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Title: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on December 31, 2018, 10:37:40 AM
jeep build part 2
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on December 31, 2018, 10:41:32 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/MZWY5Db.jpg)

here's the new tj that I bought this last monday since the xj was totaled...

Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Nate on December 31, 2018, 10:53:19 AM
cool, picture time
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 31, 2018, 11:52:48 AM
Cool Baylee, lets hear all about the mods you have planned!


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on December 31, 2018, 01:05:09 PM
Too bad for the XJ, thought that was coming along quite well.

You/your dad have plans for this one?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 31, 2018, 01:19:06 PM
Of course they do Don!  A Jeep may be the only thing in existence that demands mods more than an AR-15!


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on December 31, 2018, 05:24:16 PM
Of course they do Don!  A Jeep may be the only thing in existence that demands mods more than an AR-15!


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I think that is the most true statement ever recorded in the history of man......

Crappy pic and the plates are prior owners btw. This was yesterday, it got up into the 50's for a day so we dropped xj off at my shop waiting to see if we can come to a conclusion with the insurance company soon. The tj had a major exhaust leak which I found when inspecting it, the manifold collector had one of the two bolts missing. So $2.58 for a bolt with washer at Ace hardware and we had that back together. I machined parts as Baylee wrenched on her TJ and Xj swapping batteries as we know the history on the xj unit and it was a couple hundred CCA's higher to boot. We removed the air box to get to the exhaust and it needed changed so while out buying a bolt we purchased a new one of those too.


Other than a steering box line leak the Jeep is pretty solid. Prior female owner kept very good records. She was the most honest person I think I have ever dealth with when buying a car, very sweet girl. Told us and had recorded with documentation the last 9 years worth of records. This jeep is a 5 speed with the 2.4 cyl gas motor. Baylee is learning to drive a manual. She may be drivng the Honda for awhile yet......
(https://i.imgur.com/U3Zu6IZ.jpg)

Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 31, 2018, 06:46:18 PM
Best anti theft device nowadays is a manual transmission.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on December 31, 2018, 06:53:10 PM
Best anti theft device nowadays is a manual transmission.


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No joke, read about a few here in Denver where thieves left em once they couldn’t drive em.

It’s on the to do list for each of the girls, their list and I agree. Baylee swapped batteries by herself other than me having to help her knock loose the stock battery clamps on tj. Then having to critic her quality wrenching on reinstalling the hold down on tj battery. But pretty impressed all in all, at one point I was trying to explain something in the beginning and she was irritated. So I ask what’s wrong, her response was something along the lines of “I know I just want to get this done let’s go already...”

Key Dad shutting the H up and back to machining GLO parts!   :likebutton:

Takes after her momma....
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on December 31, 2018, 09:59:34 PM
Too bad for the XJ, thought that was coming along quite well.

You/your dad have plans for this one?


I know it's too bad that it was totaled considering all the work and new parts sitting in the shop waiting to go on it :(...

Future plans are to install a security lock box underneath front drivers seat, security box in tailgate as well, military grade terminals just like the ones we put into the xj, flat fenders, 33 in tires off jk once dad puts the 38 in tires on his jeep, shocks, and new rims. Probably going to need some oh shoot handles as well...

Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on December 31, 2018, 10:53:22 PM
Too bad for the XJ, thought that was coming along quite well.

You/your dad have plans for this one?
Future plans are to install a security lock box underneath front drivers seat, security box in tailgate as well, military grade terminals just like the ones we put into the xj, flat fenders, 33 in tires off jk once dad puts the 38 in tires on his jeep, shocks, and new rims. Probably going to need some oh shoot handles as well...

Baylee ordered the behind the rear flip n fold seat security compartment this evening (creates an enclosure behind rear seat and you can access it by locking or unlocking tailgate) and then a lock box under drivers seat. Both units made by tuffy and this will keep thieves at her high school at bay hopefully. CD player has removable face plate.

She has a set of the military grade battery terminal al in route as the stock positive one had a crack in it. Being that it is a 4 cylinder we are planning to keep weight down on this build. Eventually custom bumpers front and rear. Both will have hitch insert for portable winch so we will eventually wire front and rear for winch hookup to battery.

Tires on jk are 32.8, thinking we can fit them with shallower back spaces rims and aftermarket flat fender flares. May need a small spacer or a set of taller springs (think 1-2” range) & new shocks.

She received a set of round tube side steps smittybilt brand with Jeep, we will probably install they are still in the box.

I believe she is buying para cord handles again from the retired navy guy he makes a nice all American built product.
Lastly would be gears and lockers.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: cruizng on January 02, 2019, 09:54:48 PM
Nice to see things coming together


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 02, 2019, 10:03:41 PM
Nice to see things coming together


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Thanks, driving lesson was better today than day one. She only stalled it twice towards the end. Taking off from stop sign and was nervous with other traffic coming.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: cruizng on January 02, 2019, 10:06:55 PM
Next uphill stop sign with heel on go pedal and toe on brake

Good luck!


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Nate on January 02, 2019, 10:22:58 PM
I have actually found it really easy to teach kids on a manual after having to teach grown arse moron adults how to drive double clutch tractors
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 02, 2019, 10:43:10 PM
I have actually found it really easy to teach kids on a manual after having to teach grown arse moron adults how to drive double clutch tractors

 :popcorn:

Tell us how you really feel....
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 03, 2019, 05:15:31 AM
Brings back memories of teaching my wife to drive a manual.  Eventually I just took her to the parking lot of sears store on a Sunday (back when stores were closed on Sundays) and just got out and let her figure it out on her own


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Bear9350 on January 03, 2019, 08:07:59 AM
I tried to teach my older sister one time.  My dad had tried and failed so he thought I should give it a go.  I was still in high school at the time and believe I had about an hour before I needed to get to the farm for evening chores.  I believe we made it about half way around the country block, (on the third stop sign) before I needed to take over so I wasn't late for work.  My sister still doesn't know how to drive stick.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Nate on January 03, 2019, 10:00:28 AM
I have found that if you explain whats happening as their foot connects with and leaves the clutch pedal, as well as having them hold the clutch pedal right at the point of contact helps them understand what it is that they are actually doing.

I have also found that regardless how good of drivers parents "THINK" they are, their children will learn better with a stranger.  why you ask?  because kids seems to take it personally when they aren't doing what their parents are telling them as well as think they are letting them (the parents) down.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 03, 2019, 10:05:06 AM
Teaching mine on the tractor. Little one likes to dump the clutch


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 03, 2019, 10:12:44 AM
Teaching mine on the tractor. Little one likes to dump the clutch


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Baylee was doing same thing right off the bat. So she slowed down throughout the whole release of clutch. So as Nate stated had to explain what was happening and when. Now she understands bottom half of pedal movement isn’t really doing anything it’s the top 1/4 that really matters. After that she did much better.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: KensAuto on January 03, 2019, 10:13:26 AM
Taught my 4 girls in a Samurai. A light vehicle makes it so much faster to learn on, especially one with low range.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Nate on January 03, 2019, 12:28:45 PM
Taught my 4 girls in a Samurai. A light vehicle makes it so much faster to learn on, especially one with low range.

and hows the neck problems from all that whiplash....lol
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: KensAuto on January 03, 2019, 04:30:56 PM
Actually I do need neck surgery. I wonder if that caused it..?.. ha!
Got whiplash, but by gosh, they never stalled it!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on January 03, 2019, 09:17:06 PM
Next uphill stop sign with heel on go pedal and toe on brake

Good luck!


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Drove without my dad for a little bit today and was heading out around 6 with my friend in the car and we ran into this problem which didn’t start so well but eventually I got it after a few tries and a few angry people behind me lol. Definitely need to practice this...


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 03, 2019, 09:21:16 PM
Good job Baylee. Just keep practicing.  Most of the guys you meet won’t even know how to drive a stick!


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: cruizng on January 04, 2019, 07:40:52 AM
Next uphill stop sign with heel on go pedal and toe on brake

Good luck!


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Drove without my dad for a little bit today and was heading out around 6 with my friend in the car and we ran into this problem which didn’t start so well but eventually I got it after a few tries and a few angry people behind me lol. Definitely need to practice this...


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Way to go Baylee,

And don't worry about anyone behind you. That is their problem. There are TOOOOoooo many angry people in this world and you won't please them all. All in a rush to go no where.

With a little practice you will get it down cold. Good skill to learn. Especially when you head for the hills and over the rocks.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on January 04, 2019, 09:58:31 AM
^^^ Good advice^^^^
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Atkinsmatt on January 04, 2019, 10:18:29 AM
Only way to learn is to do it.  Keep it up.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on January 04, 2019, 10:22:49 AM
Thank you guys, means a lot:) security boxes should be here soon so one of the 1st upgrades to the tj will be happening next weekend!


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Sammconn on January 05, 2019, 07:25:30 PM
Just keep at it. You’ll be fine.

My son thanked us many years later when his buddy couldn’t drive a stick.
Makes things easy when it doesn’t matter manual or auto.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on January 12, 2019, 10:39:36 AM
First modification.... oh shoot handles because they are a necessity.

I bought these handles from the same guy who made the purple and black ones in my old xj.

(https://i.imgur.com/PUWqTRs.jpg?1)

Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on January 12, 2019, 10:41:17 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/1m1bLd1.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/aXR4PHY.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/84BUutz.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/jcXYUMD.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 12, 2019, 11:08:26 AM
I concur, if you ever road with Baylee you need these. Sluff is the retired navy guy btw & all components are American made. He is also a staunch 2a supporter. Baylee has a bit of an issue as he was changing card processing services when she ordered due to the former being anti 2a.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on January 12, 2019, 02:49:48 PM
Keep on it Baylee, it will click. Yep, don't worry about who is behind you unless it has a red light on it  :police:

Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on January 13, 2019, 07:15:40 PM
Installed the tailgate security today, pretty easy, and dad managed not to break any tools.... we also took the driving lights, lightbar, winch, and front bumper, seat covers, and purple and black handles off xj...

(https://i.imgur.com/MwpfLM8.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/E8vcYQA.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/HW1Ai5Y.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/cgNcbdm.jpg)


under the seat lock box will be put in hopefully by next weekend


Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 13, 2019, 07:20:38 PM
Now Baylee can put some junk in her trunk.....

Unit was made by best top from what looked to be 14ga steel that had been powdered black. It was relatively easy to assemble and install. They give you a makeshift nutsert install tool (spacer and long bolt) however we just used our chinaman handy tool (I didn’t break it this time) and the inserts were easily secured in factory holes after removing the oem rubber plugs. Now the tj has a secure lockable trunk.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on January 13, 2019, 08:00:12 PM
Darned shame the front piece didn't fit!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 13, 2019, 08:26:36 PM
Darned shame the front piece didn't fit!

So Don sent a beautiful fabricated center console he had in his basement. Two things stopped us, one was there ebrake handle and the other was that as you go rearward between the seats they taper together. I looked at cutting it apart and reassemblying it but in the end it was just too nice of a piece to do that with.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on January 13, 2019, 09:21:46 PM
Nice work Baylee.

You break tools Shawn?

I bet that center console is 2 small for a burb.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 13, 2019, 10:23:40 PM
Nice work Baylee.

You break tools Shawn?

I bet that center console is 2 small for a burb.

Sometimes (needing to lay off the juice at the gym I guess!  :tongue:) , but nothing like my 140# (soaking wet in boots ) welder used to. That guy broke bowling balls with rubber mallets!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on January 24, 2019, 10:37:57 PM
new mods coming this weekend/week...

(https://i.imgur.com/PNUUmk1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/foh4H2g.jpg)

Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on January 25, 2019, 01:07:38 AM
I can hear it from here!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 25, 2019, 05:02:12 AM
I like those wheels.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 25, 2019, 06:55:27 AM
I am looking at similar for my pickup
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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on January 25, 2019, 09:59:11 AM
Holy-Tamole "B"

That Jeep is going to start setppin' out!

You buy those or did Mom or Dad?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on January 25, 2019, 10:01:12 AM
Holy-Tamole "B"

That Jeep is going to start setppin' out!

You buy those or did Mom or Dad?

I work three jobs atm so I bought them :)


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on January 25, 2019, 10:01:59 AM
Outstanding!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 25, 2019, 10:03:47 AM
I tried to talk Baylee into more conservative tires and wheels, I lost that battle. She did decide to keep the tire height manageable to keep fuel mileage and drive ability within reason. She also has a new Bluetooth kenwood deck coming in too.

Baylee’s job’s

Duluth trading sales associate
Nanny & tutor after school
Babysitter (random parents)
Rec center day care

I call that patchwork economics...

Mom & Dad help offset insurance costs (crazy expensive) and provide fuel when she runs her sisters. We also finance things for the girls & pull maintenance. The idea for them buying their own car is a money lesson, saving and working for things. Ask Baylee if it’s expensive to be cool and see what she says!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on January 25, 2019, 10:05:29 AM
Abd to add a bit of historical context, In my day (Orville and wilbur wright were gettin' started) the wheels would have black centers and shiny lips. Modern wheels seems to have reversed the older trend.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on January 25, 2019, 10:06:16 AM
I tried to talk Baylee into more conservative tires and wheels, I lost that battle. She did decide to keep the tire height manageable to keep fuel mileage and drive ability within reason. She also has a new Bluetooth kenwood deck coming in too.

Baylee’s job’s

Duluth trading sales associate
Nanny & tutor after school
Babysitter (random parents)
Rec center day care

I call that patchwork economics...
I like

Have to get her a job here on the website...???
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 25, 2019, 12:44:21 PM
I tried to talk Baylee into more conservative tires and wheels, I lost that battle. She did decide to keep the tire height manageable to keep fuel mileage and drive ability within reason. She also has a new Bluetooth kenwood deck coming in too.

Baylee’s job’s

Duluth trading sales associate
Nanny & tutor after school
Babysitter (random parents)
Rec center day care

I call that patchwork economics...
I like

Have to get her a job here on the website...???
I’ll get her one of the patented DOT stickers for that Jeep and she can get paid the same as the rest of us from KEn


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on January 25, 2019, 12:48:42 PM
Fair enough Dave, you can be her first line supervisor.

Treat her well, or you're fired (again)!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: wyorunner on January 25, 2019, 01:15:32 PM
Nice job Baylee! It’s refreshing to see high schoolers of value still exist!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: cruizng on January 25, 2019, 10:22:24 PM
Holy-Tamole "B"

That Jeep is going to start setppin' out!

You buy those or did Mom or Dad?

I work three jobs atm so I bought them :)


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Good job!  Or three. They will be that much more special.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 26, 2019, 07:49:28 AM
I love Duluth Trading. Got some carpenters/cargo pants last month.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 26, 2019, 09:24:21 AM
I love Duluth Trading. Got some carpenters/cargo pants last month.


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I’ve had several sets of their firehose pants for years. I think you guys recommended them originally. I’ve been buying a bit more stuff here lately as Baylee gets a very healthy discount.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 26, 2019, 09:28:40 AM
Yeah I don’t think the newer firehose is as think as the old stuff, but its much more wearable.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on January 26, 2019, 10:10:40 AM
Baylee's poor, what is it? A Jeep build Thread??

This DOT phenomena apparently crosses gender and generational lines as well...
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: KensAuto on January 26, 2019, 10:47:03 AM
I'll just add that I can't believe someone like Shawn helped build such an amazing daughter.


...Don, Enkeis for the win!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on January 26, 2019, 05:46:56 PM
Worked on the jeep in dads shop today...

we installed the under the seat lock box...

(https://i.imgur.com/b3bjyTg.jpg)

We replaced the roll bar speakers and found that the previous owners used a ghetto method...

(https://i.imgur.com/d3Jsqne.jpg)

then we installed the speakers up front and took apart the dash to install the new kenwood deck..

(https://i.imgur.com/6MAcLWO.jpg)

will upload pic of the deck soon


Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 27, 2019, 12:52:53 AM
Speed tape ghetto? That’s Dons favorite sticking method


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on January 30, 2019, 08:30:34 PM
Dad went and picked up tires and wheels today after they were mounted and balanced...



(https://i.imgur.com/mrP8YGi.png)

Hoping to get these on the TJ this weekend
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on January 30, 2019, 08:40:14 PM
Like those.

So you are driving it as you work on it?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 31, 2019, 06:45:43 AM
I’m guessing she usually parks it in the garage before she works on it.....


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on January 31, 2019, 09:10:05 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on January 31, 2019, 10:09:28 AM
Probably dads warm shop,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on January 31, 2019, 05:47:00 PM
Dad went and picked up tires and wheels today after they were mounted and balanced...



(https://i.imgur.com/mrP8YGi.png)

Hoping to get these on the TJ this weekend

That's a good Dad!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: EL TATE on February 01, 2019, 11:37:35 AM
I’m guessing she usually parks it in the garage before she works on it.....


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X1 for TRN Dad joke!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on February 02, 2019, 02:26:27 PM
Swapped old tires out for new ones...

(https://i.imgur.com/K7z4JbM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nTIpjiq.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8lxMd9m.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3hiSwdx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/tVBLTwt.jpg)

also mounted lightbar
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on February 02, 2019, 02:30:00 PM
Removed front bumper end caps, added some washers to rear tire carrier so tire would fit. Then added spare tire cover I had laying around. Still need to wire up light bar and a 1.75” level kit is in order. Current 32” tires will rub if she turns and hits bump too hard on fenders and front sway bar.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 02, 2019, 02:48:51 PM
Looking much better! Nicely done.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on February 02, 2019, 03:09:34 PM
Yep, needs a little lift.

Nice work!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 02, 2019, 04:05:56 PM
Lift? That thing needs a little car wash in


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: KensAuto on February 02, 2019, 04:14:29 PM
Looks pretty good!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on February 02, 2019, 04:25:04 PM
Lift? That thing needs a little car wash in


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She’s washing it this afternoon, needs a wax and buff too but going to wait for warmer weather. Sixty here today and I showed her why half doors are cool, pulled canvas uppers out....
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: cruizng on February 03, 2019, 10:01:09 AM
I like the wheels and tires. Nice pick.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on March 10, 2019, 02:54:32 PM
So yesterday afternoon Baylee calls. Oil pressure gauge dropped to zero & she shut it off (literally in the middle of road at local king sooper, yes they were busy on sat afternoon). Only about 3/4 mile up road from our townhome rental. So I drove up, checked oil (full) and then got in Jeep and started it up. No tick and guage ever so slightly raised up on ignition. I drove it back to townhome and still no tick. Ran to local Napa and grabbed replacement oil sensor for just shy of $20 right before church.

This morning ran over to shop and grabbed tools I thought would work, they did not. On the 4 cyl tj motor just remove outer air filter housing and the sensor is located right below in crotch of passenger side motor mount. Then ran to sears and bought a combo box end wrench in 24 / 26 mm, 26mm fits the sensor cost me $22 for wrench. Ran back to townhome and it was too long. So off to shop I went again, cut wrench in half roughly and back to swap out the sensor. Once wrench was cut down to a shorty size you can easily swap out sensor from above. Then realized Baylee took Jeep key to work this morning with her....  :knucklehead:

Anyhow it is now fixed and is showing good pressure. Greatful I live in a country where A) I have access to funds to fix our vehicles and B) tools to purchase and capability to modify on a Sunday morning no less.

(http://i.imgur.com/yzxscGd.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/pAh0T9H.jpg)

Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on March 10, 2019, 03:07:11 PM
I know the frustration there. Looks like the timing belt went on her camry. Now she want to drive my el camino as I fix it.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on March 10, 2019, 03:15:41 PM
I know the frustration there. Looks like the timing belt went on her camry. Now she want to drive my el camino as I fix it.

JR, did it take out some valves or not a concern on that motor?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on March 10, 2019, 03:19:38 PM
Just looked it up, not an interference motor. Already got the timing belt kit a week ago so GTG.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on March 10, 2019, 03:46:20 PM
Just looked it up, not an interference motor. Already got the timing belt kit a week ago so GTG.

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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on March 10, 2019, 05:13:11 PM
she took the key...

you will actually smile over that in the years to come.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on March 10, 2019, 05:49:07 PM
I concur, a little frustrating in the moment with greasy hands etc.

Speaking of which I’ll let her tell you about breaking her drivers seats on the t.....  :huh:  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on April 28, 2019, 04:49:41 PM
So with Baylee off dancing with Texas cowboys this weekend....... :rolleyes:

Dad gave the tj a much needed front brake job. I believe the PO had new pads thrown on grooved rotors in order to move it on down the road. Old pads were 75% or better and rotor were as smooth as a Michigan highway!

According to Baylee it was making some noise up front. So I installed these and did an oil change with the standard larger capacity filter substituted for the stocker and some Mobil full syn 10w30.

(http://i.imgur.com/uoh3nlv.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on July 12, 2019, 10:28:14 PM
Budget boosted this the other day.....

(http://i.imgur.com/lIHwnWe.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on July 13, 2019, 10:11:03 AM
Budget boosted this the other day.....

(http://i.imgur.com/lIHwnWe.jpg)
The dog?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on July 13, 2019, 10:16:02 AM
Negative, she got sick last Sunday..... $400 er vet bill.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: wyorunner on July 13, 2019, 11:15:39 AM
Budget boosted this the other day.....

(http://i.imgur.com/lIHwnWe.jpg)

For the uneducated among us, care to share how you budget boost these things?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on July 13, 2019, 12:43:50 PM
Coil spring spacer level kit

https://www.quadratec.com/products/16400_0030_07.htm
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: rpar86 on July 13, 2019, 12:59:50 PM
Wouldn’t boost refer to turbo? Sounds like you budget lifted it (yeah, boost as in “hey give me a boost” to lift someone up).


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on July 13, 2019, 01:03:45 PM
Yep, I was thinking something else too. Not a lift for sure. Lifts are good.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on July 13, 2019, 03:06:02 PM
Uh 4cyl Jeep thread not street outlaws episode here guys....  :tongue:
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: wyorunner on July 13, 2019, 08:37:50 PM
Yea totally thought you jammed some kind of turbo in there! But hey, spacers is cool. Ran a set with lift springs on the 02 4runner!!!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on July 13, 2019, 09:10:10 PM
Yea totally thought you jammed some kind of turbo in there!

Baylee wishes.....
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: wyorunner on July 13, 2019, 09:43:29 PM
Yea totally thought you jammed some kind of turbo in there!

Baylee wishes.....

Rightfully so! Not like that 4cyl is a spunky. Only way to get it to really go is re gear! Did you re gear that thing?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on July 13, 2019, 09:50:43 PM
Yea totally thought you jammed some kind of turbo in there!

Baylee wishes.....

Rightfully so! Not like that 4cyl is a spunky. Only way to get it to really go is re gear! Did you re gear that thing?

No, we considered it but she’s only running 32” tires so we would have sacrificed some highway speed and well she will graduate high school this year so thinking that is more important maybe.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on July 15, 2019, 10:33:30 AM
Yea totally thought you jammed some kind of turbo in there!

Baylee wishes.....
Allow me to do to you what you so often do to me

Hey, Let's put a LS1 in there. No, wait, an LQ4 with 543 heads n' a cam...or a 500 caddy...

Now someone start discussing the virtues of the LS platform, while someone else suggest putting a 4BT in there, while someone else asks some non-pertinent question about the mutt... ;-)
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: wyorunner on July 15, 2019, 10:47:22 AM
Yea totally thought you jammed some kind of turbo in there!

Baylee wishes.....
Allow me to do to you what you so often do to me

Hey, Let's put a LS1 in there. No, wait, an LQ4 with 543 heads n' a cam...or a 500 caddy...

Now someone start discussing the virtues of the LS platform, while someone else suggest putting a 4BT in there, while someone else asks some non-pertinent question about the mutt... ;-)

Chief, if this were on the table, I’d suggest the Cummins re-power engine. It seems they made it for such a job as this.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 15, 2019, 10:51:01 AM
I’d like to first see this “Jeep” do some of that off tossing stuff.   


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: EL TATE on July 15, 2019, 11:52:25 AM
can't believe that dog is unrestrained. aren't there seatbelt laws for dogs in CO? there should be. AOC, create the DOPTA, or dogs are people too act and make it a traffic violation, oh and make their owners refer to them in gender neutral terms since we don't really know how they choose to identify themselves. There is no longer any "good boy" or "atta girl", there are only dogs, unless of course they identify themselves as a cat...
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on July 15, 2019, 12:53:33 PM
^^^ Well said!

Or not....
Title: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 15, 2019, 05:48:05 PM
Me think Tate got into the cough syrup.

Shawn be like”not my weed, bro. It’s the dog’s weed”

Dog be like: “gotta lay off the mushrooms. That Shawn is starting to look like a lizard. Or a cat. Or a cat-lizard”

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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: KensAuto on July 16, 2019, 10:14:40 AM
I would go crazy,  but it's not Shawn's thread.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: EL TATE on July 16, 2019, 12:29:00 PM
Why do you gotta kill the mood man?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 16, 2019, 01:45:40 PM
Buzz kill....


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on July 16, 2019, 05:05:50 PM
I would go crazy,  but it's not Shawn's thread.


I'm already there and my daughter knows it.....  :rolleyes:


Bwahhaha
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on July 22, 2019, 04:56:29 PM
I would go crazy,  but it's not Shawn's thread.


I'm already there and my daughter knows it.....  :rolleyes:


Bwahhaha

Ken, thought they fired you......


So short update, Baylee is mia on this thread. Chasing boys I suppose or they are chasing her and she’s getting dinner and movies quite often. So often she doesn’t have time for things like putting the soft top on at night. So had a hard rain storm last night and tj interior was flooded again. Baylee calls dad at shop this am wanting to bedliner interior. She pulled nasty carpet completely out this morning after pulling drains. I informed her a bedliner deal will cause her to be down several days and quite a bit of work. Told her to look into rubber form fitting liners and she found a company making a water proof removeable bedliner type insert for these jeeps now. Maybe she will bless us with a link to what she bought?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on July 22, 2019, 05:07:57 PM
Yea, second the thought!

Baylee, get off your duff and post up somethin' ;-)
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on July 22, 2019, 06:31:05 PM
Thank god mine has not really got into boys yet, know it will come.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on July 22, 2019, 08:01:56 PM
Thank god mine has not really got into boys yet, know it will come.

Well 17 1/2 and I suppose it’s time......

At least now she is instructed to bring them over so I can interrogate them. If / when she runs off to college in a year I’ll have no idea what she’s up to.

Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on July 22, 2019, 08:59:36 PM
I'm not rushing it, 17 in Oct.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on July 22, 2019, 09:09:41 PM
I'm not rushing it, 17 in Oct.
Ma oldest preranger just turned 17 on the 17th
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 23, 2019, 12:17:28 AM
My 20 brought boys home in high school. About prom time with three cute girls and three boys who al had teeth and all fingers attached.   I simply asked who was going with who to prom. The boys all looks scared to death and said they weren’t going.   My reply is still laughed about at our dinner table.  “ are you all gay?”   They didn’t know how to respond to that and I walked away.    No boys brought home since.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on August 27, 2019, 04:26:46 PM
I would go crazy,  but it's not Shawn's thread.


I'm already there and my daughter knows it.....  :rolleyes:


Bwahhaha

Ken, thought they fired you......


So short update, Baylee is mia on this thread. Chasing boys I suppose or they are chasing her and she’s getting dinner and movies quite often. So often she doesn’t have time for things like putting the soft top on at night. So had a hard rain storm last night and tj interior was flooded again. Baylee calls dad at shop this am wanting to bedliner interior. She pulled nasty carpet completely out this morning after pulling drains. I informed her a bedliner deal will cause her to be down several days and quite a bit of work. Told her to look into rubber form fitting liners and she found a company making a water proof removeable bedliner type insert for these jeeps now. Maybe she will bless us with a link to what she bought?

Hey the Jeep doesn’t buy dinner...;)
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Nate on August 27, 2019, 05:00:23 PM
Baylee....thats funny right there... :beercheers:

Get dads blood pressure up there  :likebutton:
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on November 13, 2019, 10:43:24 PM
Quick update,

Baylee decided a hard top for Wy winters would be a good investment so she sent Dad on a 3 hour road trip....

(https://i.imgur.com/Pu8THu5.jpg)

Gearing is an issue especially on the highway with the 4cyl so gears were in order. We found a freshly built 30 with 4.56 gears in it for pennies. As much as we like spending money w/ Tate Baylee is on a budget with an extensive wish list. So she sent Dad on a 4 hour road trip.... (sorry no pic)

Next up was the rear axle, a Ford 8.8 is all around much stronger than the turd 35. We lucked out and found one from an explorer w/ a trak lok and disc brakes 2 miles from the shop under a 2001 explorer (thankful short trip!). Took us a couple hours of wrenching to pull it and it was loaded up in the excursion, Baylee was a huge help getting this pulled.

(https://i.imgur.com/yc3NgDq.jpg)

Apparently the prior owner did not keep up on maintenance as this oil was ugly. Lucky for us Randy's Ring and Pinion will get us taken care of with some new shiny parts!

(https://i.imgur.com/58ZYxpS.jpg)

Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: rpar86 on November 13, 2019, 11:16:58 PM
The license plate of the excursion is appropriate given the name of it’s thread - cru... crew... family hauler. Ok it’s a stretch ;)


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on February 04, 2020, 03:59:56 PM
On our way to KOH!!!!! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200204/f08753c8947a3cf97279632082321792.jpg)


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: EL TATE on February 04, 2020, 04:10:40 PM
Have a blast you guys. Make sure and stop by Yukon Alley, say hi to Neal and Brian while you're down there :likebutton:
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 04, 2020, 04:42:46 PM
Does your dad know your on a road trip with some scruffy looking Burkenstock wearing hippy???


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: KensAuto on February 04, 2020, 09:45:20 PM
Whoa, a rare Shawn sighting...in his new habitat. Once believed to only inhabit the woods, barefoot, it appears he's venturing out into public, after trimming the mullet, sporting shorts and sandals, and even driving a Ford.
Is Cali ready for this? Are they progressive enough to except this man?
Godspeed Baylee. Godspeed.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on February 04, 2020, 10:27:15 PM
KOH, have to put that on the bucket list. Hear its great and not that far.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on February 05, 2020, 11:01:01 AM
Ken, nice on the mullets comment
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: cj7ox on February 05, 2020, 01:41:53 PM
If you guys run into Jake White, from Cartotracks, tell him I said hello!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on February 05, 2020, 06:41:30 PM
Definitely a great family event JR, right up your boys alley most likely.

Not sure of cartotracks but I’ll keep an eye open.

Tate, I found them. Thanks




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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on February 05, 2020, 06:46:48 PM
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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: KensAuto on February 05, 2020, 07:34:33 PM
Nice. Watched a little this afternoon. Looked for the excursion on the helicopter cam but didn't see you guys.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on February 05, 2020, 08:03:02 PM
Nice dad/daughter time...how cool!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on February 05, 2020, 08:24:33 PM
 :likebutton:

Ken, couple of them videoing overhead all day during race. Then of course the ones from the local marine base other side of the foothills, I’m sure it was “official business” and those marines are not race fans.....  :wink:
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: cj7ox on February 06, 2020, 02:52:29 PM

Not sure of cartotracks but I’ll keep an eye open.


He's the guy that makes the KoH smart phone maps, both the race maps and the one of the RV city/vender rows. We've been in the same 4wd club for years.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: xjteeg on March 31, 2020, 02:00:03 PM
Nothing new with the tj besides an oil change:) but dad and I installed the drive shaft in the jk today aka Baylee’s future Jeep ;)


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on March 31, 2020, 08:30:30 PM
Nothing new with the tj besides an oil change:) but dad and I installed the drive shaft in the jk today aka Baylee’s future Jeep ;)


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You're callin' it?

My girls did that with my trucks, and my boys do it with my rifles!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on March 31, 2020, 09:26:10 PM
Nothing new with the tj besides an oil change:) but dad and I installed the drive shaft in the jk today aka Baylee’s future Jeep ;)


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You're callin' it?

My girls did that with my trucks, and my boys do it with my rifles!

Baylee has wanted the jku since she was 15. Sam my youngest turns 16 in Sept, so she’s getting Baylee’s tj and Baylee is getting the JKU. They’re happy and Dad is happy, mom
not so much....  :tongue:
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on June 13, 2020, 08:02:51 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200613/8139387b875a3e4f8fc90720992bc229.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200613/3de9b8ecaf6b739f259943f6636d7de5.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200613/089a5fb74465514e7f9904a1db31310f.jpg)
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So the tj is getting some love in anticipation of Samantha’s 16th birthday. We’re swapping in a dana 30 that already has 4.56 gears and undercoating the frame. Rear will get an explorer 8.8 with limited slip. New set of front tires and shocks all the way around. Also new steering components, timken unit bearings and pressed in new bushings in lower front control arms.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 14, 2020, 07:48:00 AM
Nice. I like those stands you have the axle on. Where did you get those?


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on June 14, 2020, 08:08:11 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Sumner-ST-881-Fold-Jacks-V-Head/dp/B002N2I3BG
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on June 14, 2020, 03:17:30 PM
 
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200614/595b2bb3e4bad2adde235578e9320b78.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200614/77a5112e58e7a43bc351cf70a777e7a5.jpg)

New Timken unit bearings


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on June 22, 2020, 04:47:48 PM
I like!
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on August 13, 2020, 07:29:25 PM
In prep for my youngest turning 16 in three weeks I started building the rear 8.8

I had purchased a mount kit when it was Baylee’s Jeep and stripped the axle then as well. Today I fitted all the components. However, by the time I got that completed it was almost a 100 in the shop and didn’t feel like donning ppe. That and we currently have several fires here in Colorado and the smoke is an issue working in a shop with doors open on the front range. Woke up with ash on my windshield of excursion today.

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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on August 13, 2020, 09:12:46 PM
Is that 2 blaster cabinets or mated end to end? No wonder you needed all that AIR.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on August 13, 2020, 10:38:46 PM
Is that 2 blaster cabinets or mated end to end? No wonder you needed all that AIR.

JR, kind of..... They build them that way

https://badboyblasters.com/

This one I picked up well used and needs some love. I’m going to put it on a frame with casters (like most things in my shop) and use it for axle housings. It’s actually next on the list for shop tool projects. Then after that I’m building a 2” wide belt sander & then who knows?
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on August 13, 2020, 11:38:17 PM
My HF is on castors but is covered in the kids garage now. Should move it outside, then a bigger one for the Ridge.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: cruizng on August 14, 2020, 09:52:48 AM
Is that 2 blaster cabinets or mated end to end? No wonder you needed all that AIR.
Then after that I’m building a 2” wide belt sander & then who knows?

Not sure if you have seen this series on the Utube but it looks very cost effective and high quality. Might have some good ideas. He also sells the plans and source for his parts or sell complete.

https://youtu.be/a_RlL1O-bK4

Jeremy Schmidt
3 years ago
Plans are now available!
Read more about them here: http://jerswoodshop.com/2x72-tilting-belt-grinder/
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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on August 14, 2020, 05:59:02 PM
 :likebutton: I already have all the wheels, motor and even an old heavy base just need to build it. I’m copying a similar design a guy had at KOH this year in vendors area
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on August 28, 2020, 06:28:39 PM
So in the process of slowly giving this tj a refresh. Sam my youngest turns 16 in two weeks and she’s getting a hand me down jeep. Added two new front tires, all new steering, ball joints, unit bearings and 4.56 gears along with new bilstein shocks. Currently swapping in a rear 8.8 axle w/ refreshed oem limited slip and 4.56 disc brake explorer axle.

This morning dropped old Dana 35 and broke off all 4 upper shock bolts. Waiting on new control arm bushings (replaces those in front too).

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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on August 28, 2020, 07:16:29 PM
You're a good dad  :likebutton:
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: KensAuto on August 28, 2020, 11:05:27 PM
Those shock bolts should be fun.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on August 28, 2020, 11:12:11 PM
Those shock bolts should be fun.

There trapped so a good washer should do the trick.

Shawn, any good deals on jeeps where you are, Oldest boy wants one? Youngest wants a cherokee or tocoma, but a few years off yet.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on August 29, 2020, 08:10:18 AM
Jr, no it’s Colorado they’re gold.......

Ken, luckily the opening for head of shock is fairly large. So I drilled a new hole next to each broken bolt. Going to toss a stud in each new hole (nutted on both sides of frame. Why they welded nut above originally is beyond me. If my youngest doesn’t wreck this I’ll probably build it when she goes to college and pull body to facilitate a major drivetrain swap (4cyl now) and DD it. I miss my old TJ.......
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on August 29, 2020, 01:01:06 PM
People think they're platinum out here.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on September 02, 2020, 09:46:51 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200903/c68a4f0fa9e351334e4d34a2bad0c526.jpg)

Shop has been slammed with work, people keep dropping stuff off and I’m not even sure of lead times at this point. It’s a “I’ll get to it after X job”. So I was able to fix the upper shock mounts and get them hung. Napa somehow screwed up the bushing order for the 8 rear control arm bushings 5 times, yep had 4 trips to actually get all the correct parts. Of which there were only two items small and large bushings 4 each. So now I can hang the new axle tomorrow for Samantha.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: JR on September 02, 2020, 11:00:55 PM
Almost snagged a cj5 for my oldest, just 1500 a half hour away. But to slow.
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on September 03, 2020, 10:42:10 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200904/41ee1c35388d4beaa90e829a440b8f70.jpg)

Was able to get axle hung on control arms and shocks today. So it’s very slowly coming together still. All parts are in the shop just trying to find time.


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Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: Flyin6 on September 04, 2020, 11:07:44 AM
Sounds like you need some help...
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on September 04, 2020, 02:35:17 PM
Mental mostly......

Or raise prices or say no  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 2004 TJ
Post by: stlaser on September 09, 2020, 09:10:27 PM
TJ is road worthy again, did initial gear break in today. Will start driving it tomorrow since excursion is down atm. Sam passed her drivers test and we’re going to camp out at dmv early Monday to see if they’ll take a walk in and issue it. Appointments booked out 3 months, earliest we could book six weeks ago was oct 22......

Lower ratio definitely helped, rear disc brakes are mo better along with the better parking break on the 8.8
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