What did you do to your TJ today?
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It’s possible I’ll eventually upgrade but it spends more time on jack stands than the trails so who knows what my actual needs are.
Not on a stock skid, there is a recess in the skid at each bolt hole.
Would have been if all that banging didn't then require adding a hockey puck to each bolt and still had a rear vibration....DIY high clearance skid?
Getting it fixed up right now!
ToddDerrArtist
TJ Enthusiast
This is an overlook on Chilhowee Mountain above the Ocoee River/Parksville Lake. The Cherokee National Forest is basically right out my back door.
Ordered my +12 main feed wire for the winch. I can actually use the negative that came with it, and the short positive that came with it will run from the battery to the shut off solenoid on the firewall. So I just needed solenoid to winch.
Looking to see if I see any of my buddys in the background. I have a few that are out there.
Finally got the skid up, control arms adjusted and front track bar set. Rear axle has shifter an inch and a half towards the passenger side. I tried the jump on the bumper to no avail. I guess it’s time to buy 6 ton jack stands and man handle the axle over.
Finally finished replacing the rear axle shaft bearing and seal yesterday. I know I need to remove the rear diff cover and replace the oil with exactly 3 quarts but I just don't have the motivation to do it yet. It's going to be a pain in the butt so I filled about 0.75 quarts more of oil and tried to start it up. I knew I was having problems with the battery so I had to jump it and I had planned on going to advance auto for them to test it. After start up it was having a problem idling it just wanted to die so I carefully drove over to the store. I think that's the most I've used my thumb throttle so far. I had to keep the engine revved up so it wouldn't die at the red lights.
Advance auto tested the battery and said it was fine. They tested the alternator and said the diodes were bad so I buy a remanufactured alternator and a serpentine belt. Came home and replaced both and now it's running just fine.
Advance auto tested the battery and said it was fine. They tested the alternator and said the diodes were bad so I buy a remanufactured alternator and a serpentine belt. Came home and replaced both and now it's running just fine.
Jake21
TJ Enthusiast
Installed a new head unit and speakers. Big upgrade over stock. Love the Bluetooth connectivity and microphone
Ordered Artec upper spring relocation brackets. Having a "small" issue with spring arching in the rear. I knew it was like this when I bought it, but didn't realize it was this bad until I pulled a wheel. Relocating the uppers and moving the axle forward a little should resolve it. Terrible setup by the original owner. Should be a pretty simple fix.
Went and saw it at the shop (had to drop off wheels/tires).
Good news is that the front end is already underway!!
Good news is that the front end is already underway!!
bstrobel64
Member
Finished up my phone mount since my Tackform bits showed up. Only wiggly when I hit a decent bump, and if I rest the bottom of the phone on the center stack almost no wiggle at all. Thanks to @Fulton_Hogan For the inspiration!
That looks like a Tomken winch mount, that is what I have, I like the simplicity of it. I welded a rectangular piece of tubing to the top bar and mounted some rectangular lights to it, sturdy and works well......
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