Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

What did you do to your TJ today?

Removed my SPORT decals. A Jeep Tech in Burbank informed me that Jeep didn't offer a SPORT UNLIMITED trim in 2004 and if they had, those weren't the style decals in 2004.
Coulda fooled me.

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Installed the 3D printed snubber extensions and the Rugged Ridge spare tire mount. The Hooke Road one I had stripped the threads on the bolts. The RR one moves the tire about 3/4" closer to the Jeep too. I did have to drill new holes so the RR carrier would clear the lip on the Morryde tailgate reinforcement.

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Installed the 3D printed snubber extensions and the Rugged Ridge spare tire mount. The Hooke Road one I had stripped the threads on the bolts. The RR one moves the tire about 3/4" closer to the Jeep too. I did have to drill new holes so the RR carrier would clear the lip on the Morryde tailgate reinforcement.

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Nice, interested is selling any? I may be in need of extensions. I need to either modify the tire carrier or bumper to know for sure. Right now the plan is to remove the bumper cut it up and weld in a dropped down section in it so the tire clears the bumper. Are the parts made by these printers that durable? I assume there are variables based on thickness, type of material etc. that is used.
 
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Nice, interested is selling any? I may be in need of extensions. I need to either modify the tire carrier or bumper to know for sure. Right now the plan is to remove the bumper cut it up and weld in a dropped down section in it so the tire clears the bumper. Are the parts made by these printers that durable? I assume there are variables based on thickness, type of material etc. that is used.
I didn't print them myself. I can send you the file and who I had print them. I think I paid $44 for the 4 of them custom to my dimensions.
 
Since I had not spent a small pile of money in a bit, I ordered a 30 spline Eaton E locker and Sierra Axle chromo shafts for my Dana 30 today 🤡

It was truly a struggle for me to spend that kind of money on a tiny axle 🙃
What was your justification for spending that much on a Dana 30? I'm debating spending money on my axles or looking for a decent set of Rubicon axles as a base platform.
 
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What was your justification for spending that much on a Dana 30? I'm debating spending money on my axles or looking for a decent set of Rubicon axles as a base platform.

Justification was I'm not putting 60s under this, and it makes no sense for me to put 44s under it.

So I'm helping my Dana 30 live its best life 😁
 
I’d be game to do this as well if that would be ok. We just gotta remember that each setup requires different spacing.
Attached are the files that I sent to Custom 3D Fab (info@custom3dfab.com). I paid $42 shipped for 4 of the spacers. That included modifying the file (attached) to the dimensions that I needed (2.5"). That company was GREAT to work with. Their communication was beyond great. If I ever need anything 3D printed again, I will go to them first.

This is where I got my center dash switch panel as well. His stuff is top notch.
 

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