vibration with a quick acceleration so I added 3 washers to lower the transfer case and took it for a test drive and it’s perfect now!
I also had a slight vibration with a quick acceleration so I added 3 washers to lower the transfer case and took it for a test drive and it’s perfect now!
Over the weekend, added a trailer wire harness and put the full doors away until October/November.
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Looks like there maybe fuel in the back there hehe...Hope you get it.You will leave it green though, yes ?I may have a chance at getting this. Not sure what it is exactly, but I have let my hubby know that I want it. LOL I'm sure the lady that owns it will pretty much give it to me.
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GorillaBiscuit
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I just took a look at the savvy model and I'm glad I went with mine just my opinion.
Looks like an old maybe 1947 Willy's m?? Model which would be very cool for you
Was actually already yesterday, I exchanged my Bilstein for Ranchos, the Bilstein good shocks, but too hard for my TJ, especially on rough roads. in direct comparison, the Rancho is stronger in diameter, i'm curious how the new works.
I broke a screw when installing the brake caliper, I mistaken Newtenmeter for ft-lbs, a replacement has been ordered
I broke a screw when installing the brake caliper, I mistaken Newtenmeter for ft-lbs, a replacement has been ordered
That pretty much answers them thank you. I can appreciate the job will be much easier now you have complete coverage, touch ups will be a breeze.
Living in Australia rust isn't a huge problem except I drive on the beach. Was looking for a good rust prevention coating and I like the look of this.
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