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Figured it was time to start a proper build thread instead of just hoarding parts and ideas. This is the starting point: a red 1997 TJ, mostly stock, honest, and unpretentious. It’s not pretty in a show-Jeep way, but it’s exactly what I wanted — a straight, rust-free frame, clean title...

Alright so let’s start, just got a jeep tj from my best friends dad who is a higher up in warn. (No not given I bought it but boy I felt like I stole it) they had it sitting in there backyard for 5 years now with a seized motor, eventually I asked and bought it… then let it sit. Anyways pulled...

Back in '22 I made the mistake of buying someone else's project Jeep on FBMktplace. After 2 years of fighting the combination of a patchwork frame and a myriad of electrical gremlins, I finally got the shits and decided I would start hunting for a project to call my own. Around the turn of the...

I’ve got plans for my TJ. Some big ones. I would appreciate some advice or pointers for those of you that have done similar work. Here’s the build plan. 1: Fix the lifter (it’s nocking, go figure) 2: New exhaust, I want it to growl more 3: Regear the axles, (30 front, 44 rear) I hear you can...

I've been lurking and posting my stupid questions here for about a year and you guys have been an excellent help. I've decided to start a build thread to share my project. I'm gonna make a few initial posts just to catch up to where I'm currently at. After owning two 2door JK's (which i loved)...

Hello, I’m new to buying lockers and what not, I’m curious to know when I go to buy gear sets and lockers if it’s just the ring gear and pinion gear I’ll need to purchase and the locker itself. Any help would be appreciated

Hello and welcome! This thread is for my Jeep, Sally. feel free to say hello, give pointers, or ask questions. This will be a multi-year-long journey of the adventures, breakdowns, and build progress of my 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport.

This thread has been moved to general Hello and welcome! This thread is for my Jeep, Sally. feel free to say hello, give pointers, or ask questions. This will be a multi-year-long journey of the adventures, breakdowns, and build progress of my 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport. edit: I've discovered...

OK, my TJ journey started today. It's been a long day, so this will be pretty short. I may or may not get into it some other time, but I started the buying process of this Jeep in October of last year. I picked it up today with 147,502 miles. It's a 2005 LJ Rubicon 6spd... a rare rust-free...

Hello, I always dreamed of having a wrangler tj and I finally did it! Made some upgrades that I personally like but now when it comes to technical thing I am lost! I currently run 295/75 r16 with 1.25 spacer, 2.5 lift Dana 30 on the front and 44 rear. Both have arb diff cover. Now my question...

New to the forums, and decided to start a build thread for my 2000 Sahara TJ. Always thought build threads were fun to scroll, and also enjoy the idea of having a "log" of my TJ's life. Lived in South Carolina, spent my whole life around fast cars, and the car/racing scene in general...

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "TJ" Mileage: 123k Powertrain: 4.0L NV3550 NP231 Dana 30 Dana 44 / Dynamax muffler. Suspension: 33" Goodyear Wrangler tires, 3" Black Diamond (?) Coils / rear trackbar drop bracket - KYB Monomax shocks. Exterior: front and rear tube bumpers (unknown brand), rock sliders, Warn...

Hello All, I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ. 2.5L i4 engine, getting up to 160k miles now. I’ve been watching the Matt’s Off Road Recovery channel on YouTube lately, and I believe that the same business model could work in my own home city. I’m from Tucson, Arizona, and the surrounding area is...

Alright I’m ready to lose my mind reading threads that never get answered lol. I’m going to be turboing my 04 SE 2.4 after I found it it’s the same motor in the Neon SRT4. This will be somewhat of a build thread and somewhat of a question thread. I’ve already bought a exhaust and intake...

Well, I never did start a build thread, been so busy I guess. No time like the present! During the biggest part of the covid "stay at home and spend money" time last year, the wife and I picked up a 2005 Jeep Wrangler X, shoved it in the garage and started overhauling it in every way we had...

So I have a plan for my LJ and I want to put it out there for all to poke holes in before I start pulling trigger on parts. Jeeps Purpose: I have no plans on ever selling this jeep, as far as I’m concerned, I may be buried in it. I will do whatever is needed whenever its needed, up to and...

so i want to lift my jeep but i’m not mechanically inclined because i’m 16 and just bought my jeep. i plan on learning and growing in the tj community. i was wondering what i should look for a reasonably priced kit. like do i go body lift or suspension. what are the benefits and what would best...

So the lift kit, tires and wheels and SYE finally all got to my house and I had a free weekend to install it. Overall I’d say it was pretty straightforward. With the help of my two brothers and a car lift it took about 17 hours to install. I did a Rough Country 4 inch lift and 33x12.5 Pro Comp...

I have no idea how this will develop, so let's all watch together - shall we? Big thanks to the community for all their suggestions and references; plus, a good portion of you for how-tos. I've spent a tremendous amount of time reading what you've all posted and I think I'm ready to summarize...

Well, if the goal was to just do it once, then I royally messed up. Last ~September I bought my first ever jeep! This past week I bought another, and intend to move my upgrades to the new Jeep. Mission failed. Let me start by saying that this is an awesome forum and extend my thanks to all you...