Very true. When family shows up it's always enjoyable, but never a vacation!
It just happened!
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jesseshoots
TJ Enthusiast
Truer words have never been said! But I certainly wouldn’t trade that time with family for any vacation
Ehhh. Maybe you haven't met my family?
Spent a little more time cleaning out the inside of the frame. There's certainly more rust in there than expected, but nothing to freak out over. Fiber discs were used on the exterior driver side, control arm to control arm, to clean everything up. Once that was done, 220 sandpaper was used to make it smooth and ready for painting
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094CFCNNP/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Since I won't be painting the frame until I apply a copious amount Fluid Film inside, I applied some primer. I'll still need to drop the transmission and transfer case skids, and remove the lower control arm nuts, which will give me a complete even finish.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094CFCNNP/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Since I won't be painting the frame until I apply a copious amount Fluid Film inside, I applied some primer. I'll still need to drop the transmission and transfer case skids, and remove the lower control arm nuts, which will give me a complete even finish.
MountaineerTom
LJ Enthusiast, Retired USAF Weapons Loader
Supporting Member
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I am, but haven't made my mind up for sure which one yet. Even if I sell the LJ, I'd want it to go with the frame taken care of.
MountaineerTom
LJ Enthusiast, Retired USAF Weapons Loader
Supporting Member
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I don't envy you having to make that decision. LOLI am, but haven't made my mind up for sure which one yet. Even if I sell the LJ, I'd want it to go with the frame taken care of.
Thanks to Blaine, the LJ is now SKIM enabled!
While installing the SKIM, I also replaced the ignition cylinder with a Dorman 924-784. The replacement ignition lock cylinder includes a tool that easily codes the new cylinder to your existing key. This is the third one of these I've installed and everyone has been flawless. Per the instructions, all you do is:
STEP 1: Insert your original key fully into replacement lock.
STEP 2: Swiftly rotate key clockwise one full turn.
STEP 3: Rotate key back (counter-clockwise) one turn.
STEP 4: Remove key and tumbler assembly
from orange housing.
STEP 5: Remove cap from tumbler shell,
then install tumbler assembly with key
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915yjU+fKaL.pdf
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D8BKR5M/?tag=wranglerorg-20
STEP 1: Insert your original key fully into replacement lock.
STEP 2: Swiftly rotate key clockwise one full turn.
STEP 3: Rotate key back (counter-clockwise) one turn.
STEP 4: Remove key and tumbler assembly
from orange housing.
STEP 5: Remove cap from tumbler shell,
then install tumbler assembly with key
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915yjU+fKaL.pdf
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D8BKR5M/?tag=wranglerorg-20
New passenger side 4340 ECGS axle is in. As usual, everything had to be disassembled, cleaned, and painted. I have lots more work to clean things up, but one step at a time. A complete new brake system is sitting in the garage. However, I am holding off until I figure out which Jeep I am going to keep!
Looking good.
Did I miss the point where you decided you could keep only one Jeep? I thought this one was for the Mrs.?
I'm keeping one, but no decision yet. The wife is luke warm about the LJ, which isn't helping!
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Whoa, the wife doesn’t like an LJ??? Sorry to be the one to say it, but you know what you have to do….
This is the kind of decision you're trying to make.I am, but haven't made my mind up for sure which one yet. Even if I sell the LJ, I'd want it to go with the frame taken care of.
Which one to sell?
That's a negative ghost rider. The important thing is you have a project bud.
Was in a hurry and did not wear my normal leather gloves when grinding. Felt something warm on the back of my hand, then quickly understood why!
