Chudlet's First TJ

[chudlet]

Well my steering setup was starting to show it's age.

so time for the next upgrade on the "list".

Out with the old, in with the CurrectLync.

 

[chudlet]

Current state of "lift list". And just for fun. This lift list seems to work pretty well!

 

[chudlet]

Starting to get some vibrations and "thunking" when driving. Was also starting to get some rub on the fan shroud. Since they are cheap, and came as a kit, I swapped in new Anchor trans mount and motor mounts. Definitely had an issue with the trans mount. The motor mounts were ok but I had all the tools out so.... why not.

 

[chudlet]

Been a minute since I posted in this thread, mostly because I have been wheeling more than modding. I have been wanting to take some longer trips in the Jeep, maybe even multi day trips to Naches or Rubicon or the like. So now I am starting to add some things that will help. In this case I took advantage of Fathers Day / Memorial Day sales and got a small fridge to keep lunch, drinks and adult beverages cold while on the trail.

Added a 12V circuit to the back of the center console extended off the cigarette lighter plug.

Lowered the drawer 3 inches and added a slide to it. (bigger than it needs to be but it is the smallest Setpower offers.)

Added a Setpower battery and 25 qt fridge to finish it out. Jeep charges the battery when the engine running, battery runs the fridge (does passthrough power too). Setpower claims it will run the fridge for 10+ hours. Your milage may vary. There is a frozen Ice pack that keeps the fridge cold if the battery dies. The Jeep 12v socket should charge the battery in 1.5-2 hours of driving. I figure that should work just fine for running trails over a couple days.

Back door shut / locked and soft top down you can't really see it.

Should be safe enough for North ID and camping. Might have to rebuild the aluminum tray and non-slip material to keep other stuff from sliding around while driving.

 

[MikekiM]

Good stuff right there!