05 Flame Red TJ Build
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I’ve been wanting to re-cover the stock seats, but these https://www.carid.com/caltrend/ covers look amazing. At $144 shipped, they are unbeatable. I went with all black. I was a little reticent and almost went with a black/charcoal, but my rig is black and red, so why break up the color scheme!? The SportTex holds up well to UV, dirt and grime, and they’re breathable.
I’m also planning to lift the front a little more. I should be close to 3.5/3.5” plus the 1.25” BL. Maybe I can remove some bumpstop, get down to 1-1.5”. Fiddling now while my PayPal account burns.
I don’t know how they can manufacture them for that price point.
No build thread but I will have my tow vehicle thread coming and I need to post more in the what did you do to your LJ thread.
Had to get out and try everything out. I have one small issue I somehow missed when cycling the suspension; rear passenger shock is rubbing the exhaust. Back to the exhaust shop.
The Core 4x4 Rear TB is good to go. Totally clears the gas tank skid and crossmember, but I’ll need to relocate the perches so my jounces line up. One problem with the TB is I cannot get the axle perfectly centered. I’ve got it as short as it can go and I’m still 1/4” off. I need to call Core and make sure they sent me the right TB. They make one for 0-6” lift and another for 6+”.
The rig performed flawlessly. Theraised belly allowed me to crestlots of places I would high center before. Amazing.A couple weeks ago we had a record rainfall in Spokane. It rutted out a lot of the hill climbs. This is good, but the dirt and sand were too loose and I started to fall into this tree. Before I knew it I was in the tree. I don’t have a winch rope now bc it was compromised and I’m waiting on my TRE. So I dug it out3 times, and finally, after calling forum member @Jesse Marquez, who was so gracious to come out to pull me out, I was able to drive out. shout out to Jesse for giving up his time to come help out a fellow Jeeper! He’s got some cool plans for his rig, including an upcoming paint job! My two youngest girls laid bark and limbs in front of the tires to help w traction. Thanks girls, it was all you!
The Core 4x4 Rear TB is good to go. Totally clears the gas tank skid and crossmember, but I’ll need to relocate the perches so my jounces line up. One problem with the TB is I cannot get the axle perfectly centered. I’ve got it as short as it can go and I’m still 1/4” off. I need to call Core and make sure they sent me the right TB. They make one for 0-6” lift and another for 6+”.
The rig performed flawlessly. Theraised belly allowed me to crestlots of places I would high center before. Amazing.A couple weeks ago we had a record rainfall in Spokane. It rutted out a lot of the hill climbs. This is good, but the dirt and sand were too loose and I started to fall into this tree. Before I knew it I was in the tree. I don’t have a winch rope now bc it was compromised and I’m waiting on my TRE. So I dug it out3 times, and finally, after calling forum member @Jesse Marquez, who was so gracious to come out to pull me out, I was able to drive out. shout out to Jesse for giving up his time to come help out a fellow Jeeper! He’s got some cool plans for his rig, including an upcoming paint job! My two youngest girls laid bark and limbs in front of the tires to help w traction. Thanks girls, it was all you!
Canceled my JKS order. Looking at Core T4 now. Double JJ ends looks good. Bend looks good. Plus I get pretty colors to accent my surface rust on the axles! Price is right too.
I looked underneath and the skid plate wasn't even touching.
There was a pile of dirt in front of my rear diff though. Didn't stop lockers.
Went on a drive looking for a camper and five miles down the road I almost lost a wheel. Lug nut stud sheared off.
Got five more and fixed that up!
Got five more and fixed that up!
