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Definitely go with a random orbital unit. I have used a porter cable unit for over a decade without issues. Get pads from lake country. You have a lighter colored Jeep so I would target minimal correction and more cleaning the paint and removing light scratches and swirls. With that...

Another month has passed and realized I have not updated the build. After Christmas we took a week in the mountains and on the way back doing 75 down the interstate I had The moment where we came up on stopped traffic and slammed on brakes and literally felt zero confidence the Jeep was going...

There is some great advice on this thread. I think going with a Currie/savvy 4” lift is the best advice. On my LJ it has netted around 5” of lift but the jeep is light (soft top and factory bumpers). As it sits now I feel there is plenty of lift to go to 35s but I would not do that before a...

Ah - that explains the snow earlier this month you posted about. Yes - after two black vehicles in the past, and countless days of paint correction, I avoid it all cost though it's hard to beat the looks of black (just don't get to close). Regarding headlights - are you opposed to some cheap...

Hey seabass - following this build and great progress so far. If you need any reason to spend more money, the Currie lift paired with the RS9000 Ranchos is great (though I have nothing to compare to). I think you are tracking correctly on getting the things you need though before replacing the...

I have have been terrible at tracking the progress of the LJ - a quick rundown of upgrades since the last update: - October - decided it was time to upgrade the steering in preparation for trying to go out wheeling and looking at the tiny steering linkage had me concerned. Good news - no hours...

To the OP @BCB75 - one of the earlier post defined it great (even if in jest). Gets some better friends — IE don't be afraid to intro yourself to some local Jeep groups in the area. They will have some experienced spotters and you will find out your rig is really capable. I have a similar...

hey OP - I recently had the Currie/RockJock kit installed (w/out the AntiRock). I decided against trying the install myself - the Jeep would probably still be on jack stands in the garage. Here is a link to the build thread - this is on 33s with the Rancho XL9000 shocks...

Quick updates - spent some time this weekend and pulled the factory bumpers and painted along with with the headlight bezels. I installed the factory fog lights again - not sure I am sold on the look with the mis-matched generations of lights (compared with the headlights). The only before pic...

Okay - about two weeks since last update. I have put 500 miles on the LJ since the PCM replacement from @Wranglerfix and I think** the issues are all resolved. Took a 115 mile trip and no issues on a hot NC summer day and no issue. Driving around town multiple times and and has not missed...

@BCB75 - I saw that add as well and the jeep appears clean. It is local to where I am and I asked the wife if she had any interest in a second LJ. There was a long pause, but the lack of drive way space seemed to be the limiting factor : ) The pictures you showed of the frame look great. I...

@TjSteve0305 - thanks for the praise. Checked out your website and looks like an awesome setup you guys have. Will certainly keep you in mind. @e1harris - coming through with the very thorough reply - will try to address - RMS - not a single drip since replacing it over 9 months ago so...

@TjSteve0305 - good guess and spot on. Worked with David at Jimmy's and they are great people and did great work. I picked up the Jeep yesterday. I let David know we were in no rush since I waiting for a PCM from Mark @Wranglerfix. The Jeep looked extremely goofy with the 4" Currie Lift on...

Hey Team - some quick updates. Received the PCM from Mark @Wranglerfix Monday. It took approximately 10 business days from the time ordered which is what Mark advertises and came well packaged. I may or may not have bothered Mark during the short wait period. The Jeep was at the shop for...

Alright - about time for another update. Pulled the trigger while Morris 4x4 was running a 10% off discount and ordered the Currie 4" lift CE-9800HL . Figured at worst it will be overkill but hopefully money well spent. Paired this with Rancho RS9000XL shocks because I liked the idea of have...

Thanks @bobthetj03 - I fear I am going to be getting gears and locker sooner then later once the 33's are on. Okay - fast forward this thread to the the last couple months. The more and more I researched lifts with a min of 33s it seems like the OME lift plus a body lift gets you just barely...

Okay — spent a while inspecting every wire I could find from the the engine harness to the O2 sensors, to the wires going to transmission and speedo gear. Could not find any shorts anywhere. I did notice one bolt on the exhaust manifold to the precats was not extremely tight and addressed...

Fast forward a month and go to perform the first oil change. Cannot break the oil plug free with the normal amount of force so put a bit more effort into it and it just spins. Never good when you have to use vice grips to yank out the plug and the nut is included on the other end. Love when...

Providing a quick update. Replaced the ground strap going to the hood. Post that issues continue which I certainly expected. In the last two days - the following codes have popped up which have included some fun times on the side of the road, resetting the PCM: P0201 - cylinder 1 injector...

***Warning - I have figured out my post get long - and this is no exception **** It all started with me falling asleep while watching MotorTrend's Dirt Everyday in October 2019. The episode where the hosts take an old school Jeep and stock square body Chevy up the Rubicon Trail. I fell asleep...