Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

What did you do to your TJ today?


Not enough foliage
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When you pass the sign that says road closed 9 miles ahead and you say PFFFFFFFT we're driving jeeps, no such thing as "road closed"
 
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For anyone who wants to add an AUX-IN to their stock radio, I was able to make it work following directions from this site (https://www.cumminsforum.com/threads/rbk-and-rbq-radio-auxiliary-input-install-how-to.1859386/ ) but had to wire it backwards from what they instructed. Radio shack is long gone so the switching audio Jack needs to come from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077D1NY4T?tag=wranglerorg-20) which is a CESS 3.5mm 1/8 Inch Female Stereo TRS Balanced Socket with Switch - 3.5mm Stereo Socket and this cable (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B943RYK1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title ) has the correct 22gauge wire which allows remote location of the audio Jack down near the parking brake. That way, there’s no wire hanging from the radio. Photos show wiring changes from the original instructions. View attachment 631408View attachment 631409View attachment 631411View attachment 631410

Following up regarding the Aux-In addition, the phone provides a low voltage input so you need to turn the volume up high bit blasts the radio when you disconnect.. I found the fix is to add a headphone amplifier to the circuit and that allows for regular volume on the stock radio. Problem solved! I used a CMOY headphone amplifier I had built for my daughter many years ago… she doesn’t use it and it solved my issue. Here’s a photo of the install showing where I had mounted the input connector.
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Painted the fender flares, door surrounds, rear license plate holder, antenna trim, front bumper trim, and rear seat belt housing plastics. Used Krylon Fusion matte black, and I'm very happy with the results. I originally used satin black and started with the fender flares, but didn't like how it looked, so I pivoted to the matte...


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I went on a solo Sunday morning drive to Florida's highest point. All 345 feet of it.

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I was surprised to find what looked like ice melting at the marker's base. It must have been the high elevation!

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At this point, my Jeep was the highest vehicle in all of Florida! Wild!!

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Definitely not as impressive a trip others have shared, but a nice break from the world.
 
Finally got tired of the heat and took the doors off and put the "CJ" mirrors on. I still don't know why the factory put the outside mirrors on the door.

Also got told by some LJU driver that Ol Blue didn't have enough doors to be an Unlimited. Told him he had too many to be a Jeep.

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Yesterday when we ran Charlie's creek and persimmon rd.

Before we hit the trail @Hog and myself got in a little Rock crawling at a local hot spot.

Honestly it was harder than it looked fighting our way through the line at that gas pumps :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: View attachment 633257



The best part is @AOSJ in the background questioning his decision to meet up with a group of internet jeep friends.
 
Yesterday when we ran Charlie's creek and persimmon rd.

Before we hit the trail @Hog and myself got in a little Rock crawling at a local hot spot.

Honestly it was harder than it looked fighting our way through the line at that gas pumps :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: View attachment 633257

As you can see I was afraid unlike the slim and sexy Cooper🙄
 
How did a RV get somewhere in the forest that you can't get a pickup to ?

Probably been out there for twenty years. Trees grew. Road washed out.

We didn't want to cut out the road because it would encourage someone else to do something similar.

Honestly looks like someone hauled it out here years ago and left it and used it as a hunting cabin.

One day it got wet and collapsed or some ass hat came by, rolled it on it's side and took the steel frame and axles.

-Mac
 
Probably been out there for twenty years. Trees grew. Road washed out.

We didn't want to cut out the road because it would encourage someone else to do something similar.

Honestly looks like someone hauled it out here years ago and left it and used it as a hunting cabin.

One day it got wet and collapsed or some ass hat came by, rolled it on it's side and took the steel frame and axles.

-Mac

Thanks Mac .
 
Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts